A conference on Protech (Protective Textiles) was held in New Delhi, November 16, 2022.

There were panel discussions in the conclave covering the prospect of indigenisation of protective textile products in India, experience and expectations of consumers towards the adoption of protective textiles and market promotion and export opportunities of protective textiles in India.

Around 450 participants attended the conclave including officials and representatives from the central government, Indian forces, researchers, entrepreneurs and professionals related to technical textiles especially Protech. Protective textiles are not only used in fire scenarios, but have wider use in many hazardous prone activities related to energy transmission, radiation energy, among others.

There exists a huge potential for protective textiles in India given the increasing exposure to hazards and the presence of five crore people in the organized and an almost equal number in the unorganized sector. A mandate for the use of technical textiles by the user industry would significantly drive the growth of technical textiles in India.

Protective textiles are a segment of technical textiles. The conclave provided a platform for buyers and sellers to interact and come up with an action plan to benefit from the ongoing demand for protective textiles. The event provided an opportunity for manufacturers to showcase their developments and innovations.