MMF vs Natural Fiber: Which is Better?Natural fibers have benefits like being renewable, biodegradable and softer but can be more expensive. Man-made fibers can be engineered for properties like durability but involve more pollution. A balanced approach using both sustainably is ideal for the textile industry

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MMF & Natural Fiber: Opportunities &
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MMF or Natural Fiber: A Choice or Preference
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Natural Fiber vs Man Made Fiber Which is
Strongest?
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Paramount’s Successful Live Demonstration
Khadi and Handloom for Sustainable Fashion
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Natural Fibers and Man-Made
Fibers: Comparison and
Market Opportunities
Natural fibers have the benefits of being renewable,
biodegradable, and frequently feel softer and cozier than
synthetic fibers. They are easily recyclable and
biodegradable, which means they produce less waste and
have a smaller environmental impact. However, depending
on the source and quality of the fiber, natural fibers may be
pricey and have a variety of qualities.
On the other hand, man-made fibers, or synthetic fibers, are
created by chemical processes and can be engineered to have
particular features, such as water resistance, UV protection,
or fire retardancy. They are frequently tougher and more
resilient than natural fibers and are perfect for a variety of
applications. However, they can cause pollution and waste
because they are not biodegradable, and they can feel more
manufactured and uncomfortably so than natural fibers.
In India, the market for man-made fibers is dominated by
polyester and viscose, which make up around 94% of the
local market. Polyester makes up around 77.5% of the total,
with viscose making up the remainder. Man-made fibers are
used to create blended and 100% non-cotton fabrics, which
are then used to make ready-to-wear apparel, home textiles,
and other industrial textiles. The demand for man-made
fibers is anticipated to grow by 3.7% in 2025 due to increased
use in nonwovens and technical textiles, shifting consumer
preferences, growing brand consciousness, rapidly shifting
fashion trends, and expanding female labor participation.
However, there is also a growing demand for natural fibers,
particularly in the context of sustainable fashion, and India
has abundant resources in cotton, jute, silk, and other
natural fibers.
In the fashion and textile industry, co-dependance between
natural and man-made fibers can be seen growing rapidly.
The blended yarn markets are one of the major market
segments in yarn. The blended yarns provides the best of
both fibers, the natural softness and colors of natural fibers
as well as the strongness and long lasting of man-made
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Fibres are utilised in a variety of products, including
industrial materials as well as clothes and textiles.
Both natural and artificial materials can be used to
make them, and each has special qualities and
advantages of its own. We’ll examine the distinctions
between synthetic and natural fibres in this post.
Natural Fibres:
Animals and plants both serve as the source of
natural fibres. They are renewable, biodegradable,
and frequently feel softer and cosier than synthetic
fibres. Natural fibres including cotton, wool, silk,
hemp, and jute are frequently used.
The most popular natural fibre in the world is
cotton. It is perfect for garments and textiles since it is
supple, absorbent, and breathable. Conversely, wool
is frequently used in cold weather apparel due to its
inherent insulation qualities. Natural silk is an opulent
fibre that is strong, soft, and light. Although less
frequently used, hemp and jute are incredibly strong
and durable, making them excellent options for
industrial purposes.
Natural fibres’ sustainability is one of its key benefits.
Because they are easily recyclable and biodegradable,
they produce less waste and have a smaller
environmental impact. Natural fibres do, however,
have significant drawbacks. Depending on the source
and quality of the fibre, they may be pricey and have
a variety of qualities.
Market Opportunity:
In the upcoming ten years, a significant increase in
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demand for natural fibres is anticipated on a global
scale. The development of environmental materials is
a result of growing public awareness of the harm that
synthetic materials have done to the environment.
The development of materials based on natural fibres
can displace synthetic materials. As a result, various
industrial sectors have seen an increase in demand for
the commercial usage of natural fibre in recent years.
However, there are several obstacles to the market’s
expansion. The synthetic fibre sector, which has a
strong penetration in a number of end-use industries
like textile, automotive, and medical, competes
fiercely with the natural fibre sector. Additionally, the
cost and energy requirements of manufacturing and
other operating processes drive up the cost of the
finished goods. This can have a marginally detrimental
effect on the sector and slow the market’s rate of
expansion.
When it comes to Indian markets, cotton, jute, silk,
and other natural fibres are abundant there, making
it formerly the centre for natural fibres. Although the
international ratio now favours artificial fibres, it is
beginning to rethink and realign itself in favour of
natural fibres with the advent of initiatives like
sustainable fashion and the reintroduction of linen.
Despite the fact that natural fibres are ideal for a
humid tropical nation like India and that cotton is one
of the main income crops for Indian farmers, India is
sadly still lagging behind the global sustainable fash-
ion movement.
Man-Made Fibres:
Synthetic fibres, commonly referred to as man-made
fibres, are created by chemical processes rather than
from natural resources. They can be engineered to
have particular features, such as water resistance,
UV protection, or fire retardancy, and are frequently
tougher and more resilient than natural fibres.
Polyester, nylon, rayon, and acrylic are a few popular
man-made fibres.
The most popular synthetic fibre in the world is
polyester. It is perfect for garments and textiles since it
is sturdy, long-lasting, and resistant to
creases and shrinking. Another common
synthetic fibre that is strong, light, and abrasion-
resistant is nylon. A semi-synthetic fibre made from
wood pulp called rayon is frequently used as a
replacement for silk. A soft and lightweight fibre,
acrylic is frequently utilised in the production of
knitwear.
The adaptability of man-made fibres is one of their key
benefits. They are perfect for a variety of applications
since they may be manufactured to have particular
features. They are a common option for mass-
produced products since they are frequently less
expensive than natural fibres. Man-made fibres do,
however, have significant drawbacks. They can cause
pollution and waste because they are not
biodegradable. Additionally, they could feel more
manufactured and uncomfortably so than natural
fibres.
Market in India:
Polyester and viscose, which make up around 94% of
the local MMF market, are its two main
constituents (in volume terms). In this, polyester
makes up around 77.5% of the total, with viscose mak-
ing up the remainder. MMF is generally used to create
blended and 100% non-cotton fabrics, which are then
used to make ready-to-wear apparel, home textiles,
and other industrial textiles.

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In fiscal 2020, the total demand for MMF and yarn
(made of polyester and viscose) was predicted to be
6,066 ktpa. In fiscal 2022, PFY demand as a whole is
anticipated to increase by 15% to 20%. The demand
for PSF as a whole is anticipated to increase by
14–19%. Between 2015 and 2025, the demand for
textile fibres is expected to grow by an average of
2.80% per year, from 90.10 million tonnes to 119.20
million tonnes, while the demand for man-made
fibres is anticipated to grow by 3.7% in 2025.
Increased use in nonwovens and technical textiles,
shifting consumer preferences—including a focus on
hygiene and fitness—growing brand consciousness,
rapidly shifting fashion trends, and expanding female
labour participation will all help to drive up demand
for synthetic fibres. In 2021-22, man-made textile
exports would increase by 51% and 18% over
FY 2020-21 and FY 2019–20, respectively, reaching
$6.3 billion with a 14% share.
India has always prioritised cotton textiles, but the
world’s mill fibre consumption is shifting towards
manufactured fibre (MMF). The Production Linked
Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Textiles has been
developed with an approved outlay of INR 10,683
crore over a five-year period to promote production
of MMF Apparel, MMF Fabrics, and Products of
Technical Textiles in the nation. This was done
in recognition of the potential for growth and
employment in the MMF sector. The goal is to make
it possible for the textile industry to grow and
scale while still becoming competitive. The textile
industry’s use of mixed fiber/yarn will grow overall
as a result of the increased availability of MMF and
MMF yarn.
Co-Dependence:
In the realm of textiles, natural fibres and synthetic
fibres are frequently seen as competing forces. The
vast array of fabrics and textiles that we use every
day are actually made from a combination of the two
types of fibres and depend on each other.
The act of mixing is one of the primary ways that
natural and synthetic fibres are interdependent.
Blending is the process of blending various fibre types
to provide a cloth a desired property, such as softness,
strength, or breathability. One type of fabric that
combines the softness and breathability of cotton
with the durability and wrinkle resistance of polyester
is one that is 50% cotton and 50% polyester.
The benefits of blending apply to both natural and
synthetic fibres. Blending can lessen the inherent
weaknesses of natural fibres and increase their overall
performance. For instance, cotton is renowned
for being soft and breathable, but it also has a
high tendency to shrink and wrinkle. The advantages
of cotton can be enhanced by adding durability
and wrinkle resistance by combining it with a
synthetic fibre like polyester.
However, combining man-made and natural fibres can
also be advantageous for man-made fibres. Although
synthetic fibres like polyester and nylon are frequently
prized for their strength and speed of drying, they can
also feel stiff and uncomfortable when worn. They can
be used with natural fibres, such as cotton or silk, to
create fabrics that combine the best qualities of
softness and breathability with durability and quick
drying.

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The fashion industry is a ever-growing industry. The
fashion industry has two main components namely -
Man Made fiber and the natural fiber without which
the industry is incomplete.The demand of natural fiber
and man – made fiber is increasing with the growth
of fashion industry. There are various collaborations
and partnerships required in order to keep the fashion
industry to sustain and run smoothly. For the fashion
to function and sustain in the market, there has to be
a coordination between the raw materials, suppliers,
retailers, disposal and the sustainability.
The relationship between with the environment and
the global textile needs to be discrete. With the
fashion industry having an establishment over 75
countries with 250 million people following the
fashion industry, the need of cotton industry needs to
function at a higher rate. For this, the discrete
for fiber production, textile manufacturing, garment
manufacturing and retailing is required in order to
keep it sustaining. A point to be noted is that, all of
these industries are facing sustainability issues at
every possible stage. Cotton is the best example of
this. Cotton is grown and sustained over more than 70
countries all over the world. The cotton production
is usually checked on repeated basis by the retailers
and the NGOs. The cotton is indirectly checked by the
people regarding the lack of water, lack of stitching,
kind of fitting,etc.
As the fashion industry is a ever growing industry, the
overall demand for the cotton industry will be
witnessing a continous pick up/growth. The natural
fibers might still have to face challenges as there is a
disruption/competition to the manmade fibers. Being
a competitive fiber, Polyester too is a better option or
can be an alternative to the natural fibers. The increase
in the sustainability will help in the major growth of
the MMF. A major portion of Polyester is imported
from China followed by India and the Southeast Asia.
China alone constitutes 69% of the MMF imports.
Whereas on the other hand, India and the Southeast
put together will be 86% of the entire globe. Due to
this, the share of polyester has increased by 9% since
2007.
What is India’s role in MMF or Natural fiber?
Despite of the huge cultural diversity, India is still
lacking behind in the matters of production of both
natural and man- made fibers. India still relies on the
other nations for the heritage fiber and the growth of
cotton. The exports of raw materials are lesser
in comparison to China, Bangladesh, Vietnam and
Turkey put together. The Natural fiber and the MMF
industry can be considered as a growing industry in a
country like India.
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Preference For Sustainability
COVER STORY

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Natural fiber is an emerging eco-friendly product
which is applied to the textile industry and to the
individuals. This paves a way for the clean and green
environment. There are many types of natural fibers
which includes- seed fibers, leaf fibers, etc. As the
name suggests, the natural fibers are extracted from
fruits such as pineapple, waste leaf,etc. Due to this,
the clothes made of natural fibers are priced higher
in the market. It occupies 2.5 to 3.5% of the market. A
land of 600 thousand acres is required for the
production. The natural fiber works on the principle of
Economy. Society, Culture and Environment.
Sisal, Screw Pine, Palm leaf, Korai grass, Pineaaple leaf
fiber, Sitalpati, Bamboo, Sikki and Mung grass,
Bananan, Hemp, Sisal and Himalayan nettle are
produced from various states of India. The textile
fibers will still continue to be a matter of debate and
issue in the sustainable industry and also the
clothing sense of people. According to a study
conducted, the people choosing more sustainable
products have a chance of reducing the hazardous
environmental impacts caused due to the clothing
industry. According to the High Material Sustainability
Index (MSI), the substitution in the material will
reduce the climate change to a large extend and focus
on the growth of the textile sector.
The designs and patterns made in India are known
for their excellency, pattern, durability and intricacy.
Currently, there are high investments going on in the
global market. Though the natural fiber might take
time to take the center stage, the MMF might take the
centre stage at a faster pace. This can be calculated
on the basis of the number of overseas buyers/ direct
buyers from the businesses. The textile industry has a
2% contribution to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
Companies like Aditya Birla Group, Bhilosa industries
and Reliance industries top the production list
in matters of polyester yarn.
The textile industry covers all the segments of the
MMF and the natural fiber which is based on textile
value chain. This is taken from the fiber/filament
manufacturing in order to make the final product.
Ludhiana and Surat are the largest producers of MMF
whereas Rajasthan,TamilNadu, Karnataka, Andhra
Pradesh and Kerala and Maharashtra are known for
their natural fibers. The turnover from Surat alone is
3.5 crore which contributes 40% to the MMF.
Similarly, in the southern part of India, “pattu”saree
is a well known silk saree/ man- made fiber which is
woven carefully. The turnover of the “pattu” saree is
around Rs. 200 crore. The Kanchivaram saree is
produced not only in Kanchipuram but also in Andhra
Pradesh and Karnataka to a great extend.
Ludhiana and Surat are the largest producers of MMF whereas Rajasthan,TamilNadu, Karnataka, Andhra
Pradesh and Kerala and Maharashtra are known for their natural fibers. The turnover from Surat alone is
3.5 crore which contributes 40% to the MMF. Similarly, in the southern part of India, “pattu”saree is a
well known silk saree/ man- made fiber which is woven carefully. The turnover of the “pattu” saree is
around Rs.200 crore. The Kanchivaram saree is produced not only in Kanchipuram but also in Andhra
Pradesh and Karnataka to a great extend.
Country Total Exports Cotton
Textile
Cotton
Apparel
MMF Textile MMF
Apparel
Natural
fibers
China 279 bn UDS 11% 24% 19% 35% 11%
India 37 bn USD 26% 23% 16% 17% 18%
Bangladesh 35 bn USD 2% 69% 1% 22% 6%
Vietnam 33 bn USD 9% 28% 7% 49% 8%
Turkey 27 bn USD 12% 34% 22% 21% 11%
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Natural Fiber VS Man Made Fiber
Which is Strongest?
Introduction
Fibers are substances used to make textiles and
materials including cables, wires, clothing, drapes,
and bedsheets. Generally speaking, they are long,
thin, and flexible, which makes them ideal for
producing strong, bending materials. Cotton, silk, jute,
linen, nylon, rayon, and other common fibers are only
a few of the most popular varieties.[1]
Some of the most popular uses include the production
of furniture, automobiles, packaging, military
equipment, aerospace goods, and other items used in
daily life. Fibers are ubiquitous and play a significant
role in modern life.[1]
Both plants and animals can serve as a source of
natural fibers. Chemical synthesis is used to produce
artificial fibers, commonly referred to as man-made or
synthetic fibers. The nineteenth century saw the first
development of synthetic fibres.[1]
In this article we will study the naturally obtained
Spider Silk and American chemist Stephanie Kwolek
creation of Kevlar:
Naturally obtained Spider Silk
A protein fiber called “spider silk” is spun by spiders.
[2] Silk is used by spiders in nature for a variety of
purposes, including the construction of webs, the
wrapping of prey, the safeguarding of offspring, and
as a lifeline for safe escape from predators. Compared
to insects like silkworms, which frequently use their
silk for the production of cocoons, spiders use silk for
a much broader range of purposes. [3]
Silks are produced by all spiders, and a single
spider can produce up to seven distinct kinds of silk for
various applications. In contrast, an individual rarely
produces more than one type of insect silk. There are
numerous ecological applications for spider silks, each
with properties that complement the purpose of the
silk. From primitive tube webs 300–400 million years
ago to complex orb webs 110 million years ago,
spiders’ silks have become more complex and used for
a variety of purposes as they have evolved.[2]
The Structure of Spider Silk
Schematic representation of the hierarchical structure
of a spider MA silk filament. At the macroscopic
level, the thermonuclear structure can be identified,
and at the submicroscopic level, the presence of
aligned fibrils is shown. The nanoscopic structure is
represented by poly-Ala β-sheet crystals aligned along
the fiber axis and embedded in an amorphous phase
containing GPGXX and GGX cluster repeats.[5]
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Presently, there are a number of recombinant spider
silk proteins being researched, which are generated in
sufficient quantities by a variety of host species to
allow for the study of possible material applications.
The physical features of spider silk emphasize the
possibility of thread acting as high performance fibers.
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The key challenge in this field is the development of
adequate spinning technologies to generate threads
with qualities close to those of the natural material in
a reproducible manner.[5]
Spidroins have also been found to be adaptable
proteins that can be processed into a variety of non-
fibrous morphologies. They are useful for biological
applications due to their innate biocompatibility and
minimal immunological response. Cell culture and
drug delivery uses of these materials are currently
being researched. Furthermore, knowing the
molecular structure of silks has sparked a slew of
studies that use the repeating modules of silk in
conjunction with other chemical patterns to create
innovative materials.[5]
Kevlar created by American chemist Stephanie
Kwolek
Kevlar (para - aramid) is a strong, heat - resistant
synthetic fiber that is linked to Nomex and Technora.
Stephanie Kwolek developed the high - strength
material at DuPont in 1965, and it was initially
utilised commercially in the early 1970s as a
substitute for steel in racing tyres. It is often spun into
ropes or fabric sheets that may be utilised on their
own or as a component in composite materials.[6]
Kevlar has a wide range of applications, from bicycle
tyres and racing sails to bulletproof jackets, because of
its high tensile strength-to-weight ratio; it is five times
stronger than steel by this metric. It’s also utilised to
manufacture high-impact marching drumheads, as
well as mooring lines and other underwater
applications.[6]
The Structure of Kevlar
Kevlar is made in solution by combining the
monomers 1, 4 - phenylene - diamine (para-
phenylenediamine) with terephthaloyl chloride in a
condensation process that produces hydrochloric acid
as a by product. Mechanical drawing orients the
polymer chains in the direction of the fiber, resulting
in liquid-crystalline behavior. The solvent first used
for polymerization was hexamethylphosphoramide
(HMPA), but for safety considerations, DuPont
replaced it with a solution of N-methyl-pyrrolidone
and calcium chloride. Because Akzo (see above) had
patented this procedure in the manufacturing of
Twaron, a patent dispute began.
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Since Kevlar is used in numerous structural operations,
NDT plays an important part in determining the
integrity of the structure. One of the styles used to
check the integrity of structures made from Kevlar is
CT. CT is generally used in the examination of essence.
Still, this system is now being used for mixes. Fidan
employed micro - computerized tomography to
fantasize the internal damage impact on glass fiber -
corroborated and glass fiber aramid fiber -
corroborated polyester mixes. Low-haste impacts
were tested at 80 J energy.
From the disquisition, themicro-CT showed that the
3D - delamination pattern disfigurement in glass-
corroborated mixes is more visible due to the nature
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of the glass fiber. still, the delamination pattern lost
its effectiveness when aramid fiber was added to the
glass fiber. Another system used to descry blights is
the eddy current system. Still, in the work of
Grimberg and Savin, the eddy current system used is
for mixes made from synthetic fiber, which are carbon
and Kevlar. Eddy current microscopy, involving a
micro - focus transducer, was used to probe the
individual fiber breakage in the instance after it was
impacted by a7.62- mm- quality pellet.[8]
Conclusion
Kevlar is one of the strongest man- made fibers which
is used to create many different design structures.
From 1965 the there has been many research
conducts and different level of Kevlar are be created.
Also spider silk which seen 300 – 400 million times ago
to complex sphere webs 110 million times. Spiders’
silk are useful for biological applications due to their
innate biocompatibility and minimal immunological
response. Kevlar fiber which is strong for safety at the
same time spider silk is biologically useful.
Reference:
• https://www.vedantu.com/chemistry/natural-fibres
-and-synthetic-fibres [1]
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spider_silk [2]
•https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/
PMC2658765/#:~:text=Spider%20silk%20pri mari-
ly%20consists%20of,or%20only%20very%20little%20
tryptophan [3]
• h t t p s : / / c e n . a c s . o r g / c o n t e n t / d a m /
cen/95/41/09541-scitech2.pdf [4]
• https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4360/3/1/640 [5]
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kevlar [6]
• How Kevlar® works: a simple introduction. Explain-
thatstuff.com (2009-12-07). Retrieved on 2012-05-26.
[7]
• Nondestructive testing method for Kevlar and nat-
ural fiber and their hybrid composites; in Durability
and Life Prediction in Biocomposites, Fibre-Reinforced
Composites and Hybrid Composites, 2019 [8]
• Potential of natural/synthetic hybrid composites for
aerospace applications; Sustainable Composites for
Aerospace Applications, 2018[9]
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Shri Ananda Bhaskar Rapolu, Ex-MP, organised a
roundtable at the Constitution Club of India,
New Delhi, recently to discuss and deliberate on the
scarcity of the various man-made and natural fibres in
the country. The dignitaries included parliamentarians
from BJP, INC, DMK, SO and others, along with
industry representatives from different parts of the
country. They joined the discussion to share
their perspectives on the consequences of the scarcity
of raw materials and the impact of potential duty
impositions, such as the Anti-Dumping Duty, on the
sector.
With the market share of India in the global textile
industry increasing, there is also a need to ensure that
there is abundant availability of raw materials like
fibre in the country. Although India is the 2nd largest
producer of man-made fibre/yarns and polyester,
there is a huge supply-demand deficit, especially in
viscose. Dwindling cotton supply, low cost, and
versatility in design/application are key drivers for
man-made fibre adoption.
In FY 2021-22, the domestic Viscose Staple Fibre
(VSF) demand was 7 lakh tonnes, and the availability
was only 5.4 lakh tonnes, which is a gap of 1,60,000
tonnes/year. With only one major viscose supplier
contributing to over 90% of the supply, India’s entire
value chain depends on a single manufacturer. This
creates big risks for users. As a result, many small
spinners cannot access Viscose as the supply is limited
to select spinners only.
The dignitaries highlighted the above challenges in
the current situation of India’s weaving sector. They
further deliberated on the solutions to ensure that
there is access to abundant and high-quality raw
materials for the downstream community at cheap
rates. Some of the suggestions included the non-
imposition of duties (like anti-dumping duty) on raw
materials such as polyester and viscose and building
mechanisms to ensure there is no pricing policy that
puts Indian weavers and spinners at a disadvantage.
Reflecting and summarising the discussion, Shri
Rapolu highlighted that there is a need for an
encouraging ecosystem to enlarge the capacities of
fibre to fabric. Ensuring sufficient fibre / yarn
availability is critical for the labour-intensive textile
value chain that generates over 45 million in
employment, mostly rural poor and women. He
further emphasised that viscose is poor people’s silk,
and viscose blended cotton is the future.
Inconsistent policy decisions on raw materials will
only ruin the chance of participation for the small-
scale spinning and weaving industries. Hence,
concentrated efforts are needed to ensure an
ecosystem that safeguards healthy and fair
competition in the market, enabling the availability of
quality raw materials for value addition. The
parliamentarians and industry representatives came
to a consensus that they shall take this discussion
forward to the concerned offices.
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Can you tell us a little about yourself and your role as
the Chairman of the Powerloom Development
Export Promotion Council?
Sure, I’m Vishwanath R. Agarwal and I’m from
Ichalkaranji. I’m the Chairman of the Powerloom
Development Export Promotion Council, which was
founded in 1995. Our council has over 2000 members
and our main objective is to develop the power loom
industry in India. Our focus is on promoting
government schemes, communicating with the
government to solve problems faced by the power
loom industry and boosting exports of powerloom
products.
Can you tell us a bit about the power loom industry
in India and its importance?
Before 1990 - 95, the power loom industry was
relatively unknown, but now it’s a major decentralized
sector in India. The textile industry which provides
major employment opportunities, just after the
farming sector, powerloom is the backbone of it. It
employs both unskilled and skilled labour. The textile
industry is extremely important for the country as
it provides a significant amount of foreign exchange
for the government. Our council is working towards
boosting this industry and making it more sustainable.
What are some of the major problems faced by the
power loom industry currently?
One of the biggest problems we face is fluctuations in
yarn prices and quality. Yarn is around 70% of
our investment, and it’s mainly dependent on cotton
prices, so when cotton prices fluctuate, it affects our
industry. Another issue is indirect routing of Chinese
fabrics from Bangladesh and other countries.
Unveiling the Challenges and Opportunities of India’s
Powerloom Industry with Mr.Vishwanath R Agarwal
Vishwanath R. Agarwal
Chairman
PDEXCIL
Without a technology upgradation fund
scheme the small weavers will not be able to
manufacture export quality fabrics and also
will not be able to feed the garment industry
as required, which will lead to increase in
import of fabrics. This will also lead to decrease
in employment and foreign earnings.
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Additionally, the difference in electricity prices in
different areas creates disparity in the market,
affecting the prices of fabrics. Our council has been
advocating for uniform electricity prices across the
country for powerloom sector. Finally, the anti-
dumping duty on viscose yarns increases the pricing of
viscose yarns, affecting India’s exports for this also we
are continuously representing to government for not
imposing any ADD on Viscose fibre/yarn.
What are your thoughts on the government’s plans
to close subsidy schemes for the power loom
industry?
Our council believes that the government should not
shut down these schemes just yet, as the industries
are still in the growing stage. The government is
worried about the possibility of a recession, but India
is still in a relatively safe zone. If the government stops
supporting the progress of these industries due to fear
of a recession or any other reason, it will pose
great threat to the industries. Earlier, the Technology
Upgradation Fund scheme TUFS and the latest ATUFS
supported the powerloom sector so well that it
increased the speed of upgrading the weaving
machinery technology in India. However, due to
closing of these kind of subsidy schemes, the progress
pathway gets hamper. Without technology
upgadation fund scheme the small weavers will not
be able to manufacture export quality fabrics and also
will not be able to feed the garment industry
as required, which will lead to increase in import of
fabrics. This will also lead to decrease in employment
and foreign earnings.
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Can you tell us about your product portfolio?
We have developed a range of sustainable bio fibers,
we started our journey three years back as an R D
biotech company. We were researching advanced
enzymes and we were looking for producing natural
fibers using non-chemical pulping routes. Gencrest
developed a solution for banana fiber extraction.
Our RD team has developed a patented enzymatic
technique. And we also have a proprietary cottonising
technology where we make the banana raw fiber into
staple spin-able fiber which can be blended spun on
the regular Ring OE systems.
We have an end-to-end in house zero waste process.
With Plant located in the banana belt (Jalgaon region)
we do extraction and processing in-house. Apart from
banana we are doing hemp. We have a chemical
neutral process as the enzymes cocktail don’t pollute
the environment. We are planning to develop
portfolio of Fibers for sustainable apparels. We have
already got into commercial route on the hemp and
we are introducing these banana fibers which is
branded as ‘Vybrana’ for the knits and woven and we
are also looking into denims. These fibers are blended
with Cotton, Lyocell, Polyester, Viscose any staple
fiber and we do counts up to Ne 30s.
What are your customer segments?
Our customer segments are both in knits and woven
and also in denims. We are also looking at upholstery
segments to do blends with recycled polyester. We are
also actively looking into the bath linen segment as
well.
Is there any possibility of using other biomass apart
from bananas?
Our RD is still continuing the research on enzymes
solution and we are looking forward to bringing new
products into our cycle. We are currently working on
fibers from pineapple, Nettle Pine fiber to offer
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Sandesh Saxena
General Manager - Marketing
Gencrest Bioproduct
“We have currently received invitations from
different governments who are in the banana
growing range like Gujarat and Tamilnadu,
where we already signed contracts. Not only
in India but in foreign countries also because
stem degradation and leftovers after the fruit
being harvested is a big problem.”
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staple spun fiber for sustainable apparels.
How do you source your raw materials and what are
the challenges?
We source our raw materials freshly from farms, the
stems have a life cycle of about two days, that’s why
we are based in the banana belt of India. We have
currently received invitations from different
governments who are in the banana growing range
like Gujarat and Tamilnadu, where we already signed
contracts. Not only in India but in foreign countries
also because stem degradation and leftovers after the
fruit being harvested is a big problem. So many
governments like the Uganda government also
approached us to set up a similar facility out there.
How do you come up with the idea of using banana
fibers?
Banana fiber has been present in India for centuries
but scattered into small scale industries. Usually for
producing handmade saris and other segments like
baskets. Banana is one of the major fruit crops and a
sizable agri waste is created and its disposal is a major
problem where it is left to decay and burn, adding to
GHG emission. Our goal is to offer a sustainable
environmentally friendly solution by upcycling the
agro waste to a value added product.
How was your experience in the exhibition?
We got a very good response, thanks to our products.
Nowadays most of the brands are enriching their
portfolio with the sustainable fiber allocations and we
have great visits from brands as well as spinners, who
were very keen to expand their portfolio.

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Can you tell us about the history of Ganesha
Ecosphere?
Ganesha Ecosphere was established in 1988 and
started producing recycled fibres in the year 1994.
Our company is 28 years old in this segment and
currently has four manufacturing facilities in India,
with the latest set up in Warangal, South India.
What are the products that Ganesha Ecosphere
offers?
We are having a big basket of various R-pet products,
mainly recycled polyester staple fibre, spun yarns,
R-pet bottle grade and filament grade chips, R-pet
filament yarns and polypropylene fibre. We are
recycling around 15000 MT pet bottle scrap per month
in our different units.
Can you tell us about your customer base?
Our customers include reputed companies in India
like Vardhman textile, Nahar spinning, Trident, Sutlej
group, RSWM group, Donear, KPR Mills and other
reputed spinning units. We are also approved with
international brands like Inditex and Target. We are
having a very strong presence in the International
market and exporting around 40-50 containers per
month to different countries in the worldwide.
We are also going to finalise long term contracts with
reputed brands to buy and use our R-PET chips into
PET Bottles.
What are your plans for expansion in the future?
We are planning to expand in R-PET bottle grade
and filament grade chips, filament yarns, and fibres.
Our goal is to gradually increase production capacity
over the next 4-5 years, targeting recycling of around
20,000 tons of bottle per month. We aim to make
India a production hub for the recycling and increase
our market share to 20%.
Can you tell us about the growth of the recycling
market in India?
The market size of recycled products is growing
continuously and our goal is to create a sizable value
and production capacity to cater to both the Indian
and export markets. Recycling has a great future in
India as more brands are focusing on their recycled
portfolio. The quality of recycled yarns and fabrics
has improved over the years and they are effectively
equivalent to virgin fibres and fabrics. The production
capacity of recycled fibre is growing every year and
effectively creating a substitute for the virgin
raw materials.
Ganesha Ecosphere Aims To Make India A
Production Hub For Recycled Products
B. P. Sultania
Joint President
Ganesha Ecosphere
“The quality of recycled yarns and fabrics has
improved over the years and they are
effectively equivalent to virgin fibres and
fabrics. The production capacity of recycled
fibre is growing every year and effectively
creating a substitute for the virgin raw
materials.”

MARCH 2023
Can you tell us a little bit about the Maruti Group of
Companies and its products?
Certainly. The Maruti Group of Companies offers a
wide range of value-added products, from fibers to
fabrics. We have our own ginning, spinning, knitting,
and processing units, with a production capacity of
300 tons per month for solid and 350 tons per month
for printed products. We have in-house yarns and
comb-compact yarns, and we are now planning to
expand into the garment industry.
Who are your key buyers and in which countries do
you primarily operate?
Our key buyers are brands such as Van Heusen and
Jockey, and we primarily operate in Bangladesh, Sri
Lanka, and Europe.
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Can you tell us about your focus on quality control
and sustainability?
Absolutely. We have a vision to provide top-
quality products to our customers, and we achieve
this through our full vertical integration within our
product portfolio. We have a zero liquid discharge
plant, which enables us to produce top-quality fabrics,
and we use copper-based dying, which is a rare
method in India. We also use salt-less dying, which
gives us a higher quality than other dying methods.
What is your plan for expansion?
We are planning to expand into the garment industry
by launching our own in-house brand called Chestoo
for knitted garments. With this expansion, we aim to
become a complete farm-to-fashion company.
Paresh Bhai
Director
Maruti Group of Companies
“Maruti Texprocess will complete fibre to
fashion chain with the launch of garment brand
Chestoo in the upcoming months. Earlier we
were fibre to fabric but with garmenting we
will be a complete fashion supply chain”

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What products are you exhibiting today? And how’s
the response to the stall?
We are manufacturers of high speed rapier looms,
electronic jacquards and other textile machines, In
STEX 2023 we are presenting our high speed rapier
looms with our high speed electronic jacquard. Also
we displayed here our drain selvedge jacquard for
water jet machines and air jet machines.
We are getting very great response here, we are
getting so many enquiries, some new customers also.
What is your client profile? And what range of
products you offer?
Now days we are exporting our machines to different
countries like South America regions, Chile, Ecuador,
Peru, and some countries in Asia also like Bangladesh,
Nepal and Malaysia.
People are looking for quality and we have in our
house so many latest technology machines like, CMC,
VMC, HMC, pick and place machines, robotic welding
and some quality inspection machines we have got
directly from Germany, because of this we can give
best quality to our customers.
That’s why foreign customers are fond of machines
due to our level of quality.
Apart from Machines, what other services you offer?
As you know our industry is service based, if we give
good service to customers, they will be satisfied. To
provide best service, we have introduced new
application here, AICS, it is a cloud based application
for service. With this application we can get all the
information and feedback from customers in our
server. According to that, our team consults our
engineers on how to give best services and backup to
customers. It is very good for us as well as customers.
How was your experience in SITEX and what kind of
collaboration you received from organizers?
As mentioned earlier, we got very good response in
SITEX from customers. We would like to thank
Mr. Himanshu Bodawala for organizing such event.
It gave so much footfalls to our stall.
What is your observation on currunt market
conditions?
As we all know, after COVID, the market became very
down, but after 2021, now we are getting good
response from the market and customers, because
now the people are introducing latest technologies
which help customers make good quality products
with best prices.
Amar Jacquard’s Range Of Machines And
Quality Of Service
Harvinder Singh
Director
Amar Jacquard
“To provide the best service, we have
introduced a new application here, AICS, it is a
cloud based application for service. With this
application we can get all the information and
feedback from customers on our server.
According to that, our team consults our
engineers on how to give best services and
backup to customers.”

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The Union Budget 2023 has several provisions to
promote the growth of the textile industry in India.
The budget allocates a total grant of Rs. 4,389.34 crore
for textiles, which is 22.6% higher than the revised
budget grant for 2022-23. The launch of new schemes
and the allocation of funds is expected to create a
positive impact on the industry, increase production,
and boost exports.
One of the key provisions of the budget is the
retention of the 5% import duty on all types of
textile machinery until March 31, 2023, followed by an
increase to 7.5% thereafter. The budget also seeks to
increase the basic customs duty on imports of MMF
Yarn to 10% from 5% and restore the duty-free
imports facility against made ups exports.
Additionally, the budget covers cotton yarn exports
under the 3% interest equalization scheme.
The textile industry in India holds a 4% share of the
global trade in textiles and apparel and is one of the
largest producers of cotton and jute in the world. The
industry contributes significantly to India’s
export earnings, with its share in India’s total exports
at 11.4% in 2020-21. India is also the second-largest
producer of silk in the world, and 95% of the world’s
hand-woven fabric comes from India.
While the budget has several provisions to promote
the growth of the textile industry, some experts have
also expressed certain expectations from the budget.
For instance, the industry has been seeking
government support for technology integration and
the quick production of smart textiles. The textile
industry in Tamil Nadu has sought export incentives
and additional credit support from the budget.
Union Budget 2023 has allocated a significant amount
of funds to the MSME sector in general, which is
expected to have a positive impact on the Textile
Industry as well. The Finance Ministry plans to infuse
₹9,000 crore into the Credit Guarantee Fund Trust for
Micro and Small Enterprises Credit Guarantee Scheme,
which will facilitate extra financing of Rs 2 lakh crore.
This high allocation is expected to boost employment
in the country as the MSME sector is among the
biggest employers in India. Additionally, the revamped
credit guarantee scheme has been hailed by the MSME
sector as a positive move.
It is worth noting that the MSME sector accounts for
about 30% of the country’s total GDP and holds a
strong position in the country’s vision of Amrit Kaal
(25 years up to 2047). The Union Budget 2023 has also
announced several other initiatives to support the
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MSME sector, including simplifying compliances and
redesigning the CGTMSE for MSME. Moreover, MSME
suppliers unable to execute contracts during the Covid
pandemic will get 95% of their forfeited amount back
by the government.
Talking about the Direct and Indirect benefits to
Textile Industry, Mr. Gurudas V. Aras has put some
compelling points,
Direct Benefits:
1. Special focus on enhancing productivity of extra-
long staple (ELS) cotton: The budget has announced a
special focus on enhancing the productivity of
extra-long staple (ELS) cotton, which is a high-value
cotton variety. This will help in increasing the income
of cotton farmers and boosting the availability of
high-quality cotton for the textile industry.
2. Five new HS Codes for further classification of
cotton: The budget has introduced five new HS Codes
for further classification of cotton based on staple
length. This will help in better classification of cotton
and promote the use of high-quality cotton in
the textile industry.
3. Increase in outlay for RoDTEP and ATUFS schemes:
The budget has increased the outlay for the RoDTEP
and ATUFS schemes, which are aimed at promoting
exports and upgrading technology in the textile
industry. This will provide direct benefits to the textile
industry by enabling it to upgrade its technology and
compete in the global market.
4. Increase in import duty for textile machinery: The
budget has increased the import duty for textile
machinery to 7.5% to encourage domestic
manufacturing. While this might impact the industry
adversely in the short term, it will provide a long-term
benefit by promoting domestic manufacturing
and reducing dependence on imports.
Indirect Benefits:
1. Revised income tax limits: The budget has revised
the income tax limits, which will increase the
disposable income in the hands of consumers. This
is expected to increase the demand for textiles and
boost the growth of the industry.
2. Increased outlay for infrastructure: The budget has
increased the outlay for infrastructure, including the
creation of 100 new transport infrastructure projects,
50 new airports, and the creation of urban
infrastructure in Tier 2 and 3 cities. This is expected to
increase the consumption of technical textiles, such as
geotextiles and composites.
3. Setting up of Agriculture Accelerator Fund: The
budget has announced the setting up of an Agriculture
Accelerator Fund, which will help in funding research
on increasing the yield per hectare of cotton. This will
indirectly benefit the textile industry by improving the
availability of high-quality cotton.
4. Revamped credit Guarantee Scheme for MSMEs:
The budget has announced a revamped Credit
Guarantee Scheme for MSMEs, which will enable
additional collateral-free guaranteed credit of Rs. 2
lakh crore and reduce costs by 1%. Since the majority
of the textile sector is under MSME, this will make it
easier for textile companies to access credit and boost
their growth.
5. Increased outlay on defence spending: The
budget has increased the outlay on defence spending
by 13%, which will give an opportunity to spend more
on protective clothing for our armed forces. This will
indirectly benefit the textile industry, as it will create
demand for protective clothing and promote
innovation in the sector.

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Sustainability And Circularity Of Textiles
I’m Smriti Sohal, a student of National Institute of
Fashion Technology (NIFT), Bengaluru. I am a final year
student of Bachelor of Fashion Technology. I recently
participated and won a competition organised by the
textiles Committee, Ministry of Textiles. The topic of
the competition was “Sustainability and Circularity of
textiles”.
Textile industry is a significant contributor to the
global economy, providing employment and
generating revenue for many countries. However, the
traditional linear model of textile production, where
resources are extracted, transformed into products,
and eventually disposed of, has serious impacts on
the environment and human health. To address these
challenges, the concept of sustainability and
circularity in textiles has gained widespread attention
in recent years.
Sustainability in textiles refers to the responsible use
of resources and the reduction of environmental
impacts throughout the entire lifecycle of a product.
This includes reducing the use of hazardous
chemicals, conserving water, reducing waste, and
using renewable energy sources. Circularity, on the
other hand, refers to the closed loop of material flows,
where waste and by - products are reutilized or
recycled to reduce the extraction of new raw
materials.
The Indian government has taken several measures
to promote sustainable and circular practices in the
Smriti Sohal
NIFT Bengaluru
textile industry. The Ministry of Textiles has launched
several initiatives on this. One such initiative taken up
by the Textiles Committee, Ministry of Textiles
sponsored by the United Nations Environmental
Programme (UNEP) is running a campaign on
“Enhancing Sustainability Circularity in Textiles” to
minimise the negative environmental impacts of the
Indian textile industry by promoting sustainable
practices and mainstream knowledge of circular
production best practices in the textile and
apparel sector. The campaign involves bringing about
behavioural change in “Youth” to wean them away
from fast fashion in favour of more sustainable,
environmental and resource friendly behaviour
through positive messaging.
They organised a competition to collect collaterals like
reels, infographics, and slogans for the social media
campaign. My creations won prizes in both the
categories of reels as well as infographics.
The Infographic shown above, created by me, won the
first prize in the Infographics category. It is based on
all the ways a person can choose Slow Fashion over
Fast Fashion and increase Circularity and Sustainability
of a textile. The infographic shows various ways, like
thrifting, upcycling, washing less often etc., by which
each and every person can do their bit to adopt slow
fashion. It also tries to break the stereotype that slow
fashion and being sustainable is unaffordable and
expensive. It conveys to people that by adopting these
simple, easy and pocket-friendly ways, they can
effectively contribute to sustainability and circularity
of textiles. Not just these, there are many more ways
of choosing sustainable fashion.
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The main tagline “Go Slow”, is a familiar slogan to
people and hence easier to keep in mind. The only
difference here is that it is in the context of fashion.
“Go Slow” refers to adopting slow fashion over fast
fashion, by inculcating various habits and choosing
better with regard to apparel and fashion.
unaffordable and expensive. It conveys to people that by adopting these simple, easy and
pocket-friendly ways, they can effectively contribute to sustainability and circularity of
textiles. Not just these, there are many more ways of choosing sustainable fashion.
The main tagline “Go Slow”, is a familiar slogan to people and hence easier to keep in mind.
The only difference here is that it is in the context of fashion. “Go Slow” refers to adopting
slow fashion over fast fashion, by inculcating various habits and choosing better with regard
to apparel and fashion.
Third Prize in Reels Category
The Reel is based on how a person can increase the
lifecycle of a garment by adding value to it by
repairing it by means of embroidery, patchwork etc.
and hence contribute to the environment and also, in
turn, benefit by having a garment as good as new. The
practice of repairing garments by means of various
methods like embroidery has been an age old practice
in India. The famous embroidery technique, Kantha
embroidery, was initially a way of using old and
ragged cloth. It is not surprising that India has
always had a tradition of reuse and recycling. But over
time, with the onset of fast fashion and ever-
changing trends propagated by brands for monetary
profits, people’s mindset started to shift towards
buying and discarding clothes as and when the trend
changed or they simply got bored of it. People simply
did not want to repeat outfits. The slogan at the end
of the reel saying, “ It’s time to Rewire, It’s time to
Rewear”, propagates the idea of going back to our
roots and rewiring our brains to rewear the clothes
that we already have, and increase the lifecycle of the
same, by also repairing them, if need be, and
giving them a new look by various methods
mentioned above.
In conclusion, the textile industry in India has the
potential to play a significant role in promoting
sustainability and circularity. By embracing
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The Boom of RecycledYarns from rPET
Bottles in India
Since they are eco-friendly and sustainable, recycled
yarns manufactured from rPET bottles have attracted
a lot of attention. By respinning discarded plastic into
new polyester fibre after it has been melted down,
recycled polyester, or rPET, is created. The main
application for rPET is in PET or polyethylene
terephthalate bottles, which are 100% recyclable.
Recycled polyester yarns, especially those
manufactured from waste clothing and plastic bottles,
offer an affordable alternative. In comparison to the
original polyester, these yarns’ manufacture uses
fewer resources and produces less CO2. These yarns
are viable solutions for recycling polyester both
physically and chemically.
Recycled yarns made from rPET bottles are
comparable to virgin yarns made from crude oil in
terms of their physical characteristics. This yarn can
produce clothing that is just as excellent as genuine
polyester clothing. According to research, rPET fibres
and their mixes can generate yarns with good tensile
strength and elongation, which makes them
acceptable for use in the textile industry. One of the
main obstacles to the expanded growth and supply
of rPET, nevertheless, is the lack of an existing source.
Despite these difficulties, the surge in recycled yarns
made from rPET bottles is a trend that holds promise
for eco-friendly textiles and sustainable design.
Recycling In India:
In India, the recycling of plastic bottles into yarn is a
quickly expanding industry. The quality of yarn
obtained from recycled PET bottles is comparable to
that of a virgin yarn produced from crude oil, with
roughly 80% of PET bottles being recycled. The
resulting yarn can be combined with other fibres or
used alone to make a variety of fabrics that are just
as high-quality as those manufactured from original
polyester. Historically, robust, tough, and rough
products like jackets, coats, shoes, bags, caps, and
accessories were created from recycled fabrics made
from PET yarn, but these fabrics were too rough on
the skin and might irritate it.
A significant portion of the used PET bottles are
converted into staple fibre for non-woven fabrics and
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fillers after being processed into cleaned flakes. By
washing, flaking, and melting the material to be
converted into textile - grade fibre or filament,
mechanical processes account for the majority of PET
that is recycled from PET bottles.
But the lack of an existing, readily accessible supply
is one of the main obstacles to greater growth and
supply of rPET. Despite this, the sector is flourishing
in India, where businesses like Polygenta Technologies
Limited, a branch of the US-based Perpetual Global,
produce recycled PET yarn of the same calibre as
virgin yarn. Additionally, the German business BBE has
provided tools and technologies that enable the
transformation of PET flakes into a substance like a
typical main polymer, enabling the casting of
polyester.
A more sustainable option to virgin polyester is
provided by the surge in the use of recycled yarns from
rPET bottles in India, which also lessens the quantity
of plastic trash that ends up in landfills. It will be
interesting to see how the sector can further innovate
and create new technologies as it expands in order to
handle the supply problem and fulfil the demands of
the expanding textile industry.
Recycling plastic bottles to make yarn is a practical
way to promote sustainability and lessen waste.
Recycled PET yarn, also known as rPET yarn, is a viable
option for yarn production that uses previously used
materials including plastic bottles and waste clothing.
This type of recycling is particularly important in India
because the nation consumes a lot of plastic and has a
waste management issue.
Usage:
A wide range of materials, including robust and
long-lasting items like jackets, coats, shoes, purses,
caps, and accessories, can be made using recycled PET
thread or yarn. It’s crucial to remember that certain
materials might be irritating to the skin and can be
harsh.
By reusing and recycling PET-based products, the
recycled yarns are sent to textile and floor covering
producers, which helps to lower carbon footprints. To
ascertain which blend ratios and yarn counts are
better suited for various products, it is important to
note that additional research is required on the use
of rPET yarn in India. However, recycling PET bottles
into yarn is a potential and green alternative that can
support sustainability in India by lowering waste.
Furthermore, one method of utilising the solid
household waste that has collected in landfills around
the world, including in India, is the treatment of
polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottle wastes. A
significant portion of the used PET bottles are
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Tell us about your educational qualifications. What
motivated you to complete your studies till PhD?
And why did you chose this stream?
I did my B.Sc. (Tech) from College of Textile
Technology, Berhampore (Calcutta University), M.
Tech from TIT Bhiwani and PhD from IIT, Delhi.
When I was class IX student, my father asked me, can
you be like your elder brother. That time my brother
was just completed his PhD from IIT Kharagpur. That
was the driving force behind me for having PhD in
textile. As a teenager during my school days, I had
heard from the seniors that if you want to go to
Bombay, Textile is the discipline. That had pushed me
for picking –up this discipline in my graduation. By the
way, I had started my career after B.Sc. (Tech) in a
Textile Industry in Bombay.
As a part of being an academician, research is an
integral part. How do you develop a research
temperament or what motivates you to carry out
research in your labs?
When I was a UG (under-graduate) textile student, the
classroom teaching of textile subjects disheartened
me. What I observed that what I studied in my school
i.e. Physics and Mathematics were missing from
textile subjects and the subjects were taught like
storytelling. Since then, it was in my mind I will do
something and try to teach textiles just like Physics.
Finally I had got an opportunity at IIT Delhi to do
research work on “Mathematical modeling of Weft
Knitting Process”. Subsequently, I have worked on
mathematical modeling of weaving, lock stitching
process and mathematical models on yarn porosity,
stretch bandage and compression, textile fiber filter
media and fluid flow through fabric, with my students
at NIT Jalandhar. Now I can teach Fabric formation and
related subjects just like Physics. This gives me lot of
satisfaction. Furthermore, nowadays, I am working
in water filtration for rural people, medical textiles
(wound dressing, partly reusable sanitary napkin and
medical implantable device etc.). All these research
works are directed towards the need of the
poor people of the world.
Would you like to share some interesting incidents/
instances that happened with you while working as a
consultant to different industries or while teaching a
batch of students?
When I had joined NIT Jalandhar, a Professor of
Insights About Textile EngineeringWith
Dr. Subrata Ghosh
Subrata Ghosh is a professor in the Department of
Textile Technology, NIT Jalandhar. He joined NIT
Jalandhar as an Associate Professor in the year 1989
on the day of inauguration of NIT Jalandhar after
completing his PhD. He was elevated to the post of
Professor in the year 1996 and continued as
professor for the last 26 years. He got selected as
Director, NIT Srinagar in the year 2006 but preferred
to continue as a Professor at NIT Jalandhar for his
love towards teaching and research. His main area
of work is on “Mathematical modeling of textile
process and materials” He is currently working on
mathematical modeling of lock stitching machine
and process, surface water filtration by using textile
fibrous media, wound dressing and partly reusable
sanitary napkin and design of implantable medical
device by using textile material.
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Mechanical Engineering asked me sarcastically Dr.
Ghosh what kind of Engineering is Textile? Is it a branch
of Engineering? The same question my UG
students asked me almost every year, Sir my parents
are having doubt about my branch, what kind of
Engineering it is? My reply over the past 30 years is
same. Textile is a flexible, soft, discontinuous, porous
yet a very strong material. The branch which deals
with Design and Manufacturing of such a material is
called Textile Engineering. After this neither the
Professor nor the students asked me anything on this.
What are the major differences in the industries
earlier and now? Tell us about the work ethics as well
apart from the technological advancements.
The textile industries earlier made lot of profit per unit
of a product. With the introduction of free trade now
the competition is very high and the profit margin has
reduced drastically. In this scenario, todays industries
want to make low profit per unit but want to sell
million and millions of such unit in the international
market. This needs top quality machines, standard
raw material and innovative man power to cater the
need of the international market.
In order to operate todays machines, the worker must
have certain level of formal education, otherwise
it will be problematic to interact with the machine.
Now-a-days the manufacturing process are monitored
through electronic gadgets. Even the worker level
manpower must have sufficient knowledge to handle
todays manufacturing process.
So, the proper education and training of manpower is
must for handling the modern manufacturing.
How do you teach/ inform your students about the
latest developments in the industry and make them
ready for working in the industry?
Now-a-days the graduate engineers are supposed to
work for product planning, product development and
trouble shooting in manufacturing process. Students
are taught about the technology of modern machines
and with special emphasis on science of the
manufacturing process. Which will assist the student
to handle any kind of problems scientifically.
How do you think the pandemic has affected the
education system? Tell us both the pros and cons.
One thing is clear to us from our experience during
COVID-19 period that the engineering UG and PG
(post graduate) programme cannot be taught through
distance mode. The students of these two years are
actually suffering from practical and also theoretical
knowledge due to lack of interfacing between these
two. In addition to that a large number of students of
this period can’t even able to write few lines
correctly on any topics due to lack of fundamental
concepts. Furthermore, the feedback of the campus
visiting textile companies are also very discouraging
about these group of students.
However, the distance mode of teaching may be very
useful for continuing education programme for the
people who are working in the industry and already
having the basic knowledge but want to update their
knowledge.
How are management studies important for Textile
students? How does it help in increasing productivity?
From very beginning, our UG curriculum has given
about 15% weightage in humanities and
management courses. Only NIT, Jalandhar is running
a PG programme on M. Tech in Textile Engineering
and Management since 2003. This course, we have
designed after consultation with Vardhman groups,
keeping in view of the importance of management in
Textile manufacturing industry.
What are some measures that need to be taken as
a part of the Quality Management in Apparel and
Clothing?
Before selling any fabric to the market by the quality
manufacturer or purchasing any fabric by quality
garment maker from the open market, it is
almost essential to use KES-F or FAST to have quality
assessment of the fabric. Information obtained from
these evaluation systems will help in controlling the
garment making process as well as give some idea
about the performance of the garment.
What are the new advancements in the weaving and
knitting sector that have been developed by RnD
teams of different industries?
The weaving and knitting machines development take
place mainly on (a) increasing production in terms of
m/min, (b) more and more electronic gadgets are
fitted on the machine to improve the quality of the
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The possibility of different product from the latest
machines: the weaving machine with electronic
jacquard can capable of making one piece woven
airbag fabric.
The warp knitting machine has reached a level where
it can be possible to manufacture hernia mesh with
wide range of pore configuration, textile ligaments,
blood filtration fabrics etc.
The flat weft knitting machine can capable of inserting
weft yarn which gives knitted fabric a woven like
appearance and so on.
What would be your suggestions for start-ups in the
textile manufacturing sector? How can these
ventures grow, considering the immense
competition that lies in this sector?
Textile manufacturing sector can be broadly classified
as conventional manufacturing sector (e.g.,
handloom, power loom and organised sector mainly
manufacturing of suiting, shirting or household textile
fabric etc.) and knowledge - based manufacturing
sector (e.g. medical textiles, automative textiles,
geotextiles, filter fabrics etc.) for high value textile
products. The start-up in conventional sector is very
tough due to large crowd in this sectors. However, the
competition of start - up in knowledge based
manufacturing is relatively less but here the
innovation and scientific research are the prerequisite
for the product and product development. High level
of scientific and engineering knowledge are essential
in this sector. A continuous tie - up with high level
educational research institute is must to develop new
and innovative product to make the start-up relevant
as per the need of society. These kind of start-ups can
grow only through scientific research for which lot of
intelligent manpower is available in this country. Only
we will have to use them. So there is a possibility for
the growth of this sector.
What are the different parameters that a textile
technologist must consider before launching a
product? How can he/she tap the market and cater
to the different variety of customers?
Before launching a new product by the textile or
apparel industry the following points must be looked
into:
a) Perception of a need/gap in the market
b) Demand by consumers for new or improved
product
c) Product innovation drive
d) New products introduced into the market by the
competition
e) Change in technology
f) Trends and seasonal requirements
The following marketing strategies may be adapted by
the company to tap the variety of customers:
1) Coverage social media
2) Start a blog
3) Maximise Search Engine Optimization
4) Create a Call to Action
5) Build a mailing list
6) Engage customers with chat
7) Host webinar
8) Develop a regular feedback from the user
What is included in the concept of sustainable
textiles? What are some measures taken by leading
brands towards sustainable textiles?
The inputs and outputs of sustainable textiles are
important. Materials used, procedures adopted during
manufacturing, the standard of living of
workers, and the product’s lifespan are all evaluated
and quantified. The materials and resources used to
create sustainable textiles come from recycled or
renewable sources. Sustainable fabrics are produced
with little impact on the environment and fall into the
following categories:
1. Organic: Crops cultivated with bio-fertilizers and
organic manures without the usage of pesticides,
chemicals or synthetic fertilizers
2. Eco-textiles: Products manufactured through
eco-friendly measures and certified by agencies.
3. Recycled and Biodegradable: Fibres that can be
recycled or the fibres which is biodegradable.
4. Textile Processes and Sustainability: Fabrics and
textiles are produced by taking into consideration
each step from cultivation to printing and finishing
processes by using lesser the chemicals and
generating least amount effluents.
What are some advancements in Medical Textiles?
Tell us about some innovations in use of natural
products like honey, tulsi in bandages...
Medical Textiles are broadly classified in two category
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material. The wound dressing bandages comes under
first category. The natural product e.g., honey, tulsi to
be used as a wound dressing as they are capable of
killing the bacteria and creates a ZOI (zone of
inhibition) around it. That is why it can be used in
wound dressing. Recently we have published a
research paper (Dec, 2022) on similar line “Design and
Development of Wound Dressing by Using Commercial
Antiseptic Liquid” DOI No https://doi.org/10.1007/
s40034-022-00256-2. We are also working on “Design
and Development partly reusable and self - made
Sanitary Napkin” for the women of 3rd world
countries under disposable medical textile category.
At NIT Jalandhar, we are also working on high-cost
implantable device from natural fibres. Our research
paper on this are accepted in International and
National level SCI journals and will be published very
shortly. This may led to the development of
environment friendly implantable medical device.
Paramount’s Successful Live Demonstration of
Latest Rapier Machines with Mechanical Dobby
and Electronic Jacquard Machine in Bhiwandi
Paramount Looms organized the live demonstration
of their latest rapier machines with mechanical dobby
and electronic jacquard machine in Bhiwandi which
was conducted on 11th and 12th February 2023 and
drew a very good response from local weavers, with
over 500 weavers visiting the event.
The visitors were mainly local weavers from
Bhiwandi, with a few visitors from Malegaon. They
belonged to different backgrounds, including loom
technicians, loom operators, loom shed owners,
fabric manufacturers, and others who were interested
in expanding their businesses.
The overall response to the live demonstration was
very positive. The features and advantages of the
latest machines were showcased, which generated
a lot of interest among the visitors. Almost 15 to 20
project inquiries were received from Bhiwandi alone,
indicating the level of interest among the weavers in
the area.
The machines were sold to interested buyers during
the demonstration, which further demonstrates the
success of the event. Similar live demonstrations are
planned in the future, with the next one scheduled in
Malegaon next month.
The support of the local weavers and all those
who attended the live demonstration is greatly
appreciated. The commitment to providing the best
machines and services to customers remains the top
priority, and the company looks forward to
continuing to work closely with them to help them
succeed in their businesses.
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MARCH 2023
The “Khadi and Handloom for Sustainable Fashion”
seminar, organised by NISTI (Regd) in partnership with
the Department of Textile and Fibre Engineering, IIT
Delhi, Northern India Textile Research Association
(NITRA), and Textile Sector Skill Council was
successfully held yesterday at LH 310, LHC, IIT Delhi.
The seminar aimed to discuss the significance of Khadi
and Handlooms in promoting sustainable fashion and
to raise awareness about the importance of
sustainability in the fashion industry.
The inaugural session was graced by Ms. Roop Rashi,
Textile Commissioner as the Chief Guest and Mr. SK
Jha, Sr. Director, National Crafts Museum and Hastkala
Academy as the Guest of Honour. The session was
attended by prominent leaders and experts in the field
of Textiles and Sustainability including
Dr. Arindam Basu, Prof. R Alagirusamy, Head,
Department of Textiles and Fibre Engineering, IIT
Delhi, Mr. Murugan T, Joint President, Global Business
Development, Birla Cellulose, Dr RA Lal, Chairman
NISTI and Dr. Vijay Yadav, Hon Secy, NISTI (Regd),
Mr. Balkrishan Sharma extended the vote of thanks
for the inaugural session. Dr. RA Lal, Chairman, NISTI,
welcomed the Chief Guest, Guests on the Dias,
Speakers, Panellists, delegates and all those who
contributed to make the event a great success.
The chief guest Ms. Roop Rashi appreciated
the initiative of NISTI and expressed the need for
more such Seminars / Webinars on the
sustainability in textile manufacturing. She expressed
immense appreciation for the innovative and creative
development in khadi and handloom sectors for better
marketability with branding. Ms. Roop Rashi stressed
the importance of textiles in the Indian economy and
the need for innovation to align the industry with
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sustainable principles. She highlighted the role of
textiles in providing livelihoods to millions of people
and the need for a synergistic approach across the
value chain, from farmers to foreign markets. She also
emphasised the importance of circularity in the
textile industry, through recycling and upcycling, and
the need for a collaborative effort from market leaders
and the government to promote sustainable products.
Mr. SK Jha emphasised the importance of textiles,
especially handlooms, in preserving the heritage of
humanity. He stated that sustainable fashion is not
just a challenge but a great opportunity to innovate
and bring hope to people. He emphasised the need to
promote handlooms as a niche product, using
traditional skills and materials in conjunction with
modern design. The seminar concluded with a
commitment to promoting sustainable fashion
through the use of handlooms and khadi, with a focus
on innovation, circularity, and collaboration across the
value chain.
The technical session was enlightening with
engaging talks by Dr. Nitesh Dhawan, State
Director, KVIC, Prof. R Chattopadhyay, Professor,
Emeritus Department of Textile and Fibre Engineering,
IIT Delhi, Mr. BB Paul, Former Director, Government
of India and Ms. Priyanka Priyadarshini, Assistant VP,
Birla Cellulose.
Concluding session of Panel discussion moderated by
Dr. Vinod Shanbhag featured a diverse panel of
experts including Dr. Surendra Kumar, Mr. Vishesh
Nautiyal, Director, Weavers service center, Mr. Varun
Kumar, founder Pashmina.com, Mr. Sumit Banik
of Kaneka India Pvt Ltd, Dr. S Adinarayan, Dr.
Sudha Dhingra of NIFT and Shri K.K. Agarwal, Founder
Chairman Alps Industries.
M/s Birla Cellulose were the title sponsors. The
seminar was co-sponsored by Kaneka India Pvt. Ltd
and Pashmina.com and supported by Adileela
Foundation as organising partner.. The event received
tremendous support from the industry and the media
and was a great platform for exchange of ideas and
insights.
The program concluded with a Vote of Thanks by
Dr. Vijay Yadav, Hon. Secy NISTI, who expressed his
gratitude towards the speakers, attendees, sponsors
and media partners for their support and contribution
to the success of the seminar.
NISTI (Regd) would like to extend its sincere thanks to
all those who participated and contributed to the
success of this seminar and looks forward to
continuing its efforts towards promoting sustainable
fashion in textile manufacturing.

MARCH 2023
Lecture on Budget Highlights 2023
The Textile Association (India), Mumbai Unit organized
the Lecture on “Budget Highlights 2023” on
Wednesday, 8th February 2023 at the Office of TAI,
Mumbai Unit.
The lecture was conducted by Mr. Darshan M. Pathak,
Leader, HD Valstand Advisors. He has experience of
working in Deloitte and NHBS. He has led many
assignments of various Corporates, Banks and NBFC’s.
Mr. Pathak gave the highlights of the 2023 financial
budget in a very simplified manner and highlighted
the points related to the textile industry. He covered
the following points.
• Important highlights on the Textile Sectors focusing
on the budget allocation to the various industries,
boards, and development programs along with
guidance on “How to read the Budget”.
• Analysis of the allocation of funds to ATUFS, Central
Silk Board, National Textiles Mission, PM Mitra and
such other schemes.
• Benefits of RODTEP, ROSCL, and Revamping the
Credit Guarantee Scheme under the Credit Guarantee
Fund for MSME( CGTSME).
• Analysis of the Exports of Textiles, Garments,
Man-made Textiles, Carpets, Woven Fabrics, Jute, and
other similar products to various countries.
• Understanding of the Slabs rates Old Tax Regime,
New Tax Regime (Existing) and New Tax Regime
(Proposed).
• Analysis of the latest amendments in The Income
Tax Act, in the Finance Budget 2023-2024.
Mr. Haresh B. Parekh was the Convenor of this
lecture. Mr. Rajiv Ranjan, President, TAI, Mumbai Unit
welcomed the speaker and participants. Mr. A. V.
Mantri, Hon. Secretary, TAI, Mumbai Unit proposed
the Vote of Thanks.
The lecture was very successful and was attended by
around 35 participants. The response to the session
was very enthusiastic. There was excellent interaction
between speaker and the participants.
held on 8th February 2023 at the Office of TAI, Mumbai Unit
The Textile Association (India), Mumbai Unit organized the Lecture on “Budget Highlights 2023” on
Wednesday, 8th February 2023 at the Office ofTAI, Mumbai Unit.
The lecture was conducted by Mr. Darshan M. Pathak, Leader, HD ValstandAdvisors. He has experience of
working in Deloitte and NHBS. He has led many assignments of various Corporates, Banks and NBFC's.
Mr. Pathak gave the highlights of the 2023 financial budget in a very simplified manner and highlighted the
points related to the textile industry. He covered the following points.
= Important highlights on the Textile Sectors focusing on the budget allocation to the various industries,
boards, and development programs along with guidance on How to read the Budget”.
= Analysis of the allocation of funds to ATUFS, Central Silk Board, National Textiles Mission, PM Mitra and
such other schemes.
= Benefits of RODTEP, ROSCL, and Revamping the Credit Guarantee Scheme under the Credit
Guarantee Fund for MSME( CGTSME).
= Analysis of the Exports of Textiles, Garments, Man-made Textiles, Carpets, Woven Fabrics, Jute, and
other similar products to various countries.
= Understanding of the Slabs rates Old Tax Regime, New Tax Regime (Existing) and New Tax Regime
(Proposed).
= Analysis of the latest amendments inThe IncomeTaxAct, in the Finance Budget 2023-2024.
Mr. Haresh B. Parekh was the Convenor of this lecture. Mr. Rajiv Ranjan, President, TAI, Mumbai Unit
welcomed the speaker and participants. Mr. A. V. Mantri, Hon. Secretary, TAI, Mumbai Unit proposed the
Vote ofThanks.
The lecture was very successful and was attended by around 35 participants. The response to the session
was very enthusiastic.There was excellent interaction between speaker and the participants.
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