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

Imports and Exports
The import figures are given in the following table:
HS Code Description
52083250, 52084140,
52084250, 52084330,
52103230, 52095160,
The export figures are given in the following table:
HS Code Description
52083250, 52084140,
52084250, 52084330,
52103230, 52095160,
Bed ticking ,
Domestic
*Includes other products apart from mattresses
Imports
Quantity
Source: DGCIS, IMaCS analysis
Imports
(Rs crore)
2007-08 (E) 2007-08 (E)
1.5 lakh square
meters
These exports are estimated to be Rs 3 crore for the year 2012-13.
Quality Control and standards
The relevant BIS standards are given in the following table
BIS Code Description
IS 7933: 1975
Rs 1.2 crore
Source: DGCIS, IMaCS analysis
Specification for Flexible Polyurethane Foam for Domestic
Mattresses
IS 9491: 1980 Specification for mattress, air
Code of practice for packaging thermal insulation
materials: Part 1 Slabs, mattresses and pipe-sections made
IS 13013: Part 1: 1990 of fibrous materials
IS 13489: 2000 Textiles - Bed Mattress - Specification
Nonwoven wipes
Bed ticking ,
Domestic
A wipe is a small piece of cloth used for the purpose of cleansing or disinfecting. Wipes could be
woven, knitted or nonwoven. Nonwoven wipes have recently gained popularity on account of their
excellent absorption and softness. The product is available as dry wipe as well as wet wipe wherein
the nonwoven fabric is impregnated with a solution.
Imports
Quantity
Imports
(Rs crore)
2007-08 (E) 2007-08 (E)
9500 square
meters
Rs 0.3 crore