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

Quantity Value Quantity Value
(No. of pieces) (Rs crore) (No. of pieces) (Rs crore)
Bullet proof jackets Around 1 lakh pieces Rs 250 crore Over 2 lakhs* Rs 500 crore
Source: Industry survey, IMaCS Analysis
* Potential demand, actual demand is constrained by supply shortage
The potential demand of bullet proof jackets is already more than 2 lakh pieces per annum. But, the
supply shortage has constrained the actual demand (satisfied by production) is only around 1 lakh
pieces of bullet proof jackets (estimated). Even at conservative levels, the potential demand for bullet-
proof jacket is expected to be far in excess of 2 lakh pieces by 2012 – 13. The market potential in
2012 – 13 is estimated to be at least Rs. 500 crore. However, the actual demand will be constrained by
the supply availability in India (as these jackets are generally not imported). This assumes no spikes in
demand due to sudden jumps in Defence spending (influenced by events like deteriorating internal
security situation, border conflict etc).
Import and Exports of Ballistic Clothing
The import figures for protective jackets are as given below:-
HS
Code
62104010
Description
Personal protective garments (Bullet
proof jackets, bomb disposal jackets etc)
Value
(Crore Rs)
2006-
07
The export figures for bullet-proof jackets are as given below:-
HS
Code Description
62104010
Personal protective garments (Bullet
proof jackets, bomb disposal jackets, etc)
0.27 0.64
Value (Rs
Crore)
2006-
07
2007-08 Unit
2007-
08
27.00 3.63
Imports (Quantity)
Pieces
(thousands)
200
6-07
2007-
08
0.02 0.03
Source:IBIS, IMaCS Analysis
Exports (Quantity)
Unit
Pieces in
thousands
2006-
07
2007-
08
28.32 9.92
Source: IBIS, IMaCS Analysis
These exports are estimated to be Rs 4.6 crore for the year 2012-13.
Quality Control and Standards
NIJ standards are followed for production of bullet-proof jackets. The NIJ standards are based on
specific threat levels.
Fire/Flame retardant fabric (for furnishings)
The normal textile consists of highly ignitable materials and turn into primary source of fire
percolation in case of a break-out. However fabrics are required for aesthetic appeal. Fire retardant
fabrics per form both the task of providing aesthetics to the surroundings and preventing spread of