Technical Textiles are defined as materials and products manufactured primarily for their technical and performance properties rather than their aesthetic or decorative characteristics.

Technical textiles are used in different forms in various industries like construction, transport, agriculture, medical, hygiene and sporting. In industrial manufacturing operations technical textiles are used for filters, machine clothing, conveyor belts, and abrasive substrates. They are also incorporated into industrial products such as electrical components and cables, flexible seals and diaphragms, and acoustic and thermal insulation for other domestic appliances. Currently, technical textile materials are most widely used in filters, clothing, furniture, hygiene, medical and construction products. Technical Textiles is a large and growing sector that supports a vast array of other industries.

India is transforming into a developed nation, a huge emphasis is being laid down on adopting the latest technologies and procedures in various fields. Therefore, the market for technical textiles is very positive and poised for stupendous growth. The technical textile industry in India has grown and today there are more than 1500 technical textile units in the country and India has a large pool of skilled and scientific/technical manpower, so that it can play a major role in shaping the future of this industry. Development of new fibres and technologies has led to the creation of new applications of technical textiles, which is bound to increase the market size and offer opportunities for high growth.