A delegation of Taiwanese non-woven fabric manufacturers has expressed strong interest in forging partnerships with India’s textile sector, particularly in the eastern region of the country, according to sources at the recent industry event held in Coimbatore.
The manufacturers highlighted that India offers a large and growing market for value-added textile products, and that collaboration would help both sides to scale up efficiently. They indicated that India’s lower labour costs and strong domestic demand present “significant potential” for joint ventures and technology transfer.
Industry insiders from Tamil Nadu said the Taiwanese firms are particularly keen on working in areas such as technical textiles, non-woven materials and man-made fibre applications, where Taiwan has global strengths. They added that Indian manufacturers stand to benefit by gaining access to Taiwanese know-how and improved production processes, while the Taiwanese can tap India’s expanding consumption base and export potential.
Tamil Nadu officials welcomed the overture, noting that the state’s textile ecosystem—centred around Coimbatore and nearby clusters—is well-positioned to absorb new technologies and partnerships. One senior official commented that the move aligned with India’s broader strategy to diversify textile sourcing and deepen value-chain capabilities beyond traditional cotton-rich production.
Challenges remain, however, including ensuring adequate infrastructure, bridging the skills gap, and streamlining regulatory and logistics considerations for foreign-collaboration models. Nevertheless, the industry viewed the development as a positive step toward strengthening India’s role in the global textile value chain and absorbing advanced textile manufacturing partnerships.
As global supply-chain dynamics shift away from established hubs, the Taiwanese interest in India is being seen as an accelerant for change in the region’s textile and non-woven fabric sectors.
