2. Polypropylene Nonwovens -
Emerging Opportunities
By Mr Rakesh Shah
Non Woven Tech Asia 2014
5th June 2014

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4. Content
 Nonwovens - Overview
 PP Nonwovens - Opportunities
 Agriculture
 Medical & Hygiene
 Miscellaneous
 RIL’s Initiatives

5. Nonwovens - Raw Material
 Cotton
 Viscose Rayon
 Polypropylene
 Polyester
 Wood pulp
 Blends
Cotton
Polyester
Viscose
Polypropylene
Wood Pulp

6. Nonwovens Manufacturing
Web – forming Techniques
 Dry laid
 Carded
 Airlaid
 Wetlaid
 Polymer laid
 Spunbond
 Meltblown
Web-bonding techniques
 Mechanical bonding
 Needling Technology
 Stitch Bonding
 Hydro-Entanglemen
 Chemical bonding
 Thermal bonding
 Calendering
 Through Air Bonding

7. Nonwovens: Disposable & Durables
Disposable applications
Medical
 Drapes
 Surgical / Isolation gowns
 CSR Wraps
 Caps ,Facemasks ,shoe covers
Hygiene
 Baby Diapers, Training pants
 Feminine Hygiene products
 Adult Incontinence products
Wipes
 Baby
 Household
 Industrial
Durable applications
Geotextiles
 Soil Stabilization
 Drainage
 Road and Rail construction
Filtration
 Air, gas, liquid
Agriculture
 Crop covers
 Greenhouse shades
 Mulches
Home Furnishing
 Carpet backing
 Furniture Construction
Building and Construction
 Insulation
 Roofing
Automotives
 Carpets & Headliner.
 Door panel insulation.
 Carpet backing.

8. Emerging in all areas of human life
Nonwovens…finds everywhere

9. PP Nonwovens
 Lightest plastics – Density 0.9 g/cc
 Excellent mechanical properties
 Excellent chemical & fungal resistant
 Low cost & Easy availability
 First commercialized in 1960s
 Highly consumed fiber
 Highest yield rate
 Versatile applications
 Breathability at lower gsm
 Can be made absorbent
Designed for diverse applications

10. What is the right nonwoven !
PP Nonwovens - Technology

11. Major Strength -1
Cheapest Fabric
available
Very few competing products

12. Source: CNITA/Edison Investment
India - very low per
capita consumption
NW Per Capita Consumption 2012
(gm)
* Includes All Types
Low Consumption
Major Strength - 2

13. India yet to catch up world trend in Medical & Hygiene
World
India
Huge Gap
Source: Edison Investment Research / Industry
Untapped Applications
Major Strength - 3

14. Major Strength -4
Raw Material / Fabric
Available in Abundance
Opportunity for investment into fabrication

15. Major Strength - 5
Supply Chain Existence
Supply chain for all application exists

16. Opportunities - Agriculture

17. Potential for spunbond products

18. Staggering productivity gaps
Crop scenario - Yield
Crop Average yield, India*
(tonnes/hectare)
Highest yield achieved in
the World*
(tonnes/hectare)
Mangoes 6.3 40.6
Bananas 37.8 59.3
Potatoes 19.9 44.3
Tomatoes 19.3 524.9
Onions 16.6 67.3
Fresh Vegetables 13.4 76.8
*Source: FAOSTAT – Production Crops: 2010 data

19. Need simple & cost effective, yet scalable solution
Agriculture – Source of problems
“Current agricultural practices are neither economically nor
environmentally sustainable and India's yields for many agricultural
commodities are low.” – India Country Overview (UN)
Typical Problems:
Frost
Insect Attacks
Fluctuating weather
patterns

20. What PP Nonwoven Offers
Air Water Insects

21. NON WOVEN COVER
DAY
NIGHT
Cover to trap heat during night
Sun warms soil
during the day
Protect from excessive cold
What PP Nonwoven Offers

22. covers fruit or crop providing protection & increasing yield & quality
PP Nonwovens – Fruit & Crop cover
Fruits:
Banana, Mango, Grapes, Litchi, Pomegranate
Crops:
Tomato, Potato, Brinjal, Tinda, Strawberry

23. Provides successful protection
PP Nonwoven Crop Cover
 Protects plants from cold snaps, frost
 Provides air permeability for crop growth
 Checks against insert attack
 Reduce occurrences of root maggots and
flea beetles attack
 Takes the contour of the plant as it is pliable

24. Successful trial at CSA Agri University, Kanpur
Crop Cover - Tomato
Darker and Richer fruit (using Crop cover)
Light red colour of fruit (no Crop Cover)
 Protection against cold & frost
 Nil incidence of disease
 Fruits dark red in colour

25. Well established in & around Jaipur
 Protection against frost
 Fabric – 17 gsm
Effect of frost
Covered crop
No frost effect
Cucumber, chilly &
watermelon also
gave good results
against frost
Crop Cover - Tinda

26. Gaining popularity in TN, Mah, UP & Guj
Fruit cover - Banana
 India Production 21 MMT
 Exports > 0.1%
 Increase in bunch weight (5%)
 Advancement of fruit maturity (early harvest)
 Protect from insect attack
 Blemish free fruits
 Increase in profitability
Certified by National Research Centre for Bananas
Product: Banana
Advantages of fruit cover

27. Fruit cover - Mango
Certified by Dapoli University, Maharashtra
 India Production 10 Lac MT
 Improved fruit retention
 Increase in fruit weight
 Reduced incidence of stem end rot & spotted fruits
 Reduced occurrence of spongy tissue
 Good shine & skin gloss
Product: Mango (Alphanso)
Advantages
Usage gaining attraction with farmers in Mah

28. Progressive farmers reaping benefits already
 India Production 12 lac MT
 Reduction in Pink berries formation
 Increase in Shelf life in grapes
 Protection from insect attack
 Market - KVKs, Horticulture Deptt,
Grape Exporter Association
Product: Grapes
Advantages
Certified by National Research Centre for Grapes
Fruit cover - Grapes

29. More than 500 acres land under PPNW coverage in Ahmednagar
 India Production 7.4 Lac MT
 Prevents sun burn
 Avoids damage to fruit due to abrasion/friction amongst fruits
 Prevents damage due to harsh winds
 Prevention from dangerous disease from sucking pest called “Telya”
 Juicy pomegranate trials / red colour leading to better price
Product: Pomegranate
Advantages
 Market - NRCP, Maharashtra Pomegranate Growers Research
Association, Pune
Fruit cover - Pomegranate

30. Enhancement in yield
 Increase in fruit weight by 3-5%
 Less damaged fruits (19-23% )due to sun
burning and cracking
 Higher firmness and acidity in fruits indicating
extension in fruits maturity
Advantages
Certified by National Research Centre for Litchi
Fruit cover - Lichi

31. PP NW used to protect from insect attack
 To protect from sunrays and pest / fruit fly
 Guava quality - color, size & taste satisfactory
 Tried at KVK Nimpith, WB
Fruit cover - Guava
Advantages

32. Opportunities – Medical & Hygiene

33. Potential for spunbond & SMS products

34. Nonwovens – SMS Technology
Spunbond
Meltblown
 Spunbond layers provide strength while Meltblown layers provide
barrier
 Multi Meltblown layers provide higher output and better formation
to achieve same / higher levels of barrier
 Finds applications in Medical ( Surgical gowns, drapes & Sterile Barrier
systems) and Hygiene applications (Diaper backsheet & Barrier leg cuff)

35. PP Nonwovens in medical
comfort, convenience, cost & hygiene are blended perfectly
 Hygiene – Bacteria, Fungus, Virus
resistant
 Protection – Can be made absorbent,
blood repellent / stain repellent
 Comfort – Light weight, Good
breathability, soft feel
 Convenience – easy to wear
 Can be sterilized with Steam, Ethylene
Oxide, Plasma etc.

36.  High Barrier / Protection - Traditional textiles are typically absorbent.
Re-usable textiles can develop tears and holes during the washing process.
Nonwoven fabrics are engineered to have high barrier.
 Low Linting - Lint is a source of infection since bacteria can use it as a
carrier. Re-usable generate lot of lint during washing process. Nonwoven
fabrics typically have low lint
 Proven sterilization performance - Compatible with multiple
sterilization methods such as steam, ETO, gamma (depending on
composition)
 Single Use and Economical - When total costs are calculated single-
use fabrics are generally lower cost than re-usables
PP Nonwovens as Disposables
Need for infection control

37. Disposable - considerable man power, water and other resources savings
 Used only once on single patient – free from hassles of cleaning, gives
fresh new look
 Avoids need for handling & consequential potential of spreading
contaminants - reduce cross infection ( Infections is worry to
hospitals)
 Eliminates (v/s Linen) – Collection, Sorting, Washing, Inspection,
Inventory, Accounting
Applications :
 Patient Preoperative measures - Ward
 During operation - Theatre
 Post operative measures - Ward
PP Nonwovens as Disposables

38. Major Applications
Safety – the prime considerations
Surgical Face Mask
 Bacteria filtration capability
 Splash resistance
 Breathability
 Skin friendly
Head Wear
 Prevents falling of Hairs
 Prevents bacterial attack
 Breathable
Gowns in Operating Rooms
 Breathable viral barrier
 Avoids pathogenic transmission
 Low lint
 Softness, Breathability and Drape
Tested for suitability to check Avian Influenza,
Healthcare Associated Infections, Hepatitis,
AIDS, MRSA, SARS etc.

39. Other applications
Need of time – Better materials for better safety
 Surgical Gowns / Lab Coats / Aprons
 Patient Gowns / Isolation Gown
 Angiography Drapes
 Maternity Kit
 Ready Made Packs for various Procedures
 Examination Table Sheet
 Disposable Innerwear

40. Single use bed spread & Pillow cover
Why ??
 Hygiene/ Strain free cover
 Free from hassles of washing
 Cost effectiveness

41. Replacement Opportunity
Neurosurgery CesareanArthroscopyOphthalmology
Surgical drapes / Gowns / Examination Sheet etc.
Abdominal
Shoulder Hand Foot Hip Urology

42. Disposable curtains
 Reusable linen is a carrier and source of infection => reasons for
Hospital acquired infection ( HAI)
 Breaks the Chain of infection
 Allows air and moisture to pass through => comfort.
 Hygienic, cost effective.
 Ideal for single uses

43. Baby Diaper

44. Hygiene – Sanitary Napkin

45. Other Hygiene Products
Under Pad
Adult Incontinence

46. MUST in all Hygiene
Shoe cover
Shoe Cover & Dispenser popular in :
 Hospitals
 Food processing houses
 Electronics Industries
 Chemical & Fertilizers

47. Growth Drivers for Medical / Hygiene market
 Among the fastest growing emerging markets in the world
with total population – 1.25 Billion
 Expanding middle class with rising standard of living –
With increased disposable income, has the purchasing power for
better Healthcare & Hygiene products
 Growing Healthcare Sector & Medical Tourism
 Ongoing awareness of & concern over Hospital Acquired
Infections (HAI)
 Healthcare infrastructure expansion - various Health care
brands have started aggressive expansion in the country

48. Opportunities
Miscellaneous Applications

49. Potential at Hospitals, Travellers, Railway, Hotels
Disposable Bedsheets

50. Rain coat
For school going children between 6 to 14 yrs
 Single Season Use
 Very light weight and Soft
 Fabric Feel
 Cost Effective
Value
Addition

51. Cooler bag
Potential to replace thermowares
 Can carry upto 10 KG
 Temperature change – 5o C in 5 hrs
 Target – Ice-cream, Pizza, Cold Drink,
Beer brand owners.

52. Car seat Cover
 Very light weight and Soft
 Fabric Feel
 Cost Effective (~ US$ 1.0 per pack of 5 pcs)
 Size: 35mm X 800mm X 1500mm
 May be used for Private Cars, Taxis,
Railways & Luxury Buses

53. Head Rest Covers - Railway
PP Nonwoven Head rest cover : Ahmedabad – Mumbai Double decker train

54. Body bag
Untapped Potential
 Single Use
 Very light weight and Soft
 Fabric Feel
 Size: 215 X 75cm (80 to 100 gsm) (PP – PE)
 Specification: US OSHA (Occupational Safety and
Health Administration) Regulation 3130, Indian
Police, Hospitals, Railway Police.

55. Roofing sheet
A new concept for Indian Market
Photo Credits : SPUNSULATION
Photo Credits : SPUNSULATION
 Indoor Comforts : Temperature
difference up-to 5 degrees between inside
and outside.
 Lowered Power Bills: Reduction in power
bills due to lowered energy consumption.
PP nonwovens sandwiched with highly
reflective Aluminum sheet for thermal
insulation of buildings

56. Garment bag
Top Side BOPP, Bottom Side NW
PP Zipper (Closing & Opening)
D Cut for Ease of Carrying

57. Gloves
Clean room application

58. Collapsible Wardrobes
Good for people who are on transfers, rent

59. Table cover
Untapped Potential

60. Many more….

61. Kids tent Floor mob
Cover spare wheel
CD cover Chef cap Mattress cover
Many more….

62. Garden cover Agri- fleece
Spring pocketSofa Spring pocket
Home garden cover
Nursery cover
Many more….

63. RIL’s Initiatives

64. Awareness creation
 Farmer Meets
 Publishing brochures in local language
 Joint programme with nodal agencies
 Demonstrative trials in farms

65. Agro textiles – Live Demo
PP Nonwoven crop cover : Jaipur

66.  Market is scattered all over India
 Crop cover & other semi-durable applications getting momentum
 Single-use disposables - Face mask, head covers and shoe covers -
started getting recognized
 Single-use / Disposable pricing is a key factor in decision making
 Private hospitals are beginning to use disposable drapes and gowns
Path forward –
 Focus on increasing market size
 Fabrication drives new markets
 Significant Marketing & Education effort needed to increase awareness
Sum up - Indian Market Trends

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