Mantra - The Man Made Textiles Research Association

Key R&D Areas

The research activities are focused on the following areas

Energy Modeling based Benchmarking of Stenter used in Textile Industries
Development of Highly Electro-conductive Non-metallic Textile for sensing application and EMI shielding
Development of alternative eco friendly process for reduction clearing of dyed or printed polyester fabric using oxidation technique including advance oxidation
Development of Infrared Emitting Therapeutic Fabrics Made From Thermo- Reactive Minerals Embedded PET Filament Yarn (GoG)
Development of protective work wears (gloves, socks) for Leptospirosis protection for farm & field workers

Polylactic Acid fibres in technical textile applications for packaging and disposable food containers
Development of innovative fabrics made from PTT yarn and to set processing parameters for them
Development of ecofriendly fabrics from banana fibre
Utilization of spent weight reduction bath for pollution reduction and energy generation in decentralized textile processing sector (waste to energy approach)
Effect of structural parameters of fibers and fabrics on properties of nonwoven fabrics
To develop new technique of brasso printing using fabric made from easy cationic dyeable polyester (ECDP) yarn
Development of new value added polypropylene spunbond fabrics by coating and finishing application to improve functionality and usage
Studies on Plasma Treatment of Various Textiles using Inline Plasma Processing System

On Aerostat, pilot and scale up trials ADRDE, Agra
Development of Leno fabrics ADRDE, Agra
New method of reactive dyeing Meghmani Dyes
Processing of silk/viscose union fabric- Birla cellulose
Application of Ozone Technology in After washing of Polyester Prints South Gujarat Textile Processors Association