National Technical Textile Mission

Sustainable Solutions for Packaging of Agro Products

Objectives of the Project

i. To develop eco-friendly natural fibres based sustainable agro-packaging material for agro-products using warp knitted technology.
ii. To develop elastic as well as non-elastic nets for agro products
iii. Synthesis and application of microencapsulated finishes for rodent repellence, anti microbial/anti-bacterial, UV repellent finish on the developed nets for better durability.
iv. To validate the performance of developed fabric as per International and National Standards.
v. To conduct Field Trials of the developed natural fibre based agro packaging products & nets for the crops in different Agro-climatic zones.

Progress of work :

• Literature Survey & Organizing the experiments was completed.
• Review Article is published & Book Chapter Accepted for Publication (Publisher: Taylor & Francis).
• Procurement of Existing Products has been completed & testing work with respect to their physical parameters is also completed.
• Consumables purchase is partially completed.

Development of Support nets

• Jute based Hand Knotted supports nets are developed (12-inch diameter, 6 ply yarn)
• Coir based Hand Knotted support nets are developed (Angango coir, 2 ply yarn)
• Cotton based Knotless support nets are in development. (1 inch mesh size)
• Viscose based Knotless support net are in development (1 inch mesh size)
• Bamboo based Knotless support net are in development (1 inch mesh size)
• Recycled cotton based Knotless support net are in development (2/20 Ne Count)
• Cotton Bamboo based Knotless support net are in development (2/20 Ne)

Development of Plant nets

• Cotton based Hand Knotted plant nets are developed (2 inch mesh size)
• Cotton based Knotless plant nets are in development (1 inch mesh size)
• Bamboo based Knotless plant nets are in development (1 inch mesh size)
• Viscose based Knotless plants nets are in development (1 inch mesh size)

Development of Leno Bags

Cotton mesh-based Leno bags are developed (10”x19”, 12”x26”, 22”x38”, 32”x50”)

Bamboo mesh-based Leno bags are developed (10”x19”, 12”x26”, 22”x38”, 32”x50”)

Jute based Leno bag fabric is development (Woven Leno material)

Development of Tubular packing nets for fruit & vegetables

• Cotton based tubular nets are developed (Raschel Warp Knitting)
• Cotton based tubular nets are developed (Raschel Warp Knitting)
• Bamboo based tubular nets are developed (Raschel Warp Knitting)
• Bamboo Excel based tubular nets are developed (Raschel Warp Knitting)
• Recycled polyester based tubular nets are developed (Raschel Warp Knitting)
• Recycled cotton yarn based tubular nets are in development (Raschel Warp Knitting)
• Cotton Bamboo yarn based tubular nets are in development (Raschel Warp Knitting)

Development of Nets for covering pallets

• Cotton based Hand knotted pallet packing nets are developed (3 ft. x 4ft.)
• Development of Flower and vegetable support net
• Cotton based hand knotted support nets are developed (6ft. x 5ft.)
• Cotton based Knotless support nets are in development. (1 inch mesh size)
• Viscose based Knotless support net are in development (1 inch mesh size)
• Bamboo based Knotless support net are in development (1 inch mesh size)

Development of Packing sacks for vegetables

• Cotton based packaging fabric is developed
• Jute- cotton based packaging fabric is developed
• Jute-cotton-Hemp based packaging fabric is developed
• Jute-hemp-Tencel based packaging fabric is developed
• Jute-Cotton-Linen based packaging fabric is developed
• Jute-Wool based packaging fabric is developed

Development of Root ball nets

• Jute based Root-ball Net fabric are developed (Woven Leno material)
• Cotton based Root-ball Net fabric are in development (1 cm mesh size)

Development of Support Nets

• Jute based Hand Knotted supports nets are developed (12-inch diameter, 6 ply yarn).
• Coir based Hand Knotted support nets are developed (Angango coir, 2 ply yarn)

Development of Tubular packing nets for fruit & vegetables

• Cotton based tubular nets are developed (Raschel Warp Knitting)
• Bamboo based tubular nets are developed (Raschel Warp Knitting)
• Bamboo Excel based tubular nets are developed (Raschel Warp Knitting)
• Recycled polyester based tubular nets are developed (Raschel Warp Knitting)

Development of Nets for covering pallets

• Cotton based Hand knotted pallet packing nets are developed (3 ft. x 4ft.)

Development of Flower and vegetable support net

• Cotton based hand knotted support nets are developed (6ft. x 5ft.)

Development of Packing sacks for vegetables

• Cotton based packaging fabric is developed
• Jute- cotton based packaging fabric is developed
• Jute-cotton-Hemp based packaging fabric is developed
• Jute-hemp-Tencel based packaging fabric is developed
• Jute-Cotton-Linen based packaging fabric is developed
• Jute-Wool based packaging fabric is developed

Development of Root ball nets

• Jute based Root-ball Net fabric are developed (Woven Leno material)

Developed Pest-Repellent Finish formulation The formulation is a non-hazardous, non-toxic and non-metallic that has a pungent odour and foul taste. The chemicals invoke behaviour modification against targeted species and avert the pests away from the product without causing any harm. This liquid formulation is free for application on all textile material. Concentrated bitter and pungent additive comprising aqueous acrylate medium with ant, cockroach, fleas, ticks, mites and rodent-repelling properties Developed Antimicrobial and Anti-viral finishing agent A potent and safe antimicrobial and anti-viral finishing agent based on active elemental copper. It is specialty formulated for padding application for all textiles. It is based on age old copper antimicrobial chemistry and deactivates bacteria, viruses, fungi and algae Developed Anti-microbial and Pesticidal Formulation A non-toxic, non -hazardous natural ingredient that has been dispersed in an acrylate solvent and made super stable using a unique concoction. The resulting emulsion can find use as a safe, sustainable, anti-microbial, pesticidal, and insecticidal preparation