When you think of the textile industry in India, traditional garments and woven cotton might be the first things that come to mind. But look deeper, into the demanding realms of aerospace, defense, and high-performance outdoor gear, and you’ll find Kusumgar Limited (formerly Kusumgar Corporates).
Founded in 1970, Kusumgar has quietly built an empire in the specialized, high-stakes world of engineered fabrics. Today, it stands as a prime example of Indian manufacturing excellence, providing mission-critical textile solutions to industries worldwide.
Here is a look into how Kusumgar evolved from an ambitious startup to an industry leader in technical textiles.
The Visionary Behind the Weave
The story of Kusumgar begins with its founder, Mr. Yogesh Kusumgar, widely revered as the “Father of Technical Textiles in India.” In 1970—a time when the Indian textile sector was heavily focused on conventional apparel—he recognized a massive untapped potential in specialty, functional fabrics.
Starting with synthetic filter fabrics, Mr. Kusumgar anticipated the changing needs of a burgeoning industrial landscape. His foresight allowed the company to pioneer solutions in India, earning the company the prestigious “National Award for Indigenisation” from the Government of India for excellence in defense equipment indigenisation.
What Are Technical Textiles?
Unlike traditional textiles that are manufactured primarily for aesthetic or decorative purposes, technical textiles are engineered specifically for their functional performance.
They are the fabrics that deploy your parachute, protect soldiers in extreme environments, filter industrial chemicals, and keep medical environments sterile. They must perform flawlessly under pressure—because in many of these applications, failure is simply not an option.
Core Sectors & Applications
Kusumgar’s integrated manufacturing facilities—located in Vapi and Surat, Gujarat—give the company complete control over the production value chain, from raw material to finished product. They manufacture over 500 types of woven fabrics using advanced yarns like polyamides, polyester, Aramid, Vectran, and Cordura.
Their product lines serve four critical segments:
| Industry Sector | Key Applications & Fabric Solutions |
| Defense | Nuclear Biological Chemical (NBC) warfare clothing, bullet-proof vest components, and extreme weather gear. |
| Aerospace | Zero-porosity fabrics for high-performance parachutes, balloons, and inflatables. |
| Industrial & Automotive | Rubber reinforcements, hose and belting reinforcements, impression tapes, and geosynthetics. |
| Outdoor & Lifestyle | Activewear, light-weight jacket fabrics, and recycled stretch fabrics with moisture management finishes. |
End-to-End Manufacturing Prowess
What makes Kusumgar unique in the Indian market is its status as a fully integrated total textile solution provider.
Instead of relying on fragmented supply chains, Kusumgar houses state-of-the-art facilities equipped for:
- Advanced Weaving: Utilizing conventional shuttle looms, rigid rapier looms, water jet looms, and flexible rapier machines to handle fabrics ranging from a feather-light 20 GSM to a heavy-duty 1,000 GSM.
- Specialized Processing: Scouring, bleaching, dyeing, and printing using closed jiggers and jet dyeing machines.
- Coating & Lamination: Applying TPU, Silicone, Acrylic, and PTFE to ensure fabrics are fire-retardant, water/oil repellent, and microbially resistant.
With an installed processing capacity of over 45 million meters per annum, the company consistently meets both domestic and international demands, exporting over 50% of its products.
Looking to the Future
Currently managed by Managing Director Siddharth Kusumgar, the company is not resting on its laurels. With a recently planned ₹130 crore capital expenditure aimed at further enhancing installed capacity by late 2025, Kusumgar is aggressively scaling its operations.
By actively developing new materials—including finished specialty products like fully assembled parachutes and inflatables—Kusumgar is shifting from a fabric supplier to an end-to-end product innovator.
As global demand for advanced materials surges, Kusumgar stands perfectly positioned at the intersection of innovation, reliability, and technical mastery.