Nylon weavers in Surat urge assessment of QCO impact on nylon

In order to evaluate the effects of the implementation of the quality control order (QCO) for nylon, weavers of nylon have asked representatives from the Union textile ministry’s textile committee to come to the city.

Additionally, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is being appealed to. Nylon weavers brought up a number of issues at a recent online discussion with representatives of the Southern Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s (SGCCI) textile committee.

Preparations are underway to launch the QCO in nylon following its adoption in polyester. The city is the nation’s top producer of nylon yarn and greige fabric, despite the fact that its part of the production is minor when compared to polyester.

About 22 lakh meters of nylon are manufactured in the city every day, compared to four crore meters of polyester fabric.

“Nylon weavers voiced their concerns during an online meeting with representatives of the textile committee. We hope that solutions will be found soon,” SGCCI President Vijay Mevawala stated.

The cost and quality of locally produced yarn are two of the major concerns. “Local yarn production is not up to par with imported yarn in terms of quality. With subpar yarn, it is impossible to produce high-quality products,” stated Vimal Bekawala, secretary of the Surat Nylon Weavers Association.

Another issue is how the yarn performs throughout manufacture. Additionally, Ashish Gujarati, president of the Pandesara Weavers Co-Op Society Ltd., stated that locally produced yarn cannot compete with imported yarn on price. “For nylon yarn, international suppliers should have their applications for BIS licenses processed quickly. Local weavers should have access to high-quality imported yarn,” according to Gujarati.