Domestic technical textiles Industry Segment-wise consumption of ...

Quantity
2006-07 2006-07
54071011 Parachutes & parts thereof* Rs 1.5 crore 350 numbers
Source: DGCIS, IMaCS Analysis
* Most of the imports under the HS code above are fully-built parachutes
The export of parachute fabric from India is very low. Even in the year 2012-13 the export potential is
only around Rs 1.7 crore. Though as per DGCIS classification, HS codes 52114170, 54071011,
54071021, 54071031, 54071041 and 54071091 are related to Parachute fabrics, various man-made
fabrics for garment purpose are being exported under these HS codes.
Raw materials
Parachutes comprise of almost 90-95 % technical textiles. Parachute canopies are primarily made of
high tensile nylon multi-filament fibres, generally ripstop woven, from 32 to 200 deniers with GSM of
around 35. Harness, webbing, tapes etc are made-up of high tensile nylon yarn (denier range 210 to
840 denier) as nylon has the highest strength to weight ratio.
Quality Control and Standards
Quality control is a stringent requirement for parachutes. The relevant standards are framed by Aerial
Delivery Research and Development Establishment, Agra, India.
Ballooning fabrics
Hot air balloon drives its lift from heated air contained within the envelope. Hot air ballooning is a
very popular leisure activity and adventure sport across the globe. In addition, aerostat balloons are
used in military as surveillance equipments.
Product characteristics
The primary components of a Hot air balloon are: Envelope, basket and burner. The envelopes of the
hot air balloons are usually made of light-weight and strong synthetic fabrics such as ripstop nylon or
dacron (a polyester). Normally, the maximum temperature attained by the top of the envelope is
around 120 degrees Celsius (a temperature lower than the melting point of nylon).
Market dynamics and key growth drivers