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AA grade Polyester FDY yarn shortage concerns India's weaving industry

05 Sep '23
3 min read
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  • India's weaving industry is alarmed by shortage of polyester AA grade FDY and has called for unrestricted access to international markets for raw materials.
  • The industry has criticised yarn manufacturers for not sharing production and quality details.
  • Pandesara Weavers Cooperative Society has called for revising the low BIS to align with global standards.

Meanwhile, the weaving industry has alleged that yarn manufacturers failed to provide production capacity and quality specifications.  

Approximately ** per cent of FDY yarn is consumed in Surat and adjacent areas of Gujarat. The Federation of Indian Art Silk Weaving Industry (FIASWI), Pandesara Weaver Society, and other industry organisations in the weaving sector have expressed a desire to assess the exact demand and supply situation for AA grade FDY yarn. To this end, they requested that manufacturers provide details concerning production and product specifications. However, they have received no response from polyester yarn manufacturers. 

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