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Laxmipati Technical Textiles Bets Big On Protech And Global Markets

• By  Textile Excellence
• July 28, 2026

India's technical textiles sector is entering a new phase of transformation, driven by innovation, specialised manufacturing, and rising demand across industrial applications. Laxmipati Technical Textiles is positioning itself at the centre of this shift through a strategy focused on value added products, technology driven manufacturing, and long-term export growth, according to Executive Director Harddik Sarawagi during an exclusive interaction with Textile Excellence.

Sarawagi believes the future of the textile industry lies beyond conventional fabrics. Demand is increasingly moving towards high-performance materials that deliver durability, functionality, and superior technical performance. Laxmipati has aligned its business strategy accordingly, expanding its presence across Protech, Sportech, and Indutech segments while strengthening research, product development, and advanced manufacturing capabilities.

Protective textiles have emerged as the company's fastest growing business segment. Sarawagi said industries across construction, infrastructure, defence, industrial safety, and manufacturing are increasingly seeking performance-oriented materials capable of delivering greater strength and longer service life.

"The segment that is growing the fastest for us is Protech, or protective textiles. Demand is increasing because industries today are looking for high-performance materials that deliver durability, safety and long-term value," Sarawagi said.

The company manufactures an extensive portfolio of technical fabrics using nylon 6, nylon 6.6, and high tenacity polyester yarns catering to applications such as protective equipment, punching bags, industrial reinforcement, high visibility products, and specialised performance fabrics. Functional finishing technologies including water repellent, durable water repellent, and acrylic finishes further enhance product performance across industrial applications.

Sarawagi acknowledged that certain critical raw materials, particularly nylon 6.6 yarns, continue to be imported due to limited domestic availability. Imported specialised yarns increase procurement costs and extend production timelines, highlighting the importance of developing stronger upstream manufacturing capabilities within India.

Despite growing awareness, technical textiles continue to face structural challenges in the domestic market. Sarawagi observed that many buyers still expect premium performance fabrics at prices comparable to conventional textile products, creating a significant commercial gap for manufacturers investing in advanced technologies.

Lead times present another challenge. Technical fabrics are largely application specific, requiring customised yarn procurement after order confirmation. Production typically requires around 45 days, making rapid delivery difficult without confirmed demand and long-term customer commitments.

Sarawagi stressed that stronger collaboration between buyers and manufacturers is essential to accelerate market development. Industry exhibitions and dedicated technical textile platforms are becoming increasingly important in educating customers about product capabilities and commercial benefits.

Bharat Tex 2026 represents a major opportunity in this direction. Laxmipati plans to showcase its complete technical textile portfolio after exhibiting knitted apparel during the previous edition. The company's objective extends beyond immediate sales.

"Our primary focus is creating awareness about what Laxmipati manufactures beyond apparel fabrics. Bharat Tex brings together buyers from India and overseas, making it an ideal platform to build long term business relationships," Sarawagi said.

Sports textiles represent another promising growth avenue. Rising health awareness, changing lifestyles, increasing participation in sports, and India's ambitions to host major global sporting events are expected to accelerate demand for advanced functional fabrics. Sarawagi believes these trends will create substantial opportunities for manufacturers capable of delivering specialised performance textiles.

Export expansion forms the company's next strategic priority. Rather than pursuing overseas markets aggressively at an early stage, Laxmipati intends to first establish a strong domestic reputation before scaling international operations.

"We are looking positively at exports. Right now, our priority is to establish ourselves strongly in the Indian market. Once domestic customers and traders recognise our products and capabilities, expanding into overseas markets becomes much more sustainable," Sarawagi explained.

The United States, Japan, and Europe have been identified as priority export markets. Supply chain diversification, evolving geopolitical dynamics, and India's expanding network of Free Trade Agreements could create significant opportunities for technical textile exports. Sarawagi believes Indian manufacturers can emerge as competitive alternatives in global sourcing, particularly where international buyers seek diversified supply chains.

India's technical textiles market is projected to exceed US$ 29 billion by 2030, supported by the National Technical Textiles Mission, infrastructure expansion, automotive manufacturing, healthcare, defence, construction, and industrial applications. The segment is expected to become a key pillar of India's ambition to build a US$ 350 billion textile economy by 2030.

Competitiveness, however, remains closely linked to manufacturing scale. Sarawagi noted that China's integrated production ecosystem enables significantly lower manufacturing costs through large scale specialised facilities. India, in contrast, operates through fragmented manufacturing clusters that often limit economies of scale.

He argued that higher levels of integration, larger production volumes, and specialised manufacturing ecosystems will be essential for Indian companies to compete globally in advanced technical textiles.

Government support has improved considerably, according to Sarawagi. Policy direction remains positive, particularly through incentives supporting technical textiles, renewable energy adoption, and industrial development. Faster implementation and greater policy stability, however, remain equally important.

"The government is taking an active role. The real challenge lies in implementation. Reforms are moving in the right direction, but faster execution and policy stability will be essential to strengthen India's competitiveness in technical textiles," Sarawagi said.

Innovation, sustainability, specialised manufacturing, and export readiness are expected to define the next phase of India's technical textile journey. Laxmipati Technical Textiles believes these pillars will enable both the company and the broader industry to emerge as significant global suppliers of high-performance technical textile solutions over the coming decade. 

"The government is taking an active role. The real challenge lies in implementation. Reforms are moving in the right direction, but faster execution and policy stability will be essential to strengthen India's competitiveness in technical textiles," Executive Director Harddik Sarawagi said.