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

Domestic use of high altitude
clothing
2007-08 2012-13
Quantity (pieces) 1.8 lakh pieces 2.09 lakh pieces
Quantity (tonnes) 1,620 MT 1,880 MT
Value Rs 650 crore Rs 750 crore
Source: Industry survey, IMaCS Analysis
The market size for high altitude clothing is estimated at approximately 1.8 lakh pieces valued at Rs.
650 crore. The demand for high altitude clothing is expected to increase to around 2.09 lakh pieces by
2012 – 13 registering a volume growth rate of 3% per annum. In tonnage, the demand for the
technical textiles material is expected to increase from 1,620 tonnes in 2007-08 to 1,880 tonnes in
2012-13. The market potential in 2012–13 is estimated to be around Rs. 750 crore. No inflationary
increase has been considered to estimate the market size.
Import and Exports of high altitude clothing
In addition to Ordnance Factory, the high altitude clothing demand is also met through imports. The
key suppliers from Western Europe are M/s Carinthia and M/s Aptec. The fabric is imported from
Switzerland, Italy and Australia.
There are no exports in this category.
Quality Control and Standards
No specified quality standards usually specification driven as per Defence Research Development
Organisation.