JULY 202419income group. The majority of our country's population are middle-class, lower-middle-class, and poor people. Between man-made fiber and natural fiber industries, the man-made fiber industry is the one that is mostly catering to the lower strata of the population which mostly stays in rural areas and can't afford to buy cotton garments. Thus, it is safe to say that MMF or polyester is the material from which the clothes of the majority of people are made in India. However, the Indian tax structure favors more cotton garments. Which is counterproductive.Tell us about a Few Major use Cases of MMFs apart from Just Making Clothes in the Textile Industries.MMFs such as polyester, polypropylene, and nylon have many other important use cases from just the textile industry. The most important among them is in the industrial applications such as tires used in automobiles, advertisement boards, tarpaulins, ropes & threads, airbags in automobiles, and many others. Another major area where MMFs are widely used today is in home textiles such as bed sheets, curtains, upholsteries, and many others. Although cotton fabric is also used for home textiles, the majority of the households in India use products made using nylon or polyester mainly due to the cost-effective nature of these products. Non-woven is also a widely practiced use case of using polyester. Furthermore, sanitary pads and diapers are also another major area where MMFs are extensively used as raw materials.Throw some Light on the Key Challenges of the Indian MMF Industry in terms of Technology & Global Competition.The Indian Man-Made Fiber (MMF) industry faces sever-al key challenges, particularly in the realms of technology and global competition. These challenges are cru-cial for understanding the current state and future potential of this sector. Here's a look at these challenges: 1) Technology Upgradation & Innovation 2) Global Competition 3) Supply Chain and Infrastructure Issues 4) Environ-mental Concerns & Sustainabili-ty 5) Skilled Workforce 6) Mar-ket Diversification 7) Policy and Regulatory FrameworkAddressing these challenges requires a concerted effort from both the industry and the government. This could involve investment in technology, enhancing skill development, improving infrastructure, focusing on sustainability, and creating favorable policy frameworks to support the growth and global competitiveness of the Indian MMF industry. Between man-made fiber and natural fiber industries, man-made fiber industry is the one that is mostly catering to the lower strata of the population which mostly can't afford to buy cotton garments
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