Tamil Nadu Technical Textile Mission (T³M)
The Tamil Nadu Technical Textile Mission (T³M) is a flagship initiative by the Government of Tamil Nadu to transform the textile landscape of the state by promoting high-performance, value-added technical textiles.
Transform the textile landscape of the state by promoting high-performance, value-added technical textiles. Enable traditional textile units to diversify into high-growth technical textile segments, driving economic growth and industrial innovation.
Spanning five years (2025-2030), this flagship initiative is designed to drive sustained economic growth, industrial innovation, and technological advancement across Tamil Nadu's textile sector.
Tamil Nadu aims to leverage this high-potential sector to achieve a US $ One trillion economy by 2030 through systematic textile sector transformation and value-added manufacturing.
Based on the study conducted by the Tamil Nadu Infrastructure Development Board, the following segments are identified as key focus areas of Technical Textiles.
Protective textiles for defence, personal protective equipment, and advanced safety gear.
Medical textiles, like surgical gowns, bandages, implantable textiles, and healthcare materials.
Industrial textiles including filtration, geotextiles, and advanced technical fabrics for industrial applications.
Home textiles with advanced functionalities, e.g., fire-retardant materials and smart home textile solutions.
Sports textiles, such as performance wear, athleisure wear, smart textiles, and performance enhancement materials.
Automotive textiles, including seat covers, airbags, interior components, and advanced automotive materials.
The Tamil Nadu Technical Textile Mission (T³M) consists of the following two components designed to provide comprehensive support from concept to commissioning.
Facilitate market linkages to connect traditional players with new markets of Technical Textiles and coordinate between stakeholders.
Provide technical handholding support to investors on 'Concept to Commissioning' in Technical Textiles with expert guidance.
Financial assistance and expert guidance for your technical textile venture.
50% reimbursement of end-to-end handholding and technical support fee, with maximum reimbursement capped at ₹50 lakhs per unit
Financial assistance provided in phased manner based on project milestones
Financial assistance provided on first-cum-first-serve basis to eligible units
T³M welcomes applications from various categories of textile units looking to enter or expand in the technical textiles sector.
New Units proposed to be set up in the Technical Textiles sector with innovative business plans and commitment to technological advancement in Tamil Nadu.
Existing Units planning for expansion into Technical Textiles (e.g., transitioning from conventional textiles to technical textile segments).
Units seeking product diversification in Technical Textile segments or looking to expand their technical capabilities and market reach through advanced manufacturing processes.