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

Sewing thread being a key component in the stitching, the demand for sewing thread is derived from
various end applications such as apparel, hosiery, embroidery, footwear, leather goods and many other
industrial goods. The demand from apparels and hosiery are the key segments as they contribute to
more than 50% of the market for sewing threads. Price and product availability are important criteria
for majority of the applications.
Market size of Sewing threads and future forecast
Sewing threads are majorly used in the stitching of garments both readymade and tailor made, hosiery
garments, footwear as well as mechanical closing of bags. The consumption of thread depends on the
end application and the type of stitch. The average consumption of sewing thread is given below:
Usage of sewing threads
Article Average consumption of
sewing thread
Garments/apparels 120 meter per piece
Hosiery 50 meter per piece
Footwear 35 meter per piece
HDPE and jute bags 4 – 5 meter per piece
Besides this, sewing threads are also used in stitching of leather products and tarpaulins, kite flying,
umbrella stitching, book binging, fish net manufacture and other industrial uses. As per industry
sources, these application areas account for 25 -30% of consumption of sewing threads.
The current and future forecast of sewing thread consumption is given below:-
Sewing threads domestic usage 2007-08 2012-13
Quantity 130,000 MT 191,000 MT
Value Rs 3,900 crore Rs 5,730 crore
Source: Industry survey, IMaCS Analysis
The market size for sewing thread is estimated at 130,000 MT valued at Rs.3900 crore. The demand
for sewing threads is expected to increase to 191,000 MT by 2012-13 registering a growth of 8% year
on year. In 2012-13 the market potential is estimated at Rs.5730 crore. An inflationary increase of 5%
is considered to estimate the market potential.
Key manufacturers of sewing threads
The key manufacturers of Sewing threads in the organised sector are Madura Coats, Mahavir
Spinning Mills (Vardhman Threads) and Precot Meridian.