Demand increases for polyester yarn

摘要

The requirement of polyester filament yarn (PFY) is increasing as it is the chief substitute for cotton. Cotton's low availability, durability and cost are its limitations, while polyester is its cheapest replacement with ample availability, relatively good durability and its applicability for ever increasing purposes, said the head of Supertex Industries. "It is estimated that the per capita consumption of polyester is likely to increase significantly in the developing world," said Mahesh Sharma, director, Supertex Industries Limited. The company manufactures and exports draw warped and sized yarn beams of polyester and nylon.