Chapter 1

Market Analysis of
Technical Textiles
1.1 Background
The Global Technical Textiles market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.5% between 2020 and 2027. Rising
awareness of its benefits will propel its demand across end-use industries including medical, packaging and
agriculture. India can be a significant force in the rapidly evolving global technical textiles market. Therefore,
analysis of domestic as well as international market becomes an important aspect in order to find the
strengths, fill in the gaps, and influence the overall demand of the technical textiles industry.
The objectives specified by the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India for the present study include market
analysis of technical textiles, both of the domestic market in India as well as the global market. In order to
meet the objectives spelt out by the Ministry of Textiles, this section of the report contains a profiling report
for all the important product categories in the application segments of technical textiles. This profiling report
includes estimation and analysis of domestic market size of the important products, size of their global
market, the expected annual growth rate, and on that basis a projected demand for the year 2024-25.
Juxtaposition of market size of each of the products in India has been done with their respective global
market demand. The estimated domestic market size derives from the sum of estimated production added to
estimated imports and subtracting the estimated exports, wherever data was available and accessible.
The presentation that follows has been illustrated with the help of appropriate graphs and tables which are
placed alongside information pertaining to each of the respective products and the application segments.
Various national and international reports, including market research reports, were referred to in addition to
obtaining opinion of the experts for completing the market analysis.
The products identified for the analysis, also includes those products that at present have a small domestic
market but a large global market. According to the objectives specified for the study, inclusion of such
products is necessary as it serves as a global trend guide, both, to policy makers and to Indian entrepreneurs.
The products in Oekotech segment are common with that of other segments such as Geotech. Therefore,
Oekotech could not be shown separately at a product level. The segment-wise market analysis is presented in
the sections that follow.
Section 1: Market Analysis of Technical Textiles
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1.2 Agrotech
Agrotech or Agro Textile is used to classify woven, non-woven and knitted fabrics applied for agriculture &
horticulture uses. They prevent soil from drying out, increase crop yield, improve product quality and protect
farmers from harmful pesticides. Thermal protection textiles are treated with ultraviolet ray stabilizers.
Major technical textiles products under Agrotech segment are as follows:
1. Anti-hail and Anti-bird Nets
2. Crop Covers
3. Fishing Nets
4. Mulch Mats
5. Shade Nets
Figure 1.1: Percentage contribution of each Agrotech product (2019-20) in the domestic market
Fishing Nets constituted the largest share of the Indian Agrotech market in 2019-20, followed by Shade Nets.
Mulch mats, Anti-hail & Anti-bird Nets, and Crop Covers also hold a small share of the Indian market.
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Figure 1.2: Percentage contribution of each Agrotech product (2019-20) in the international market
Mulch Mats and Fishing Nets constitute the largest share in the international market.
Figure 1.3: Production Vs Consumption (2019-20) of Agrotech in the domestic market (Rs. Crores)
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The production of Agrotech products in India exceeds the consumption. It indicates possibility of exporting the
surplus of production over consumption.
Table 1.1: Agrotech - World and India Market Size 2019-20

Product Name World (US$ Million) India (Rs. Crores) India % share
Anti-hail and Anti-bird Nets 1,404 21 0.23%
Crop Covers 160 3 0.28%
Fishing Nets 2,613 1,467 8.60%
Mulch Mats 2,655 26 0.15%
Shade Nets 1,931 332 2.60%
Others 1,084 41
Total 9,847 1,890 2.90%
1.2.1 Anti-Hail and Anti-Bird Nets

Anti-Hail and Anti-Bird nets are mesh products which are woven from HDPE yarn or are a combination of
HDPE monofilament and tape in knitted form, stabilised against UV rays. These are designed in a way that
allows light and air but stops birds and hail from reaching plants and crops. These are used to protect fruit
trees and fruit crops like apples, strawberries, and litchi, etc. Analysts predict that the demand for agriculture
nets will remain high in countries such as India and China because of large areas under agriculture.
There is very little trade of Anti Hail and anti-Bird nets to and from India. Some of the major manufacturers
are Netlon India Limited, Garware Technical Fibres Ltd., Kwality Nets Manufacturing Co. Pvt. Ltd, B & V agro
and Irrigation Ltd.
In 2019-20, the Indian market for Anti-hail and Anti-bird nets was worth Rs. 21 Crores as compared to the
global market which was worth US$ 1,404 Million. The Indian market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 14%
and is likely to be valued at Rs. 46 Crores by 2024-25.
1.2.2 Crop Covers

Crop covers provide protection to the crops from insects and create a micro-climate for crops by maintaining a
warmer and humid micro-environment. The polyethylene monofilament meshes are made up of clear plastic
(polythene) or spun-bonded polyester and can be woven, non-woven or knitted.
Asia Pacific region led by China, India and Japan has witnessed significant growth owing to large scale of
agricultural operations at the national level. Rising demand for high crop yield and changing climatic
conditions have motivated the farmers to use these covers for crop protection. In future too, this may drive
the non-woven crop cover market trends in the region.
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Key manufacturers of crop covers in India are Sidwin Fabric pvt. Ltd., Alpha foam, K T International, Surya
Tex Tech, Admire fibretex India Pvt. Ltd, Jill Mill Nonwoven Pvt. Ltd. and CTM Technical Textiles Ltd. Some of
the prominent global players dealing with non-woven covers are Mitsui Chemicals (Japan), Berry Global (USA)
and Kimberly Clark Corp (USA).
The Crop Covers market in India is at a nascent stage. India had a market size of around Rs. 3 Crores in
2019-20. However, it is likely to grow at a rapid rate for the next five years. The global Crop Covers market
was worth US$ 160 Million in 2019-20 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5% for the next five years.
1.2.3 Fishing Nets

Fishing nets are an important product of technical textiles which is used for marine and inland fishing by
fishermen, fishing trawlers and boats. They are usually made of polyamide (PA), polyester (PES), polyethylene
(PE), and polypropylene (PP) fibres. Asia Pacific region is the largest consumption center for fishing nets,
accounting for 44% of global consumption. It is a fragmented market due to the presence of many local
manufacturers. Increasing regulations on fishing and anti-dumping duties act as roadblocks in the fishing net
fibre market.
Garware Technical Fibres Ltd. is the largest manufacturer and exporter of fishing nets from India. Other
Indian manufacturers are Arthi Enterprises, Aswan Fish Net, Cham Synthetics Pvt Ltd.
Some of the major international players of fishing nets are BASF SE (Germany), AdvanSix Inc (USA), TORAY
Industries Inc (Japan), Royal DSM N.V. (The Netherlands), Indorama Ventures (Brazil), Amco Polymers
(India), Formosa Chemicals (Taiwan).
India’s share in the global fishing nets market stood at 8.6% with a market size of Rs. 1467 Crores. It is
estimated to grow at a CAGR of 11% till 2024-25. The market size for the world as a whole was at US$ 2,613
Million and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 3.58% to be valued at US$ 3,096 Million in 2024-25.
1.2.4 Mulch Mats

Mulch mats are hairy mulching discs that suppress weed growth, lower water loss from the soil surface and
slow down slugs and snails. Mulch mats are used to keep fruit off the soil. This decreases fruit rot and keeps
the fruit and vegetables clean. This is particularly beneficial for several horticultural crops including
strawberries. Mulch mats are made up of LLDPE, HDPE, LDPE, Polypropylene and Wool.
Domestic manufacturers of mulch mats are small-scale industries, mostly located in Gujarat. Major Indian
manufacturers are Neo Corp International Ltd., Alpha Foam Pvt. Ltd., Fiberweb India, Shivam Polymers,
Climax Synthetics Pvt. Ltd, Creative polymers Pvt. Ltd and Essen Multipack Ltd. The global market is
dominated by players such as BASF SE (Germany), The DOW Chemical Company (U.S.), Berry Plastics Group,
Inc. (U.S.), AEP Industries Inc. (U.S.), and RKW Group (Germany).
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The global market for Mulch Mats stood at US$ 2,655 Million in 2019-20. It is expected to grow at a CAGR of
6.56% and likely to be US$ 3,650 Million in 2024-25. The Indian market for Mulch Mats was Rs. 26 Crores in
2019-20. It is forecasted that it will grow at a CAGR of 6.6% and expand to Rs. 34 Crores by 2024-25
1.2.5 Shade-Nets
Shade nets are synthetic fibre nets which are made up of Polypropylene, Polypropylene or HDPE in knitted or
woven form. or HDPE in knitted or woven form. They provide protection to plants from insects and extreme
weather conditions, reduce water evaporation, and provide shade to greenhouses. Shade-Nets are commonly
used in organic food industries these days. They are also used for covering of swimming pools and parking
lots.
China is a major exporter in terms of volume and European nations are major users of Shade-Nets in terms of
consumption. Some of the key manufacturers and exporters of shade nets in India are Neo Corp India
Limited, Netlon India Limited, Garware Technical Fibres Limited, Rishi Techtex Limited and UNIMIN India.
Major global manufacturers are ACE Geosynthetics Enterprise Co., Ltd, Acme Bag Company and Baliki
Holdings.
The global market for Shade nets was US$ 1,931 Million whereas the size of Indian market for Shade Nets
was worth Rs. 332 Crores in 2019-20. The global market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6% whereas the
Indian market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 14.33% for the next five years. The market size is expected
to be Rs. 597 Crores for India and US$ 3000 Million for the world in the year 2024-25.
1.3 Buildtech
The textile components and fabrics used in the building and construction industry are called building technical
textiles or Buildtech.
Technical textile products under Buildtech segment are as follows:
1. Architectural Membranes
2. Awnings and Canopy
3. Canvas Tarpaulin
4. HDPE Tarpaulin
5. Hoardings/Signages
6. Scaffolding Nets
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Figure 1.4: Percentage contribution of each Buildtech product (2019-20) in the domestic market
HDPE tarpaulin constituted the largest share of the Indian Buildtech industry in 2019-20, followed by Hoarding
signage.
Figure 1.5: Percentage contribution of each Buildtech product (2019-20) in the international market
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Figure 1.6: Production Vs Consumption (2019-20) of Buildtech in the domestic market (Rs. Crores)
Table 1.2: Buildtech - World and India Market Size

Architectural Membranes 769 108 2.2%
Awnings and Canopy 6,963 252 0.6%
Canvas Tarpaulin 408 402 15.2%
Hoardings and Signages 2,880 1,076 5.7%
Scaffolding Nets 334 252 11.6%
Others 5,251 3,441 6.1%
Total 82,978 5,564 6.7%
1.3.1 Architectural Membranes

Architectural membranes are lightweight spatial structures made of tensioned membranes which enable the
construction of buildings. They are used to construct roofs and façades, free-standing buildings, building
envelopes, skylights, indoor ceilings and/or accent enclosures. These lightweight structures are ideal for use in
a wide range of buildings such as sports and entertainment centres, commercial buildings, living and private
spaces.
The Asia-Pacific region, especially India and China, have been the most influential in giving a boost the global
Architectural Membrane industry. Other geographies which have a large market for these membranes are
North America, Canada, Germany and UK.
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ACE Sports Company, Entremonde Polyecoaters Ltd, Meridian Architectural Systems Pvt Ltd are leading
players in India. The prominent manufacturers at the international level are Serge Ferrari, Meyler and Heytex.
India’s market size for Architectural Membranes was Rs. 108 Crores in the year 2019-20. It is 2.2% of the size
of the world market which was US$ 769 Million. The growth of Indian market is forecasted at a rapid pace of
15% and that of global market at a CAGR of about 1% for the next five years. The market for architectural
membranes in India is forecasted for a value of Rs. Rs 268 Crores in 2024-25.
1.3.2 Awnings and Canopies

Fabric awning and canopies are the most common types of shading structures. They are durable, water &
stain resistant. Awnings and Canopies are extensively used in various shops, restaurants, hotels, and other
commercial & industrial sites. While the awning is attached to the building, a canopy is free standing
structure. An awning or overhang is a secondary covering attached to the exterior wall of a building as
protection from overbearing sunlight or any harsh weather. Awnings may be Retractable, Automatic, Fixed
Guide, Free Standing or Drop Arm. A canopy is an overhead roof or a structure over which a fabric or metal
covering is attached, able to provide shade or shelter from weather conditions such as sun, hail, snow and
rain.
North America is a major awnings and canopies market, especially in the residential sector. Asia-Pacific region
has immense industry potential owing to growth in the construction industry, particularly in China, India, and
Australia.
Awnings India Pvt Ltd, is the leading producer of awnings and canopies in India, followed by Royal Tensile
Structure Pvt. Ltd, Systems India Pvt. Ltd, Pooja Systems, Unitech Awning and Shelter Enterprises. Leading
global players include Eide Industries, Inc., Advanced Design Awnings & Signs, Shade Structures, Inc., and
Sunair Awnings.
India’s share in the global Awning and canopies market stood at 0.6 % with a market size of Rs. 252 Crores
during 2019-20 but it is likely to grow at a high CAGR of 15% and projected to be worth more than Rs. 700
Crores by 2024-25. The world market size in 2019-20 stood at US$ 6,963 Million growing at a CAGR of 6% for
the next five years.
1.3.3 Canvas Tarpaulin

A tarpaulin or tarp is a large sheet of strong, flexible, water resistant or waterproof material. Traditionally
tarpaulins were made out of cotton however currently nylon and polyester fibre fabrics are being increasingly
used in manufacturing tarpaulins. Cotton Canvas Tarpaulins are made out of 100% Cotton Single Duck fabric.
They are mainly used in transportation and industrial applications where absorption capabilities essential.
100% water-proof cotton canvas tarpaulin are used or safety from rain water, dust, direct sunlight and has
multiple uses in trucks, tents and outdoor shelter.
Key manufacturers of canvas tarpaulins in India are Shree Tarpaulins, SRF limited and Bharat textiles. The
industry is highly fragmented with many players in the un-organised sector.
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India’s share in the global Canvas Tarpaulin market stood at 15.2% with a market size of Rs. 402 Crores
during 2019-20. The world market size stood at US$ 408 Million growing at a CAGR of 5.6%. The expected
market size for India in the year 2024-25 is Rs. 506 Crores.
1.3.4 Hoardings and Signages (Flex Banner)

Hoardings and Signages are made of Flexible-face sign fabric, which is more commonly called Flex. Flex is
made of a PVC coated polyester warp knitted fabric. This fabric is highly durable and lightweight and used for
outdoor advertising, wall covering or decorative displays, and illuminated sign canvas printing. There are four
types of flex banners – Front-lit, Back-Lit, Block-out and Black/Grey Black.
Recently, debates about flex banners being an environmental and health hazard have emerged. Flex is not
biodegradable, and when burnt, emits toxic fumes which have serious effect on public health. This may slow
down its growth in the future.
Asia Pacific is the largest and fastest growing flex banner market. The Indian advertising industry is projected
to be the second fastest growing advertising market in Asia, after China.
Pioneer flex is the largest Flex Banner Company in India accounting for more than 50% of Indian production.
Other major manufacturers are Addica Industries LLP, Cleena Industries, and Qrex Flex.
India’s share in the global Hoardings and Signages market stood at 5.7 % with a market size of Rs. 1,076
Crores during 2019-20. The world market size stood at US$ 2,880 Million growing at a CAGR of 5.6%. The
expected market size for India in the year 2024-25 is Rs. 1,901 Crores.
1.4 Clothtech
Clothtech are the type of technical textile materials for specific applications in making garments. Clothtech is
extensively used for making special purpose cloth and footwear.
Technical textile products under Clothtech segment are as follows:
1. Elastic narrow tape
2. Hook and loop fastener
3. Interlining
4. Labels and Badges
5. Shoelaces
6. Specialised and Industrial Sewing Thread
7. Umbrella cloth (TT Component)
8. Zip fastener tape (TT Component)
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Figure 1.7: Percentage contribution of each Clothtech product (2019-20) in the domestic market
Label and Badges constituted the largest share of the Indian Clothtech industry in 2019-20, followed by Elastic
Narrow Tape.
Figure 1.8: Percentage contribution of each Clothtech product (2019-20) in the international market
Labels and badges, specialised industrial sewing thread and elastic narrow tape are the biggest products by
market share at 23%, 21% and 19% respectively
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Figure 1.9: Production Vs Consumption (2019-20) of Clothtech in the domestic market (Rs. Crores)
Table 1.3: Clothtech - World and India Market Size

Elastic narrow tape 1,989 1,904 14.7%
Hook and loop fastener 950 478 7.7%
Interlining 1,081 1,051 15%
Labels and Badges 2,383 2,662 17.2%
Specialised and Industrial Sewing thread 2,219 1,255 8.7%
Umbrella cloth (TT Component) 1,311 201 2.4%
Zip fastener tape (TT Component) 281 326 17.9%
Others 207 1,239 21.2%
Total 10,421 9,117 13.5%
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1.4.1 Elastic Narrow Tape

Elastic rubber tapes are elastic inserts used in textile and apparels such as underwear, swimwear, swimsuits,
knitwear, socks, bathing caps, lingerie, and sportswear. They are highly heat resistant, have excellent
launderability, zero shrinkage in wet as well as dry conditions, have excellent wash resistance, and are
resistant to saline water, chlorine, and suntan lotions. Elastic offers better shape and fitting to the garments
making it the essential consumable item in many products. Stretching under force, staying firm for longer
duration, and regaining the original shape upon withdrawal of force is the greatest characteristic of elastic
tape leading to its multiple applications.
The popularity of knitted fabric has led to an increase in the demand for elastic tape. 80-85% of Elastic rubber
fabrics are consumed by the undergarments industry. The need for exact size is eliminated by the elastic
narrow fabrics, providing flexibility of sizes to the manufacturers and convenience of comfort, and fit to the
customers.
Some of the leading manufacturers in India for elastic narrow fabrics are J.V. Tape, Viken Tape Pvt. Ltd. Sky
Industries, B R Elastic, Siddhartha Filaments, Premco Global, Tulip Elastic, Agarwal elastic, MP tapes, JV tapes,
Clifton tapes , Kumar Elastics, Kohinoor elastics, and Balaji tapes etc. Spica Elastic Private Limited is the
largest manufacturer of narrow elastic fabrics in India with a capacity of 18 Million metres of narrow fabrics
per month. Some of the global players are Habasit, PT. Fillattice Indah Industry, Altra, Cardinal Health, Zenith
Garment Accessories Co., Ltd., and China Besco Industrial Co., Ltd.
India’s share in the global Elastic rubber tapes market stood at 14.73 % with a market size of Rs. 1,904
Crores during 2019-20 and it is likely to grow to Rs. 2,880 Crores by 2024-25. The world market size stood at
US$ 1,989 Million which is likely to grow at a CAGR of 4% and reach US$ 2,420 Million by 2024-25.
1.4.2 Hook and loop fasteners

Hook and loop fasteners are two lineal fabric strips attached to the opposing surfaces to be fastened. It
consists of two components; hook and small loops on the opposite sides which when pressed together, the
hoops catch loops and the two fabrics bind temporarily, which can be separated by pulling the surfaces. Hook
and loops are substitutes for conventional attachment methods. It provides comfort when applied in apparels
such as shirts, jackets and is a boon for the paediatric and elderly population. Based on application, the hook
& loop products market can be divided into footwear & apparel, transportation, industrial manufacturing,
medical, automotive, and others. The increasing customer spending on premium children and athletic
footwear is accelerating demand for hook and loop fasteners in the footwear industry. Other than apparels,
they are also used in bundling products for floriculture, agriculture, viticulture industry for plant and bundle
ties, arranging miles of network wire, orthopedic and orthotic devices, as they offer efficient and adjustable
joint and limb support and in-home, and workplace maintenance and these support the demand for hook and
loop in the recent years. Asia Pacific, especially India and China are fastest growing markets.
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Sky industries Pvt. Ltd. is the leading Indian manufacturer of Hook and loop. Other leading Indian players are
Siddhartha Filaments Pvt. Ltd. Magic fasteners Pvt. Ltd. Leading global manufacturers are Velcro BVBA (most
famous one), 3M, YKK Corporation, Dunlap Industries, Inc., Paiho North America, Lovetex Industrial Corp,
HALCO, Krahnen & Gobbers GmbH, APLIX, and Gottlieb Binder GmbH & Co. KG. Among which Velcro BVBA.,
3M, APLIX Inc., Kuraray Group, and YKK Corporation accounted for a significant position in the global market.
India’s market size of Rs. 478 Crores for the Hook and loop fasteners market stood at 7.7 % of global market
during 2019-20. It is likely to grow at a CAGR of 17.39% to Rs. 964 Crores by 2024-25 when the world
market size is likely to be US$ 1,165 Million.
1.4.3 Interlining
Interlining is delicate, thick, and adaptable material used between the inner and outer layers of the garment
to improve shape retention, strength, or bulk. Its texture depends on the material that is used to make it, i.e.,
the filaments of cotton, nylon, polyester, fleece, or with their mixes. They are used in waistbands, flies,
pockets, and belt loops of men's trousers, in the cuffs, collars, and plackets of shirts and in the lapels, fronts,
collars, and pockets of tailored jackets and blazers. Invisible from the outside, interlining ensures an accurate
fit and optimum wearer comfort and thus, forms an important part of the garment. Interlinings simplify
sewing and retain the shape and appearance of materials. It also keeps the apparel easy to wear and lasting.
The Asia Pacific region dominates the Interlinings market in terms of revenue. The key factor driving the
growth of the market in the region is the presence of major manufacturers of interlining in countries such as
China, India, and Bangladesh and the market is expected to grow in near future due to increase in demand
for ready to wear clothes. Some of the major global players in the interlinings & linings market are Chargeur,
Freudenberg, Wendler, Kufner, QST, Veratex, PCC, Edmund Bell, Block Bindings, H&V, NH Textil, Helsa,
Evans Textile, Permess, Whaleys, MacCulloch & Wallis, Godolo, Alam, R.M.I., Shaning, Concorde, Jianghuai,
Haihui, YiYi, Yoniner, Huawei, Kingsafe, UBL, Seattle, FIX, Zhonghe, Surya, Ruby, Talreja, Blue Star, Welco
Agencies, Turakhia Textiles (IN). Key Indian players are Freudenberg India,Ruby Mills, Bombay Dyeing,
Talreja Textiles and Ashima syntax.
India’s Interlining market was worth Rs. 1051 Crores in the year 2019-20 and is likely to touch Rs.1,471
Crores by the year 2024-25. The world market size stood at US$ 1,081 Million and is expected grow at a
CAGR of 3.99%.
1.4.4 Labels and Badges

A label has information on the product's origin, manufacturer, use, shelf-life, and disposal. It can be of paper,
plastic film, cloth, or metal. They can be printed or woven.
Badges are attached to clothing, bags, footwear, vehicles, electrical equipment, and are generally made up of
metal, plastic, leather, textile, or rubber. Badges can be of different types such as button badges, cloth
badges, enamel lapel badges, and name badges.
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China and Europe are the largest consumers of labels and badges. India is a growing market for labels and
badges due to increase in the use of track & trace technologies. Label industry is concentrated in several key
cities like Bangalore, Delhi, Tirupur, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Kolkata, and other cities of North and North-east in
India. Leading Indian manufacturers in Indi are K K Non-woven, Premco Global, Lynx, Arex Industries,
Uniroyal India, Unique Tags. Label and Badges constituted the largest share of the Indian Clothtech industry.
India’s had a market size of Rs. 2662 Crores during 2019-20 and it is likely to grow to Rs. 4,101 Crores by
2024-25. The world market size stood at US$ 2,383 Million and it is likely to grow for next five years at a
CAGR of 4%.
1.4.5 Umbrella
Umbrella is a portable canopy-like structure designed to protect a person from sunlight and rain. Umbrella is
made up of canopy material, such as microfibre fabrics, nylon taffeta, cotton, acetate, laces, leather, linen,
and others, along with materials such as aluminum, steel, wood, and plastic for other parts. Umbrella cloth is
technical textile component of Umbrella. It is made up of polyester or nylon filament yarn or Pongee, Satin,
and Plastic. There are various kinds of umbrellas; commercial umbrellas, classic umbrellas, bubble umbrellas,
wind-resistant umbrellas, automatic umbrellas, golf umbrellas, artistic umbrellas, paper umbrellas, and child
umbrellas. Unpredictability of weather conditions and rising concerns about skin cancer from the UV radiation
of the sun are driving the growth of the umbrella market around the globe.
Major players in international market are GustBuster, CrownCoast, Cloud Nine, Rain Ducky, Repel Umbrella,
Blunt Umbrellas, Alexander McQueen, London Undercover, RainStoppers, KolumboNonbreakable, Lewis N.
Clark. In India, umbrella fabrics are manufactured mainly by SME and MSME industries with a very limited
number of large-scale players. Leading manufacturers of umbrella fabric in India are S L Banthia Industries,
Coated Sales Company, Citizen Umbrella Manufacturers, etc. Umbrella fabrics are mainly imported from China.
India’s share in the technical textiles component of umbrella market is 2.4 % of the global market size in
2019-20. India has a market size of Rs. 201 Crores in 2019-20 which is expected to grow to Rs. 318 Crores
by 2024-25 at the CAGR of 11.05%. The world market size stood at US$ 1,311 Million and it is likely to grow
at a CAGR of 1.84%.
1.4.6 Zip Fastener Tape

Zip fasteners, also known as clasp lockers, are commonly used devices for binding the edges of an opening of
fabric or other flexible material, as on a garment or a bag. They are made from three major components
namely Tape, Slider, and Elements. Zip fasteners/Zippers come in all different sizes, shapes, and colours. The
zip fasteners include specific segments by type and by applications. They can also be classified based on
applications, Garment, Luggage & Bags, Sporting Goods and Camping Gear. The surge in clothing expenditure
is estimated to foster positive development in the global zipper market. Due to the increased penetration of
western outfits, fashion conscious consumers, quality branded apparel, and expansion of the automotive
industry the zip fasteners market is likely to receive a boost.
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The Japanese giant YKK and Chinese challenger SBS account for well over half the global zipper market. Major
domestic manufacturers are Vishant Traders Private Limited, Ningbo Haishu Win Fashion International Trading
Co., Ltd, Chetan Enterprises, Priya International, YKZ Zip Fasteners Pvt.Ltd, Toni Industries Pvt. Ltd. and
Microplast. The international market is dominated by YKK, RIRI, YBS Zipper, KAO SHING ZIPPER, IDEAL
Fastener, Coats Industrial, SALMI, MAX Zipper, Sanli Zipper, HHH Zipper, KCC Zipper, Sancris, SBS, 3F, YCC,
Weixing Group, YQQ, XinHong Zipper, CMZ ZIPPER, Zhejiang LIDA Zipper, Xinyu Zipper, HSD Zipper, TAT-
Zipper, JKJ Zipper, DIS, THC Zipper, ABC Zipper, Hengxiang Zipper, Hualing-Zipper, QCC.
India’s market size for zip fasteners is at Rs. 326 Crores in 2019-20 and it is expected to touch Rs. 489
Crores by 2024-25 recording a CAGR of 9.70%. The size of world market for this product was US$ 281 Million
in the year 2019-20 and is likely to grow at a CAGR of 5.01% for next five years.
1.5 Geotech
Geotextiles are a kind of geo-synthetic material that owes its success to its resistance to biodegradation. They
are mostly made by using synthetic fibres that can be made into a flexible, porous, nonwoven needle felt
fabric. They are porous to water flow, to a varying degree.
Technical textile products under Geotech segment are as follows:
1. Geogrids
2. Geomembranes and Geocomposites
3. Geotubes
Figure 1.10: Percentage contribution of each Geotech product (2019-20) in the domestic market
Geotubes form the biggest portion of the domestic market at 48% market share followed by geocomposites
and geomembranes at 30%.
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Figure 1.11: Percentage contribution of each Geotech product (2019-20) in the international market
Globally the trend is similar to that of India. Geotubes still capture the biggest market share at 41% followed
by geomembranes and geocomposites at 37%.
Table 1.4: Geotech - World and India Market Size 2019-20

Geogrids 531 141 4.10%
Geomembranes and Geocomposites 1,123 533 7.30%
Geotubes 1,220 852 10.70%
Others 131 247
Total 3,005 1,773 9.10%
1.5.1 Geogrid
Geogrid is used to reinforce retaining walls and sub-bases or sub-soils, road construction, railroads, and other
infrastructural work. It is made from polypropylene, polyethylene or polyester and formed by weaving or
knitting intersecting ribs with appropriate apertures. Geogrids have properties such as minimal elongation with
high tensile strength and tensile modulus.
Road construction is a major application area for geogrids since it minimises the maintenance cycles and costs
in road construction. Due to surge in infrastructure development activities, Asia-Pacific region has the highest
share in the geogrid market other than North America which has a significant market for geogrid due to its
high standards in infrastructure development.
Some of the major Indian players in this segment are Techfab India Ltd, Strata Geosynthetics Ltd, SKAPS Ltd
and Maccaferri Environmental Solutions. Some of the prominent global players are ACE Geosynthetics, Glen
Raven Inc., Huesker Synthetic GmbH, Low & Bonar PLC, SECI SpA, Naue GmbH & Co. Kg, Tenax SPA,
Koninklijke Ten Cate B.V., Tensar, and Wrekin Products.
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The global market for Geogrids was US$ 531 Million whereas the Indian market stood at Rs. 141 Crores in
2019-20. The global market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 9.8% whereas the Indian market is expected to
grow at a CAGR of 15% for the next five years. It is projected that the Indian market will be worth Rs. 283
Crores by the year 2024-25.
1.5.2 Geomembranes and Geocomposites

Geocomposites is a composite material with at least one layer of geosynthetic product – geotextile, geogrid,
geonet or geomembrane. They have application-based combinations of geocomposites to enhance functions,
increase interface friction angles, and raise the speed of installation. Geocomposites are used for protection,
reinforcement, filtration, barrier functions, erosion control, and road construction.
Globally, geocomposites market is segregated based on its application such as landfill & mining, soil
reinforcement for civil construction, water & wastewater management, and roads & highways. Geotextiles-
geogrid geocomposites are preferred geosynthetics in the road & highway segment as it increases road life
and is cost effective for the road & highway industry. Geocomposites provide stability and strength to soil in
roadways, railways, act as filter separators between ballast and subgrade. Globally, surge in demand for
waste treatment, water inhibitions and canaling projects is one of the driving factors for the growth of the
geocomposites material market, with North America dominating the geocomposite market.
Major Indian players in the product are Garware Technical Fibres Ltd., Tuflex India, CTM Geosynthetics,
Maharshee Geomembrane (India) Pvt. Ltd., Techno Fabrics Geosynthetics Pvt. Ltd. and Texel Industries
Limited.
Key global players are Thrace Group, TENAX SPA, Tensar International Corporation, GSE Environmental,
Koninklijke Ten Cate bv, Fibertex Nonwovens A/S, HUESKER, Fibromat (M) Sdn Bhd., AGRU AMERICA, INC.,
Steklonit, Strata Systems Inc., Pietrucha Group, Global Synthetics, SKAPS Industries. International
corporations such as Strata Systems, SKAPS Industries and Terram Geosynthetics have presence in India
through their local ventures.
India’s share in the global geomembranes and geocomposites market stood at 7.3% with a market size of Rs.
533 Crores which is forecasted to grow at a CAGR of 15% to be worth Rs. 1,072 Crores by 2024-25. The
world market size stood at US$ 1,123 Million and it is likely to grow at a CAGR of 6.03%.
1.5.3 Geotubes
Geotubes, geobags, geocontainers are tubes designed from geotextiles for effective containment for
dewatering and desludging or protection. They are made up of high-tenacity polypropylene yarns and have a
high demand in sludge dewatering, shoreline safety, aquaculture & horticulture, environmental containment,
and soil remediation applications. Asia-Pacific is one of the largest and fastest growing markets due to its long
coastline and rising concerns over increasing ocean levels.
Major Indian players in the segment are Flexituff Ventures International Limited (India) and TechFab India
Industries Ltd (India), Leading global companies in the geotextile tubes market are Ace Geosynthetics
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(Taiwan), Officine Maccaferri (Italy), Low & Bonar (UK), Koninklijke TenCate (Netherlands), Geofabrics
Australasia Pty Ltd (Australia), NAUE GmbH & Co. KG (Germany), Huesker (Germany), and Fibertex
Nonwovens (Denmark)
The global market for Geotubes stood at US$ 1,220 in 2019-20 and it is expected to grow at 7.9% till 2024-
25. The Indian market for Geotubes is worth Rs. 852 Crores. It is expected to grow at a CAGR of 19.65% till
2024-25 when it is likely to be worth Rs. 1,869 Crores.
1.6 Hometech
Hometech are textiles used in home furnishings. It constitutes a range of functional and decorative products
thus providing solutions to modern living. Some of the major applications of Hometech in the domestic
environment are interior decoration and furniture, carpeting, protection against the sun, cushion materials,
fireproofing, pillows, floor and wall coverings and textile reinforced structures/fittings.
Technical textile products under Hometech segment are as follows:
1. Blinds
2. Carpet Backing Cloth
3. Fibre Fill (Polyester Staple Fibre)
4. Filter Fabric (HVAC and Vacuum Cleaner)
5. Furniture and Other Coated Fabrics
6. Mosquito Nets
7. Non-woven Household Wipes
8. Stuffed Toys (Plush Fabric)
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Figure 1.12: Percentage contribution of each Hometech product (2019-20) in the domestic market
Figure 1.13: Percentage contribution of each Hometech product (2019-20) in the international market
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Figure 1.14: Production Vs Consumption (2019-20) of Hometech in the domestic market (Rs. Crores)
Table 1.5: Hometech - World and India Market Size 2019-20
Blinds 1,691 1,184 10.77%
Carpet Backing Cloth 1,998 290 2.23%
Fibre Fill (Polyester Staple Fibre) 1,153 4,520 20.32%
Filter Fabric (HVAC and Vacuum Cleaner) 925 124 2.06%
Furniture and Other Coated Fabrics 2,021 3,853 29.46%
Mosquito Nets 618 1,256 31.27%
Non-woven Household Wipes 1,014 75 1.14%
Stuffed Toys (Plush Fabric) 845 860 15.65%
Others 805 1,938
Total 11,061 14,099 18.39%
1.6.1 Blinds
Blinds are an alternative to curtains, and these are used to provide cover and shade for windows to allow only
the desired level of sunlight inside. These are made up of blind fabric. The threads and supporters are made
up of wood, metal or plastic components. Blinds are used for their properties such as low maintenance,
temperature control, opacity and or being fire retardant. Blinds are segmented into residential, commercial
and industrial based on their application.
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Leading manufacturers of blind fabrics in India are Hunter Douglas India, Alps Industries, Mac Decor and
Aerolux India Ltd. Major international players are Comfortex Window Fashions, Shade O Matic, Innovative
Openings, Louvolite, Maxxmar Window Fashions, NIEN MADE ENTERPRISE CO.,LTD., NORMAN WINDOW
FASHIONS., Roll-A-Shade, Rollease Acmeda, Springs Window Fashions, Liyang Xinyuan Curtain ,Advanced
Window Blinds, Aspect Blinds, MechoShade Systems, LLC., Timber Blinds Metro Shade, Domir Blinds
Manufacturing Inc., TOSO COMPANY, LIMITED, Graber, Budget Blinds.
The size of India’s blinds market as compared to that of the world is at 10.7% in the year 2019-20. India has
a market size of Rs. 1,184 Crores which is likely to grow at a CAGR of 13.71% and touch Rs 2,076 Crores in
the year 2024-25. The world market is likely to grow at a CAGR of 3.34% for the next five years.
1.6.2 Carpet Backing Cloth

Carpet backing is the base material on the back of the carpet made up of polypropylene fabric or jute, cotton,
and carpet rayon, in which yarn is tufted or stitched to make carpets. It is tear-resistant pre-forged woven or
non-woven. The increase in residential and commercial construction activities is projected to boost the
demand for carpets and therefore the Carpet Backing Cloth. These are used for residential as well as
commercial purposes in hotels and stores.
Key global players in Carpet Backing Cloth are Shaw Industries Group, Inc., Tarkett, Interface, Inc., Balta
Industries NV, Wacker Chemie AG, The Dow Chemical Company, Associated Weavers Europe NV/SA, Amtico
International, Ege Carpets and Beaulieu Technical Textiles.
Key Indian manufacturers in Carpet Backing Cloth are Birla Corporation Ltd, Charminar Non-woven Ltd, Foam
Mattings (India) Ltd and Indarsen Shamlal Private Ltd.
The size of India’s market for Carpet Backing Cloth is at 2.2% of world market. India had a market size of Rs.
290 Crores in 2019-20 and it is expected to increase at a CAGR of 4% and is estimated to be valued at Rs
354 Crores in 2024-25. The size of the world market is US$ 1,998 Million and the global market is likely to
grow at a CAGR of 4.65% to reach US$ 2,507 by 2024-25.
1.6.3 Fibre fill (Polyester Staple Fibre)

Polyester Staple Fibre (PSF) is lightweight, wrinkle-free, and weather-resistant. It is used as a key component
in various end-use sectors such as apparel, home furnishing, construction, and automotive. In home
furnishings, it is used as filling in mattresses, pillows, cushions, and insulated quilts.
Cotton has been commonly used for filling home furnishing products, but PSF is now replacing cotton due to
its thin and lightweight nature. It also offers antimicrobial properties and offers advanced protection against
infections and bad odour. By application, the market can be segmented into textile, home furnishing,
automotive, filtration, construction, and miscellaneous industries
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China, India, and South Korea are attractive markets due to rising demand from various applications in
apparel, automotive, home furnishing due to high and growing population accompanied with growth in their
respective country economies.
Some of the leading global players are William Barnet and Son, LLC, Yizheng Chemical Fiber Company Limited,
Märkische Faser GmbH, Toray Industries Inc, Far Eastern New Century Corporation, and Nan Ya Plastics
Corporation
Some of the leading Indian players are Reliance Industries Ltd, Bombay Dyeing, Sarla Fibres Fibers Ltd,
PolyFiber Industries Pvt Ltd and Nirmal Fibres.
The global market for Fibrefill was US$ 1,153 Million whereas the Indian market stood at Rs 4,520 Crores in
2019-20. The global market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.23% whereas the Indian market is expected
to grow at a CAGR of 7.7% to reach Rs 6,241 Crores in 2024-25.
1.6.4 Filter Fabrics (HVAC and Vacuum Cleaners)

Filter fabrics are used in home electronic devices such as vacuum cleaners, air conditioners and heating
ventilation and air conditioner systems (HVAC) and are made from non-woven fabrics. HVAC units are used to
provide cooling and heating solutions for large spaces like offices, shopping malls and institutions.
There are 4 types of filters – Pre filters, medium efficiency filters, High efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters
and Ultra low penetration air (ULPA) filters. This distinction is made based on efficiency of particle removal.
Most of the demand for filter fabrics comes from home AC and HVAC used in large spaces. With an increase in
health disorders like allergies, headache, asthma, cough and sinus, the demand for filters is expected to rise.
Government regulations for efficient air filtration systems to protect factory workers will also contribute to
rising demand.
The top Filter Fabrics producing countries are Germany, China and the United States of America.
The global market for Filter Fabric stood at Rs 6,012 Crores in 2019-20, expected to grow at 5.14%. The
Indian market for Filter Fabric stood at Rs 124 Crores. It is expected to grow at a CAGR of 15%.
1.6.5 Furniture fabrics & other coated fabrics

The Indian furniture market comprises home furniture, office furniture and contract furniture (mainly in the
hospitality industry). Fabrics that are used in furniture designed for seating purposes are called furniture
fabrics. They are used for padding or used as coverings. There are thirteen different types of furniture fabrics,
with leather and polyester being the most widely used. The coated fabrics can be fabrics used for chemical
protective clothing, automatic coated fabric, transportation, awnings and canopies, industrial roofing,
furniture, and seating.
The Asia Pacific region is the biggest market for furniture and coated fabrics, followed by North America and
Europe. India mainly imports furniture fabrics from China, Republic of Korea, Taiwan, United Kingdom, and
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Italy. Major global companies are Spradling International Inc. (US), Seaman Corporation (US), Trelleborg AB
(Sweden), Saint-Gobain SA (France), Sioen Industries NV (Belgium), Low & Bonar Plc (UK), Serge Ferrari
Group (France), Continental AG (Germany), Takata Corporation (Japan), Saint-Gobain SA (France) and
OMNOVO Solutions Inc. (US). Major Indian companies for this product are Devaa textiles, and Aavaran
Creations.
The Furniture Fabrics global market size was US$ 2,012 in 2019-20, estimated to grow at a CAGR of 4.55% till
2024-25. The Indian market was Rs. 3,853 in 2019-20 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 9% for the next
five years to reach a value of Rs. 6,249 Crores.
1.6.6 Mosquito Nets

Mosquito nets, also known as mosquito bed nets, are fine meshed curtains that are draped over a bed or
sleeping area to offer protection against insect bites and stings (including but not limited to mosquitoes). The
mesh is fine enough to prevent passage of insects but large enough, so it doesn’t obscure visibility. A net with
mesh size smaller than 1.2 mm will block mosquitoes, nets with meshes smaller than 0.6 mm are required for
some other insects such as biting midges. Mosquito nets are usually made from cotton, polyethylene,
polyester, polypropylene, or nylon. Nets made for covering doors and windows can also be made of steel,
aluminium or thick unbreakable fibre.
African countries are some of the biggest consumers of mosquito nets, specifically insecticide treated
mosquito nets, with Niger, Guinea-Bissau and Benin being some of the biggest. Key global players are INSECT
COP, FUANNA, Mercury, Klamboe, MENDALE and YuanMeng. Key Indian players are Raj Filters, Fars
Wiremesh, RK ecran, Philer and Spectra Services.
In 2019-20, the market for Mosquito Nets was worth Rs. 1,256 Crores as compared to the global market
which was worth US$ 618 Million. The Indian market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6% to reach Rs 2,537
Crores by 2024-25.
1.6.7 Non-woven Household Wipes

Wipes are products made of cloth, tissue or nonwovens which remove dirt or liquid from surfaces on light
rubbing. The main purpose of wipes is cleaning, and disinfection and they are largely used for personal care
but also for household cleaning and medicinal use. Nonwoven wipes are specifically made from viscose or
polypropylene polyester. Nonwoven wipes are available as dry wipes as well as wet (pre-moistened) wipes
and these are used in the medical, food service, hygiene product and automotive industry.
North America is the largest market for wipes whereas the demand for wipes is limited in India. Earlier, this
limited demand used to be met completely through imports, but now this product is being manufactured
domestically with key players being Kimberly Clarke, Ginni Filaments and Proctor & Gamble. Top key players
globally are Microfiber Corp, KK NonWovens, MLM, Yessor, Freudenberg, Alpha Foam. Majority of nonwoven
wipes are manufactured by Spun lace technology.
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The global market for Non-woven Household Wipes stood at US$ 1,014 Million in 2019-20 and is expected to
grow at CAGR of 6% for next five years. The Indian market for Non-woven Household Wipes is relatively very
small at Rs. 75 Crores but it is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 11% and be worth Rs 131 Crores by 2024-25.
1.6.8 Stuffed Toys (Plush Fabric)

Stuffed toys are soft toys made from soft knitted fabrics and stuffed with a soft material. With children as the
primary target group, stuffed toys are manufactured in various forms resembling animals, cartoon characters,
human beings, dolls, legendary creatures, or inanimate objects. They are often used for display, as comfort
objects, or given as gifts during festivities. The fabric used to fill these toys is called Plush fabric, which is
largely made of Polyester and constitutes 25-30% of the finished toy.
North America is anticipated to be the largest regional market due to rising demand for custom-made plush
toys. Key companies in the global market are Mattel, Inc, Bandai Namco Group, LEGO A/S; Hasbro, Inc, Spin
Master Ltd., Build-A-Bear Workshop Inc., Budsies, Aurora World, Inc.; Teddy-Hermann GmbH; Margarete
Steiff GmbH. LLC, Giantmicrobes, Inc., Simba Dickie Group. Key companies in India for manufacturing stuffed
toys are Hanung toys, Pal plush and Archies
The global market for Plush Fabric in 2019-20 was US$ 845 Million, estimated to grow at 6.96% per year till
2024-25. The Indian market for Plush Fabric in 2019-20 was Rs. 860 Crores constituting 15.65% of world
market. It is likely to grow at a CAGR of 15% till 2024-25 and to touch the value of Rs 1,725 Crores.
1.6.9 Others
1.6.9.1 Ticking fabric
Ticking is the protective fabric covering on the mattress that holds the filling material inside. It is usually made
of cotton and comes in a wide variety of colours and styles. These are used in high end mattresses, and these
do require maintenance. In India, the import/export of ticking fabric is insignificant, but the market is
growing.
Jacquard Fabrics India Pvt Ltd (part of Stellini Group) is the largest producer of woven mattress ticking fabric
with highest woven ticking production capacity in India. Its Polyester-Polypropylene and Polyester-
Polypropylene viscose woven ticking is used by major mattress manufacturers in the Indian market such as
Kurl-On, Sleepwell, Sheela Foam and others.
The Indian Market size for Ticking Fabric was Rs. 1,756 Crores in 2020 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of
10% for the next five years.
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1.7 Indutech
Indutech are technical textiles used in the industrial (manufacturing) applications like filtration, conveying,
cleaning etc.
Technical textile products under Indutech segment are as follows:
1. AGM glass battery separators
2. Coated Abrasives
3. Conveyor Belts
4. Drive Belts
5. Industrial Filtration Products
6. Industrial webbing and slings
7. Ropes and Cordages
Figure 1.15: Percentage contribution of each Indutech product (2019-20) in the domestic market
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Figure 1.16: Percentage contribution of each Indutech product (2019-20) in the international market
Ropes and cordages constituted the largest share, 29% of the Indian Indutech industry in 2019-20, followed
by Glass fabrics as a part of composites.
Figure 1.17: Production Vs Consumption (2019-20) of Indutech in the domestic market (Rs. Crores)
Table 1.6: Indutech - World and India Market Size (Rs. Crores)
AGM glass battery separators 11,881 250 0.3%
Bolting cloth 30 61 31.3%
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Conveyor belts (TT component) 768 905 18.1%

Decatising cloth 43 58 20.8%
Drive belts (TT component) 1,800 599 5.1%
Filtration products 3,369 1,098 5%
Industrial webbings and slings 868 578 10.2%
Paper making fabrics 177 576 40.1%
Printed circuit boards (TT component) 1,400 87 1%
Ropes and cordages 1,508 4,768 48.6%
Others 6,927 7,449 16.5%
Total 28,771 16,448 8.8%
1.7.1 AGM glass battery separators

Absorbed glass mat batteries are maintenance free alternative to traditional flooded lead-acid batteries. They
provide powerful bursts of starting current and run electronics for a longer duration. AGM batteries are non-
flammable, have a long shelf life, are safe, and release high energy. They have a significant market in
automotive, marine, energy storage, telecom, and off-grid as well as power-backup industries. On the basis of
material used, they are of two types – 100% glass, and reinforced with synthetic fibre. Based on application,
they can be automotive start-stop, grid/renewable energy storage, motive power, UPS and telecom.
Leading manufacturers in India are Raman Fibre Sciecne Private Limited and Urja Products Pvt Ltd, which was
recently acquired by US-based Hollingsworth & Vose Company (H&V). Other Indian manufacturers?
Major international players are Clarios (US), Power Sonic Corporation (US), Exide Technologies (US), C&D
Technologies (US), Fullriver Battery (US), East Penn Manufacturing Company (US), Universal Power Group
(US), EnerSys (US).
India’s share in the global AGM glass battery separators market stood at 0.3% with a market size of Rs. 250
Crores during 2019-20. It is expected to grow at a CAGR of 23.86 % and is likely to be worth Rs. 636 Crores
in the year 2024-25. The size of the world market was US$ 11,881 Million in 2019-20 and it is expected to
grow at a CAGR of 5% for the next five years.
1.7.2 Coated Abrasives

Abrasives are used in industrial applications such as grinding, polishing, buffing, honing, cutting and
smoothening. They are made up of cotton, polyester, and polyester blends. Coated abrasives are of two types
– Woven coated abrasives and non-woven coated abrasives.
Asia-Pacific region dominates the global coated abrasives market.
Leading manufacturers of coated abrasives in India are Carborundum Universal, Grindwell Norton and Wendt
India. Prominent global manufacturers are 3M, Saint-Gobain, Bosch, Hermes Schleifmittel, and the KWH
Group.
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1.7.3 Conveyor Belts

Conveyor belts are used to move unit loads individually and bulk loads continuously. Conveyor belts are used
in mining, cement manufacturing, power generation, recycling, metal processing, and few others. Belting
fabrics are used for reinforcing conveyor belts. The textile reinforced rubber conveyor belts carcass is made
from nylon and polyester blends, providing high strength, along with exceptionally good abrasion and fatigue
resistance.
With fast-paced development, Asia Pacific is likely to dominate the global market for belting fabrics.
Investments and growing consumption in the steel industry is also triggering the growth. The key
manufacturers of conveyor belting solutions in India are Madura Industrial Textiles, Sempertrans Nirlon,
International Conveyor Belting Ltd., Fenner India Pvt. Ltd, Jonson Rubber Industries Ltd., Sanrhea Technical
Textiles Limited, SRF Ltd., Forech India and NRC. Some of the global players in the rubber conveyor belt
market are Yokohama, Trelleborg, Oxford Rubbers, Garlock, Lutze, Artego, Bridgestone, ContiTech, Bando
and Fenner.
India’s share in the conveyor belts market stood at 18.1% with a market size of Rs. 905 Crores during 2019-
20. It is forecasted to grow at a annual rate of 16.24 % and is likely to be valued at Rs. 1,739 Crores in 2024-
25. The world market size was worth US$ 675 Million and is expected to be worth US$ 955 Million as a result
of growing at a CAGR of 4.48% till 2024-25.
1.7.4 Drive Belts

A belt drive includes one pulley on each shaft and one or more continuous belts over the two pulleys. These
belts are generally made with synthetic rubber matrix enclosed in a fabric reinforced rubber lining. Woven
fabric or cord that is reinforced as ply in the drive belt is made of polyester, nylon, and cotton. The
transmission belts can be classified as Flat, Vee, Poly-Vee and Timing belts.
Key manufacturers of drive belts in India include Fenner India, Pix Transmissions and Goodyear Ltd. Major
global belt drive manufacturers are Arntz Optibelt Gmbh, Belt Corporation of America, Dayco Products LLC,
Hutchinson Belt Drive Systems, Desch Antriebstechnik Gmbh, Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG, Federal
Mogul Co., Belt Technologies Inc, Gates Corporation, Reynold Plc.
India’s share in the belt drive market stood at 5.1 % with a market size of Rs. 599 Crores during 2019-20,
growing at a CAGR of 16.96 % and expected to grow to a size of Rs. 1186 Crores by 2024-25. The world
market size was at US$ 1800 Million which is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 2.60 % and expand to US$ 2046
Million by 2024-25.
1.7.5 Industrial Filtration Products

Industrial filters are used to remove solid, liquid, or gaseous impurities that contaminate subsequent industrial
processes. Based on application, industrial filters can be dry filters (which are used in cement, steel and
energy plants) and wet filters (which are used in pharmaceutical and chemical industries).
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North America is the largest market for Industrial filtration products due to emission regulations and people’s
high preference for clean indoor air facilities. Leading international players are Alfa Laval (Sweden), Donaldson
(US), Danaher (US), Parker Hannifin (US), Eaton (Ireland), Ahlstrom-Munksjö (Finland). Its market in India is
at a very nascent stage with few manufacturers such as Khosla Profil Pvt. Ltd., Masturlal Chemfab, Industrial
filters ltd., Supreme Industries Ltd., SVM Nonwovens BWF India.
India’s share in the Industrial filters market is at 5% with its market size of Rs. 1098 Crores in 2019-20. It is
expected to be valued at Rs. 2,215 Crores in 2024-25 after growing at an estimated CAGR of 17.40 %. The
world market size stood at US$ 3,369 Million in 2019-20 and it is forecasted to grow at a CAGR of 5.65% for
the next five years.
1.7.6 Industrial webbing and slings

Industrial webbings are lifting equipment made up of polyester, nylon, polypropylene, carbon fibre, para-
aramid fibre, UHMWPE and other material such as cotton and jute. They are essential industrial components
used for logistics, construction, and freight handling. Some of its properties are high strength, resistance to
ultraviolet deterioration, water resistance, quick drying, easy cleaning, high tensile strength, abrasion
resistance, stretching and shrinkage resistance, chemical resistance, and mildew resistance.
Asia Pacific is the industry leader in terms of demand for use of industrial webbings with India, China and
Malaysia leading the industry. Major Indian players are Greenfield, Ferreterro and Protherm.
Globally the market is dominated by American Cord & Webbing Co. Inc. (ACW Co., Inc.), E. Oppermann
GmbH, Belt-tech, Narrowtex Australia Pty Ltd, Jiangsu Daxin Webbing Co. Ltd., Ohio Plastics Belting Co,
National Webbing Products, Murdock Webbing Company Inc., Tennessee Webbing Products and Bally Ribbon
Mills.
India’s Industrial webbings market size was Rs. 578 Crores during 2019-20 and it is poised to register a CAGR
of 11.60 % for the next five years and expand to be worth Rs. 935 Crores by the year 2024-25. During the
same corresponding period, the global market is expected to grow from US$ 868 Million in 2019-20 to US$
1169 Million in 2024-25 at a growth rate of 6.1%.
1.7.7 Ropes and Cordages

A rope is a group of natural or synthetic yarns, strands or fibres twisted together into a stronger form with
high tensile strength and are used for dragging and lifting. They can be made up of natural fibres such as
Manila hemp, hemp, linen, cotton, coir, jute, straw, and sisal. Some of the synthetic fibres used to make ropes
are polypropylene, nylon, polyesters (e.g., PET, LCP, Vectran), polyethylene (e.g. Dyneema and Spectra),
aramids (e.g. Twaron, Technora, and Kevlar), and acrylics.
Asia Pacific is the largest market for ropes and cordages with growing markets in India and China. Leading
Indian manufacturers are Garware Technical Fibres Ltd. (earlier Garware Wall Ropes Ltd.), Axiom cordages
(which is an export-oriented unit) and Tufropes Pvt. Ltd. Prominent players in international markets are WireCo
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WorldGroup, Cortland Limited, Bridon-Bekaert, Southern Ropes, MAGENTO, INC, Yale Cordage, LANEX a.s.,
Katradis Marine Ropes Ind. S.A., Dynamica Ropes, Marlow Ropes Ltd and Van Beelen Industrie en Handel B.V.
Leading Indian manufacturers are Garware Wall Ropes Ltd, Axiom cordages which is an export-oriented unit
and Tufropes Pvt. Ltd. Prominent players in international markets are WireCo WorldGroup, Cortland Limited,
Bridon-Bekaert, Southern Ropes, MAGENTO, INC, Yale Cordage, LANEX a.s., Katradis Marine Ropes Ind. S.A.,
Dynamica Ropes, Marlow Ropes Ltd and Van Beelen Industrie en Handel B.V.
With a market size of Rs. 4768 Crores during 2019-20, India has a significant contribution to global market. The
Indian market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 19.34 % and touch Rs. 10,246 Crores by 2024-25. The global
market size was US$ 1,508 Million in 2019-20 and is forecasted to grow at a CAGR of 6.59% till 2024-25.
1.8 Meditech
Meditech are the medical application textiles made up of fibre, filament, yarn or fabric through the processes
of extrusion, spinning, weaving, knitting, nonwoven, braiding, bonding. Medical textiles are generally used for
human hygiene, healthcare, and other medical practice.
Technical textile products under Meditech segment are as follows:
1. Baby Diapers
2. Compression Garments
3. Dental Floss
4. Ear Buds
5. Extra Corporeal Devices (TT Component)
6. Incontinence Diapers
7. Orthopedic Implants
8. Sanitary Napkins
9. Surgical Disposables
10. Vascular Grafts
11. Medical Wipes
Figure 1.18: Percentage contribution of each Meditech product (2019-20) in the domestic market
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Surgical sutures constituted the largest share, 30% of the Indian Meditech industry in 2019-20, followed by
Surgical dressings, 29%.
Figure 1.19: Percentage contribution of each Meditech product (2019-20) in the international market
Globally surgical disposables contributed to the largest (24%) market share, close to the market share of the
next two products combined (baby diaper at 15% and compression garments at 11%).
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Figure 20: Production Vs Consumption (2019-20) of Meditech in the domestic market (Rs. Crores)
Table 1.7: Meditech - World and India Market Size (Rs. Crores)
Baby Diapers 1,711 165 1.5%
Compression garments 1,167 224 3%
Ear Buds 717 2 0%
Extra Corporeal Devices 915 399 6.7%
Incontinence Diaper 465 39 1.3%
Orthopedic implants 501 810 24.9%
Sanitary Napkin 670 166 3.8%
Surgical Disposables 2,697 1,967 11.2%
Vascular Grafts 420 38 1.4%
Wipes 818 197 3.7%
Others 1,169 1,984 25.5%
Total 11,250 6,087 8.3%
1.8.1 Baby Diapers

Baby Diapers are made by sandwiching an absorbent pad between fabric sheets. The technical textile
component of the diaper is the non-woven fabric which prevents fluid leakage and gives the diaper its desired
shape. Baby Diapers are of two types – cloth diapers and disposable diapers. Emerging economies of the Asia
Pacific region including China, India, and Brazil and Central and South America promise ample growth
opportunities for the baby diapers industry. India imports huge volumes from China. Though in recent years,
India has started exporting to neighbouring countries, it still remains a net importer of Baby Diapers.
Domestically, Indian diaper market is highly concentrated with top three manufacturers – Procter & Gamble,
Unicharm Corporation and Kimberly-Clark Corporation.
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Major global players are First Quality Enterprises, Inc., Hengan International Group Company Ltd, KAO Corp,
Philips Healthcare, Drylock Technologies NV, Cotton Babies, The Honest Co, and The Hain Celestial Group.
India’s bay diaper market as a proportion of global Baby Diaper market stood at 1.5% with a market size of
Rs. 165 Crores during 2019-20. It is projected to grow at 17.32 % and be worth Rs. 332 Crores in 2024-
25. The world market size was US$ 1711 Million which is likely to expand at a CAGR of 5.09 % and be valued
at US$ 2216 Million by the year 2024-25.
1.8.2 Compression Garments

Compression garments are clothes designed to reduce recovery time and help improve performance. They are
usually worn by patients who sustain a burn injury and wear compression garments post-surgery so as to
avoid swelling and to ensure proper skin tightening. These garments include compression stockings, sleeves,
body shapers, girdles & binders and chin straps. These are also used to manage and prevent various medical
disorders such as venous disorders, deep vein thrombosis (DVT), sports & recreational injuries, oncological
treatments, and follow-up therapy after surgeries. These are also being used post liposuction surgeries in
India. These garments apply pressure on the treated body part and prevent bacterial growth. They are
custom made to the size of the patient.
Major players from India are Adidas AG, ASICS Asia Pte. Ltd., Leonisa, LIPOELASTIC, New Balance,
Technomed India Pvt. Ltd and Nomura DND.
Globally, North America followed by Europe and Asia Pacific are the global compression garments market.
Prominent players operating in the global compression garments market are Design Veronique, BSN medical,
Marena Group, Julius Zorn GmbH, medi GmbH & Co. KG, SIGVARIS MANAGEMENT AG., and Medico
International Inc.
India’s share in the global Compression garments market is 3 % with a market size of Rs. 224 Crores during
2019-20 and it is forecasted to grow at a CAGR of 5.71 % so as to be worth Rs. 286 Crores by 2024-25. The
world market size stood at US$ 1167 Million and is likely to grow at a CAGR of 5.6 % till 2024-25.
1.8.3 Dental Floss

Dental floss is a soft nylon thread used to remove food and dental plaque from between teeth where
toothbrush is not reachable. Based on type and usage, they are classified into waxed floss, unwaxed floss and
dental tape. Waxed floss occupies a large market share because of its applicability in effective plaque removal.
Increasing consumer awareness regarding oral care and hygiene can be attributed to the increasing demand,
with North America being the largest market.
Dental Floss is mostly marketed by Colgate and Palmolive (India) Ltd, P&G under the brand Oral B, ICPA
Health Products Pvt. Ltd and Sinhal Metal Industries. Some of the companies that are currently dominating
the global market are Procter & Gamble, Colgate-Palmolive Company, Johnson & Johnson, Prestige Consumer
Healthcare Inc., Dr. Fresh LLC, Lion Corporation, Church & Dwight Co. Inc., Shantou Oral Health Co. Ltd,
Water Pik Inc., and The Humble Co.
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India’s share in Dental Floss market is 1 % with a market size of Rs. 81 Crores during 2019-20 and it is
expected to grow at a CAGR of 11.80 % and be valued at Rs. 132 Crores by 2024-25. The size of the world
market size was US$ 21 Million in 2019-20 and it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.76 % to touch US$ 29
Million by 2024-25.
1.8.4 Ear Buds

Cotton buds or cotton swabs are classified into medical, makeup or industrial cleaning based on their
application. The stems/handles are made of rolled paper, extruded plastics, or wood; plastic stems being the
most popular. In the extruded plastic stem, an extra protective plastic cap can be fixed on the other end of
the spindle, under the cotton coating, making it most hygienic.
Europe is the largest consumption centre of cotton buds. According to a study, 1.8 billion stemmed cotton
buds are consumed by England every year. The market penetration for cotton buds is very low in India as
people still consider it to be a luxury product. Two major players in India are Johnson & Johnson Ltd, which
sells under its own brand name and Suparshva Swabs which sells earbuds under the brand name of Tulips.
Key players in the global market are Johnson & Johnson Pvt. Ltd., Muji Europe Holdings Ltd., Unilever Plc.,
Organyc Italica, H3D, Desert Online General Trading LLC., Daiso Industries Co. Ltd., BAMBAW Azadea Group,
TOUCH WOOD INDUSTRIES, Morrisons Ltd., Tesco, Supermarkets Ltd., ASDA, Aidi Stores Ltd., LIDL., Boots
Company Plc, Superdrugs Store Plc. etc.
India’s share in the global Earbuds market is very small, 0.04% with a market size of Rs 2 Crores during 2019-
20. The world market size stood at US$ 717 Million during 2019-20 growing at a CAGR of 3.4%.
1.8.5 Extra Corporeal Devices

Medical devices that are used externally to provide artificial support to the body such as artificial kidney,
artificial liver, artificial lungs are known as extra corporeal devices. India is a net importer of artificial organs.
There are no manufacturing units for these organs in India. A Japanese company, Nipro Corporation Japan
has set up India’s first artificial kidney manufacturing plant in Pune in 2012-13.
Major global players are Medtronic, Nipro Corporation, Zimmer Biomet, Boston Scientific Corporation and Ekso
Bionics.
India’s share in the global Extra Corporeal devices market is 6.7 % with a market size of Rs 399 Crores
during 2019-20. It will grow to Rs. 918 Crores after progressing at CAGR of 21.26 % for the next five
years. The world market size stood at US$ 915 in 2019-20 and it is likely to be growing at a CAGR of 4.7 % to
expand to US$ 1161 by 2024-25.
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1.8.6 Incontinence Diapers

Incontinence diapers also known as adult diapers, are single use products designed to absorb and retain
fluids. These diapers help in coping with bladder control in adults. The diapers are typically made of the
absorbent material of cellulose with poly-beads to convert fluid into gel. The non-woven material is placed on
top for a dry feeling. Based on type, they can be categorised into pad type, pant/pull-up type, and tape on
diapers. North America is the global leader in adult diaper market. Developing countries, especially China and
India, are poised for high growth in demand due to shifting lifestyles and habits as well as rising
incidence/occurrence of incontinence among their geriatric population.
Key global players are Kimberly-Clark Corporation (USA), Procter & Gamble (USA), Unicharm Corporation
(Japan) and Attends Healthcare Products (Swedan). Indian market is dominated by Chinese imported adult
diapers and the local manufacturers export mostly to neighbouring countries like Sri Lanka, Nepal and
Bangladesh. Major Indian manufacturers are Care4, Amkay Products Company, Utanco India, Topsun Sales
Corporation, Standard Surgical Dressings Works.
India’s share in the global Incontinence diapers market stood at 1.3% with a market size of Rs. 39 Crores
during 2019-20 and it is expected to expand at a CAGR of 23.17 % to a value of Rs. 98 Crores by the year
2024-25. The world market size stood at US$ 465 Million and it is forecasted to grow at a CAGR of 10.15% till
2024-25.
1.8.7 Orthopaedic Implants and Vascular Grafts

Medical implant is an artificial device or tissue used to replace damaged, or enhance existing biological
structures in areas of cardiovascular, orthopaedic, neurological, and dental ailments. Technical textile
components are used in implants such as Orthotics, prosthetics, artificial heart valves, artificial heart patches,
artificial vascular grafts, Hernia mesh, artificial ligaments and artificial joints. India is a net importer of
medical implant products such as artificial heart valves, vascular grafts, heart patches, and mesh from
Denmark, Ireland, France, USA, Australia, Germany and China. A small component of artificial joints is
exported from India.
Leading Indian manufacturer is TTK Healthcare in collaboration with Sri Chitra Tirunal.
India’s had a market size of Rs 810 Crores during 2019-20 that will grow at a CAGR of 19.96 % for the next
few years. The world market size stood at US$ 501 Million which is likely to grow at a CAGR of 4.67 % till
2024-25.
1.8.8 Sanitary Napkins

The technical textile component of a sanitary pad is the non-woven fabric which prevents fluid leakage.
Globally, the sanitary napkin market is segmented into menstrual pad that constitutes a large part of the
market share, and panty-liners.
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Asia Pacific region enjoys a leading position in the global sanitary napkins market. Government and private
organisations in developing countries are introducing a range of programmes to improve women's hygiene
standards. Most of the raw materials that go into making good quality sanitary napkins are not available in
India, and hence Indian manufacturers have to rely on imports with import duties up to 10% followed by
IGST which add to the cost of the final product.
Sanitary napkins market in India has so far been dominated by multinational companies like Procter and
Gamble, Johnson and Johnson and Kimberly Clark Lever, and imported sanitary napkins. The last few years
have seen Indian manufacturers also entering this space. Brands Stayfree and Carefree from Johnson &
Johnson and Whisper from Procter & Gamble cover close to 85-90% of the sanitary napkins market. The
remaining market is shared by Kimberly Clark Lever‘s Kotex, Gufic Biosciences brand Shapers.
Domestic brands such as Royal Hygiene Care, Actifit India Pvt. Ltd., Dima Products and Kaul Impex. Pvt. Ltd.
have a small market share. Jayashree Industries is the supplier of low cost indigenously made sanitary napkin
manufacturing machinery. Some of the major global players are Procter & Gamble, Hengan International
Group Company Limited, Kimberly-Clark Corporation, Edgewell Personal Care Company and Kao Corporation.
India’s market size of Rs. 166 Crores comprised 3.8% of global sanitary napkins market during 2019-20. It is
forecasted to grow at a CAGR of 17.15 % to reach a level of Rs. 331 Crores till 2024-25. During the same
period the world market size is likely to grow from US$ 670 Million in 2019-20 to US$ 874 Million in 2024-25
with a CAGR of 5.46%.
1.8.9 Surgical Disposables (Medical/Surgical Apparel/protective

clothing)
Surgical disposables are used by hospitals and pharmaceutical companies to maintain hygienic and sterile
operations. They constitute surgical gloves, protective face masks, head wear, scrub suits, chemotherapy
gowns, footwear, drapes, aprons, boots, coveralls, eye gear and surgical gowns. They can be disposable as
well as reusables. Majority of Indian hospitals use cotton reusable surgical wear that needs to be sterilised
after every use. North America dominates the global market for surgical apparel due to the ageing population
requiring more surgical procedures and increasing healthcare coverage resulting in increase in surgeries. The
COVID-19 crisis has turned into an opportunity for India in the Meditech segment and India has rapidly
emerged on the world map as a medical textile exporter.
Producers of surgical disposables in India are Ahlstrom Fibercomposites India Pvt. Ltd, 3M India, Thea-Tex
Healthcare Pvt. Ltd., Mediklin Healthcare Ltd., Magnum Medicare Pvt. Ltd., Sivashree Meditex India Pvt. Ltd,
Surgiwear India, and Dispoline Venus Safety and Health Pvt. Ltd. Leading global players are 3M, Ansell,
Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc., Delta Plus, Alpha Pro Tech, Cardinal Health, Halyard Health, Lakeland Inc.,
Derekduck Industries Corp., Plasti Surge Industries Pvt. Ltd., and Tronex International, Inc.
India’s share in the global surgical dressings market is 11.2 % with a market size of Rs. 1,967 Crores during
2019-20 and it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 11.51 % and be valued at Rs. 3,168 Crores by 2024-25. The
size of the world market size was US$ 2,697 Million in 2019-20 and it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 7.2 %
to touch US$ 3,819 Million by 2024-25.
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1.8.10 Wipes (Antibacterial/Antimicrobial/Disinfectant wipes)

Wipes are single use products made of tissue, paper, or non-wovens and moistened with antibacterial
solution, typically packed in canisters or tubes with a dispenser to keep the antibacterial wipe moist, and to be
able to pull out a single wipe at a time. They are classified into sanitising wipes, skin care wipes, equipment
cleaning wipes and wound cleaning wipes.
Due to the high healthcare awareness of their people, the U.S.A. and Europe are two leading markets for
wipes. Due to their fast growing economies, increasing incomes and healthcare awareness, China and India
are the fastest growing markets for such products. Latin America, Middle East and Africa are the least
lucrative regions for the antibacterial wipes industry as people of these regions prefer to use antibacterial
solutions over costly antibacterial wipes due to better affordability. India is a net importer of antibacterial
wipes with major imports from China.
Major Indian players in Wipes industry are Johnson & Johnson, Pristine Care products Pvt. Ltd, Ginni Filaments
Ltd, Kimberly-Clark, Himalaya Health Care Pvt. Ltd, Kara Wipes by Aditya Birla Group and Tainwala Personal
Care Pvt. Ltd. and Precot Meridian.
Leading global players are Claire Manufacturing (USA), CleanWell LLC (USA), Colgate-Palmolive Company
(USA) and Dreumex USA Inc (USA).
India’s market size is 3.7% of the global Wipes market and it was valued at Rs. 197 Crores during 2019-20. It
is likely to grow at a CAGR of 11.52 % to be valued at Rs. 318 Crores by 2024-25. The world market size
stood at US$ 818 Million and expected to grow at a CAGR of 7.4%.
1.8.11 Others
1.8.11.1 Disposable Bed Sheets, curtains and Pillow Covers (TT Component)
Disposable bed sheets, curtains and pillow covers are one time use materials. They are meant for hygiene and
cleanliness purposes and are used in hospitals, diagnostic centers, nursing care facilities, standalone clinics,
beauty parlours, massage centers and very recently by ‘at home’ beauty and spa services. Increasing
awareness about health and hygiene in India has led to a surge in growth of these products.
North America dominates the market for hospital linen supply and management services. The import-export
scenario for these medical disposable linen products is the same as that of surgical disposables.
Leading Indian players for disposable linen are Ahlstrom Fibercomposites India Pvt. Ltd, 3M India, Thea-Tex
Healthcare Pvt. Ltd., Mediklin Healthcare Ltd., Magnum Medicare Pvt. Ltd., Sivashree Meditex India Pvt. Ltd.,
Surgiwear India, Dispoline, and Venus Safety and Health Pvt. Ltd. Globally, the market is led by Unitex Textile
Rental Services Inc., Emes Textiles Pvt. Ltd., Angelica, Healthcare Services Group, Inc., ImageFIRST, Tetsudo
Linen Service Co., Ltd., Celtic Linen, and Swisslog Holding Ltd.
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1.8.11.2 Surgical Dressings
Surgical dressing comes in the form of bandage or self-interactive material that cushions the blow of injuries
by applying compressed pressure to a wounded area that promotes healing and guards against further harm.
The dressings are divided into acute wounds segment and chronic wounds segment. Some of the materials
under surgical dressings are rolled bandages, crepe bandages, plaster-of-paris bandages, absorbent gauze
pack, plaster, absorbent pads, surgical pads, cotton lint and eye pads.
The USA and Canada have dominated the surgical dressings market but developing countries such as India,
Singapore and China are growing substantially due to the changing lifestyles and medical tourism. There is a
strong demand for dressings in the country and due to lack of indigenous manufacturers of such dressings in
India, these are mostly imported.
Some of the key players operating in the wound dressings market in India include 3M Co, Smith & Nephew
PLC, Johnson and Johnson Services Inc., and B. Braun Melsungen AG. Leading global players are Medline
Industries, Inc. Smith & Nephew, Advancis Medical, Acelity, Medtronic, Alliqua Biomedical, Inc., 3M, Coloplast,
ConvaTec, and Inc Mölnlycke Health Care AB.
India’s share in the global surgical dressings market is 11.2 % with a market size of Rs. 1,967 Crores during
2019-20 and it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 11.51 % and be valued at Rs. 3,168 Crores by 2024-25. The
size of the world market size was US$ 2,697 Million in 2019-20 and it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 7.2 %
to touch US$ 3,819 Million by 2024-25.
1.8.11.3 Surgical Sutures
Surgical sutures also known as stitches are strands of surgical threads used to ligate blood vessels or tissues
that reduce the risk of bleeding and wound infection, enhance wound healing, improve scar aesthetics, and
minimise tissue injury. They are used to close wounds such as skin ulcers, neuropathic ulcers, pediatric
cardiac surgery, and diabetic ulcers. The surgical sutures are classified into two categories – Absorbable
suture that dissolves in the body and does not require removal, and non-absorbable suture that are sterilised
sutures requiring removal after a specified time.
Asia Pacific is an emerging market with China, Japan, and India being the major markets. Increasing medical
tourism is another key factor for the rise in the number of surgical procedures. India is a net importer of
surgical sutures. The surgical sutures market in India is dominated by Johnson and Johnson with its flagship
Vicryl brand that has a market share of 60-65%, followed by other companies such as Centennial Surgical
Suture ltd, Sutures India Ltd, Futura Surgicals Pvt. Ltd and Lotus Surgical Pvt. Ltd. Leading global companies
are Medtronic, Ethicon, Smith & Nephew, Sutures India Pvt. Ltd., Internacional Farmacéutica., Péters Surgical,
and Integra LifeSciences.
Reliable information about the domestic and global market size is not available and therefore estimation of the
same cannot be done reliably.
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1.9 Mobiltech
Mobiltech has applications in automobiles, railways, ships, aircraft and spacecraft. Mobiltech products can be
subdivided according to its visibility into two types- Visible components and Concealed components. The
visible components include seat upholstery, carpets, seat belts, headliners, airbags,etc. The concealed
components include Noise Vibration and Harness (NVH) components, tyre cords, liners, etc.
Technical Textile products under Mobiltech are as follows:
1. Airbags
2. Automotive interior carpets
3. Car body covers
4. Headliners
5. Helmets
6. Insulation felts
7. Seat belts
8. Seat cover fabrics
9. Sun visors / sunblind
10. Tyre cords
Figure 1.21: Percentage contribution of each Mobiltech product (2019-20) in the domestic market
Tyre cord fabric makes up 61% of the domestic market
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Figure 1.22: Percentage contribution of each Mobiltech product (2019-20) in the international market
The market share is relatively more evenly spread across all products internationally.
Figure 1.23: Production Vs Consumption (2019-20) of Mobiltech in the domestic market (Rs. Crores)
The production of Mobiltech products in India exceeds the consumption, indicating opportunities for
international trade.
Table 1.8: Mobiltech - World and India Market Size 2019-20 (Rs. Crores)
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Airbags (TT component) 8,151 255 0.48%
Automotive interior carpets 1,276 308 3.72%
Car body covers 758 94 1.92%
Headliners (TT Component) 3,514 103 0.45%
Helmets (TT Component) 170 214 19.32%
Insulation felts (TT Component) 3,372 224 1.02%
Seat belt webbing 1,737 295 2.61%
Seat cover fabrics 5,768 1,597 4.26%
Sun visors / sunblind 1,181 236 3.08%
TT usage in airlines (upholstery and airline 1,428 172 1.85%
disposables)
TT usage in Railways 37 2 0.63%
Tyre Cord Fabric 5,559 8,488 23.49%
Others 6,097 1,968
Total 39,048 13,955 4.95%
1.9.1 Airbags (TT Component)

Airbags are gas-inflated cushions built into the steering wheel, dashboard, door, roof, or seat of a vehicle that
use a crash sensor to trigger a rapid expansion to protect passengers from the impact of an accident. Airbags
are of three types – Frontal, Side and Knee. The market in India for airbags is still under-developed but due to
stricter safety norms, is expected to mature.
The Indian airbag industry is serviced by Toyoda Gosei, Minda India Private Limited, Autoliv India Private
Limited, Rane TRW Steering Systems Limited, Takata India Private Limited, MOBIS India Limited, Ashimori
India Private Limited, Denso International India Pvt. Ltd., Bosch Limited, Continental India Private Limited,
Daicel Chiral Technologies India Private Limited and others.
Globally, the market is dominated by players such as Autoliv (Sweden), Joyson Safety Systems (US), ZF
Friedrichshafen (Germany), Toyota Gosei (Japan), Hyundai Mobis (South Korea), and Denso (Japan).
The global market for airbags was US$ 8,151 Million whereas the Indian market stood at Rs. 255 Crores in
2019-20. The global market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.4% and is expected to be worth US$ 10,875
Million by 2024-25 whereas the Indian market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 17.75% and touch a market
size of Rs. 521 Crores in the same year.
1.9.2 Automotive Interior Carpets

These are non-woven technical textiles products whuch are produced primarily from polypropylene fibres.
These are characterised by high durability, tensile strength, high abrasion resistance, low inflammability and
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good compression recovery along with low weight. These provide insulation, reduced noise, cushioning to the
feet of the driver and the passengers, avoid corrosion of the vehicle floor and prevent water and dirt from
entering the cabin. The carpets also improve the aesthetic appearance of interior of the vehicle. China and
India are among the major producers. Key destinations of Indian automotive interior carpets are China, Hong
Kong, Taiwan, U. K, Germany, and U.S.A.
Leading manufacturers in India are Uniproducts India, Bajaj Carpets, Hitkari Fibres and Supreme Non-woven.
Major global players are AUTO CUSTOM CARPETS, INC., Dorsett Industries, HYOSUNG ADVANCED
MATERIALS, Tru-fit Automotive Products Ptd/Ltd., TOYOTA BOSHOKU CORPORATION, GAHH LLC, Magna
International Inc. and Lear Corp.
The global market for automotive interior carpets was US$ 1,276 Million whereas the Indian market stood at
Rs. 308 Crores in 2019-20 thus comprising 3.7% of world market. The global market is expected to grow at a
CAGR of 4.27% whereas the Indian market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 11.73% till 2024-25 and reach a
market value of Rs. 501 Crores.
1.9.3 Car body covers

Car covers are a fabric sheet roughly shaped like a car, to protect the car from any damage. The covers are
made from a variety of fabrics including canvas covers, HDPE, PVC reinforced cotton material and Nylon. Car
covers can be universal, or custom made. While Europe and North America account for a majority share of the
market, increasing disposable income and rising living standards across developing countries have given a
boost to the car covers market.
India has a relatively small share of the global market, and the demand is domestically met by few players like
Sri Rama enterprises, Shakti Overseas, TPH Covers Pvt. Ltd, and Hemal Enterprises.
Major leading companies globally are Covercraft Industries LLC., COVERKING INC., Budge Industries, Polco
Pvt. Ltd., CONFEZIONI ANDREA ITALIA SRL, Lund International Inc. (Rampage Products), California Car Cover
Co., MacNeil Automotive Products Limited, Classic Additions Ltd, Lanmodo.
In 2019-20, the Indian market for car body covers was worth Rs. 94 Crores as compared to the global market
which was worth US$ 758 Million. Even though the current market size of Indian market is 1.9 % of the size of
global market, the Indian market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 12.25% to reach Rs 156 Crores by 2024-25.
1.9.4 Headliners (TT component)

A headliner is a foam-backed cloth covering, attached to a vehicle ceiling with a strong adhesive. It provides
safety, gives comfort, offers heat insulation, resistance to water and noise absorption. In addition to the
automobiles, these are also used in spacecraft, boats, aeroplanes, satellites, and trains.
Leading manufacturers of headliners in India are Krishna Maruti Ltd and Multivac India. Major players in the
international market are Grupo Antolin-Irausa, S.A. (Spain), Toyota Boshoku Corporation (Japan), Kasai North
America, Inc. (US), Sage Automotive Interiors (U.S.), Motus Integrated Technologies (US), UGN Inc. (Japan)
and International Automotive Components (IAC) Group SA.
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India’s headliners market size is worth Rs. 103 Crores in 2019-20 and is estimated to have a CAGR of 10.46%
for the next five years. The size of the world market is at US$ 3,514 Million which will grow at a CAGR of
4.80% to touch US$ 4,444 Million by 2024-25.
1.9.5 Helmets (TT Component)

Helmets provide safety to two-wheeler automobile users by protecting the riders from head injury in the event
of an accident. It has a hard outer shell, adjacent padding, and a chin strap to hold it in place. A good quality
helmet is one which provides a high degree of protection, clear vision while driving and is breathable.
China has been a leading country in the production of helmets. Australia, India, and South Korea also have a
significant share of manufacturing facilities and demand. Some of the largest helmet manufacturing
companies in the world are Arai Helmet Ltd, Chih Tong Helmet Co. ltd, LAZER SA and Nolangroup SpA. Some
of the biggest Indian helmet brands are Vega. Aerostar, Steelbird, Studds and Wrangler.
The market for helmets in India was worth Rs. 236 Crores in 2019-20 and is expected to touch Rs. 365
Crores in 2024-25. The global helmet market was worth US$ 170 Million and is expected to grow at a CAGR of
6.03% to reach US$ 221 Million in 2024-25.
1.9.6 Insulation Felts (TT Component)

Insulation felts are also known as NVH products (Noise, Vibration, and Harshness parts). These are meant for
acoustic and thermal insulation inside the vehicle and to control noise emission on the outside. They differ
according to their application as floor modules, truck modules, wheels, roof module, and engine casing
module. Asia Pacific has emerged to be a major market followed by Europe, Middle East and Africa, North
America and Latin America.
Leading Indian producers are Uniproducts India and Supreme Treves Pvt. Limited. While globally, the market
is dominated by ASF SE, 3M Company, Mitsui Chemicals, The DOW Chemical Company, ExxonMobil, Inc.,
Sumitomo Riko Company Limited, Covestro AG, Huntsman Corporation, Celanese Corporation, Lanxess AG and
Borgers AG.
The global market for Insulation Felts in 2019-20 was worth US$ 3,372 Million in 2019-20 which is likely to
grow at a CAGR of 5.33% to US$ 4,523 Million in 2024-25. The Indian market for Insulation Felts is relatively
small and is worth Rs. 224 Crores. It is forecasted to grow at a CAGR of 10.72% till 2024-25. There are
negligible exports from India for Insulation felts, thus domestic consumption is the market size.
1.9.7 Seat Belt Webbing

Seatbelts are woven narrow fabric made from nylon filament yarns or high tensile polyester filament yarn
meant to secure passengers in a vehicle against harmful movements during collision or similar incidents thus
minimising injuries during accidents.
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Asia-Pacific dominates the automotive seat belt market due to the presence of a large number of vehicle
manufacturers & rising vehicle manufacturing facilities all over the region. The market size and production
facilities in India are relatively low when compared to global seatbelts market.
Some of the Indian manufacturers are Goradia Industries, KSS Abhishek Safety Systems Pvt. Ltd and Takata
India Pvt. Ltd. (Abhishek Safety Systems Pvt. Ltd).
Major global players in automotive seat belt market are Autoliv Inc., Robert Bosch GmbH, DENSO Corporation,
Continental AG., HYUNDAI MOBIS., TOYODA GOSEI Co. Ltd., TOKAIRIKA,Co. Ltd., Beam's Seatbelts, Belt-
tech, Louis Berger, Far Europe Inc., GWR and Seatbelt Solutions LLC.
India’s share in the global seatbelts market stood at 2.61% with a market size of Rs. 295 Crores in 2019-20. It
is expected to grow at a CAGR of 11.39% and expand to Rs. 472 Crores by 2024-25. The world market size in
2019-20 is valued at US$ 1,737 Million and which is likely to grow at a CAGR of 6.09% to touch US$ 2,335
Million by 2024-25.
1.9.8 Seat Cover Fabrics

Car Seat Covers are meant to protect the original vehicle seat while providing comfort to the driver and
passengers. Resistance to abrasion, light and UV radiation are important for seat cover fabrics. They are
generally made up of polyester, real leather, artificial leather, and polymer foils. India and China have a high
demand for seat cover fabrics.
Leading Indian manufacturers of seat covers are Krishna Maruti Ltd, Saddles India Pvt. Ltd. Globally, the
market is dominated by Johnson Controls, Inc., Coverking, Faurecia, Lear Corporation, Katzkin Leather,
Zhejiang Tianmei Auto Seat Cover Co. Ltd. And EuWe Group.
The seat cover fabrics market in India has a market size of Rs. 1,597 Crores in 2019-20. The likely CAGR for
seat covers market in India is going to be Rs. 2,656 Crores till 2024-25. The global seat covers market was
worth US$ 5,768 Million and it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.98%.
1.9.9 Sun visors/sunblind

A Sunvisor/Sunblind is meant to be a sunroof on the front portion of the roof panel inside the vehicle cabin
that protects the driver and co-driver from direct sunlight and improves the visibility of the driver. It maintains
the interior temperature of the vehicle by blocking sun rays from entering inside the vehicle. An increase in
adoption of electric vehicles is expected to boost the demand for sun visors as these offer protections to
electric components inside such vehicles.
Leading global players are Irvin Automotive Products, Inc (US), Grupo Antolin (Spain), GRIOS s.r.o. (Czech
Republic), OTOTRIM Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş. Panel (Turkey), Atlas Holding (US), KASAI KOGYO CO., LTD.
(Japan), HOWA TEXTILE INDUSTRY CO., LTD. (Japan), FOMPAK (Turkey), KB Foam Inc. (US) and GUMOTEX
(Chez Republic). Sunvisors India Pvt Ltd and Sun-N-Shade Sunvisors Pvt Ltd are two Indian players.
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In 2019-20, the Indian market for sun visors / sunblinds was worth Rs. 236 Crores as compared to the global
market which was worth US$ 1,181 Million. The Indian market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 14.27% to a
size of Rs. 423 Crores by 2024-25.
1.9.10 Tyre Cord Fabric

Tyre Cord Fabric is an industrial fabric made up of High Tenacity Synthetic Yarn Cord. It provides
reinforcement to the tyre by strengthening its fundamental properties such as shape, load carrying capacity,
abrasion resistance etc. Different materials of tyre cord fabrics are nylon, polyester, rayon and other aramid
fibers, polyethylene napthalate (PEN), and hybrid. Nylon is one of the widely used fabric followed by
polyester.
Asia-Pacific is the key market for tyre cord fabrics, globally, followed by Europe and North America. The
growth of tyre cord fabrics market is influenced by rising automotive tyres aftermarket due to the increasing
average life of vehicles and stringent emission regulations in Europe and North America.
Some of the major domestic players of Nylon yarn are SRF Limited and Century Enka Limited. Rest of the
country’s Nylon tyre Yarn demand is met through imports from countries like Russia and China.
Major international players are Indorama Ventures Company Limited (Thailand), Kolon Industries Inc. (South
Korea), Hyosung Corporation (South Korea), SRF Limited (India), Kordsa Teknik Tekstil A.S. (Turkey), Teijin
Limited (Japan), and Toray Industries Inc. (Japan).
The global market for tyre cords was US$ 5,559 Million in 2019-20 and is expected to grow at 4.67%. The
Indian market for tyre cords was worth Rs. 8,488 Crores and it is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 13.87% and
be valued at Rs. 14,983 Crores in 2024-25.
1.10 Packtech
Packtech includes flexible packing material made of textile used for packing various goods for industrial,
agricultural, consumer and other purposes. It ranges from polymer-based bags used for industrial packing to
jute-based sacks used for packaging food grains and packaging used for tea.
Technical textile products under Packtech segment are as follows:
1. FIBC
2. Jute Hessian and Sacks
3. Leno Bags
4. Polyolefin woven sacks
5. Soft luggage
6. Tea bags filter paper
7. Wrapping Fabric
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Figure 1.24: Percentage contribution of each Packtech product (2019-20) in the domestic market
Polyolefin Woven constituted the largest share, 36% of the Indian Packtech industry in 2019-20.
Figure 1.25: Percentage contribution of each Packtech product (2019-20) in the international market
Globally FIBC had the biggest market share of 33%, more than double the value of the next products which
were beginning at 12%
Figure 1.26: Production Vs Consumption (2019-20) of Packtech in the domestic market (Rs. Crores)
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Table 1. 9: Packtech - World and India Market Size (Rs. Crores)
Product Name World (US$ Million) India (Rs. Crores) India (% share)
FIBC 2,640 6,152 35.9%
Jute Hessian and Sacks 971 7,800 N.A.
Leno Bags 981 2,126 33.3%
Polyolefin woven sacks 778 21,080 N.A.
Soft luggage 934 1,736 28.6%
Tea bags filter paper 519 1,944 47.6%
Wrapping Fabric 967 4,193 46.7%
Others 220 12,964
Total 8,010 57,995
1.10.1 FIBC
Flexible Intermediate Bulk Containers (FIBC), popularly known as Jumbo Bags, are one of the most cost
effective and ideal types of packaging for shipping and storing dry bulk products. Made up of either tubular or
flat polypropylene (PP) woven fabrics, these fabrics can be coated or uncoated and vary in terms of weights
depending upon the requirements of the Safe Working Load (SWL), or Safety Factor (SF) of upto 4000
pounds. They can be circular, U-panel, four-panel, and baffle, according to the way they are made and their
load bearing capacity. They are used for carrying fine powder, agricultural products, and construction
/building material.
Primary FIBC markets are the United States of America, European countries, Japan, China, India, Korea,
Africa, and others. Some of the global manufacturers are Global-Pak (USA), BAG Corp. (USA), Greif (USA),
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Conitex Sonoco (USA). Indian manufacturers include Flexi-tuff, Isbir, Alpine FIBC Pvt Ltd and Rishi FIBC
Solutions.
India’s share in the global Flexible Intermediate Bulk Containers market stood at 35.9% with a market size
of Rs. 6,152 Crores during 2019-20 and is expected to increase at a CAGR of 13.73% and reach Rs. 10,622
Crores by 2024-25 . The world market size stood at US$ 2,640 Million , growing at a CAGR of 5 % till 2024-25.
1.10.2 Jute Hessian and Sacks

Hessian is a breathable woven fabric made up of jute plant skin or sisal fibres that resists condensation and
associated spoilage of contents. These sacks are often used to make gunny sacks to ship goods like coffee
beans and rooibos tea. They are also used as wet covering to prevent rapid moisture loss in the setting of
cement and concrete in the construction industry, and as sandbags for flood mitigation in temporary
embankments against floodwaters or field fortifications.
Jute is cultivated in India, Bangladesh, East Asia and some parts of Latin America. Bangladesh, India and
Thailand account for over 90 percent of world jute production. India alone contributes for more than 70% of
the global hessian production. There are 12 publicly traded companies which are engaged in hessian or jute
business globally and among these 5 prominent leaders are headquartered in Indian subcontinent. China is
the major importer of Jute hessian from India.
Leading manufacturers of Jute hessian in India are AI Champdany Industries Limited, Bangalore Fort Farms
Limited and Budge Budge Company Ltd.
The dominant players in the global hessian packaging market are Birla Corporation Ltd, Cheviot Co. Ltd.,
Gloster Limited, AI Champdany Industries Ltd, Ludlow Jute & Specialities Ltd, NYP Corp., S.L.Packaging Pvt
Ltd., Kankaria Group, India Glazes Ltd., Naylor Bag and Supply, and Gyaniram Agarwal.
1.10.3 Leno Bags

Leno bags are widely used for packing and preserving vegetables and fruits such as onions, potatoes, corn,
pineapples, mangoes, coconuts, etc. Leno Bags are made of Polypropylene (PP), Polyethylene (PE) and
Polyamide (PA). They are light in weight and have appreciable tensile resistance. They provide advantages
such as ease in storage and handling of products and are chemically inert. They are also reusable and
recyclable, making them environmentally friendly.
India and China dominate the global market for Leno bags. There has been a rise in demand and
consumption in Europe and North America. India and China dominate the global market for Leno bags. There
has been rising demand and consumption in Europe and North America. Most of the key players operating in
the global leno bags market are from India including CTM Technical Textiles Ltd., Trinity Packaging, Meher
International, Skill Dye Chem Pvt. Ltd., Balaajie Packaging, Kalna Hessian Bags Supply Co., Manokamna
Polypack, Prime Industries, S.P.P Food Products (Pvt.) Ltd., Pack world, Coderre Packaging Inc., Megaflex
Plastics Ltd., Innovative Polypack, Kalyani Polymers P Ltd., and Key Vee Monotex Pvt Ltd.
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India’s share in the global Leno bags stood at 33.3% with a market size of Rs 2,126 Crores during 2019-20
and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 17.30% to reach Rs 4,274 Crores by 2024-25. The world market size
stood at US$ 981 Million growing at a CAGR of 5%.
1.10.4 Polyolefin Woven Sacks

Polyolefin is a thermoplastic resin material, produced by the polymerisation of propylene. It is one of the best
and the most cost-effective packaging solutions for industries like cement, fertilizer, sugar, chemicals and food
grains. Polyolefin bags and sacks market is classified as laminated polypropylene woven bags and non-
laminated polypropylene woven bags. Based on the end use, the market is segmented into building &
construction, agriculture & allied industries, food, retail and shopping and others.
The U.S.A. and Germany are the biggest markets for the polypropylene woven bags & sacks industry. Major
global players are Printpak Inc., Emmbi Industries Limited, Al-Tawfiq Company, Uflex Ltd., Mondi Group plc,
Muscat Polymers Pvt. Ltd, United Bags, Inc., Berry Global and IncPalmetto Industries.
India is still a developing market for polypropylene woven bags & sacks industry. Some of the leading Indian
manufacturers are Ganpati Plastfab Limited, Vardhaman Mills, Silvassa woven.
1.10.5 Tea Bag Filter Paper

Tea filter paper plays a key role in the packaging of single-use tea. Tea bags consist of a filter paper pouch
with a thread, which holds the tea powder and a tag. This bag is dipped into hot water or milk and allowed to
steep. Teabag filter paper is made primarily from special natural fibres found in Philippines, they are further
treated with heat sealable thermoplastics such as PVC or PP.
Tea filter paper is used to make tea bags to fulfil all consumer, household, or catering business needs. Owing
to the increased consumption of ready-to-drink tea, the demand for tea filter paper used for making tea bags
is growing.
Asia-Pacific is the largest consumer of Tea Bag Paper, constituting more than 50% of consumption. Europe is
the second largest consumer. Glatfelter, Ahlstrom-Munksjö, Prico, Hebei Amusen Filter Paper, Pelipaper
(Vezirkopru) are the Top 5 players in the global Tea Bag Paper market. The two major marketers of tea bags
in India are Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) and Tata Tea Limited.
India’s share in the global Tea filter stood at 57.63% with a market size of Rs 1,944 Crores during 2019-20
and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 23.15% to reach Rs 4,835 Crores in 2024-25. The world market size
stood at US$ 519 Million growing at a CAGR of 2 %.
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1.11 Protech
Protech are protective garments meant to protect the wearer from harsh external environmental effects at the
workplace such as firefighters, paramedics, emergency medical technicians, personnel responding to toxic
spills, workers in toxic environments, laboratory researchers, and specialists cleaning up contaminated
facilities etc.
Technical textile products under Protech segment are as follows:
1. Bullet Proof Jackets
2. Fire Retardant Fabrics for Furnishings
3. Fire Retardant Jackets
4. High Altitude Clothing
5. High Visibility Clothing
6. Industrial Gloves
Figure 1.27: Percentage contribution of each Protech product (2019-20) in the domestic market
Domestically, high altitude clothing and FR apparel contribute to the most market share at 30% and 16%
respectively.
Figure 1.28: Percentage contribution of each Protech product (2019-20) in the international market
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Industrial gloves dominate the global market with a 54% market share, more than all other products
combined.
Figure 1.29: Production Vs Consumption (2019-20) of Protech in the domestic market (Rs. Crores)
Table 1.10: Protech - World and India Market Size 2019-20 (Rs. Crores)
Bullet Proof Jackets 4,065 25 0.11%
Fire Retardant Apparel 136 564 2.40%
Fire Retardant Fabrics for 912 383 12.76%
Furnishings
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High Altitude Clothing 398 1,047 8.26%

High Visibility Clothing 463 117 6.34%
Industrial Gloves 1,293 346 0.42%
Others 2,890 1,064
Total 10,157 3,547 2.36%
1.11.1 Bullet Proof Jackets

A ballistic vest or bullet-resistant vest, often called a bulletproof vest, is an item of body armour that helps
absorb the impact and reduce or stop penetration to the torso from firearm-fired projectiles and fragments
from explosions. The vest may come in a soft form, as worn by many police officers, prison guards, security
guards and some private citizens. Prison guards and police may also wear soft vests designed to resist
stabbing attacks, using metallic or para-aramid components.
Europe accounts for the largest market size of bullet proof jackets market. It is due to governments’ liberal
funding programme and access to advanced technologies for the efficient production of bullet proof jackets.
The key players of global bullet proof jackets market are VestGuard UK, Point Black Body Armor, Canarmor,
Black Hawk. Other prominent vendors are Wenzhou Start Co Ltd, MKU Limited, EnGarde, Infidel Body Armor,
Point Blank Enterprises, Inc., MARS Armor, Vestguard UK, Armourshield Ltd, BulletSafe, Compass
International Corp. Ltd.
The major manufacturers for bullet proof jackets in India are Tata Advanced materials Ltd (TAML), MKU Pvt
Ltd, SM Fabric Pvt Ltd–SMPP Pvt Ltd, Anjani Technoplast Pvt Ltd.
India’s share in the global Bullet Proof Jackets market stood at 0.11% with a market size of Rs. 25 Crores
estimated to be growing at a CAGR of 15.77% and likely to reach Rs. 49 Crores by the year 2024-25. The size
of world market is estimated at US$ 129 Million in 2019-20 and it is growing at a CAGR of 5.12% and likely to
touch US$ 176 Million by 2024-25.
1.11.2 Fire Retardant Apparel

Fire Retardant (FR) Apparel provide protection against environments with likely fire hazards and safeguard
against splashes of welding, molten metal, electric arc flashes, and exposure to fire accidents in oil and gas
industry. They are manufactured using two methods: Using chemical FR coating on natural fibre and using
inherent FR fibre. The former method has proven to be a medical hazard due to the toxic fumes emitting from
chemical coating. Due to the toxicity of chemical coating, the apparel made from fire retardant fibre is
becoming more common.
FR fibres have a special property wherein the molecules of such a fibre expand when these are subjected to
heat/flame, providing sustained and better protection to the person. Apparel made from such a fibre does not
lose its properties even after repeated washing and hence offers protection that is long lasting.
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The construction industry is one of the main industries with a high demand for FR apparel to ensure
protection for its workers. In many countries including India, the respective governments are insisting on
implementation of guidelines to protect workers against fire hazards thus increasing the demand for FR
apparel. Companies in countries such as the USA, UK, China and India are focusing on the R&D of FR apparel.
Leading Indian players of Fire Retardant apparel are Mallcom India Limited, Tarasafe International, Tara Lohia
Pvt. Limited and Chandramukhi Impex.
Major Global players in the flame retardant apparel market include 3M, Carhartt, Kimberly-Clark Bulwark,
Honeywell international Inc., Ansell, National Safety Apparel, Lakeland Industries, Cintas, and Williamson-
Dickie Manufacturing.
The global market for FR Apparel stood at US$ 912 Million in 2019-20, expected to grow at 5.58%. The Indian
market for FR Apparel is Rs, 564 Crores which is only 2.4 % of the world market. It is expected to grow to Rs.
1398 Crores by the year 2024-25 at a CAGR of 23.05%.
1.11.3 Fire Retardant Fabrics for Furnishings

Fire retardant fabrics are either synthetic fabric made of fibres that have inherent fire-retardant properties or
fabrics having a coating of fire resistant chemicals. These fabrics have properties that delay the spread of fire
or provide insulation against heat and flame thereby providing crucial extra time to the person using it.
Fire-retardant (FR) furnishing fabrics are textiles that are designed to provide superior resistance to fire
compared to traditional materials. FR furnishing fabrics use either inherently resistant fibres or chemical
treatment on natural fibres. When exposed to heat/flame, the FR fibres swell and become thick thus providing
a protective barrier. Flame retardants in furnishings keep the public safe by preventing fires from spreading.
Defence, manufacturing, oil & gas, chemicals, and construction industries play an important role in the growth
in demand for the fire-retardant furnishings material.
Asia Pacific, especially China and India are expected to perform well in the coming years owing to rising
demand and production. Some of the top performing companies in the world are Albemarle Corp, Israel
Chemicals Limited, LANXESS AG, Clariant International Ltd and Nabaltec AG. Top producers in India are Seth
Sons (India), AK Industrial fabrics and Ginni Spectra Private Limited.
In 2019-20, the Indian market for Fire Retardant Fabrics for Furnishings was worth Rs. 383 Crores as
compared to the global market which was worth US$ 4,065 Million during 2019-20. The Indian market is
expected to grow at a CAGR of 9.28% to reach Rs 565 Crores by 2024-25 and the global market is estimated
to increase to US$ 5,450 Million by 2024-25 at a CAGR of 6.25%.
1.11.4 High–Visibility Clothing

High Visibility Clothing has a luminescent property that is discernible from any background. It is worn on the
torso and arm area of the body by public safety personnel and workers working on road works and railway
construction. They usually are of yellow or orange colour and follow ISO 20471 standards. High visibility
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clothing is classified into three types depending on its usage: Type O (Off road), Type R (Railways) and Type
P (Public Safety).
Asia Pacific is the dominant and fastest growing high visibility clothing market with Europe being the second
largest market.
Leading manufacturers in India are V4you group, Reflectosafe, Ramesh Trading Company, Rushabh
Enterprises and NexG Apparels LLP. Top manufacturers globally are Ansell, Honeywell, Lakeland Industries,
3M, ASATEX, Bulwark, Ballyclare, Kermel, National Safety Apparel, Nasco Industries, OccuNomix, and True
North Gear.
In 2019-20, the Indian market for High-Visibility Clothing was worth Rs 117 Crores as compared to the global
market which was worth US$ 1,293 Million .The Indian market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6% to reach
Rs 161 Crores by 2024-25 whereas the world market is estimated to grow to US$ 1,704 Million by 2024-25 at
a CAGR of 5.61%.
1.11.5 Others
1.11.5.1 Hazmat Suits
Hazardous material (Hazmat) suits are meant to protect users handling hazardous waste material such as
chemical/biological agents and against radioactive fallout dust. There are different types of Hazmat suits
depending upon the level of protection they provide such as Level A, Level B, Level C and Level D. USA and
Canada have been the leading manufacturers followed by European countries. China is a hub for the
manufacturing companies of Level C and D type of hazmat suits.
Leading manufacturers of Hazmat in India are Sarex Chemicals and Hardik Medi – Tech. Major global players
are Dupont Inc. (U.S.), Lakeland Industries Inc. (U.S.), Alpha Pro Tech (Canada), and Kimberly Clark
Corporation (U.S.).
The Market Size for Hazmat Suits in India was Rs 1064 Crores in 2019-20, expected to grow at A CAGR of 9%
to reach Rs. 1,661 Crores by 2024-25. The world market in the same period is assessed to grow from US$
2,890 Million in 2019-20 to US$ 3,692 Million in 2024-25.
1.12 Sportech
Sport technical textiles or Sportech is used for technical textiles used for sports purposes. This includes all
types of fabrics related to clothing as well as equipment.
Technical textile products under Sportech are as follows:
1. Artificial Turf
2. High performance swimwear and sportswear
3. Parachute Fabric
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4. Sleeping Bags
5. Sports Composites
6. Sports Footwear Components
7. Tents
Figure 1.30: Percentage contribution of each Sportech product (2019-20) in the domestic market
Sportech is dominated domestically by the sports shoe components category, making up more than two-thirds
of the sector’s market share
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Figure 1.31: Percentage contribution of each Sportech product (2019-20) in the international market
Like we saw in the domestic market, sports footwear component dominates the international market as well,
making up over half the market share of the entire segment
Figure 1.32: Production Vs Consumption (2019-20) of Sportech in the domestic market (Rs. Crores)
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Table 1.11: Mobiltech - World and India Market Size 2019-20

Artificial Turf 3,624 107 17.32%
High performance swimwear and sportswear 959 4 0.1%
Parachute Fabric 180 226 13.91%
Sleeping Bags 285 80 17.52%
Sports Composites 3,539 900 16.46%
Sports Footwear Components 12,548 5,578 9.97%
Tents 1,949 119 11.13%
Others 950 1,056 17.77%
Total 24,034 8,069 12.30%
1.12.1 Artificial Turf

Artificial turf is a synthetic fibre surface that is used as a substitute for natural grass. The technology has
evolved over time and the latest generation of artificial grass is mainly made from three different types of
plastic: Polypropylene, polyethylene (most widely used), and nylon (polyamide) (most durable). Turf can be
used to replicate a lawn in any setting but is most widely used in arenas where sports are played on grass
(such as football, lawn tennis etc).
The artificial turf structure consists of different layers; The pile fibres, Backing cloth, Shock absorbing layer
and the supporting base
The advantage this product has over natural grass is that it requires little maintenance, less frequent
watering, and less exposure to sunlight. The international world market is dominated by Germany due to high
levels of customer awareness about the benefits of replacing natural grass with artificial turf, however it is the
Asia-Pacific region where the market is expected to grow at the fastest rate in the coming years both in terms
of volume and value. The major global players are Sport Group, Tarkett Group, Tencate Grass and SiS Pitches.
The entire market of artificial turf in India is catered via imports. There are no manufacturers of artificial turf
in India. Domestic consumption of Artificial Turf is around INR 107 Crores in India.
The global market for artificial turf was US$ 3,624 Million whereas the Indian market stood at Rs. 107 Crores
in 2019-20. The global market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 8.44% whereas the Indian market is
expected to grow at a CAGR of 17.32%.
1.12.2 Ballooning Fabrics

Hot air balloons are nonporous envelopes of thin material filled with a lifting gas that is capable of lifting a
suspended payload into the atmosphere. They consist of two main parts, the envelope (or gas bag) and the
basket. These are generally made up of urethane-coated nylon, polyethylene or polyester. These balloons
were used in wars earlier, but nowadays these are generally used for military, scientific and recreational
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purposes. Major types of balloons are meteorological balloon, zero-pressure balloon, superpressure balloon (a
constant level balloon), military tethered balloon, and powered balloon.
Bandhu Aerospace Pvt. Ltd. and Unique Inflatables are major players for Hot Air Balloons in India. Some of
the global players are Cameron Balloons, Aerosaurus Balloons Ltd, Firefly Balloons, Lindstrand Technologies
Limited, Kubicek Balloons, and Ultramagic Balloons. There are two major manufacturers of ballooning fabric in
India - Bandhu Aerospace Pvt. Ltd. and Unique Inflatables.
The Indian market for ballooning fabrics was Rs 2 Crores and is expected to have no growth in the immediate
future.
1.12.3 High Performance Sportswear and Swimwear

High performance sportswear and swimwear is a category of specialised clothing worn by athletes to boost
their performance while playing sports or engaging in fitness activities by maximising movement of the body
and minimising resistance provided by the clothing. The material used is often breathable, quick drying,
thermal and chemical resistant. Different types of high-performance sportswear include ready to wear; fashion
outer, pants and t-shirt; rash guard, wet suit and swimwear and shoes (sports shoes, aqua shoes and aqua
socks). Different fabrics used to make these are polyester, nylon, neoprene, polypropylene, spandex, cotton,
and others (rayon and lyocell). North America dominates the global market and is seeing a rising trend of
athleisure wear. This is followed by Europe which is seeing a high demand for fashionable activewear. In
India, so far the sportswear industry seems to be emerging as an extension of mainstream apparel industry
instead of a separate entity. Breathable fabrics, water-repellent, soil-proof clothing, body temperature control,
and quick-dry clothing are all being introduced into the Indian apparel market for daily wear. Nike, Puma,
Adidas, and Lululemon are the top global brands. Page industries Ltd is a key player in India and has
dealerships for Speedo, Adidas India Limited and Reebok India Limited. India imports specialised, high
performance sportswear.
In 2019-20, the Indian market for high performance sportswear and swimwear was worth Rs. 4 Crores and
the global market was worth US$ 959 Million. The Indian market is expected to grow at a slow pace due to
affordability issues over the next five years.
1.12.4 Parachute Fabrics

A parachute is meant to slow the movement of a person or object as it falls or moves through the air by
creating a drag. They can be of two types as according to the pattern: A dome canopy and Rectangular
parafoil. These are generally used for tourism, sports and military purposes. Parachutes are often made up of
lightweight and strong cloth like silk, canvas or nylon. Kevlar and Terylene are two new types of technical
textile fabrics which are being increasingly used for making parachutes, as these fabrics are heat resistant and
very strong. North America accounted for the major share of the parachute fabric market, followed by Europe
and Asia Pacific.
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Key manufacturers of parachute fabrics in India are Kusumgar Corporates and Entremonde Polycoaters.
Parachute Systems, Airborne Systems, Ruby Mills Ltd., Shahlon Group and FXC Corporation are leading
companies at global level.
The market size for parachute fabrics in India is worth Rs. 226 Crores in 2019-20 and is likely to grow at a
CAGR of 13.91% to reach Rs. 399 Crores by 2024-25. The corresponding figure for the world market for
parachute fabrics is estimated at US$ 180 Million and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.59% and reach US$
230 Million by the year 2024-25.
1.12.5 Sleeping Bags

Sleeping bags are blanket-like bags that allow individuals to sleep inside them. They are a great substitute for
a bed wherever and whenever the latter is not available especially when doing camping, trekking,
mountaineering, nature exploration, adventure travel etc. Sleeping bags also provide protection against harsh
weather when used in an outdoor setting. Sleeping bags can be categorised based either on shape as square
sleeping bags, mummy sleeping bags and sleeping pods or based on the fill used to make them: down fill and
synthetic fill. Manufacturers based in North America and Europe are leading players in this market. This can be
attributed to many professional rock climbers, mountaineers, and adventure enthusiasts. A large number of
online advertisements, especially on social media also influence the market towards greater consumption. As
teenagers and young adults are preferring adventure activities, it is expected to drive up the demand for
sleeping bags in the Asia Pacific region in the next few years. Jarden, Vaude, Johnson Outdoors, Oase
Outdoors, Big Agnes, V F Corp, Snugpak, AMG Group, Jack Wolfskin, Columbia Sportswear, Exxel Outdoors
and Gelert are major competitors in the global sleeping bags market. K C International, Standard Newar Mills,
Tirupati Texco Pvt. Ltd., Naveen Textile Agencies, and Industrial Enterprisers are the major Indian players.
India is a net exporter of sleeping bags, however both import and export have decreased in recent years.
Domestic consumption of sleeping bags is worth INR 69 Crores in India. India produces INR 77 Crores worth
of sleeping bags and imports INR 5 Crores worth of product, which is 6.6% of total consumption. India is self-
sufficient in fulfilling its local demands and is a net exporter.
In 2019-20, India’s market size as a proportion to the global sleeping bags market stood at 4.30% with a
market of Rs. 80 Crores growing at a CAGR of 11.52%. The size of the world market for sleeping bags is US$
285 Million and it is growing at a CAGR of 6.10%.
1.12.6 Tents
Tents are portable shelters made of cloth or other cloth-like materials and are supported by poles. Tents are
stretched tight by chords or loops attached to pegs that have been inserted into the ground. There are three
main types of tents; Arctic tents are designed to protect against the cold and wind, extendable tents are tents
that are larger and can accommodate up to four people and swiss cottage tents which are luxury tents and
much bigger than the previous two.
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Europe is the largest market for tents, and it is expected to further expand in the next five years because of
rapid growth in outdoor adventure tourism and camping. The Asia Pacific region is expected to grow at the
fastest rate. At the global level, AMG GROUP, Hilleberg, Johnson Outdoors, The North Face, Newell Brands,
Oase Outdoors, Simex Outdoor International, The Coleman Company, Big Agnes, Exxel Outdoors, and Kampa
are the major producers of tents. In India, more than 80% of the tenting fabric manufacturers operate in and
around Kanpur, most of them being small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or micro, small and Medium
sized (MSMEs). A V enterprise, Standard Newar Mills, Tirupati Texco Pvt. Ltd and K C International are major
players of the Indian tent industry.
The global market for tents is US$ 1,949 Million in 2019-20, which is expected to grow at 8.44%. The Indian
market for tents is worth Rs. 119 Crores. This indicates a significant opportunity for growth. It is estimated to
grow at a CAGR of 11.13% to be able to expand to Rs. 188 Crores by 2024-25.
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Major technical textiles products under Agrotech segment are as follows:

1. Anti-hail and Anti-bird Nets

Table 1.1: Agrotech - World and India Market Size 2019-20

1.2.1 Anti-Hail and Anti-Bird Nets

1.2.2 Crop Covers

1.2.3 Fishing Nets

1.2.4 Mulch Mats

Technical textile products under Buildtech segment are as follows:

2. Awnings and Canopy

Table 1.2: Buildtech - World and India Market Size

1.3.1 Architectural Membranes

1.3.2 Awnings and Canopies

1.3.3 Canvas Tarpaulin

1.3.4 Hoardings and Signages (Flex Banner)

Technical textile products under Clothtech segment are as follows:

1. Elastic narrow tape

2. Hook and loop fastener

4. Labels and Badges

6. Specialised and Industrial Sewing Thread

7. Umbrella cloth (TT Component)

8. Zip fastener tape (TT Component)

Table 1.3: Clothtech - World and India Market Size

1.4.1 Elastic Narrow Tape

1.4.2 Hook and loop fasteners

1.4.4 Labels and Badges

1.4.6 Zip Fastener Tape

Technical textile products under Geotech segment are as follows:

2. Geomembranes and Geocomposites

Table 1.4: Geotech - World and India Market Size 2019-20

1.5.2 Geomembranes and Geocomposites

Technical textile products under Hometech segment are as follows:

2. Carpet Backing Cloth

3. Fibre Fill (Polyester Staple Fibre)

4. Filter Fabric (HVAC and Vacuum Cleaner)

5. Furniture and Other Coated Fabrics

7. Non-woven Household Wipes

8. Stuffed Toys (Plush Fabric)

Table 1.5: Hometech - World and India Market Size 2019-20

Blinds 1,691 1,184 10.77%

Carpet Backing Cloth 1,998 290 2.23%

Fibre Fill (Polyester Staple Fibre) 1,153 4,520 20.32%

Filter Fabric (HVAC and Vacuum Cleaner) 925 124 2.06%

Furniture and Other Coated Fabrics 2,021 3,853 29.46%

Mosquito Nets 618 1,256 31.27%

Non-woven Household Wipes 1,014 75 1.14%

Stuffed Toys (Plush Fabric) 845 860 15.65%

Others 805 1,938

Total 11,061 14,099 18.39%

1.6.2 Carpet Backing Cloth

1.6.3 Fibre fill (Polyester Staple Fibre)

1.6.4 Filter Fabrics (HVAC and Vacuum Cleaners)

1.6.5 Furniture fabrics & other coated fabrics

1.6.6 Mosquito Nets

1.6.7 Non-woven Household Wipes

1.6.8 Stuffed Toys (Plush Fabric)

Technical textile products under Indutech segment are as follows:

1. AGM glass battery separators

5. Industrial Filtration Products

6. Industrial webbing and slings