India’s Top Nonwovens Producers

India’s nonwovens market is growing across hygiene, healthcare and a range of technical applications, driven by rising consumer awareness of hygiene products, infrastructure development and industrialization. India’s nonwoven fabrics market generated about $4.4 billion in revenue in 2024, roughly 7.8% of the global total, and is projected to reach about $6.8 billion by 2030, growing 7.6% a year, according to Grand View Research. India is also Asia’s second-largest nonwovens producer after China, having passed Japan in 2016, Nonwovens Industry has reported. As nonwovens manufacturers in the country invest in capacity, technology and product development, they continue to expand beyond the domestic market to serve global customers.

The following companies represent some of the leading players in India’s nonwovens industry. Profiles are based on information provided by the companies and Nonwovens Industry’s prior coverage, and are listed alphabetically rather than ranked.

India’s leading nonwovens producers at a glance:

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Alpha Foam Ltd.

Pune, Maharashtra, India

www.alphafoam.co.in

Alpha Foam Ltd. is an Indian nonwovens manufacturer based in Pune, Maharashtra, producing spunbond, SMS, SMMS, SSMMS and spunlace nonwovens. Its current production capacity is 30,000 mt per year, and its Pune facilities have convenient access to Jawaharlal Nehru Port (Nhava Sheva), Mumbai.

The company serves markets such as healthcare, hygiene, medical, wipes, personal care, industrial and technical textiles. Across these markets, Alpha Foam is seeing growing demand for nonwovens, driven by increasing awareness of hygiene, healthcare and personal care. The company is also seeing higher demand for specialty and value-added nonwovens, especially for medical, wipes and hygiene applications.

Sustainability is another important trend, with customers showing greater interest in cotton, viscose and other sustainable fiber options. Additionally, India’s growing domestic market and increasing global demand are creating good opportunities for Indian manufacturers, the company says.

Currently, Alpha Foam is focused on expanding its value-added and specialty nonwoven products, particularly in spunlace and multiple layer fabrics. It will continue to invest in product development, quality improvement and manufacturing capabilities based on market demand. Alpha Foam’s long-term goal is to strengthen its position as a reliable and innovative Indian nonwoven manufacturer for both domestic and international markets.

Elixrr Industries Pvt. Ltd.

Mumbai, India

www.elixrrnonwovens.com

Elixrr Industries is a Mumbai, India-based manufacturer of pulp-based spunlace nonwovens, with a manufacturing facility in Palej, Bharuch, Gujarat, India. The company was launched to address the growing demand for high-performance, sustainable fabrics across hygiene, medical and industrial applications. Today, Elixrr operates a LEED-certified facility with an annual production capacity exceeding 15,000 mt.

At this facility, Elixrr employs Pentatech Technology, integrating Industry 4.0 principles to enhance precision and efficiency. Its capabilities include drylaid and wetlaid processes; coating, dyeing and printing options; pulp-based spunlace products; standard spunlace blends such as polyester/viscose and 100% viscose; and natural-based products like 100% cotton.

Elixrr’s spunlace products are primarily used in wiping applications, with a focus on high-end wiping solutions. Additionally, the company has developed composite solutions for medical, industrial and packaging uses.

According to Madhav Goel, director, Elixrr Industries, the company is streamlining product lines to improve productivity and efficiency, while gradual additions of new production lines are planned, aligned with mutual agreements with global clients.

On sustainability, Elixrr points first to its LEED-certified facility.

On the product side, the company is developing biodegradable nonwovens designed for applications in the hygiene and medical industries, addressing growing demand for eco-friendly single-use materials.

Looking ahead, Goel is optimistic about the industry’s trajectory. “The nonwovens industry is experiencing rapid growth, driven by demand in hygiene, healthcare and sustainable packaging,” he says. “Elixrr believes this is an opportune time to be in the industry, with global trends in sustainability, hygiene awareness and industrial innovation creating strong growth potential.”

Ginni Filaments Ltd.

Noida, India

www.ginnifilaments.com

Ginni Filaments manufactures spunlace nonwoven fabrics at its facility in Panoli, Gujarat. The plant capacity is 12,000 mt per year, and it can produce a wide variety of roll goods.

The company’s product range includes plain, apertured, embossed, colored, printed, impregnated and chemical treated spunlace roll goods. According to the company, strict hygienic conditions are maintained throughout the manufacturing process of spunlace for wet wipes, wound care and hygiene product applications.

Additionally, Ginni Filaments has been converting wet wipes since 2007. In 2022, the company inaugurated its second wet wipes facility in G.I.D.C., Panoli, Gujarat, India.

The vertically integrated facility with nonwoven fabric supply at the same premises was the first wet wipes plant with ATEX certification, according to the company. The facility also holds FSC, ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 22716:2007 certifications.

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KTEX

Gujarat, India

www.ktexnonwovens.com

Established in 2018, KTEX Nonwovens is a privately owned Indian manufacturer based in Gujarat. Its primary technologies include spunbond, spunmelt and bico nonwovens, with product structures such as SSMMS, SMMS, SSMMMS and other engineered multilayer constructions.

KTEX currently operates three production lines with a combined capacity of 36,000 mt annually. The lines offer different configurations and widths, enabling KTEX to manufacture a broad range of nonwoven structures from approximately 7-150 gsm. Its focus is on high product uniformity, precise basis-weight control, reliable inline inspection and consistent quality.

KTEX’s growth strategy is focused on continuous technology development, innovation, value-added products and international market expansion. Its recent investments include the Reifenhäuser R4 SXMMS BICO line installed in 2022 and the Reifenhäuser R4S SSMMMS line installed in 2024. Over the next 12 months, KTEX plans to make further investments in new technologies, production capabilities and infrastructure to meet growing market demand and support customers’ evolving requirements.

The company’s materials are used across a broad range of applications including baby care, feminine care, adult care, healthcare and technical/specialty nonwovens.

Going forward, the company’s focus will remain on developing advanced bico, soft and elastic nonwovens, lightweight printed and colored materials, three-dimensional/perforated topsheets and functional topsheets with active-care ingredients.

Alongside product and technology development, KTEX is strengthening its international supply infrastructure, including warehousing and logistics capabilities in key markets, with the objective of reducing lead times and supporting customers more effectively.

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Manjushree Spntek

Bengaluru, India

www.manjushreespntek.com

Manjushree has spent four decades in India’s plastic packaging sector, serving global consumer brands in the food, beverage, pharma, health and hygiene sectors.

Manjushree Spntek, which began production in 2022, manufactures spunmelt nonwovens. The company has also invested in an A.Celli finishing line to cater to high-end fabric treatments and finishes, both online and offline.

Its plant makes nonwovens for ICA (infection control apparel), medical disposables and hygiene products.

In 2024, the company developed a range of hybrid nonwovens for chemotherapy gowns. Hightex monolithic hybrid nonwovens are created by combining a special polymer-based continuous fiber web with reinforced thermoplastic to provide a barrier against chemicals and hazardous drugs (HDs) while staying comfortable for healthcare workers during procedures, according to the company. Hightex has been certified by international laboratories to satisfy ASTM F3267-22 and ASTM D6978 standards. The product is designed to protect workers from hazardous drugs during compounding, administering, handling waste, or cleaning up chemotherapeutic drug spills.

Spunweb

Gujarat, India

www.spunweb.com

In 2025, Spunweb India Private Limited (SIPL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Spunweb Nonwoven Limited (SNL), an Indian manufacturer of spunbond nonwovens, announced a capacity expansion with the acquisition of two production lines—a 3.2-meter single beam nonwoven fabric production line and a 1.6-meter single beam nonwoven fabric production line.

This investment will enhance SIPL’s installed production capacity by approximately 53%, increasing from 12,240 mt to 18,740 mt. In conjunction with SNL’s existing capacity, the group’s total installed capacity will grow by nearly 20%, from 32,640 mt to 39,140 mt.

As part of the expansion, SIPL’s production infrastructure will be expanded by approximately 45,000 square feet, and the company expects the expansion to increase employment by about 20%.

The new production lines are installed at SIPL’s facility in Gujarat, India.

The newest machines will enhance production capacity and drive improvements in product quality, operational efficiency and cost optimization, according to the company. Additionally, they will support the development of new product lines catering to high-demand sectors such as packaging, agriculture and industrial applications.

Welspun

Mumbai, India

www.welspunliving.com

Following the inauguration of a new spunlace facility in 2023, Welspun became the largest manufacturer of spunlace nonwovens in India, according to the company. The facility in Chandanvelly, Telangana, India, was launched under its subsidiary WAMIL (Welspun Advanced Material India Limited).

With this investment of Rs. 500 crores, Welspun now has a total annual capacity of 27,000 mt. This facility is Welspun’s second investment in the same vicinity after setting up a flooring facility valued at Rs. 1500 crores in 2021.

The plant targets applications including hygiene, family care, industrial and more.

Meanwhile, in 2024, Welspun Living, part of the Welspun Group, announced a strategic partnership with Avgol Industries to advance sustainable solutions in the nonwovens sector. Avgol is a global leader in high-performance spunmelt nonwoven fabrics and part of the Indorama Ventures Group. Indorama Ventures is an exclusive fibers and nonwovens partner of Polymateria, a British technology company that develops biodegradable plastic alternatives.

Polymateria’s Biotransformation Technology for polyolefins will play a critical role in the strategic sustainability efforts. Biotransformation Technology delivers revolutionary new benefits to manufacturers of innovative composite materials, including wipe applications from Avgol. By breaking down into organic materials in the open environment, Avgol wipes with Biotransformation Technology address end-of-life challenges in plastics waste management.

In the announcement, as reported by Nonwovens Industry, Keyur Parekh, CEO Global Business, Welspun Living, said, “Welspun is dedicated to leading the industry with our commitment to sustainability and customer excellence. By partnering with Avgol, we are setting a new standard in delivering innovative, environmentally conscious solutions that meet the evolving needs of global consumers.”