Gujarat, which was home to some 40 units in 2019, now has about 60 units that make non-woven fabric. Some 3,000 units that stitch bags of various styles and sizes are also operational.

Non-woven bags stand in the way of plastic ban Bags made of polypropylene are harmful to environment, says official Published - January 30, 2020 01:57 am IST - KOCHI G. Krishnakumar READ LATER ...

The main raw material used for producing non-woven fabric is a homopolymer, the price of which has firmed up 65% from Rs 82 per kg in September-October to Rs 135/kg. The prices may go up further ...

Even though the committee has recommended the use of non-woven plastic bags, the use of cloth bags through the Meendum Manjappai Campaign is being promoted, the TNPCB told the court.