Technical textiles

Technical textiles are being used now almost in every field but their use in engineering field especially in civil engineering construction will go up in future due to "no site selection criterion" as civil engineers will not have choice of site selection.

1. BUYER’S PERSPECTIVE – USE OF TECHNICAL TEXTILES IN RAIL, ROADS, AGRICULTURE & SPORTS DR K M SONI CHIEF ENGINEER, WESTERN ZONE-I CPWD, MUMBAI

2. DEFINITION TECHNICAL TEXTILES ARE THE TEXTILE MATERIALS AND PRODUCTS MANUFACTURED PRIMARILY FOR THEIR TECHNICAL PERFORMANCE AND FUNCTIONAL PROPERTIES RATHER THAN FOR AESTHETICS OR DECORATIVE FUNCTIONS.

3. TECHNICAL TEXTILES from buyers perspective TECHNICAL TEXTILES ARE BASICALLY USED DUE TO THEIR FUNCTIONAL CHARACTERISTICS FOR THE TECHNICAL PERFORMANCE AND NOT FOR AESTHETIC. THUS FUNCTION AND PERFORMANCE ARE IMPORTANT CHARACTERISTICS OF TECHNICAL TEXTILES.

4. TYPES OF TECHNICAL TEXTILES AGROTECH BUILDTECH CLOTHTECH GEOTECH HOMETECH INDUTECH MEDITECH MOBILTECH OEKOTECH PACKTECH PROTECH SPORTECH

5. AGROTECH AGROTECH : AGRO + TECH TECHNICAL TEXTILES USED IN AGRICULTURE (INCLUDES HORTICULTURE, FISHERIES AND FORESTRY). INCLUDES SHADE NETS, MULCH MATS, CROP COVERS, FISHING NETS, ANTI HAIL NETS, BIRD PROTECTION NETS.

6. APPLICATIONS OF AGROTECH Shed Nets Mulch mats Crop covers Anti hail nets Bird protection nets Fishing nets (www.nathantraders.com) (greengardener.co.uk) (ctmagrotextiles.tradeindia.com) (tradeindia.com) (cnmeyabond.en.made-in-china.com) (technicaltextile.com)

7. AGROTECH SCENARIO IN INDIA 1%, US$ 136 mn

8. INDIAN MARKET:- US $ : 136.4 mn (2009-10) DOMESTIC CONSUMPTION: US$ 119.3 mn (2009-10) GROWTH: @8% ANNUAL Shed nets: 8%

9. AGROTECH EXPECTED GROWTH IN INDIA EXPECTED TO GROW TO US $ 340 Million by 2016-17

10. 45% growth 52% growth

11. BUILDTECH BUILDTECH = BUILD +TECH TECHNICAL TEXTILES USED IN CONSTRUCTION OF BUILDINGS / STRUCTURES. EXAMPLES: ARCHITECTURAL MEMBRANES, HOARDINGS AND SIGNAGES, TARPAULINS, AWNINGS, SCAFFOLDING NETS ETC.

12. APPLICATIONS OF BUILDTECH Tarpaulins awnings Architectural membranes Hoardings Scaffolding nets (prlog.org) (globaladvertisers-outdooradvertisers.blogspot.com) (indiamart.com) (lamifab.com) (dragontarpaulin.com) (suncontrolproducts.com)

13. BUILDTECH SCENARIO IN INDIA 5%, US$ 547 mn

14. INDIAN MARKET:- US $ : 547.1 mn (2009-10) GROWTH: @8.5% ANNUAL HDPE Tarpaulins: 35% Cotton canvas Tarpaulins, 16%

15. 54% growth 34% growth

16. CLOTHTECH CLOTHTECH = CLOTH + TECH FOR SPECIFIC FUNCTIONAL APPLICATIONS IN GARMENTS AND SHOES, LARGELY HIDDEN EXAMPLES: INTERLINKS IN SHIRTS, SEWING THREADS, SHOE LACES, LABELS, HOOK AND LOOP FASTENERS (VELCRO), UMBRELLA CLOTH ETC.

17. APPLICATIONS OF Clothtech Shoe laces Interlinks Zip fasteners Sewing Thread Elastic narrow fabric Velcro Umbrella cloth (en.wikipedia.org) (technicaltextile.net) (tradekorea.com) (threadtheory.ca) (embossingtapsuppliers.com.au) (shahtrims.com)

18. CLOTHTECH SCENARIO IN INDIA 16%, US$ 1744 mn

19. INDIAN MARKET:- US $ : 17443.5 mn (2009-10) GROWTH: @8.2% ANNUAL Labels: 18%

20. 47% growth 66% growth

21. GEOTECH GEOTECH= GEO + TECH TECHNICAL TEXTILE USED IN SOIL (INCLUDING ROCK) FOR SPECIFIC APPLICATIONS TO IMPROVE BEARING CAPACITY, FILTRATION, DRAINAGE, AS REINFORCEMENT, OR PREVENT INTERMIXING OF TWO ADJOINING MATERIALS. EXAMPLES: GEOTEXTILES, GEOGRIDS, GEONETS, GEOMEMBRANES, GEOCOMPOSITES, GEODRAINS ETC.

22. APPLICATIONS OF geotech (jpnoven.com) (nilex.com) (ginninonwoven.com) (www.layfieldgroup.com) (www.geofabrics.com.au)

23. APPLICATIONS ROADS RAILWAYS EMBANKMENTS DRAINS AIRFIELDS RETAINING WALLS TUNNELS SLOPE STABILISATION

24. GEOTECH SCENARIO IN INDIA 1%, US$ 72 + 21 mn

25. GEOTECH (GEOSYNTHETICS) Products manufactured using a combination of two or more geosynthetics Continuous sheets of impermeable plastic and are not textiles. Impermeable fabric acts as a barrier. Extruded polymer ribs set in net like fashion with small apertures. Continuous sheets of woven, nonwoven, knitted or stitch-bonded fibres or yarns. The sheets are flexible and permeable and generally have the appearance of a fabric. Plastic filaments and tapes etc. formed into a very open, grid like configuration having larger apertures. Relatively thick, three-dimensional networks made of strips of polymeric sheet. The strips are joined together to form conjoint cells. Geomats Geo-clayliners Geofoam Geobags Geotubes Geopipes Erosion Control Blankets(ECB) Turf Reinforcement Mats(TRM)

26. DOMESTIC CONSUMPTION

27. GEOTECH (GEOSYNTHETIC) BREAKUP GEOGRIDS-50%

28. Nonwovens in India YEAR GDP PER CAPITA (US$) CONSUMPTION OF NONWOVENS/TT (kg) 2005 733 0.08 2010 1374 0.15 2015 2563 0.27 2020 4780 0.51 2025 8912 0.95 2030 16618 1.77 2035 30985 3.31 2040 57773 6.16 2045 107720 11.49 2050 200850 21.43

29. Nonwovens

30. 76% growth 47% growth

31. fUNCTIONS SEPARATION REINFORCEMENT FILTERATION DRAINAGE BARRIER PROTECTION

32. FUNCTIONS OF GEOTECH SEPARATION ROADS RAILWAYS AIRPORTS

33. FUNCTIONS OF GEOTECH FILTRATION RAILWAYS AIRPORTS ROADS DRAINS

34. FUNCTIONS OF GEOTECH DRAINAGE RAILWAYS AIRPORTS

35. FUNCTIONS OF GEOTECH REINFORCEMENT ROADS RAILWAYS AIRPORTS BUILDINGS RETAINING STRUCTURES

36. FUNCTIONS OF GEOTECH BARRIERS CANALS WATER RESRVOIRS UNDERGROUND TANKS PONDS/LAKES

37. Scope for geoTECH NEW ROADS AND HIGHWAYS NEW RAILWAY LINES NEW TUNNELS NEW FLY OVERS AND BRIDGES RETAINING STRUCTURES IRRIGATION STRUCTURES AIRPORTS NUCLEAR STRUCTURES

38. SCOPE FOR GEOTECH Existing Roads/Railways UPGRADATION REPAIR & REHABILITATION

39. Steep Slope Construction ( Non Railway Loading) Construction of high banks on soft soil (PVD) Erosion control of slope Protection against rock falls ROB for Road Loading Application In Railway (General)

40. GEOTECH for Erosion Control/ Slope stabilisation (www.eggconsult.co.uk)

41. GEOTECH IN EMBANKMENT (www.strataindia.com)

42. GEOTECH IN RAILWAYS (www.polyuratheneglue-china.com) (www.geosynthetica.net)

43. GEOTEXTILES AGROBASED – 11% POLYMERIC – 89% WOVEN – 35% NON WOVEN – 28% GEOGRIDS – 15 % GEOMEMBRANES – 22%

44. HOMETECH HOMETECH = HOME + TECH TECHNICAL TEXTILES FOR HOME OR HOUSEHOLD APPLICATIONS. EXAMPLES: BLINDS, FILTER PRODUCTS USED IN VACUUM CLEANERS, FURNITURE PRODUCTS, STUFFED TOYS, FIBERFILL, MOSQUITO NETS, CARPET BACKING CLOTH, MATTRESSES AND PILLOW COMPONENTS

45. APPLICATIONS OF HOMETECH Pillow Carpet backing Stuffed toys Blinds HVAC Filters (www.loomandleaf.com) (xuhusyh.besthostingpro.com) (www.midwestfiltration.com) (crafthubs.com) (www.dir.indiamart.com) Fibrefill (www.kingsmarablinds.com)

46. HOMETECH SCENARIO IN INDIA 12%, US$ 1353 mn

47. Furniture fabric 37%

48. 66% 28%

49. INDUTECH INDUTECH = INDU + TECH TECHNICAL TEXTILES USED IN THE INDUSTRIAL (MANUFACTURING) SECTOR. EXAMPLES: CONVEYOR BELTS, DRIVING BELTS, CIGARETTE FILTER & RODS, DECATISING CLOTH, BOLTING CLOTH, ABSORPTION GLASS MATS, GLASS BATTERY SEPARATORS, ROPES AND CORDAGES, COMPOSITES, FILTRATION PRODUCTS, INDUSTRIAL BRUSHES ETC.

50. INDUTECH Conveyor Belts Ropes & Cordages Decatising Cloth Cigarette filter rods Drive belts Coated abrasive (automatedconveyors.com) (www.pinterest.com) (www.cigarttepackagingpaper.com) (indiamart.com) (www.eightballboards.co.uk) (hollisonsupply.co.uk)

51. indutech SCENARIO IN INDIA 8%, US$ 854 mn

52. Composites 35%

53. 76% growth 55% growth

54. meditech MEDITECH = MEDI + TECH TECHNICAL TEXTILES USED IN MEDICAL APPLICATIONS (HYGIENE, HEALTH, PERSONAL CARE, SURGICAL APPLICATIONS). EXAMPLES: BABY DIAPERS, INCONTINENCE DIAPERS, SANITARY NAPKINS, SURGICAL SUTURES, DISPOSABLES, SURGICAL DRESSINGS, ARTIFICIAL IMPLANTS

55. APPLICATIONS OF meditech Baby diapers Incontinence diapers Sanitary napkins Surgical Dressings Artificial Implants (www.dir.indiamart.com) (www.aliexpress.com) (www.diytrade.com) (www.fosunmedical.com) (www.wms-bahrain.com) (www.ayrshireeyeclinic.com)

56. MEDITECH SCENARIO IN INDIA 4%, US$ 423 mn

57. Surgical Dressing 52%

58. MOBILTECH MOBILTECH = MOBIL + TECH TECHNICAL TEXTILES USED IN AUTOMOBILES AND THEIR COMPONENTS I/C RAILWAYS AND AIRCRAFTS. EXAMPLES: NYLON TYRE CORD, SEAT BELT WEBBING, AIRBAGS, CAR BODY COVERS, SEAT UPHOLSTERY, AUTOMATIVE CARPETS, HEADLINERS, INSULATION FELTS, SUNBLINDS.

59. APPLICATIONS OF mobiltech Tyre cords Air bags Car body covers Seat upholstery Seat belt webbings Carpets (www.voestalpine.com) (thelemonlawattorneys.com) ( (shopclues.com) (sirwebbing.com) (newlookautova.com) (shopping.indiatimes.com)

60. MOBILTECH SCENARIO IN INDIA 7%, US$ 834 mn

61. Nylon tyre cord 57%

62. 63% growth 34% growth

63. OEKOTECH OEKOTECH = ECO + TECH TECHNICAL TEXTILES USED FOR ECOLOGICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL FUNCTIONS EXAMPLES: MEMBRANES/COMPOSITES/CLAY LINERS USED FOR LANDFILL/CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT/ HAZARDOUS WASTE.

64. APPLICATIONS OF Oekotech (www.alibaba.com) (Environmental Protection) (www.layfieldgroup.com)

65. PACKTECH PACKTECH = PACK + TECH TECHNICAL TEXTILES USED FOR PACKAGING EXAMPLES: WOVEN SACKS, LENO BAGS, JUTE HESSAIN SACKS, SOFT LUGGAGE PRODUCTS, TEA BAGS

66. APPLICATION OF PACKTECH Flexible Intermediate Bulk Containers Leno bags Woven sacks (wovensacksbags.com) (wovensacks.net) (blog.enn.com) (idearibbon.com) (missisystems.com) (bagittoday.com)

67. PACKTECH SCENARIO IN INDIA 36%, US$ 4018 mn

68. Woven sacks, 48%

69. 84% growth 49% growth

70. protech PROTECH = PRO + TECH TECHNICAL TEXTILES USED FOR PROTECTIVE FABRICS UNDER HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS EXAMPLES: BULLET PROOF JACKETS, NUCLEAR BIOLOGICAL & CHEMICAL (NBC) SUITS, HIGH ALTITUDE CLOTHINGS, FIRE REATARDANT CLOTHINGS

71. APPLICATIONS OF PROTECH Fire retardant clothings NBC Suits High Altitude Clothings Bullet proof Jackets fire-retardant-fabric.ready-online.com / (indyamedia.org.uk) (ittaindia.org) (dir.indiamart.com)

72. PROTECH SCENARIO IN INDIA 3%, US$ 338 mn

73. High Altitude clothing 44%

74. 60% growth 26% growth

75. SPORTECH SPORTECH = SPORT + TECH TECHNICAL TEXTILES USED FOR SPORTS AND LEISURE EXAMPLES: ARTIFICIAL TURF, PARACHUTE FABRICS, BALOONING FABRICS, SAIL CLOTH, SLEEPING BAGS, SPORTS COMPOSITES (FOOTBALLS, VOLLEY BALLS, BASKET BALLS ETC)

76. APPLICATIONS OF SPORTECH ASTRO TURF Parachutes Sleeping bags Baloons (depositphotos.com) (en.wikipedia.org) (technicaltextile.com) (balloonsunlimited.com) (ilpentolino.com)

77. SPORTECH SCENARIO IN INDIA 7%, US$ 755 mn

78. Sports Footware , 79%

79. Production 07-08 Imports 07-08 Exports 07-08 Domestic consumption 07-08 Domestic consumption 12-13 Exp12-13ort ptl Sports composits 455 13 175 293 410 352 Artificial turf 26 26 52 Parachute fabric 7.4 .35 1.5 0.25 7.25 1.7 Sleeping bags 27 3 18 12 20 20 Sports nets 18 13 5 6.7 17.4 Sports footware 2230 20 2250 3810 others 47.11 3.91 11 40 51 12 Total 2785 67 219 2632 4358 403 66% growth 84% growth

80. YEAR: 2010

81. Source: David Rigby Associates / Techtextil

82. MARKET SIZE MARKET SIZE DURING 2012-13: Rs 70,151 CRORE EXPECTED IN 2014-15: Rs 1,09,659 CRORE EXPECTED TO BE Rs 1,58,540 CRORE BY 2016-17 @ 20% GROWTH

83. IMPORT AND EXPORT IMPORT 2007-08: US $ 1355.04 mn 2012-13: US $ 1434.97 mn GROWTH OF 11% EXPORT 2007-08: US $ 624.95 mn 2012-13: US $ 1355.04 mn GROWTH OF 17% SUSTAINABLE GROWTH

84. PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT AND SPECIFICATIONS OF TECHNICAL TEXTILES

85. INDIAN STANDARDS ALREADY AVAILABLE STANDARDS UNDER PROCESS STANDARDS UNDER FINALISATION

86. MINISTRY OF TEXTILE INITIATIVES TECHNICAL MISSION ON TECHNICAL TEXTILES (TMTT) OBJECTIVES ARE “STANDARDISATION, CREATING COMMON TESTING FACILITIES WITH NATIONAL /INTERNATIONAL ACCREDITATION, INDIGENOUS DEVELOPMENT OF PROTOTYPES AND RESOURCE CENTRES” HAVE 8 CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE AT MUMBAI (2), GHAZIABAD, COIMBTORE (2), KOLHAPUR, AHMEDABAD AND THANE.