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

HS Code* Description
58061000, 58063990,
59069910, 59119090,
58063190, 59069990
H&L FASTENER
Exports
(Quantity)
Exports
(in Rs crore)
2007-08(E) 2007-08(E)
Approx 8 million
mts
~ Rs 5.5 crore
Source: IBIS, DGCIS, IMaCS Analysis
*Around 98% of imports take place under the mentioned HS codes, with over 66% under 58061000
Over 23% of the exports of H&L fasteners are to USA whereas around 18% are exported to Turkey,
14% to Canada and around 8% each to France, Bulgaria and Venezuela. Around 5% is exported to
UK & Sweden each. These exports are estimated to be Rs 9.7 crore for the year 2012-13.
Raw Materials
Nylon filament yarn of deniers 100, 140, 170, 210, 280, 300 and 430 are the key raw material for
Hook & Loop fasteners. Few manufacturers also use around 10% of polyester only for the black
coloured H&L tapes. Because of poor quality and inconsistency of the domestic supply of these yarns
80 – 85% of the raw material is imported from Malaysia or Taiwan under the HS Code 54026990.
Key players like Sky Industries import around 90% of their raw material requirement.
Key machinery suppliers for manufacturing H&L Fasteners
The Hi speed needle looms used for making H&L fasteners are mainly supplied by KY Taiwan and
Mueller.
Quality Standards
The main quality standards applicable to hook and loop fasteners are:
• IS-8156-1994
• Oeko-Tex Standard 100 (Product Class II)
• The following tests are performed on the product:
• Peel Strength (Initial)
• Peel Strength (After 5000 opening & closing)
• Shear Strength (Initial)
• Shear Strength (After 5000 opening & closing)
• Dimensional Stability (Shrinkage %)
• Width (mm)