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Shahi Announces JV With Little King Global, To Setup Performance Fabric Processing Facility In Shimoga

• By  Textile Excellence
• May 15, 2024

Shahi Exports, India’s largest apparel manufacturer and exporter, announced a joint venture with Little King Global, one of Taiwan’s premier synthetic sportswear fabric manufacturers. The JV is in line with Shahi’s growth roadmap and marks the birth of a state-of-the-art processing unit for synthetic performance fabrics in Shimoga, Karnataka. The production facility shall be fully operational by the end of 2024 and have initial production capacity of 500 tons per month. The production capacity is slated to double in the future, reaching 1000 tons per month making it one of the largest performance fabric producer in the country. The venture will also boost employment in Shimoga, making Shahi among the largest employers in this region.

Commenting on the development, Mr. Ramalingam T, CEO, Knits Division at Shahi Exports, said, “This is an important step for us to expand our footprint and focus on enhancing our product portfolio. Our partnership with Little King Global is not just a venture but a commitment to our customers, assuring them access to the very best in class when it comes to synthetic fabrics. Our goal is continual improvement and relentless focus on product development as we continue growing and increasing the scale of operations. We also aim to contribute toward boosting employment generation across the country.”

With technology and expertise directly from Little King Global - a company revered for over four decades of experience and accredited by major sportswear brands, the Shimoga facility is poised to set a new benchmark in performance fabric manufacturing. Little King Global’s innovative prowess is renowned, with its flagship innovation center in Taiwan emphasizing relentless advancement from fibers and yarns to varied knitting and processing techniques.

Mr. Bruce Liao, Vice President, Little King Global, said, “Our mission is to be a world-class partner in supplying sustainable, functional fabrics for brand customers. Shahi is well known for its ESG framework, worker well-being initiatives, and innovation in the textile and apparel industry. With the global supply chain shift and the rise of India’s manufacturing trend, we should leverage the best resources from advanced technologies, economical production, and talent for our Shimoga plant. Once the plant is operational, we will offer recycled, responsive, and resilient services for our valued customers.”

Shahi Exports, India’s largest apparel manufacturer and exporter, to set up a synthetic performance fabric processing facility in Shimoga. The facility would be set up in collaboration with Little King Global of Taiwan which is a premier synthetic sportswear fabric manufacturer and accredited by major sportswear brands. The production facility shall be operational by the end of 2024 with an initial production capacity of 500 tons per month. The production capacity is slated to double in the future, reaching 1000 tons per month making it one of the largest performance fabric producer in the country.