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CURRENT SCENARIO
OF
AGROTEXTILES
&
RECENT
DEVELOPMENTS
U. K. GANGOPADHYAY
DIRECTOR
The Synthetic and Art Silk Mills Research
Association
Sasmira Marg, Worli
Mumbai - 400 030

SASMIRA
Workshop-cum-Exhibition on Strengthening GovernmentIndustry-Consumer Partnership in Technical Textiles,
18th Sept., 2009
MOT,GOI Workshop, 18.9.08

OUTLINE OF THE
PRESENTATION

AGROTEXTILES & VARIOUS

PRODUCTS
OEKOTECH & VARIOUS PRODUCTS
MARKET & RECENT
DEVELOPMENTS IN
AGROTEXTILES
CASE STUDIES ON USAGE OF
MAJOR AGROTEXTILE PRODUCTS
VIZ., SHADE NETS, GREENHOUSE &
MULCH MATS AND THEIR
STANDARDS

CENTER OF EXCELLENCE
AGROTEXTILES AND ITS
APPROACH
INFERENCES AND PROPOSED
STRATEGIES FOR PROMOTION OF
AGROTEXTILE PRODUCTS

SASMIRA
MOT,GOI Workshop, 18.9.08

AGROTEXTILES
&
VARIOUS PRODUCTS
SASMIRA
MOT,GOI Workshop, 18.9.08

WHAT IS AGROTEXTILE

Special textiles that are

manufactured for
agricultural
applications

Special textiles that are manufactured for agricultural applications

These textile structures are used as

controlling environment for
plants/animals in applications like
o

Agriculture

Horticulture

Animal husbandry

Benefits Of Agrotextile Products

Used in Protected Cultivation For

Indian Agriculturists for improved
Productivity & Quality Of Produce and
lower Cost Of Production
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MOT,GOI Workshop, 18.9.08

Sunlight direct and indirect

o
o

Water
Climatic Conditions including wind,
hail,

humidity
o

External factors like birds, insects,

weeds
Post Harvest handling of
produce storage

and packaging

In India, presently Agricultural Activities

are carried out under Natural
Conditions of Temperature and
Humidity

SASMIRA

FACTORS INFLUENCING
AGRICULTURAL ACTIVITIES
MOT,GOI Workshop, 18.9.08

Yield percentage is unsatisfactory

Quality of produce is marred

Damages to the produce

Regional limitation on cultivation

Seasonal limitation on cultivation

THE ABOVE FACTORS CAN BE

EFFECTIVELY CONTROLLED USING
AGROTEXTILE PRODUCTS

CONSEQUENCES OF
ABSENCE OF
CONTROL FACTORS

SASMIRA
MOT,GOI Workshop, 18.9.08

AGRO TEXTILE PRODUCTS AND THEIR

APPLICATION IN AGRICULTURE
Mulch mats are used to suppress weed growth in horticulture applications
Read more: http://textilelearner.blogspot.com/2014/04/applications-of-agro-textiles.html#ixzz4FLYpAwP7

SUPPORT NETS

PACKAGING

MILCHING

FISHING


HARVESTING

ANTI-HAIL

WIND SHIELDS

BIRD PROTECTION

SHADING

KNITTED NETS
POST HARVESTING
HORTICUL- TURE
FLORICUL - TURE
CROP PRODUCE
FISHING
ANIMAL HUSBAN- DARY
APPLICATION IN AGRICULTURE
PRODUCT

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MOT,GOI Workshop, 18.9.08

AGRO TEXTILE PRODUCTS AND THEIR APPLICATION

IN AGRICULTURE
Contd

PLASTIC SHEETS

GROUND

COVERS

GREENHOUSE FILMS

WOVEN FABRICS

PACKING SACKS

SUNCREENS

PROTECTIVE CLOTHING

PROTECTIVE CLOTHING

CATTLE SHED UNDERLAY

MULCHMAT

NONWOVEN FABRICS

POST HARVESTING
HORTICUL- TURE
FLORICUL - TURE
CROP PRODUCE
FISHING
ANIMAL HUSBAN- DARY
APPLICATION IN AGRICULTURE
PRODUCT

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MOT,GOI Workshop, 18.9.08

Agrotextile Product Details

Bird Protection Net

o

Polypropylene monofilament /
Polyethylene Tape yarns, Warp
knitted, 2 3 cm mesh size, 40 80
g/sq.m. Woven structures of lighter
weight are also used

Shading net

Polypropylene monofilament /
Polyethylene Tape yarns, Warp
knitted, mesh size as per the required
shading %, 40 80 g/sq.m. Woven
structures of lighter weight are also
used

Windshield fabrics
o

Polypropylene monofilament /
Polyethylene Tape yarns, Warp
knitted, mesh size as per the required
wind blocking %, 40 90 g/sq.m.
Woven structures of lighter weight
are also used

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MOT,GOI Workshop, 18.9.08

Agrotextile Product Details,

contd..

Plant nets
o

Polypropylene monofilament /
Polyethylene Tape yarns, Warp
knitted, Strips of nets with large
opening, 30 -40 g/sq.m

Harvesting nets
o

Polypropylene monofilament /
Polyethylene Tape yarns, Warp
knitted, Flat nets of square or
triangular construction, of mesh size
8 12 mm, 40 90 g/sq.m. Woven
structures of lighter weight are also
used

SASMIRA
MOT,GOI Workshop, 18.9.08

Agrotextile Product Details,

contd..

Mulch Mat
o

Polypropylene, spunbonded, 60 80
g/sq.m. Woven biodegradable
structures are also used

Packing Material
o

Polyethylene Tape yarn, Warp knitted,

50 60 g/sq.m

SASMIRA
MOT,GOI Workshop, 18.9.08

OEKOTECH

&
VARIOUS PRODUCTS
To
PROTECT ENVIRONMENT
SASMIRA
MOT,GOI Workshop, 18.9.08

Oekotech is an important areas of

technical textiles.
Used for environmental protection and
waste disposal.
Its use is based on environmental
damages for:

Building demolition

Power plant ash

Sewage treatment sludge

Incinerated waste ash

Municipal waste

Untreated hospital waste

Hazardous waste

Radioactive waste

OEKOTECH
SASMIRA
MOT,GOI Workshop, 18.9.08

Geogrids - reinforce slopes beneath the

waste, walls, cover soils above
geomembranes;
Geonets - in-plane drainage;
Geomembranes a barrier to liquids,
gases and/or vapors and landfill caps;

Geocomposites for separation, filtration

or drainage;
Geosynthetic clay liners (GCLs) - an
infiltration/hydraulic barrier; used also
for mine rehabilitation, tunnels,
secondary containment
Geopipes - landfill applications to
facilitate collection and rapid drainage of
the leachate to a sump and removal
system;
Geotextiles - filtration purpose or as
cushion to protect the geomembrane
from puncture.

OEKOTECH PRODUCTS &

USES
SASMIRA
MOT,GOI Workshop, 18.9.08

MARKET
&
RECENT DEVELOPMENTS
IN
AGROTEXTILES
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MOT,GOI Workshop, 18.9.08

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Textiles

Textile in Agriculture

Saiful Sabuz
Department of Textile Engineering
Ahsanullah University of Science & Technology (AUST)
Email: saifulsabuz.tex23@gmail.com
Cell: +88016-77057646
Facebook: Saiful Islam

Introduction:
Agriculture, forestry, horticulture, floriculture, fishing segments, landscape gardening, animal
husbandry, aquaculture & agro-engineering all these sectors combined together are popularly
called as Agro-tech sector. Agro textiles are the application of textile materials in those
sectors. It is a very much important segment of Technical Textile. The word "AGRO- TEXTILES"
is now used to classify the woven, non-woven and knitted fabrics, applied for Agro-tech sector
including livestock protection, shading, weed and insect control and extension of the growing
season. With the continuous increase in population worldwide, stress on agricultural crops has
increased. So it is necessary to increase the yield and quality of agro-products. But it is not
possible to meet fully with the traditionally adopted ways of using pesticides and herbicides.
Today, agriculture and horticulture has realized the need of tomorrow and opting for various
technologies to get higher overall yield, quality and tasty agro-products. [Ref- 1 & 3]

Fibers

used

for

Agro

Textiles:

Man made (synthetic) fibers are preferred for agricultural product than the natural fibers due
to their high strength, durability and other suitable properties of agricultural applications. On the
other hand natural fiber based agro-textiles not only serve the specific purpose but also after
some year degrade and act as natural fertilizers. Fibers used in agro-tech sectors are as
follows:

Nylon

Polyester

Polyethylene

Polyolefin

Polypropylene

Jute

Wool

Coir

Sisal

Flax

Hemp

Though man made fibers (like poly-olefins) are preferred for agro-textiles than the natural fibers
mainly due to their favourable price performance ratio, light weight with high strength and long
service life, but natural fibers can be used in agro-textiles in some specific arena where
characteristics like high moisture retention, wet strength, biodegradability are effectively
exploited.

Properties Required for Agro-Textiles:

Tensile Strength: The tensile strength of shade nets can be a deciding factor of its long
term durability and service life. Hence good tensile strength is necessary parameter for
shade nets.

Withstands solar radiation: Agro textiles are laid over the cultivated areas immediately
after sowing or planting. For such application Agro-textiles has to withstand solar
radiation with varying surrounding temperature.

Withstands ultraviolet radiation: The Non visible radiations include ultraviolet

radiations (UV) radiation leads to degradation of molecular chains. No single material is
resistant to all radiations .polypropylene and polyester are more resistant to UV
radiations when used as an outdoor material, polyethylene is treated with the
appropriate UV stabilizers. Potential to reduce the impact of UV radiation on plants by
light absorbing or lightreflecting non-woven (light permeability: 80 to 90% to allow
photosynthesis to take place).

Bio degradability: Natural fibers like wool, jute, cotton are also used where the biodegradability of product is essential. Natural polymer gives the advantage of biodegradation but has low service life when compared to the synthetics.

Abrasion Resistance: The abrasion to which a shade net is subjected may be of the
material itself (material to material) or stray animals .abrasion of the shade net would
result in holes though which animals and pests could enter the structure and harm the
crops .good abrasion resistance is required of shade nets.

High potential to retain water: This is achieved by means of fiber materials which allow
taking in much water and by filling in super-absorbers. While non-wovens meant for the
covering of plants show a mass per unit area of 15 to 60 gm/m2, values between 100
and 500 g/m2 are reached with materials for use on embankments and slopes.

Protection property: It must have the properties of protection from wind and creation of
a microclimate between the ground and the non-woven, which results in temperature
and humidity being balanced out. At the same time, temperatures in the root area rise.
This is what causes earlier harvests, sufficient stiffness, flexibility, evenness, elasticity,
biodegradability, dimensional stability and resistance to wetness. Fungicidal finish (up to
2% of the total mass), which avoids soil contamination.

Resistance to microorganisms: It must resistant to microorganism to protect the living

being.

Stable construction: The construction must be such that it must be stable for any
application.

Lightweight: The weight of the fabric should be such that it will bare by the plant.

History

of

Agro

Textile:

Agriculture is the backbone of our country. Now it is saying that textile can be the backbone of
agriculture. Textile fabrics have a long history of use in agro-tech sectors to protect, gather and
store products. Between the 18th century and the end of the 19th century, agricultural
development was occurred, which saw a massive and rapid increase in agricultural productivity
and vast improvements in farm technology. From then, Textiles have always been used
extensively in the course of food production, most notably by the fishing industry in the form of
nets, ropes and lines but also by agriculture and horticulture for a variety of covering, protection
and
containment
applications.
However, modern textile materials are also opening up new applications. Lightweight Spun
bonded fleeces are now used for shading, thermal insulation and weed suppression. Heavier
non-woven, knitted and woven constructions are employed for wind and hail protection.
Fibrillated and extruded nets are replacing traditional baler twine for wrapping modern circular
bales. Capillary non-woven matting is used in horticulture to distribute moisture to growing
plants. Seeds themselves can be incorporated into such matting along with any necessary
nutrients
and
pesticides.

The bulk storage and transport of fertilizers and agricultural products is increasingly Undertaken
using woven polypropylene FIBCs (flexible intermediate bulk containers big bags) in place of
jute, paper or plastic sacks. Today, modern textile materials and constructions have helped to
increase the strength, lightness and durability of traditional products, as well as open up
completely
new
markets.

Manufacturing

Processes

of

Agro-Textiles:

Several techniques of fabric production can be used to produce agro-textiles. Each method
offers
specific
advantages
for
particular
product.
The
techniques
are:

Weaving

and

woven

products

Woven products are manufactured by using weaving machines especially Sulzer projectile
weaving machines. The range of light to heavy and wide width fabric production is possible with
Sulzer projectile weaving machine. The machines with weaving width of 540 cm to 846 cm are
available for the production of agro-textiles. The nets with a mesh width of 1.8 mm to 40 mm
can be produced. Other methods of fabric manufacturing such as air-jet and rapier weaving
machines are not preferred for the manufacture of such fabrics as they do not have required
weaving
width.

Knitting
Warp knitting technique is most widely used in comparison to weft knitting. Warp knitted
protective nets are used in different sectors, which are produced on Raschel machines. Agro
nets are produced in various constructions or lapping. Here, the construction or lapping is a way
in
which
individual
yarn
systems
are
converted
into
fabrics.

Non-woven
There

are

many

techniques

to

produce

non-woven

fabrics.

Spun bonding and needle punch techniques are mainly used for the production of non-woven
agro-textiles. The spun bonded fabric has high and constant tensile strength in all directions. It
has
also
good
tearing
strength.
Needle punched fabric plant bags provide advantages over conventional fired clay pots. All
natural fibers offer an added advantage of that the container decomposes after being planted in
the ground. Thermal Bonding, Stitch-bonded, Hydro entangled & Wet non-wovens are also
used.

Advantages:
Agro-textiles decrease the requirement of fertilizers, water, harmful pesticides and herbicides
and render a healthy farming culture and are an eco-friendly technique. They prevent the soil
from drying out increase crop yield. Thermal protection textiles are treated with ultraviolet ray

stabilizers & it can save up to 40% on energy in heating greenhouses. Their use prevents
staining and improves uniformity of color. They increase the early maturing of crops and non
seasonal plants & protect from climatic changes and its effect. Agro textiles avoid branches from
breaking, increase the cleanliness of the crop, make harvesting easy & give large space. Agro
textiles for its excellent environmental resistance, mechanical properties, easy process ability
and durability characteristics can improve quantity, quality and safety of agricultural products.

Applications
1.

Agro-textiles

of
for

Agro-Textiles:
production

of

crops:

The selection of Agro-textile product is depends on crop needs. Selection of the agro textiles is
also greatly influenced by the geographical location. Some of the applications of agro textiles
are as follows:

Sunscreen: The Warp-knitted nets are used in order to protect fields and greenhouses
from the intense solar radiation for healthy plant growth and good harvest. Sunscreen
nets with open mesh construction are used to control sunshine and amount of shade
required. These net fabrics allow the air to flow freely. So the excess heat does not built
up under the screen. The percentage of shadow varies according to the density of
threads. The current offer 45%, 65% & approximately 85% shadow.

Sunscreen net

Bird protection nets: Knitted monofilament nets (Open knitted nets for crop protection)
offer effective passive protection of seeds, crops and fruit against damage caused by
birds and a variety of pests. Openmesh net fabrics are used as a means of protecting
fruit plantation. The special open structure repels birds, provides minimal shading and
excellent air circulation allowing plants to flourish, whilst avoiding the risk of dangerous
mold developing on the fruit. These net are strong yet lightweight and protect the fruit
without restricting plant growth. The use of polyethylene tape yarns or mono filament
yarns makes the net extremely durable and hard-wearing.

Bird protection net

Plant net: Fruits, which grow close to the ground, can be kept away from the damp soil
by allowing them to grow through vertical or tiered nets in order to keep the amount of
decayed fruit to a minimum. These are made from polyolefin type of fiber.

Plant net

Ground cover: Ground cover is an extremely versatile landscaping and horticultural

fabric for longterm weed control, moisture conservation and separation. It effectively
suppresses competitive weed growth, conserves ground moisture, maintains a clean
surface, protects from UV rays and creates a favorable environment for healthy plant
growth. Ground covers can reduce the costs and minimizes undesirable herbicide use. It
is mainly used in Borders & rockeries, nursery display areas, greenhouse floors, soft
fruits beds & orchards, paved areas, horse bridleways & seed harvesting areas. 100%
polypropylene is used.

Ground cover net

Windshield /Wind protection nets/Wind-breaks: Windshields are used in farming to

protect fields of young plants, fruits, trees or the harvest from being damaged by the
wind. Erecting wind-breaks at right angles protects the young seedlings and the mature
plants from dying out and being broken. The nets used here reduce the effects of high
winds and even help to keep out airborne sand and salt in areas close to the sea.
Protecting plants from high winds also encourages plant growth and reduces the number
of irrigation cycles required. It also prevents plants being cooled by wind too.

Wind protection nets

Root ball net: It is extremely important for safe and speedy growing of young plants
such that root system is not damaged when they are dug up, transported or replanted.
Normally the root balls are wrapped in cloth. Elastic net tubes are alternative to this.
When the plants are transplanted, the nets on the outside do not have to be removed
since the roots can protrude through the nets.

Root ball net

Insect meshes: Various pests like Whitefly, scale insects attack some ornamental plants
and vegetables frequently. Clearly, woven and knitted polyethylene monofilament
meshes to exclude harmful insects from greenhouses and tunnels, or to keep pollinating
insects inside, The fine woven screens protect plants from insect attack (without the use
of insecticides).

Insect meshes net

Mulch mat: Mulch mats are used to suppress weed growth in horticulture applications, It
covers the soil, blocking of light and preventing the competitive wheat growth around
seed links, This also reduces the need for herbicides required for weed control Needle
punched non-woven and black plastic sheet are used for this application, Bio degradable
and nonbiodegradable types of mulch mats are available.

Mulch mat

Monofil nets: Tough, knitted Monofil, nets for windbreak fences and shading/ privacy
screens, A suitable windbreak, set at a rightangle to the prevailing wind, will protect
plants against the harmful effects of blustery weather which can break young branches,
damage flowers and cause leaves to dry or tear. The nets also protect against frosts and
help enhance the microclimate. This not only safeguards the current harvest but also
benefits future crops, since the woody part of the plant are protected too.

Monofil nets

Cold and frost control fabrics: Cold and frost fabric can be laid directly on the plants,
unlike plastic covers that can attract frost, and burn any leaf that touches them. These
fabrics protect the plant from frost kill during unexpected late cold snaps and unexpected
early ones.

Cold and frost control fabrics

Nets for covering pallets: For safe transportation of fruits and vegetables to the market
the boxes are covered with large mesh nets and pallets to stop the boxes being turned
upside down. This prevents damage of goods during transportation.

Nets for covering pallets

Anti-hailstone nets: Anti-hailstone nets are used to cover plants and fruit orchards to
protect them from being damaged by hailstones, but does not restrict their growth. The
nets are primarily made from polyethylene monofilaments.

Anti-hailstone nets

Harvesting net: It is extremely helpful to those countries where labour charges are
costlier. With the application of such nets for harvesting purpose, the labour cost could
be reduced considerably. They are laid on ground or tied under the trees so that fruits fall
directly on to them.

Harvesting net

Packing materials for agricultural products: Nets can be used for packaging of farm
products for many end uses. It includes packing sacks for vegetables, tubular packing
nets for fruits and wrappers for Christmas trees, Net structures are preferred because of
their high strength, low weight, air permeability and cheapness.

Packing materials for agricultural products

2.

Agrotextiles

for

Horticulture

&

Floriculture:

Application of textile materials in horticulture is growing fast. Nets, nonwoven mats, movable
screens for glass/poly houses, nonwoven sheets, mixed bed for mushrooms, cordage and
strings are used in horticulture. Nets are also used for protection against hailstorms, intense
sunrays, etc. Light resistant woven and non-woven polyester fabrics are used in the inside of
green house to protect the plants from extreme hot or cold conditions. They are also used on
the outside of the green houses as screen to control sun light.

Horticulture net

Floriculture net
Some of the agro-textiles that are used frequently for horticultural & floriculture use are as
follows:

3.

Hail protection fabrics

Mulch net

Rain protection fabrics

Wind control fabrics

Harvesting nets

Agro-textile

for

Animal

Husbandry:

Nylon and polyester identification belts are used for cows. Textile nets are used to support the
large udders. Non-woven fabrics are used to filter the milk in automatic milking systems and as
an
underlay
to
reduce
mud
on
cattle
paths
and
trails.

4.

Fishing

and

aquaculture

nets:

Fishnets are used for fishing and in fish farming. Warp knitted knotless nets results in low
energy expenditure when the net is used for fishing. They are mainly produced from Nylon
monofilament, multifilament or HDPE.

Fishing net

Aquaculture net

Markets

of

Agro

Textile:

Agro-textiles is one of the smaller categories of technical textiles, with consumption accounting
for around 8.2% by volume and 6.4% by value of the global technical textiles market in 2010.
However, this sector is among those with the strongest growth predictions based on the
projected increase in global population and the demand for higher quality food. Internationally,
the agrotextile market is expected to grow from 1615000 tons (US$6.5 billion) in 2005 to
1958000 tons (US$8.1 billion) in 2010, at an average growth rate of 3.9% per annum.
Developing countries like China, Brazil and India with CAGR of 7.8%, are expected to witness a
surge in demand for agro textiles. The global enduse consumption of agro-textiles will increase
from 3.3% in 2000 to 3.9% by 2010; according to a David Rigby Associates' (DRA) study.
Unbounded fabrics are increasing in agricultural applications at the expense of woven fabrics.
Textile is only a relatively small branch, costbased reasons, the global textile market in
agricultural produce about 200 million tons, valued at 5 billion U.S. dollars, an increase of
potential. In textiles, agricultural development, production and Applications will become an
increasing
concern.

Comments:
Today agro textile plays a significant role to control environment for crop production, eliminate
variations in climate, weather change and generate optimum condition for plant growth.
Adopting the hi-tech farming technique, where textile structures are used, could enhance quality
and overall yield of agro-products. Textile structures in various forms are used in shade house/
poly house, green house and also in open fields to control environmental factors like
temperature, water and humidity. The need of textile goods in the field of agriculture has been
stressed and their role in the reduced usage of harmful pesticides and herbicides to render a
healthy farming culture underlined. Unique manufacturing techniques and properties of this
blend of agro-textile sector products whose cost is lesser than that of pesticides and chemical
herbicides have been emphasized. 'Agro textiles' gives multidimensional views and solutions to
the problems being faced by agro industry. Textiles prove to be flexible in their suitability for
specific geographical locations. So now it is our turn, to carefully and beautifully shape this
infant
technology,
to
contribute
to
the
nation's
economy.

References:
Books:

Agro-textile Products & Their Usage By- Mrs. Manisha A. Hira Scientist C Sasmira,
Mumbai

Links:

http://www.textilemedia.com/technical-textiles/new-textile-materials/agrotextiles/

http://www.textileworld.com/Issues/2005/September/NonwovensTechnical_Textiles/Agrotextiles-A_Growing_Field

http://textilelearner.blogspot.com/2012/02/agro-textiles-general-property.html

http://www.fibre2fashion.com/industry-article/textile-industry-articles/agro-textiles-arising-wave/agro-textiles-a-rising-wave1.asp

http://www.indiantextilejournal.com/articles/FAdetails.asp?id=1999

http://www.indiantextilejournal.com/articles/FAdetails.asp?id=4709

http://www.indiantextilejournal.com/articles/FAdetails.asp?id=884

http://www.indiantextilejournal.com/articles/FAdetails.asp?id=4020

http://www.technicaltextile.net/articles/agro-textiles/detail.aspx?articleid=4276

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Agrotextiles - International
Scenario

Most popular in Western Europe & North

East Asia
Help cultivation of crops in arid & semi-arid
regions
o

Shade Nets

In Spain, use shade net has found to

reduce evaporation of irrigating
water by 8 %

Mulch Mats Studies by horticulturist

in USA revealed

In Fuji, use of shade nets

significantly reduced sunburn
damage to apple crop

Help to retain the soil moisture

crucial for plant survival
Reduce growth of weeds that
compete for needed resource

Bird Protection Nets

The menace of birds in Australia was

solved in harmless manner without
hurting or killing them.

Harvesting Nets

Prevent falling off of ripened fruits

to the ground

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INDIAN SCENARIO

USAGE OF SHADE NETS AND MULCH

MATS FOR PROTECTIVE
CULTIVATION NOW PREVALENT.
DUE TO LACK OF UNDERSTANDING,
SAME PRODUCT BEING USED FOR
VARIOUS APPLICATIONS WITH
VARIED RESULTS.

MOREOVER, NO SPECIFIED STUDIES

FOUND TO SUGGEST SUITABILITY OF
PRODUCTS VIS--VIS
PRODUCTIVITY.

THIS IS WHERE SASMIRA

S CENTER OF EXCELLENCE FOR

AGROTEXTILES CAN RESCUES THE
FARMERS
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Potential of the market-sizing for

Agrotech in India
Source : ICRA Management Services Report on Baseline Study Summary

33,390 MT
21,078 MT

5,665 MT
1,875 MT
24,868 MT
Quantity
TOTAL

Rs 742 crore
Rs 510 crore
Rs 67 crore
Rs 27 crore
Rs 549 crore
Value

573.75 crore
446.1 crore
37.5 crore
11.6 crore
472 crore
Value
Others
10 crore
10 crore
Value

1000 MT
1000 MT
Quantity
Crop-covers
98 crore
12.6 crore
1.5 crore
14.1 crore
Value
7,000 MT
900 MT
115 MT
1,050 MT
Quantity
Mulch-mats
32.8 crore
22.8 crore
15 crore

7.8 crore
Value
2736 MT
1900 MT
900 MT
700 MT
Quantity
Greenhouse films
Rs 37.5 crore
Rs 28 crore
Rs 17.5 crore
Rs 45.5 crore
Value
3,747 MT
2,800 MT
2,200 MT
5,000 MT
Quantity
Shade-nets

Domestic
consumption
Domestic
consumption
Export
Import
Production
Product
2012-13
2007 -08

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Recent Trend of Developments in

Agrotextiles

Polymer fibre balls as substitute for soil

Screening fabrics for sunlight
management
Knitted net hose for water
transportation

Superabsorbent polymer fibre mats

for

water management in horticulture

applications

Use of water retention nets coated with

Superabsorbent polymer resin

Composites of hemp or polypropylene

for
reducing soil pollutants

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MOT,GOI Workshop, 18.9.08

Abstracts of Recent
Development

Polymer fibre balls as

substitute for soil
o

Randomly crimped fibre balls, 0.5 - 60

mm, biodegradable/non-biodegradable,
substitute for soil, provide excellent
drainage, oxygenation and thermal
insulation

BACK
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Screening fabrics for sunlight

management
o

Fabrics of elastic weft and metallised

polyester warp helps to control level of
sunlight, air circulation, humidity and

carbon dioxide concentration for the

vegetation
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Knitted net hose for water

transportation
o

Warp knitted based on Kemafil

Technology, help in storing and
transporting water near to plant roots for
irrigation.

BACK
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Superabsorbent polymer fibre

mats for Water management
in horticulture applications
o

SAP helps to enhance retain water,

suitable for horticulture in droughtprone areas
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Use of water retention nets

coated with Superabsorbent
polymer resin

Textile structures coated with SAP resin,

enhance water retention property to
support plant growth
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Composites of hemp or
polypropylene for reducing
soil pollutants
o

Composite of Hemp or Polypropylene

nonwoven fabrics and aluminium
silicate, found to be useful in protection
of soil from chemical pollutants

BACK
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SASMIRAs PROPOSED
STUDIES FOR
STANDARDIZATION OF
AGROTEXTILES

Development of durable breathable and

barrier work wear fabrics for Agrotextile
applications.
Development of speciality fabric for water
conservation and soil erosion control
used in horticulture application.

Establishing structural parameters of

agrotextile products and their influence
on the functional characteristics of these
products.
Development of Reflective Agrotextiles
for Sun Management.
Developing barrier packaging for
Agricultural produce.

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