Department of Textiles

Achieving Global recognition for Textile Innovation, Sustainability and Excellence in Tamil Nadu.

The Department of Textiles, Tamil Nadu, is at the forefront of transforming the Textile landscape in the state. With a rich heritage in Textiles and a commitment to innovation, sustainability and growth, we are dedicated to creating a thriving ecosystem that propels Tamil Nadu to global prominence in the Textile sector.

Major Textile Clusters in Tamil Nadu

Predominant Cluster for Woven Readymade Garments

Port base helps to import/export raw materials / finished Textile goods

India's largest spinning cluster

Major yarn producing centre of the country

Houses 2 CoEs for Technical Textiles

Leading Weaving Cluster

Processing Hub

Cluster for Silk sarees

Hub of Home Textiles in India

Products are supplied to world's leading chain stores

High catchment of skilled workforce

Home Textile Cluster

Cluster of readymade garment industry

Predominant Cluster for readymade garment industry

India's largest cluster for knitting and Readymade garment manufacturing

Home to more than 6000 Textile Units

Exports and domestic turnover from Tirupur over USD 6 Billion

One of the largest processing cluster

Leading Spinning Cluster

Cluster of readymade garment industry

Leading Spinning Cluster

Cluster of readymade garment industry and Medical Textiles

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Notifications

The recruitment for the Driver

The recruitment for the Driver post in the Commissionerate of Textiles, Chennai by the Competent Authority. Applications are invited from eligible persons till 05.45 PM on 10.09.2024.

The recruitment for the posts of Driver and Office Assistant in the Department of Textiles, Chennai - 2024

The recruitment for the Drivers and Office Assistants in the Department of Textiles, Chennai- 600 034 by the Competent Authority. Applications are invited from eligible persons till 3.00 PM on 29.07.2024.

Tamil Nadu Pavilion at Global Sourcing Expo, Melbourne Australia - 2024

The Government is setting up an exclusive Tamil Nadu Pavilion at Global Sourcing Expo, Melbourne Australia, International Textile Fair scheduled on November 19-21, 2024, 50% subsidy on stall rent and airfare will be provided for the exhibitors. Interested Entrepreneurs may apply to the Commissioner of Textiles, Chennai immediately. Contact : 044 45020047; e-mail id: marketingsectiontextiles@gmail.com

Tamil Nadu Pavilion at Textile Collection, Moscow - 2024

The Government is setting up an exclusive Tamil Nadu Pavilion at Textile Collection Moscow, International Textile Fair scheduled on September 35, 2024, 50% subsidy on stall rent and airfare will be provided for the exhibitors.

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Tamil Nadu New Integrated Textile Policy - 2024

The Tamil Nadu New Integrated Textile Policy 2024 will be implemented. 

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Budget Announcements - 2024-2025

The government will introduce a special scheme in spinning sector for technological upgradation by providing interest subvention at 6 percent at an estimated cost of Rs. 500 Crore, over the next 10 years.

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Budget Announcements - 2024-2025

The capital subsidy for major investments under the existing policy for technical textiles will be increased from 15 percent to 25 percent and will be disbursed over a period of 10 years.

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Budget Announcements - 2024-2025

The government will set up a dedicated Research and Business Development Fund for Technical Textiles and Man-Made Fibre with a corpus of Rs. 25 Crore to provide grants to research units and private companies for new product developments and research.

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Budget Announcements - 2024-2025

In order to improve the quality of textile products with the help of modern technologies, 10 min textile parks by the government in various districts including Karur, Erode and Virudhunagar at a cost of Rs. 20 Crore

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Tenders

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Testimonials

GOPALAKRISHNAN

Chairman, HEPC.

The Tamil Nadu Textile industry drives global exposure for the state's Textile industry. Through overseas fairs and buyer-seller meets, it propels exports, connecting local manufacturers with international markets. This strategic initiative positions Tamil Nadu as a key player in the global textile landscape, fostering economic growth and trade opportunities.

JOTHIKA PONNURAJ

Director, Bharath MTP limited.

I am happy to share that the Mini Textile Park scheme is indeed encouraging small entrepreneurs to venture into the Textile sector in Tamil Nadu and is also instrumental in increasing employment generation, production and export promotion.

Protection and Safety Textiles (Protech)

Products of Protech segment are used for their functional performance in the areas of protection of personnel and physical assets. The main user groups are those associated with external security duties (defence), Fire control services, Police, Paramilitary forces as well as residential and Industrial security.

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Transportation Textiles (Mobiltech)

Mobiltech segment includes Textile products that are used for applications in Automotive components of terrestrial vehicles of various kinds, Railways, Aeroplanes, Boats and Ships, Satellites and Space crafts. The main products of the Mobiltech segment are seat belt webbings, Airbags, Helmets, seat Upholstery, Airline disposables and Nylon tyre cords.

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Medical and Hygiene Textiles (Meditech)

Meditech segment consists of Textile materials used for healthcare and hygiene applications. This segment includes products like diapers, Sanitary napkins, Surgical products, Artificial implants, Masks, PPE kits and Surgical gowns.

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Industrial textiles (Indutech)

Textile products which are designed for filtration, conveying, purification of products and other industrial uses are classified under Indutech segment. Therefore, Indutech includes filters, Conveyor belts, Drive belts, Bolting cloth, Computer printer ribbons and Paper-making fabrics.

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Agriculture, Horticulture, Fisheries and Forestry Textiles (Agrotech)

The Agrotech segment includes Textile products used in Agriculture, Horticulture (including Floriculture), Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, Forestry and other Allied activities. Agrotech products help in the production and protection of crops and other related produce from livestock and marine life.

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Geotextiles (Geotech)

These materials are permeable and have been designed for uses such as soil reinforcement, Separation, Filtration, Drainage and Erosion control. Products in Geotech segment are used in nonwoven, Woven and Knitted forms in roads, Railway tracks, Embankments, Waterworks etc., Major products in this segment are Geogrids, Geonets and Geocomposites.

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Sport and Recreation Textiles (Sportech)

High-performance textile materials used for sportswear and sports equipment are categorised in this category. Some sportech products are artificial Turfs, Sports nets, Fishing rods, Balloon fabrics, Parachutes fabrics, Hockey sticks, Racquets and Sail cloths.

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Architectural and Constructional Textiles (Buildtech)

Buildtech consists of those Textile products which have application in building and construction industry. Buildtech products include architectural membranes, Tarpaulins (canvas & HDPE), Awnings and Canopies, Scaffolding nets, Wall coverings and Acoustic fabric.

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Packaging Textiles (Packtech)

This segment consists of products manufactured for applications in packaging of industrial products and food products.

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Clothing Textiles (Clothtech)

Clothtech segment comprises of textile material and products manufactured to fulfil functional requirements of clothing, Garments and Footwear industry. Shoelaces, Interlinings, Zip fasteners, Elastic fabric, Garments and Umbrella cloth are some of the major products that are included in this segment.

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Household Textiles (Hometech)

Technical components of furniture, Household textiles, Floor coverings, etc., are categorised as hometech. Other major products in the Hometech segment include fiberfill, Mattress and Pillow components, Carpet backing cloth, Stuffed toys, and blinds.

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Environment Protection Textiles (Oekotech)

Textile products that are used for applications related to environmental protection are categorised as Oekotech products. Oekotech products are used in erosion control, Air and Water purification, Waste recycling and Treatment.

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Mini Textile Park

To promote the entrepreneurs for establishing infrastructure facilities and enable them to attract more investments thereby ensuring the additional employment opportunities in the Textiles sector in the State.

Tamil Nadu Pavilion

The Department of Textiles has set up Tamil Nadu Pavilion with 20 Exhibitors at the Global Sourcing Expo’ 2023, Melbourne Australia to provide a platform for the Textile manufacturing Organizations and Exporters in Tamil Nadu to showcase their products.

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Contact Us

The Commissionerate Of Textiles

34, Cathedral Garden Road, HEPC Building,
Nungambakkam, Chennai 600 034.
044-45020049
commr.tex@gmail.com

Regional Deputy Director, Karur

Office of the Regional Deputy Director of Textiles,
30/3, Navaladiyan Complex 1st floor,
Dindigul Main Road, Thanthonrimalai, Karur-639 005.
04324 - 299544
rddtextileskarur@gmail.com

Regional Deputy Director, Tiruppur

Office of the Regional Deputy Director of Textiles,
502, 505 and 508, fifth Floor,
District Collectorate master Complex, Tiruppur-641 604.
0421-2220095
rddtextilestpr@gmail.com

Regional Deputy Director, Salem

Office of the Regional Deputy Director of Textiles,
1A-2/1, Sankagiri Main Road,
Gugai, Salem-636 006.
0427-2913006
ddtextilessalemregional@gmail.com

Regional Deputy Director, Madurai

Office of the Regional Deputy Director of Textiles,
No.39, Viswanathapuram Main Road,
Madurai - 625 014.
0452-2530020
ddtextilesmdu@gmail.com

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