Firm producing 10,000 pieces a day Technical textile manufacturer Shiva Texyarn in Coimbatore has launched reusable masks with filters in the domestic market under the Smiley brand. Reusable, breathable and sustainable masks that help you flaunt #UseLocal K.S. Sundararaman, MD of Shiva Texyarn, said the Smiley brand masks are of a hybrid variety with two layers of fabric (inner layer is cotton and the outer layer is fine polyester) and a disposable filter. The aim is to keep the masks light...

They can replace China products, says Loyal Textiles’ chief technology officer In the last two months, the textile and clothing industry has proven its capabilities in medical textiles with domestic production of personal protection equipment and masks taking off in a big way. The industry is all set to venture into the global market,as a significant player in this segment and wants to be seen as a supplier of high quality products, says Devadas Dhamodharaswamy, chief technology officer of...

Members of a federation of 19 industrial associations, representing micro and small-scale units, met Vanathi Srinivasan, State general secretary of the BJP, and explained the challenges the units face A section of representatives of micro and small-scale manufacturing industries in Coimbatore are facing challenges getting the additional bank loan announced by the Union Finance Minister for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). According to J. James, president of Tamil Nadu Association...

‘Demand goes viral in the backdrop of COVID-19 pandemic India is expected to emerge as one of the main exporters of masks with the habit of its wearing catching up on people worldwide in the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic. Francesco Esposito, director of Bioxgreen Technology, a Chennai-based biotech firm, says the demand for masks in Europe is expected to be in the order of millions. It is said that more than 150 million pieces are needed a month in each European country, including...

Company started working on masks, protective gear two months ago Even as the country is battling the COVID-19 pandemic, Loyal Textile Mills had started working on masks and personal protective gear almost two months ago following a meeting that the representatives of the Union government had with textile industries. It was decided to focus on affordable and reusable, high-standard products. Made in the garment factories of the company at six locations in Tamil Nadu— Sattur, Kovilpatti,...