Gujarat: Production of non-woven fabric up 15% since SUP ban

Since the ban on single-use-plastics (SUP) came into force on July 1, manufacturers of non-woven fabric have seen an uptick in demand. Three weeks after the ban was implemented, estimates byIndinonManufacturers Association of Non-wovens (INDINON) show that production of non-woven fabric makers is up 15%, backed by greater demand for non-woven bags that are reusable and recyclable, to replace plastic bags.

Most players in the FMCG sector, electronics, showrooms, grocery stores and other retail outlets have switched to using non-woven bags.

Since the pandemic began two years ago, demand for non-woven fabrics has increased for use in manufacture of disposable bags, masks,PPEkits and coveralls, disposable bedsheets and pillow covers and applications in the Agriculture-notes-for-state-psc-exams”>Agriculture sector as well.