Answer: Option A
Answer: (a)
Technical textiles are textiles materials and products manufactured primarily for specific scientific functions and industrial applications rather than for their look and beauty (aesthetic properties) is described as technical textiles.
In a nutshell, technical textiles is any fibre, yarn or fabric produced with a particular purpose and finish for well-defined end-use.
Function wise, Technical textiles are categorized into four main aspects:
Mechanical functions: Pliability, resilience, tenacity and resistances are considered
Exchange functions: Substitutes, materials used for separation, heat transfer, and absorptions are looked for
Utility (for day to day living) functions: Ecosystems and health care products are wisely pooled together to form utility functions
Protective functions: It includes fabrics that protect/shield us against electrical, IR, UV and chemical harshness
Indian textile segment is estimated at $16 billion which is approximately 6% of the world market size of $250 billion. The penetration level of technical textiles is low in India at 5-10%, against 30-70% in advanced countries. However, the annual average growth of the segment is 12% in India, as compared to 4% world average growth.
CCEA approved setting up of “National Technical Textiles Mission” at a total outlay/budget of Rs. 1480 crore, (it was proposed in the budget 2020-21) which will be implemented for four years starting from 2020-21 and will have four components
Component I: It will focus on research and development and innovation
Component II: The mission will focus on the promotion and development of the domestic market, targeting an average growth of 15-20%
Component III: This component aims at export promotion of technical textiles
Component IV: This component will promote technical education at higher engineering and technology levels