The company produces nonwoven hygienic fabric or material for hospitals and spas. This material is used in diapers, sanitary napkins and several other hospital drapes
Suresh Patel, MD, Sidwin Fabric
During the pandemic-triggered crisis, the technical textile industry was transformed into an ever-evolving sector, especially because global manufacturing came to a grinding halt and the ban on the export of critical medical equipment, including N 95 face masks and protective gears, made imports to India nearly impossible. During that period, India was import-dependent. But surprisingly, from manufacturing zero PPE kits in March it soon rose to manufacture 2.5 lakh kits a day in just a matter of 60 days – becoming the second-largest manufacturer after China.
Today, India stands to produce around 4.5 lakh PPEs and more than 1.5 crore masks a day. Among these manufacturers, Sidwin Fabric is one of the most trusted companies in India that has contributed a lot to the technical textile industry. It is positioned as one of the leading brands for supplying nonwoven fabric for the medical spa sector. In fact, Sidwin Fabric is one of the few brands in India that supplied material for the making of PPE kits despite the lockdown. The team worked round the clock to support the country’s frontline workers in the best possible way. Despite thousands of barriers, the team at Sidwin Fabric kept no stone unturned to manufacture quality materials and deliver them on time.
In a scenario where clients from all over the country are looking for quality materials that are certified by recognised organisations such as OEKO-TEX® from Germany, Sidwin Fabric has passed the test with flying colours. It is the first company in India to possess this certification. Apart from delivering products on time, Sidwin Fabric makes sure that it takes the utmost care within its operations area to maintain hygiene and keep the plant dust-free. “The biggest strength of our organisation is that we have a robust system and we always update ourselves with the latest development in technical textile manufacturing,” says Suresh Patel, Managing Director, Sidwin Fabric.
The company is technology-driven, always ready to try out new technologies and take calculative risks whenever necessary. As regards its products, it mainly supplies rolls and not the final product. The company produces nonwoven hygienic fabric or material for hospitals and spas. This material is used in diapers, sanitary napkins and several other hospital drapes. It is made sure that the products are made as per the customers’ requirements and are absolutely safe for the skin. They are medically tested and certified by SITRA, which carries out research and provides approvals for fabric.
The biggest strength of the company is that it supplies 100 per cent virgin and pure material which is rarely done by any nonwoven manufacturer in the country. Further, Sidwin Fabric does not just offer nonwoven fabric but also has certain social commitments. The company has transformed its 100 per cent electricity requirement into renewable energy with the help of solar and wind energy generation to reduce carbon footprints up to the first quarter of FY 2022. “Our mission is to strive and maintain a strong and trustworthy relationship with our clients as well as contribute towards nature,” Patel states.
