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RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT

"R&D for Advanced Technical Textiles"

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 Innovation is the foundation of progress in technical textiles. Our R&D and product development activities are dedicated to creating high-performance, sustainable, and application-driven textile solutions that meet the evolving needs of modern industries.

 

We bridge the gap between advanced fiber science and real-world industrial  applications by  integrating material science, textile engineering, and end-use performance requirements.

Application Oriented

Innovation

Performance Enhancement of Fibers & Fabrics

Sustainable Material Development

Cost-Effective Process Optimization

Core Areas of our Research

High-Performance Fiber Development

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We work with advanced fibers including:

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  • Meta-Aramid Chopped short cut fibers 3 mm/6 mm/12 mm 

  • Para-Aramid Chopped Short cut fibers 3 mm/6 mm/12 mm 

  • Carbon-based fibers Chopped Short Cut fibers 3 mm/6/12 mm 

  • High-tenacity synthetic fibers 38 mm/ 51 mm 

  • Sustainable and recycled fibers 38 mm/ 65 mm/ 75 mm 


Focus Areas

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  • Thermal resistance improvement

  • Mechanical strength optimization

  • Flame retardancy

  • Chemical and abrasion resistance

Fiber Conversion Technologies

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  R&D on converting fibers into functional forms:

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  • Fiber to pulp conversion

  • Staple fiber modification during spinning

  • Fiber surface treatments FR Master batch Technology

  • Coating and finishing technologies on fibers for high performance requirement 

  • Blending of performance fibers like Meta Aramid/ Para Aramid/ FR Viscose/ Modacrylic etc.

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This enables development of:

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  • High-performance nonwovens

  • Reinforcement materials

  • Filtration media

  • Specialty insulation materials

Nonwoven Product Development

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We develop engineered nonwovens for:

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  • Heat and flame protection for inner liner

  • Acoustic insulation

  • Thermal insulation

  • Filtration systems for hot air medium  

  • Industrial protective layers

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Technologies Involved

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  • Needle punching

  • Thermal bonding

  • Wet-laid systems

  • Composite layering

Functional Finishing & Coatings

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Enhancing textile performance through:

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  • Flame-retardant finishes blends of Meta Aramid and Para Aramid, wool , FR Viscose etc.

  • Water/oil repellent coatings C 0 Chemistry.

  • Anti-static treatments

  • Chemical-resistant finishes

  • High-temperature resistant coatings

Sustainable Technical Textiles

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We emphasize environmentally responsible innovation:

 

  • Use of recycled and reclaimed fibers

  • Waste fiber conversion into value-added products

  • Process waste reduction

  • Energy-efficient production methods

  • Development of eco-friendly alternatives to imported materials 

Step 4
Performance Testing

 Thermal, mechanical, chemical, and durability testing.

Understanding customer requirements, standards, and performance expectations.

Step 1
Application Study

Choosing appropriate fibers, blends, and finishes.

Step 2
Material Selection
Step 3
 Lab Trials & Prototyping

 Fiber processing, sample development, and functional evaluation.

Step 5
Performance Optimisation

 Scaling lab results to pilot and production level.

Step 6 Commercialization Support

Technical support for manufacturing, cost optimization, and quality consistency.

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  • Understanding customer requirements, standards, and performance expectations.

  • Choosing appropriate fibers, blends, and finishes.

  •  Fiber processing, sample development, and functional evaluation.

  • Thermal, mechanical, chemical, and durability testing.

  • Scaling lab results to pilot and production level.

  • Technical support for manufacturing, cost optimization, and quality consistency.

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