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Indorama India commences production at third spandex production plant

| By Mary Bailey

Indorama India Ltd., which is engaged in the production & marketing of the Inviya brand of spandex since 2012, commenced commercial production of its third manufacturing facility at Baddi in Himachal Pradesh on February 4th, 2023.

The commencement of the third plant at Baddi in Feb 2023, with an addition of 25 metric tons per day, has taken the total production capacity to 65 metric tons per day, which is a giant leap from less than 15 metric tons per day in 2017. The company is thankful to its valued customers for their wholehearted support during the development stage and through this exciting and enriching journey of over a decade.

Inviya holds a leadership position in providing functional solutions to high-end garments, accessories like elastics, tapes, etc, and hygiene products like diapers. The company offers a complete range of spandex products under the brand names INVIYA (Semi-Dull), STOLID (Full-Dull), ECOModa100T (100% Recycled), and SnugFit (Diaper grade). The company also offers other Differentiated/Specialty spandex products like Colored Spandex from 20D onwards and Ultra-Fine Deniers like 10D/15D.

Incidentally, Indorama, INVIYA Spandex is the only company in the Indian subcontinent to produce spandex meant for hygiene applications, which is available under the brand SnugFit that caters to baby and adult diaper manufacturers.

ECOModa100, 100% Recycled Spandex from Indorama, announced in January 2023, is approved as preferred recycled material subject to the approach of Chain of Custody by GAP Inc. and getting very encouraging responses from other Global & Indian brands.  ECOModa100 uses state-of-the-art technology and process know-how developed through continuous R&D with the help of renowned process technologists and spandex polymer experts.

Indorama has established logistics and operational support for the recycling of material.

The company has invested in building strong technical capabilities. It has an in-house polymer R&D facility along with a textile and diaper grade application development center to study customer needs, formulate various polymers, continuously improve & offer world-class products.