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Wool Research Association Signs MoU With South Korea’s Saehan Global To Develop Next Gen Sustainable Sportech Fibres

• By  Textile Excellence
• December 10, 2025

The Wool Research Association (WRA) has taken a major step in strengthening India’s technical textile capabilities through a new partnership with Saehan Global Consulting Co., Ltd., South Korea. The two organisations have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at developing next generation sustainable fibres for advanced technical textile applications, particularly in the fast-growing Sportech segment. The Director General of WRA, Harish Chatterjee signed the MoU on behalf of the WRA.

The collaboration focuses on creating hemp wool blended performance fibres that combine durability, comfort and eco responsible characteristics. These fibres are expected to support a new class of high-performance textile structures used in sports gear, outdoor equipment and protective apparel. Both organisations will work together to integrate sustainable fibre processing technologies, backed by global technology transfer to accelerate commercial adoption.

India’s technical textile market is projected to reach US$ 40 billion in the coming years, supported by rising demand in mobility, defence, sports textiles and industrial applications. WRA’s new partnership aligns closely with national efforts to promote sustainable material innovation and expand indigenous research capabilities. Hemp based blends are gaining attention globally for their low environmental footprint, moisture management properties and tensile strength, making them a strong contender for high value Sportech products.

The MoU reinforces WRA’s commitment to delivering scalable, industry ready solutions that strengthen India’s presence in global technical textiles. The collaboration also signals deeper India South Korea engagement in textile innovation, opening pathways for new commercial opportunities.

The collaboration focuses on creating hemp wool blended performance fibres that combine durability, comfort and eco responsible characteristics. These fibres are expected to support a new class of high-performance textile structures used in sports gear, outdoor equipment and protective apparel. Both organisations will work together to integrate sustainable fibre processing technologies, backed by global technology transfer to accelerate commercial adoption.