SR No 898, at Dhundhar, Near Ghambhoi, 
Gujarat State Highway 143, 
TA Himatanagar, Dist Sabarkantha, 
Gujarat, 383030 India
+91 98246 04730 
info@sidwinfabrics.com
www.sidwinfabrics.com

Founded in 2011, Sidwin Fabric Pvt. Ltd. has transformed from a nonwoven carry bag producer into a global supplier of high-performance polypropylene spunbond and spunmelt nonwovens. Headquartered in Himatnagar, Gujarat, India, the company supplies nonwovens for a wide range of applications in the health and hygiene, agriculture, packaging, medical and industrial sectors.

After achieving success with the manufacture of nonwoven carry bags, the company decided to venture into spunbond nonwovens production, a move made at a time when the technology was still in its infancy in India, according to Suresh Patel, managing director, Sidwin Fabric. “We recognized significant potential and growth opportunities in this sector and conducted extensive research, including surveys and visits to various countries, to evaluate multiple nonwoven technologies,” he says.

The company began spunbond production on a single line in 2013, moving beyond carry bags and entering the broader nonwovens market. Further expansions followed, including a 2.6-meter-wide double-beam line in 2019 and, in 2021, a 1.6-meter SSMS line designed for hygiene and medical applications, which boosted production capacity to roughly 1000 tons per month.

This year, the company diversified into agriculture and crop-protection fabrics, launching its B2C brand “Grow Cover,” and announced plans for further capacity expansion, including wider-width lines and converting facilities.

The founders didn’t want just to do simple, low-margin “volume-business” production. Patel stresses the importance of moving into higher-value segments: hygiene, medical, agriculture and specialized nonwovens (anti-static, fire retardant, etc.). “We saw opportunities in converting raw nonwovens into more functional/value-added products, rather than just selling rolls,” he explains.

Today, Sidwin produces a full range of polypropylene nonwoven fabrics, including spunbond (SS/SSS), meltblown (M) and spunmelt (SSMS) composites. The company’s products range from strong, durable fabrics for packaging, agriculture, furniture and general use, to fine microfiber fabrics offering high filtration and barrier performance, used in medical masks, hygiene and filtration products. Sidwin also produces nonwovens that deliver strength, softness and barrier protection, which are widely applied in medical gowns, drapes and hygiene disposables. Its nonwovens can be customized with hydrophilic or hydrophobic finishes, extra softness, anti-static and antimicrobial treatments, making them adaptable to diverse applications.

Both agriculture and hygiene/medical are driving strong growth, with Sidwin reporting 20-30% annual expansion in recent years. According to Patel, agriculture is emerging as a game-changer, while hygiene products ensure consistent domestic and export demand. Meanwhile, packaging and industrial applications add balance to the company’s portfolio.

Sidwin Fabric is strengthening its footprint beyond India through a mix of exports, certifications and product innovation. The company already derives nearly 20% of its revenue from direct exports and another 70% through indirect exports via domestic converters. Its nonwovens reach markets across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, positioning it as a strong alternative under the global “China + 1” sourcing strategy, Patel says.

The next phase of Sidwin’s growth includes wider-width production lines and setting up sewing and converting units with around 50 machines, allowing it to produce finished products like crop covers, PPE and hygiene disposables in-house. With the addition of its SSMS line and ongoing expansions, Sidwin aims to reach 12,000-15,000 tons of annual capacity by 2027, supporting rising demand in the hygiene, medical and agriculture sectors.

“With annual industry growth rates estimated between 7-10% globally and even higher in emerging markets, the nonwovens sector offers a unique blend of volume growth and value-added opportunities,” says Patel. “Companies like Sidwin Fabric, with investments in advanced technologies and sustainability, are well placed to ride this wave.”