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 TEXTILE COMPOSITE  MARKETING STRATEGY 

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 TEXTILE COMPOSITE  MARKETING STRATEGY 

1.INTRODUCTION

Composites can be defined as the materials with conscious combination of two or more distinct material phases into one engineering material where the phases are still discernible. In the load bearing or structural applications, composites generally comprise of a bulk phase called as matrix enclosing fibrous materials termed as reinforcement. The objective of matrix is to bind the reinforcement together so as to effectively introduce external loads to the reinforcement and to protect it from adverse environmental effects. The matrix gives the composite the shape, surface appearance, environmental tolerance to high temperature, water, ultra-violet light, etc. and overall durability. Fibrous network in the composite carries most of the structural loads and dictates macroscopic stiffness and strength of composites.

Polymer composites are increasingly gaining importance as substitute materials for metals in applications within the aerospace, automotive, marine, sporting goods and electronic industries.  Their light weight and superior mechanical properties make them especially suited for these applications.  Fibrous composite materials have two or more distinct phases, which include high strength/stiffness reinforcing fibers and the encapsulating matrix material.  Fibers can be either discontinuous (chopped) or continuous. Polymer matrices fall into two categories: thermoplastic and thermosetting polymers.

  1. MARKET SCENARIO:

3.PROPERTIES AND SPECIFICATIONS:

The properties and specifications depend on end use and even on climatic conditions.

1.Denier: It is any range to 500, 3000 even up to 5000. In most of the cases, it is flat     yarn with high tenacity.

  1. Tenacity: It is expected to be 7.5 gm/denier to 9 gm/denier.
  2. Elongation: It depends on end use but by a large the preferable range is 14 to 20 %.

4 .Shrinkage: It depends on end use but in general it is 6% for normal, low shrinkage i.e. less than 2.5%for coated fabrics, zero shrinkage for the product of woods substitute (solid compact).

5.Some products are to be high thermal stability, high flame and heat resistance, eco friendly.

4.TECHNOLOGY BOTTLENECKS:

New market needs product innovations for the development of the high speed platform. Some of these needs are

  1. Faster production line
  2. Higher and guaranteed quality of product
  3. Operator and maintenance friendly production lines
  4. Flexible production line for first change over
  5. Reduce environmental impact

To reduce the overall cost of product to increase machine speed without loosing the efficiency ,quality and waste level:

Handling of raw material should be art of the technology .Touch less material handling up to packing level with reduce the cost and maintain the quality .

Operators should be well verse with a machine and the technology and should be much more efficient.

Production cost to be reduced by reducing man power ,power consumption, wastage, technical up gradation and floor uses. 

5.MARKET GROWTH:

It is found to be 6% annually growth in the world. For the subcategory products it is 30% per year. Composite industry in India is growing rapidly.In the last two years, the growth rate in Indian composite market has been approximately 12%.

Following are some driving factors for the growth of Indian economy as well as Indian composite market

2003 GDP growth : 8%

Material US Billion $ Rate of Growth per annum

Year                        2000                                2005                                 %age

Woven                       26.71                                   29.8                                      2.2

Non woven               14.64                                   19.25                                     6.0

Composites              6.69                                     9.16                                       6.0

Other textiles           11.95                                    4.06                                      3.3

All textiles                 60.6                                    72.34                                     3.7

Rate of Growth of Textile materials in %age

 Market Reports on CFT

The Continuous Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastics (CFT) market has experienced significant growth during last 5 years and is expected to reach $188.7 million in 2014 with a global growth rate of 12% for the next five years. The critical success factor for CFTs material producers will increasingly be not only about developing new products at low cost; in addition, Lucintel believes the most successful companies will be those that can develop application-specific, customer-focused solutions and have the ability to help their customers achieve long-term business objectives, such as increasing performance or lowering costs.

Historically, CFTs were used in niche applications in aerospace and defense market. But in recent years, the market has exploded in automotive, sporting, transportation, industrial and other applications. Demand has been driven by a variety of aerospace, automotive and truck applications. However, CFTs are even finding their way into furniture, fastener, medical, marine, and other applications adding on to increase in use of thermoplastic composites by Airbus and Boeing and other commercial aircraft manufacturers.

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  1. Awnings & shades

Energy-saving and attractive additions for structures

  1. Geosynthetics

Separation, reinforcement, filtration, drainage, protection materials

  1. Graphics

Digitally printed fabrics, banners, and other applications

  1. Marine

Exterior and interior custom fabrication practices and products

  1. Safety, technical & medical

Engineered fabric products made with technical textile components

  1. Tents & temporary shelters

Tent rental products and services, including special event planning

  1. Transportation

Automotive interiors, truck tarps, and industry standards and testing

  1. Upholstery

Commercial seating, transportation, and custom furniture

 

 

6.TYPE OF COMPOSITE TEXTILE – THEIR APPLICATION- STRUCTURAL FEATURES

Aramid Fibers and Fabrics

Aramid fiber and fabrics consists of bulk, chopped fibers, continuous strands or woven cloth forms of aromatic polyamide thermoplastic for reinforcing polymer matrix composites and other applications.

Textile Product type criteria

Applications

 

Structural Features 

Carbon Fiber and Carbon Fiber Cloth

Carbon fiber and carbon fiber cloth consist of bulk, chopped fibers, continuous strands or woven cloth forms of carbon or graphite. Carbon and graphite are used in reinforcing composites as well as other specialized electrical and thermal applications.

Textile Product Type criteria

Applications:

Structural Features:

Ceramic Insulation and Textiles

                   Ceramic insulation and textiles are fibrous refractory or thermal insulation products that consist of ceramic fibers in bulk, cloth, batting, paper or rope forms

 

Textile Product Type criteria:

Applications:

 

Performance Feature:

Coated Fabrics

Coated fabrics consist of woven and non-woven cloth with a coating or resin applied to the surface or saturated into the bulk of the material to provide some additional property.

 

Textile Product Type criteria

 

Applications:

 

Features:

Cordage, Rope and Webbing

Cordage, rope and webbing are made of many natural and/or synthetic fibers that are twisted and/or braided or woven into a length.

 

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Fibers and Filaments

Fibers and filaments consist of bulk, chopped fibers or strands and continuous monofilaments of materials and are used in reinforcing composites as well as other specialized electrical and thermal applications.

 

Fiber Type Criteria                         

 

Material Type criteria

Glass Fibers and Fiberglass Cloth

Glass fibers and fiberglass cloth consist of bulk, chopped fibers or continuous strands of glass. Glass fibers and fiberglass cloth is used in reinforcing plastics and composites as well as other specialized electrical and thermal applications.

 

Textile Product type criteria :

 

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 Mineral Wool and Glass Wool

Mineral wool and glass wool are made from slag, rock, glasses or minerals

 

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Nonwovens

Nonwovens are fiber-based products in the form of a mat of randomly orientated fibers, felt, needle punched cloth, spun bond or melt blown structures,

 

Product Form Criteria:

 

 

Application

 

Performance Features

Natural Fibers and Fabrics

Natural fibers and fabrics consist of bulk fibers, yarns, or woven cloth manufactured from plant materials such as cotton, wool, linen (flax), sisal, jute, hemp, or silk.

 

Textile Product Type Criteria:

 

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Roving and Yarn

Roving and yarn are fibers twisted into a feedstock for weaving cloth or reinforcing composites

 

Material Type Criteria:

Application

 

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Synthetic Fibers and Fabrics

Synthetic fibers and synthetic fabrics consist of bulk fibers, yarns, woven cloth or other textile products manufactured from polymer-based materials such as polyamide (nylon), polyester, aramid, or other spun thermoplastics.

 

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Specialty Fibers, Fabrics and Textiles

Specialty fibers, fabrics and textiles are based upon a unique composition, weave, or technology, and are designed for specialized applications.

 

Textile Product Type Criteria

 

Applications:

 Aerospace                    

Fire Proofing/ Thermal Protection

 

         Performance Feature

 Structural Feature:

 

7.CONCLUSIONS:

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