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

Artificial Tendon (Mesh)
Artificial Tendons or meshes are used in hernia repair and abdominal wall replacement, where
mechanical strength and fixation are very important. The long term function of the mesh is optimised
by adjusting the porosity and the texture of the mesh.
Product characteristics
The mesh could either be woven or knitted based on the requirement of strength. Polypropylene,
Polyester mesh is primarily used in hernia repair as it is resistant to infections. GOR-TEX is also used
for making mesh for hernia repair. The size varies from 2’’x4’’ to 10’’x14’’.
Market size of artificial tendon and future forecast
Primarily, the requirement of meshes is met through imports. The major domestic producer is TTK
Healthcare with production of around 1 lakh square inch annually. TTK Healthcare has an installed
capacity of 5 lakh square inches.
The artificial tendon is a 100% technical textile product produced by warp knitting process or
weaving process.
The current and future forecast of artificial tendons consumption is given below:-
Artificial tendons
Domestic usage
Artificial tendons (Quantity)
2007-08 2012-13
1 – 1.5 lakh
nos.
Around 2
lakh nos.
Artificial tendons value Rs 9 crore Rs 15 crore
Source: Industry survey, IMaCS Analysis
The potential market for artificial tendon industry in 2012-13 is estimated at Rs. 15 crore up from Rs.
9 crore in 2007-08 (E). In volume terms, the artificial tendon industry is expected to grow from 1 –
1.5 lakh nos. approx. (estimated) in 2007-08 to around 2 lakh nos. in 2012-13. No inflationary
increase has been assumed for the price of these products as the prices have fallen over the years.
Key manufacturers