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Subodh KumarSubodh KumarTextile Commissioner
India: Current Trends and Opportunities in Technical Textiles
25-04-2005
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Other terms used Industrial Textiles
Functional Textiles
Performance Textiles
Engineering Textiles
Invisible Textiles
High-tech Textiles
Definition
Technical Textiles are textile materials manufactured mainly for their technical performance and functional properties.
Technical Textiles
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Some examples of day-to-day use of Technical Textiles
Kitchen –Floor Mops, Tea Bags, Coffee Filters.
Clothes – Collar / Cuff Interlinings, Shoulder Pads, Waddings in Jackets.
Shoe – Lining, Insoles, Toe Stiffners, Synthetic Uppers.
Car – Carpets, Roof-liners, Seat belts, Tyres, Airbags.
Civil Engineering – Geotextiles in Roads, Railway Tracks, Soil Erosion, Slope Stabilisation, Flyovers, Pond/Canal lining, Landfills.
Furnishing – Carpets, Vertical Blinds, Wall Coverings.
Factory – Dust Collection Filter Bags, Liquid Filtration, Clean Air Filters of AC systems, Battery separators.
Hospital – Masks, Gowns, Caps, Bandage.
Hygiene – Baby Diaper, Sanitary Napkin, Wet Tissues, Incontinence Diaper.
Bed – Blanket, Quilts, Mattresses, Bed sheets, Pillows.
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Growth of Technical Textiles
2000 2010 CAGR (%)
Quantity (bn. kgs.)
17 24 3.51
Value(bn. US $)
93 127 3.16
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Source : DRA.
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Fibre Consumption of textiles
Textle consumption
78%
Technical textiles22%
World Scenario Technical Textiles
Total consumption – 60 bn. kgs. (2000)
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Technical textile consumption by Region
USA 23%
Western Europe22%
China13%
Japan7%
India3%
Rest of World32%
World Scenario Technical Textiles
Total consumption – 17 bn. kgs. (2000)
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Fiber consumption in Technical Textiles
World Scenario Technical Textiles
Viscose3%
O ther Cellulosic
3%
Polyolifin25%
Polyester25%
Jute, coir etc
14%
Cotton7%Glass
15%
O thers*1%
* - Others include specialised fibres & yarns / high performance fibres /yarn.
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Fabric67%
Unspun fibres24%
Yarn Type Products
9%
Product wise consumption
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Global end use of fabricOther Fabrics
2%
Woven fabrics73%
Non woven Fabrics
20%
Knitted Fabrics5%
World Scenario Technical Textiles
Total fabric consumption – 11 bn. kgs. (2000)
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End use consumption of nonwoven fabrics
protech1%
sporttech1%
packtech1%
bulidtech15%clothtech
14%
indutech12%
medtech33%
geotech3%
agrotech2%
mobiltech6%
hometech12%
Others 14%
World Scenario Technical Textiles
Total consumption – 2.2 bn. kgs. (2000)
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Market size and potential of Technical textiles
0.00
2.00
4.00
6.00
8.00
10.00
2001-02 2003-04 2007-08
bn. U
S $
4.805.97
9.15
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Technical textile component
3.32 4.17
6.45
% of global consumption
3.50 4.00 5.60
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Growth of technical textiles in the World vis-à-vis indigenous technical textiles
(US $ bn.)
2003 2007CAGR (%)
World technical textiles 102 116 3.16
Indigenous Technical textiles (Technical textile component)
5.97(4.17)
9.15(6.45)
11(12)
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Indigenous production of technical textile products is limited and scattered.
The demand for many of the items is met through imports, i.e., defence & police forces.
Large untapped potential exists for potential investors.
Some of the products can be produced by minor alteration in the existing production set up.
Indian Scenario
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Most of the fibre/yarn required by technical textiles are indigenously produced. Speciality fibres / yarns not produced can be imported.
Speciality fibres have special properties, i.e., ballistic & thermal protection, high temperature protection and electrical insulation, chemical resistance, anti stick property, resistance to UV radiation, resistance to acids, solvents etc.
Major usage in technical textiles is of woven fabrics which is produced in India, only production of non-woven is limited in the country.
Indian Scenario
Technical TextilesIndian Scenario
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Probably the only Industry with a Negative Definition
Does not say what it is, but what it is not.
In Conventional Textiles, Fibre is first Spun into Yarn and then Yarn is Woven / Knit into Fabric. In Nonwovens, as the name suggests, there is no Weaving.
Therefore, No Yarns – No Spinning. Fibres are directly converted into Fabric.
Technical Textiles
Nonwovens
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Nonwoven manufacturing consists of two
basic processes:
Opening of Fibres and laying them into a
Web / Batt
Bonding of the Fibres in the Web / Batt into
Fabric
The type of Nonwoven is decided by the
Bonding Process
Technology
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The Bonding Process is the essence of Nonwoven Technology.
Mechanical Bonding Needle Punching
Stitch Bonding
Hydro-entanglement (Spun-lace)
Chemical Bonding Binder Application – Wet
Powder Application – Dry
Thermal Bonding Calendar
Hot Air
Spun Bonding / Melt Blown
Bonding technologies
Nonwovens
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Garment Interlinings
Air & Liquid Filter Media
Pollution Control Bag Filter Media (Dust Collectors)
Geo-textiles
Disposable Wipes and Surgical Dressings
Coating Substrates
Shoe Insoles, Stiffeners, Liners
Furnishing & Decorative Fabrics
Thermoplastic Felts for Automobile & other Technical Application
Nonwovens – product range
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Govt. has appointed an Expert Committee on Technical Textiles (ECTT) to -
Assess the market size and potential of technical textiles.
Prepare project profiles for potential items.
Formulate an action plan to promote the growth of technical textiles.
The committee has carried out the detailed survey and the observations made are based on the survey conducted by the committee.
Govt. of India initiative to promote technical textiles
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The ECTT assessed the segment wise market
size and potential of different items
considering production, import and exports.
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Market size and potential of technical textiles
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Market size and potential of technical textiles
GEOTECH
Products : Geotextiles, Geogrids, Civil Engineering.
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(Rs. crore)
350
2854
110
2001-02 2003-04 2007-08
Technical textile component
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OEKOTECH
Products : Environment Control : Municipal solid Waste,
Industrial hazardous waste etc.
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Market size and potential of technical textiles
(Rs. crore)
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118
2001-02 2003-04 2007-08
Technical textile component
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PROTECH
Products : Fire retardant textiles, Ballistic protective clothing etc.
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Market size and potential of technical textiles
(Rs. crore)
348 520
1289
2001-02 2003-04 2007-08
Technical textile component
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HOMETECH
Products : Fiberfill (including fibre from recycled polymer
waste), Jute Carpet backing cloth, Stuffed toys,
Blinds.
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Market size and potential of technical textiles
(Rs. crore)
758 1030
1898
2001-02 2003-04 2007-08
Technical textile component
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MOBILTECH
Products : Seat belts, Air bags, Nylon tyre cord fabric, Seat
covers, Car body covers, Automobile interior
carpets, Helmets, Headliners, Insulation felts.
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Market size and potential of technical textiles
(Rs. crore)
2001-02 2003-04 2007-08
12761663
2723
1169 1382 1699
Technical textile component
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PACKTECH
Products : Polyolefin woven sacks including flexible
intermediate bulk containers (FIBC), Soft luggage products,
Food grade jute bags, Jute sacks and Hessian.
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(Rs. crore)
2001-02 2003-04 2007-08
3588
4602
7359
Technical textile component
3198 4086 6497
Market size and potential of technical textiles
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MEDITECH
Products : Sanitary napkins, Incontinence diapers, Baby
diapers, Surgical dressings, Healthcare textiles,
Sutures, Medical devices & implants.
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(Rs. crore)
2001-02 2003-04 2007-08
1193
1483
2340
Technical textile component
778 9331423
Market size and potential of technical textiles
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AGROTECH
Products : Fishing nets & Fishline, Shade fabrics, Woven and
non woven covers for crops, Mulch mat.
Technical TextilesIndian Scenario
(Rs. crore)
261 304
465
2001-02 2003-04 2007-08
Technical textile component
Market size and potential of technical textiles
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INDUTECH
Products : Conveyor belts, Hoses, Ropes, Drive belts,
Computer ribbons, Battery separators, Filtration
products, Decatising cloth, Bolting cloth.
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(Rs. crore)
2001-02 2003-04 2007-08
2622
3112
4485
Technical textile component
819 962 1369
Market size and potential of technical textiles
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SPORTTECH
Products : Sports footwear T.T. Shoe Component, Sports
Composites, Sleeping bags, Artificial Turf, Ballooning
fabrics, Parachute fabrics.
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(Rs. crore)
2001-02 2003-04 2007-08
53906284
8490
Technical textile component
1310 1534 2050
Market size and potential of technical textiles
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BUILDTECH
Products : Hoardings / Signages, Scaffolding nets, Awnings
and canopies, Tarpaulins.
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Market size and potential of technical textiles
(Rs. crore)
1051 11821503
2001-02 2003-04 2007-08
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CLOTHTECH
Products : Shoe laces, Sewing threads, Interlinings, Zip
fasteners, Narrow fabrics (elastic, rigid velcro and
labels), Taffeta fabric.
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(Rs. crore)
53956833
8416
2001-02 2003-04 2007-08
Technical textile component
Market size and potential of technical textiles
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The ECTT got the project profiles made of
certain potential items. The profiles cover
MES, project cost, names of machinery
suppliers, potential demand, profitability,
BEP, IRR and payback period etc.
Project profiles
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Needle-punch project
Market Size (Rs. crore)
2001-02
50
Mostly met through imports.
2003-04
150
2007-08
1320
End use applications
• Geotextiles• Needle-punch
carpets
• Filtration• Insulation felts etc.
• Headliners
Investment required (Rs. crore) 46.83
Net profit to sales (%) 13
BEP (%) 51
IRR (%) 12
Payback period (Years) 6.32
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Geogrid project
Market Size (Rs. crore)
2001-02
10
Mostly met through imports.
2003-04
50
2007-08
214
End use applications
Re-enforcement applications:
• steep slopes• Embankment
• stabilization• asphalt
reinforcement
Investment required (Rs. crore) 9.59
Net profit to sales (%) 22
BEP (%) 48
IRR (%) 31
Payback period (Years) 3.33
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Healthcare disposables project
Market Size (Rs. crore)
2001-02 3
2003-04 11
2007-08 120
End use applications
• gowns• Caps
• uniforms • surgical covers
• masks• beddings
Investment required (Rs. crore) 2.53
Net profit to sales (%) 3
BEP (%) 73
IRR (%) 10
Payback period (Years) 7.09
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Spunbond project
Market Size (Rs. crore)
2001-02 14
Mostly met through imports.
2003-04 25
2007-08 111
End use applications
• Sanitary hygiene• medical and surgical
• agriculture• headliners
Investment required (Rs. crore) 64.29
Net profit to sales (%) 18
BEP (%) 52
IRR (%) 15
Payback period (Years) 5.57
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Spunlace project
Market Size (Rs. crore)
2001-02 3
Entirely imported.
2003-04 32
2007-08 243
End use applications • Wipes• cosmetic cotton pads• hospital use
Investment required (Rs. crore) 52.43
Net profit to sales (%) 25
BEP (%) 28
IRR (%) 41
Payback period (Years) 2.39
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Surgical dressing project
Market Size (Rs. crore)
2001-02 450
2003-04 520
2007-08 694
End use applications • wound care products• castings & bandages
Investment required (Rs. crore) 22.02
Net profit to sales (%) 7
BEP (%) 61
IRR (%) 28
Payback period (Years) 4
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Seat belt webbing project
Market Size (Rs. crore)
2001-02 96 (9)
Entirely imported.
2003-04 260 (25)
2007-08 373 (36)
End use applications
• Passenger cars• Light / medium / heavy
trucks
• Aircrafts • Helicopters
• Buses
Investment required (Rs. crore)
2.80
Net profit to sales (%) 6
BEP (%) 62
IRR (%) 16
Payback period (Years) 5.31
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Coating project
Market Size (Rs. crore)
2001-02 1318
2003-04 1571
2007-08 2422
End use applications• Hoardings and signages• soft luggage material• awnings and canopies• umbrella fabrics, airbags
• FR textiles (coated)• scaffolding nets • tarpaulins and tents
Investment required (Rs. crore) 6.58
Net profit to sales (%) 8
BEP (%) 53
IRR (%) 27
Payback period (Years) 3.90
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Circular warp knitting project
Market Size (Rs. crore)
2001-02 40
2003-04 50
2007-08 71
End use applications
• Knee calf and ankle support• cervical aids • traction kit and spares
• headache band• blood pressure cuff, arm
board• multipurpose restraint strap
etc.
Investment required (Rs. crore) 2.73
Net profit to sales (%) 14
BEP (%) 60
IRR (%) 35
Payback period (Years) 3.09
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Sanitary napkins
Market Size (Rs. crore)
2001-02 336 (8)
2003-04 430 (11)
2007-08 699 (17
End use applications Sanitary napkins
European technology
Chinese technology
Investment required (Rs. crore) 9.84 4.26
Net profit to sales (%) 8 -
BEP (%) 76 74
IRR (%) 22 25
Payback period (Years) 4.42 4.14
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Incontinence diapers
Market Size (Rs. crore)
2001-02 20 (0.36)
Entirely imported
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2003-04 54 (1)
2007-08 135 (2)
End use applications Incontinence diapers
European technology
Chinese technology
Investment required (Rs. crore) 18.93 8.77
Net profit to sales (%) 11 -
BEP (%) 66 66
IRR (%) 42 43
Payback period (Years) 2.74 2.75
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Baby diapers
Market Size (Rs. crore)
2001-02 70 (2)
2003-04 80 (2)
2007-08 105 (3)
End use applications Baby diapers
European technology
Chinese technology
Investment required (Rs. crore) 17.10 7.36
Net profit to sales (%) 9 -
BEP (%) 69 72
IRR (%) 41 33
Payback period (Years) 2.83 3.35
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Taffeta fabric project
Market Size (Rs. crore)
2001-02 9
Entirely imported.
2003-04 10
2007-08 18
End use applications
• Lining, umbrella cloth, • wind cheater, kites, • courier bags, variety of
domestic bags,
• artificial flowers, • sleeping bags, tents, • substrate for coating materials, • range of other applications
Investment required (Rs. crore)
4.60
Net profit to sales (%) 4
BEP (%) 57
IRR (%) 9
Payback period (Years) 4.40
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Strategies to promote the growth of technical textiles
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Fiscal & financial support
Concessional rate of 5 percent customs duty on specified 22
machinery.
Concessional customs duty on specified 35 high performance
fibres and yarns.
Reduction in excise duty on man-made fibre and filament
yarns.
Withdrawal of excise duty exemption on sanitary napkins /
baby diapers / incontinence diapers.
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Institutional support
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Setting up of Centres of Excellence with the following facilitates:
Facilities for testing and evaluation of technical textiles.
Developed as a national and international accreditation center.
Development of Resource Centre with I.T. infrastructure .
Facilities for indigenous development of prototypes.
Facilities for training of core personnel.
Facilities for regular training of personnel from the industry.
Creating awareness.
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Strategies for demand enhancement measures
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Mandatory use:
Geotextiles – The use of geosynthetics for construction
of road where subsoil CBR is less than 3 and asphalt
pavement overlay.
Use of fire retardant textiles – The use of fire retardant
textiles in all public places where the public has access
irrespective of the number of persons as stipulated in the
National Building Code (NBC).
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Strategies for demand enhancement measures
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Mandatory use:
Helmets and Airbags – The use of helmets in all states and
installation of airbags in all new cars.
Environmental protection – The use of textiles in the land fill
projects.
Provision for making it mandatory with prospective effect, i.e., after 24 months.
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To encourage setting up of large scale high-
tech units, de-reservation of baby diapers,
sanitary napkins and incontinence diapers.
Other promotional support
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