India is expected to increases its high end nonwoven capacity by the first quarter of next year. Two new projects will add which will increase capacity by nearly 26,500 metric tons of roll goods. This was stated by executives of Global Nonwovens and Welspun India at the recent TechTextil India exposition in Mumbai. Global Nonwovens will bring online its first five bean

Reifenhauserspunmelt line by April-May 2014, which will have a capacity of 20,000 MT per year. The company is targeting the export market and hopes that with high quality products and cost savings expected due to producing in India, they can be attractive in the global market.

Welspun India will add another card to their existing spun lace line to double its production capacity to reach 13,500 MT per year by January-February, 2014.Hygiene and medical markets are expected to pick-up quite rapidly in India, which is reflected in these nonwoven capacity additions.