Packtech: This segment includes textiles used for packing industrial, agricultural, consumer and other goods, for example, Polyolefin woven sacks, jute sacks, tea-bags, etc. In India, this is the largest segment among technical textiles, with the market size estimated to touch Rs 26753 crores in 2012-12 from Rs 14, 630 crores in 2007-08. The domestic consumption is also expected to grow significantly from Rs 14067 crores to Rs 25,913 crores.
| Domestic Consumption and Projected Market Size | ||||
| Technical Textile (with examples) | Domestic Consumption (Rs. Crore) | Market Size (Rs. Crore) | ||
| 2007-08 (E) | 2012-13 (P) | 2007-08 (E) | 2012-13 (P) | |
| Agrotech: Fishing nets, woven and non-woven covers for crops | 487 | 709 | 553 | 811 |
| Meditech: Diapers, surgical dressing, sanitary napkins, medical devices and implants | 1514 | 2263 | 1669 | 2263 |
| Mobiltech: Seat belts, 3161 helmets, seat covers | 5137 | 3183 | 5166 | |
| Packtech : Soft luggage products, food grade jute bags | 14067 | 25913 | 14630 | 26753 |
| Sportech: Shoe component, sports composites | 2632 | 4358 | 2851 | 4761 |
| Buildtech: Scaffolding nets, tarpaulins | 1726 | 2655 | 2157 | 3232 |
| Clothtech: Shoe laces, zippers | 6570 | 9665 | 6908 | 10225 |
| Hometech: Carpet-backing cloth, blinds | 3191 | 5300 | 3263 | 5392 |
| Protech: Fire retardant fabrics, ballistic protective clothing | 1259 | 2021 | 1302 | 2075 |
| Geotech: Geo-textiles | 185 | 326 | 272 | 454 |
| Oekotech*: Environment control fabrics | 68 | 160 | 68 | 160 |
| ndutech: Conveyor belts, hoses, filtration products | 2326 | 4091 | 3088 | 5273 |
| Total | 37118 | 62438 | 39876 | 66405 |
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Source: IMaCS Analysis *Oekotech's size has already been considered as a part of Geotech |
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Clothtech: This segment consists of all textiles or textile components used in the manufacture of garments. Though earlier, this technical textile was supposed to be largely hidden, for example shoe laces, labels, hooks and loop fasteners; these-days, this trend is witnessing a change. For example, the stain-free clothing that has reached the markets is also a form of technical textile. In India, this is the second largest segment of technical textiles. In 2007-08, it was estimated to be worth Rs 6908 cores and was predicted to grow to Rs 10,225 cores. On the other hand, the domestic consumption was expected to grow from Rs 6,570 crores to Rs 9,665 crores.
Sportech: As the name suggests, this segment includes products used in sports and leisure activities, for example, sports composites, parachute fabrics, sports shoes components, swim-wear, etc. The market size of this segment is expected to increase from Rs 2852 crore in 2007-08 to Rs 4761 crore in 2012-13; whereas the domestic consumption is expected to increase from Rs. 2632 crore in 2007-08 to Rs 4358 crores in 2012-13.
Buildtech: This segment comprises of textiles or composite materials used in construction of temporary or permanent buildings such as architectural membranes, hoardings and signages, floor and wall covering, etc. The market size of this segment is expected to grow from Rs 2157 in 2007-08 to Rs 3232 crores in 2012-13. The domestic consumption, on the other hand, is expected to increase from Rs 1726 crores to Rs 2655 crores during the same period.
Hometech: This segment comprises of products used in households, made of both natural and synthetic fibres, for example, carpet-backing cloth, filters, mattress and pillow components, etc. The market size of this segment is expected to increase from Rs 3263 crores to Rs 5392 crores. The domestic consumption of such products is estimated to grow from Rs 3191 crores to Rs 5300 crores.
Indutech: This segment includes textile products used in the manufacturing sector, such as conveyor belts, drive belts, filters, etc. This segment is expected to grow from Rs 3088 crores in 2007-08 to Rs. 5273 crores in 2012-13. The domestic consumption of indutech textiles will grow from Rs 2326 crores to Rs 4091 crores during the same period.
Protech: This type of technical textile is used to manufacture protective clothing, especially for those working in hazardous environment. It includes garments for protection from chemicals, extreme temperature, low visibility, ballistic protection, etc. The defense segment is one of the largest consumers of protech clothing such as bullet proof jackets, and high altitude clothing. The market size of this segment is expected to grow from Rs 1302 crores in 2007-08 to Rs 2075 crores, whereas the domestic consumption is estimated to grow form Rs 1259 crores to Rs 2021 crores during the same period.
Geotech: Also known as geo-textiles, this form of technical textile comprises of textile’s geotechnical applications. It is primarily used by the civil engineering industry to provide support, stability, separation and drainage. This is used mainly in the construction of roads, dams, drainage systems, etc. The market size of this segment was estimated to grow from Rs 272 crores in 2007-08 to Rs. 454 crores in 2012-13.
Oekotech: These textiles find use in environmental engineering, especially landfill management. The market size of this segment is estimated to increase from Rs 68 crores in 2007-08 to Rs 160 crores in 2012-13.
What are the government initiatives?
Realizing its potential, the Indian government is also promoting the segment by providing various incentives. In its national textile policy, it has said that priority would be given to this segment for growth and development considering its growing prospects worldwide. The Ministry of Textiles provides a concession of five percent on customs duty on most of the technical textile machinery. Moreover, technical textiles have also been covered under the Technology Upgradation Fund Scheme (TUFS).
Under TUFS, a capital subsidy of ten percent is provided on identified technical textile machinery. The excise duty on man-made fibre/ yarn (technical textiles are pre-dominantly based on these) has been reduced to eight percent from 16percent. The government has also constituted an Expert Committee on Technical Textile (ECTT) to assess the market size and potential of the segment, identify and prepare project profiles as well as formulate an action plan to promote technical textile. Besides, several centers of excellence have also been formed to promote technical textiles in India.
Given the increasing demand for technical textiles and government initiatives for boosting this sector, the technical textile segment is expected to boom in the future, making it the right time to enter this segment.
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