Evolution of the Raffia industry
The term "raffia industry" originates from Raphia, a type of palm tree whose leaves are harvested to produce natural fibers in Africa. These fibers, known as raffia, are used in weaving and crafting products like baskets, mats, and hats. This tradition of using raffia fiber has inspired the term "raffia industry" for woven polypropylene (PP) and high-density polyethylene (HDPE) products that share similar applications in packaging and technical textiles.

Unlocking versatility: PP & HDPE Tape Yarns for every industry
PP & HDPE flat tape yarns create durable woven sacks, essential for packing and transporting goods across industries. Lightweight and strong, they hold agricultural produce, grains, construction materials, and chemicals.
Woven PP sacks offer customized coatings for durability, perforations for breathability, BOPP film lamination for printability, & inliners for extra protection. Leno sacks, designed for fresh produce like fruits & vegetables, and ventilation for quality
PP & HDPE woven fabrics extend their versatility to specialized applications such FIBCs, agrotextiles, geotextiles, tarpaulins, & more. Their strength & reliability meet the high-performance demands of industries, driving innovation in packaging & beyond.



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Packtex is a key category offering flexible packaging, storage, and protection solutions for a wide range of industrial, agricultural, and consumer products. With capacities ranging from 5 kg to over 2000 kg, these packaging solutions are highly cost-effective due to their favourable weight-to-capacity ratio, ... ensuring that the packaging adds minimal weight while securely holding the goods. Woven fabrics with UV additives make them suitable for outdoor storage. With inner liners or coating, the fabric becomes water- and dust-proof, offering protection against humidity and environmental factors that could potentially damage the goods. Woven sacks are also recognized for their recyclability, an increasingly important factor in today’s environmentally conscious industry. Uncoated sewn woven PP sacks were the dominant choice for packaging, however, as the industry evolves, hot air-sealed block bottom (BB) bags & normal side-valve-type bags are gaining traction due to their superior performance. These bags are designed with a valve that automatically seals after filling, eliminating the need for additional sealing processes. This innovative approach not only enhances packaging efficiency but also improves product security, making it ideal for high-volume cement production environments. In today's competitive market, brands are more important than ever. Laminating woven fabrics with Biaxially Oriented Polypropylene (BOPP), pre-printed film, significantly enhances packaging design with appealing visuals, giving it a premium look. BOPP lamination elevates the brand experience, helping products stand out on the shelf, capture consumer attention, and boost brand recognition. High-quality packaging not only strengthens consumer engagement but also positively impacts revenue. Sometimes flat laminated woven fabric is tubed, forming robust Tuber Bags, seamless bags for premium packaging needs, with effective branding opportunities. Read more
These bags are made from tubular woven PP/HDPE fabric and are available in various forms tailored to different applications, allowing customization based on the product being packed. For instance, some designs may incorporate transparent segments or are entirely made of transparent tapes providing visibility ... into the content for easy identification such as grains & seeds. Read more

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Sand Bags
Wrapping fabric
Wrapping fabric is mainly used for wrapping paper rolls, paper bundles, steel coils, tyres, yarn cones etc.

Wrapping fabric
Dry bulk container liner
A bulk container liner is a protective system designed to transport dry flowable goods efficiently and effectively in shipping containers. The liner forms a shield between the product, walls, and floor of the container ensuring cost-effective, safe, and contamination-free shipping.
These sacks offer a barrier against moisture, preserving the product's integrity throughout storage and transportation.

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Chemicals
Valve bags are needed for high-speed filling, making them ideal for the cement industry, where large volumes need to be packed efficiently. Their valve accelerates the filling process and also minimizes spillage and dust emissions, ensuring a cleaner packing environment and reducing product loss.

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Valve bag
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Gypsum
Leno sacks have an open mesh structure, providing excellent breathability and ventilation preventing perspiration and retains the freshness of vegetable and fruits.

Leno bags

Leno Bags

Leno Bags
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Fruits & Vegetables
BOPP-laminated shopping bags are ideal for businesses, offering a unique branding opportunity with customizable options for logos and messages, ensuring visibility with every use. Designed for multiple uses, these bags help businesses promote eco-friendly practice.
FIBC
FIBCs are three-dimensional bags made from flexible, UV-stabilized woven fabric, capable of handling weights ranging between 0.5 ton to 2 ton (sometimes more). Sometimes fibrillated raffia tapes are also used for higher GSM fabrics. Conductive yarns are additionally used for manufacturing electrostatic bags. ... It can be laminated, with an inner polyethylene liner/coating. The type of FIBC varies depending upon type of material to be filled and its bulk density, whether it is single trip/multi trip etc. FIBC’s have already gained significant success and are extensively used in developed countries as one of the most cost-effective and efficient solutions for packaging, storage, and transportation of free-flowing dry bulk products in form of powder like cement, fly ash, building materials, minerals, ores, carbon black, fertilizers, agriproducts, foodgrains, flour, sugar, animal feed, detergents, chemicals, polymers, petrochemicals, pharmaceuticals and industrial products. Certain designs, known as flexi-tanks, for handling liquids are also available. Competitively priced with other industrial packaging, Big Bags are the most cost-efficient means of utilizing transportation and storage. These containers come in different forms, including single-loop, double-loop, and four-loop designs, with spouts to facilitate easy filling and discharge of materials. The variety of FIBCs available is tailored to specific applications and design needs. Read more

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Food Contact Compliance Bags
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UN Certified Bags for Hazardous Materials
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Ventilated Bags for Perishable Agricultural Products
Ventilated jumbo bags
Among the key FIBC products for the agricultural sector, ventilated bags are especially designed for the temporary storage and transportation of perishable goods such as fruits, vegetables, and for drying wood logs.

Ventilated bags

Ventilated bags
Flexi tank
The Flexitanks are commonly used by the industry and can hold up to 24,000 litres of liquid cargo and are used for the transportation & storage of potable drinking water, food grade liquids, fuel & industrial non-hazardous chemicals.
Dry bulk container liner
A bulk container liner is a protective system designed to transport dry flowable goods efficiently and effectively in shipping containers. The liner forms a shield between the product, walls, and floor of the container ensuring cost-effective, safe, and contamination-free shipping.
Wrapping fabric is mainly used for wrapping paper rolls, paper bundles, steel coils, tyres, yarn cones etc.

Wrapping fabric

Wrapping fabric
Buildtex encompasses a diverse array of products and solutions meticulously engineered to meet the specific demands of a variety of construction and building applications
A tarpaulin commonly known as tarp is a large sheet that is strong, flexible & weatherproof widely used in logistics to safeguard goods from rainwater during transportation, vital in storage godowns, warehousing, agriculture, and infrastructure, where premier protection solutions are needed. Tarpaulins are a ... vailable in various weights, ranging from 60 to 250 GSM or more making them suitable for different applications. The fabric’s edges are reinforced with plastic ropes and secured with plastic or metal eyelets for reliable fastening. Read more

Tarpaulin

Tarpaulin
Roof underlayment, commonly used in steep-slope roof construction, adds an additional protective layer to the roof deck. It offers resistance against strong winds, rain, snow, and other environmental hazards, ensuring your home stays cozy and dry.
Scaffold woven fabric is used extensively on construction sites for worker safety serving as a preventive measure against the accidental fall of debris, tools, and materials. It significantly reduces the risk of injury to bystanders and damage to property on the ground. It also permits sufficient light penetr ... ation, ensuring that the work area remains well-lit and visually accessible. Read more

Scaffolding fabric
Agro-textiles have applications in farming, animal husbandry, and horticulture. They are wide-width fabrics that serve to control the hazardous influences of environmental and climatic factors on crop production, regulate the nutrient level intake of plants, and assist in the process and post-harvest operatio ... ns. In the form of nets, they are used in the fishing industry. When used as ground cover, it helps in equal flow of water inside the soil and can also form a bed for falling fruits/flowers etc. These are ideally used for ground cover in farms, gardens, walkways and rock gardens. When used as mulch mats, it helps in controlling weeds to grow, and when used as shade fabrics the porous structure forms an overhead screen to keep out direct sunlight from reaching the crops protecting against harsh sunlight, dew, and hail dust. Grow bags made of PP fabric have gained immense popularity in modern gardening and agriculture. Baler twine is another application made of PP fibrillated tapes which is used in agriculture to bind materials like hay, straw, or silage into compact bales for easier handling, storage, and transport. Read more
Manufactured using durable, UV-stabilized materials, ground covers effectively suppress weed growth, retain soil moisture, and regulate temperature. Ideal for horticulture and landscaping, they offer long-lasting protection and improve overall soil health in open fields and greenhouses

Ground cover
Lohia-made harvesting fabrics are lightweight yet tough, designed for easy collection and transport of fruits and vegetables. They reduce bruising, contamination, and post-harvest losses, ensuring efficiency and hygiene during harvesting, sorting, and packaging processes.
Greenhouse covers made on Lohia machines provide UV protection, light diffusion, and thermal insulation. They help maintain ideal internal conditions for year-round cultivation, enhancing crop yield, extending growing seasons, and protecting plants from external climate challenges
Shade nets regulate sunlight, reduce heat, and shield plants from strong winds or heavy rain. Produced with precision, they create a controlled microclimate ideal for nurseries, floriculture, and vegetable farming, ensuring healthy plant growth and higher productivity.
Lohia’s crop covers offer breathable yet protective layering to shield plants from frost, insects, and UV rays. These covers improve germination, reduce pesticide usage, and enhance crop quality while enabling moisture and air circulation.
Specialized vineyard covers protect grapes from rain, pests, and sun damage. Made with high-strength fabric, they reduce spoilage, maintain fruit quality, and support better harvesting conditions, especially in vineyards requiring weather-controlled protection and extended growth cycles
Anti-hail nets made with Lohia technology are impact-resistant, shielding crops from hail damage and extreme weather. Their tensile strength and durability make them essential for safeguarding orchards, vineyards, and high-value crops across various climatic regions.
Grow bags made from durable PP fabric offer a space-efficient, breathable, and reusable solution for modern gardening and urban farming.

Grow bags
Geotextiles are wide-width fabrics that are durable and permeable. Their primary applications are observed in civil engineering, marine, and environmental engineering. Commonly utilized in road construction, embankments, retaining walls, erosion control, and soil contamination prevention. It offers significan ... t economic and environmental benefits by enhancing the durability and stability of various structures, improving drainage, and reducing the need for natural resources. Read more
Woven Geo-Textiles are permeable fabrics used in civil engineering for functions like erosion control, soil stabilization, filtration, drainage, and reinforcement. They improve the durability of structures such as roads, railways, embankments, and dams, playing a key role in sustainable infrastructure.


Pond Liner is multilayer wide width fabric using woven fabric as reinforcement, to create man-made water reservoir.


Canal Liner is used to address water loss in agricultural irrigation systems. Prevents seepage, protects the canal surface, and allows for timely repairs of concrete canals.
Woven silt fences serve as temporary barriers that decreases soil erosion and reduce the risk of sediment polluting streams, rivers, drains, and other sensitive environments. They effectively prevent sediment runoff, helping to retain soil particles and safeguard nearby water sources.
They help mitigate flood impacts, control erosion, and improve traction on snow-covered or muddy surfaces. Effective for temporary protective barriers in construction projects like dams and riverbanks, being easy to assemble and reuse. They are also used in the military as protection against projectiles and b ... lasts. Read more

Woven dewatering tubes and bags are suitable for dewatering mud & sludge generated by treatment processes & by mining and dredging operations. Dewatering involves separating water from solid particles to reduce the water content and overall volume of the solid waste. It plays a significant role in shoreline e ... rosion control by stabilizing the shore through the retention and management of sediment. Read more
Dunnage Bags, Silage Bags/Covers, and Bale Wrap provide secure packaging and protection for cargo and agricultural feed, ensuring stability and longevity. Carpet Backing, Jute Replacement Yarn, and Sewing Yarns enhance durability and structural integrity in flooring and textile applications. Ropes/Twines, Lum ... ber Cover, and VCI (Corrosion Inhibitor) fabrics offer versatile solutions across industries, from construction to corrosion prevention. Read more
Dunnage bags, also known as inflatable or air bags, are constructed with an outer layer of PP woven fabric and an inner polyethylene bladder that holds air to provide a cushioning effect. These bags are used in shipping containers, trucks, trailers, and railcars to stabilize and protect cargo during transit b ... y filling gaps between shipments to prevent shifting or damage. They effectively prevent both lateral and longitudinal movement and offer superior stabilization compared to wood blocking and bracing. Read more

Dunnage bags
Carpet backing is essential for providing structural support and ensuring dimensional stability to the carpet. The use of low-shrinkage PP tapes is crucial in minimizing contraction when exposed to heat. This enhances the stability of the carpet, preventing warping and maintaining its shape over time. Their t ... emperature resistance ensures the carpet’s integrity during manufacturing and installation, making them vital for producing durable and reliable flooring solutions. Read more
Lumber Cloth is a wide width fabric used to cover huge logs of wood. It can either be one side or both side laminated. It can be printed or non-printed as is available in roll form. These fabrics are widely used in industries such as paper bundles, wrapping of paper rolls, steel coils, yarn cones, tyres etc.

Lumber cover
It finds wide usage in different areas of the industry as that are durable, heat, rot and abrasion resistant and stretchable. Applications range from hammocks, tent rope, skipping rope, climbing rope, sports/safety nets and packing thread to the more complex such as bridge rope, candle wicks with fibre glass ... or metal wire core, high resistance nylon sealing bands and food grade cooking twine. Read more

Ropes

Bail
Highly resistant PP woven fabrics ensure safety and corrosion protection during warehousing & transportation. This is a form of industrial packaging mainly in steel, metallurgical, automation and other industries.
Silage Bags and covers are used in agricultural feed preservation. These offer farmers a robust solution for storing and safeguarding livestock feed.