The document discusses technical textiles, providing definitions and terms used over time. It notes that technical textiles are a research-oriented industry and have increased globally from 25% to 37% from 1998-2010. The largest segments contribute 55-57% to the global market. The market size in India is estimated at Rs. 63,202 crore with an 11% annual growth rate expected to reach 20% growth. Total employment from technical textiles in India is 8.8 lakh persons with exports of $12.6 billion. There are four centers of excellence focused on different applications of technical textiles.

2.  Term technical textile was coined in 1985, other terms
used for defining technical textiles are industrial
textiles, functional textile, performance textile,
engineering textile, invisible textile and hi-tech textile.
 Technical textiles is a knowledge based research
oriented industry.
 The global technical textile has shown an increase from
25%(1998) to 37% (2010).
 The largest segment are mobiltex, Indutex and sportek
and they contribue to about 55-57% of the total
technical textile on global basis.

3.  The market size of technical textiles in India is estimated at
Rs. 63, 202 Crore during the year 2011-12 with a growth rate
of 11% per annum, & expected to increase at a growth rate of
20%.
 India Textile Ministry estimates the market size of technical
textiles in the country to reach US $28.7 billion from the
US$ 10.3 billion (2010-11)
 Total employment given by technical textile - 8.8 lakh
persons
 Total Exports - $ 12.6 billion
 Centers of Excellence (COEs): Four COEs are BTRA for Geo-
tech, SASMIRA for Agro-tech, NITRA for Pro-tech & SITRA for
Medi-tech.

4. Apperal
62%
Non-Apperal
18%
Technical
Textile
20%

5.  Technical approach :
 Old
Technical textiles are considered all fabrics that can not
be addressed within the traditional sectors of clothing,
home and decoration.
 Present
Technical textiles are specially designed and engineered
structures that are used for their technical performance
and functional properties rather than their aesthetic
properties
 Market approach :
Technical textiles offer solutions for the manifold
technical challenges existing in our society
(environmental, protection, personal safety, general
safety, health & well-being)

6. • Very strong
• Durable / abrasion resistant
• Chemically inert
• Flame retardant
• Anti static
• Anti microbial
• Insect repellent
• Anti soiling
• Water repellent
• Waterproof….

7.  Natural fibres
Cotton
Jute
Silk
Coir
 Man-made fibres and filaments
Viscose
Polyester
Nylon
Acrylic/Modacrylic
Polypropylene

8. High performance fibers
Aramid
UHMW polyethylen
Carbon
Glass

9. Mechanical function
Exchange functions
Functionalities for living beings
Protective functions

10. Protection & barrier
Safety & strength
Structure & support

11.  Filtration
 Insulation and conductivity
 Drainage
 Impermeability
 Absorption

12.  Anti-bacteria
 Anti-dustmites
 Biocompatibility (hypoallergenic textiles)
 Bio-degradability / bio-resorption

13.  Thermal
 Fire
 Mechanical
 Chemicals
 Impermeable – Breathable
 Antistatic
 Particles anti-release
 Electrical insulation,
 IR and UV rays,
 NBC (Nuclear, biological and chemical)
 High visibility
 Electromagnetic fields …

14. Technical
textiles
Agrotech
Buildtech
Clothtech
Geotech
Hometech
Indutech
Medtech
Mobiltech
Oekotech
Packtech
Protech
Sportech

16. Agro 1.6 medi 3.54
pack 38.13
mobi
7.4
Sport
6.7Build, 4.6
Cloth 14.6
Home 12.47
Protech 3
Geo 0.64
Oeko 0.228
Indutech
7.76

18.  Textiles used in agriculture, horticulture, fishing and
forestry are termed as agro textiles.
APPLICATION
Crop protection cover
Capillary matting
Land netting
Fishing ropes
Fishing nets
Fishing line
Anti-hail nets
Bird protection nets

19. These textiles are used in the manufacture of automobiles, railways and
aircraft.
Visible components like Truck covers , car trunk coverings ,seat covers
, seat belts, airbags, parachutes, boats , air balloons etc.
Concealed components like noise vibrations, harness components, tyre
cords, liners etc.
 Application
Car /truck tyre cord
Drive belt
Cabin filters
Seat belts
Air begs
Truck covers
Ropes upholstery

20.  Textiles used in construction - concrete
reinforcement, facade foundation systems, interior
construction, insulations, proofing materials, air
conditioning, noise prevention, visual
protection, protection against the sun, building safety.
 Applications
Textile structures
House wrap
Scaffold nets
Concrete reinforcement
Composites
Roof scrims

21.  Technical textiles for clothing applications. Especially
in the finishing process where fabric is treated under
pressure and high temperature.
 Applications
Woven and non woven interlining
Laces
Shoe component
Sewing thread
Zips
Labels

22.  It refers to permeable fabric woven or non-woven used
for confinement/ separation, reinforcement, filtration
and drainage.
 Application
Civil eng.
Embankment protection
Slope stabilization
Soil reinforcement
Pit linings
Erosion control
Rail track bed stabilization
Marine eng.
Environmental eng.

23.  Textiles used in a domestic environment - interior decoration
and furniture, carpeting, protection against the sun, cushion
materials, fireproofing, floor and wall coverings, textile
reinforced structures/fittings.
 Application
Woven/nonwoven wipes
Vacuum filters
Pillow ticking's
Mattress ticking's
Curtain tapes
Carpet ground yarn
Sewing threads

24.  Textiles used for chemical and electrical applications and
textiles related to mechanical engineering. Silk-screen
printing, filtration, plasma screens , lifting/conveying
equipment, sound-proofing elements, melting
processes, roller covers, insulations, seals, fuel cell.
 Applications
Conveyor belts
Battery separator
Electrical goods
Ropes
Woven wipes
Woven filters

25.  New applications for textiles in environmental protection
applications - floor sealing, air cleaning, prevention of water
pollution, water cleaning, waste
treatment/recycling, domestic water sewerage plants, landfill
waste management
 Applications
House wrap
Pit linings
Erosion control
woven filters
Nonwoven dust filter

26.  Packaging, silos, containers, bags, canvas
covers, marquee tents.
 Application
Flexible intermediate bulk container
Laundry bags
Tea bags
Netting
Woven packaging

27.  Protection against heat, flame and radiation for fire
fighter clothing, against molten metals for
welders, for bulletproof jackets etc.
 Applications
Bullet proof jackets & helmets
Hi visibility harnesses
Face masks
Gloves
Fire retardant
Radiation protective

28.  Shoes, sports equipment, flying and sailing
sports, cycling, winter and summer sports, indoor
sports wear.
 Applications
Boat covers
Ropes
Nets
Balls
Air sport fabrics
Tents

29.  Combination of textile technology and medical
sciences has resulted into a new field called medical
textiles.
 Applications
Woven and nonwoven gowns and drapes
Woven and knit wound care product
Medical mattresses
Wipes
Cover stock….

30.  Cost Efficient
 Logistic convenience
 Durability
 High Strength
 Light weight
 Versatility in application
 Customization
 User friendly
 Eco-friendly

31. ◦ Production is limited and fragmented
◦ Lack of investments by the industry
◦ Poor R & D facilities and lack of innovative and high end
technologies
◦ Lack of skilled workforce for the sector
◦ Lack of adequate legislative measures for ensuring level playing
field for domestic industry.

32.  Concessional rate of 5 percent customs duty on most of
the technical textile machinery
 Reduction in excise duty on man-made fibre and filament
yarns : major raw material for technical textiles.
 Coverage of technical textile machinery under TUFS.

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