What is a non woven fabric project report?
A non woven fabric project report is a detailed project report (DPR) for a unit that turns polypropylene granules into spunbond fabric on a continuous extrusion line. It sets out the process, machinery, raw materials, market, project cost, means of finance, five-year projections, DSCR and break-even that a bank needs before it funds the plant.
Entrepreneurs and bag makers moving upstream use it to size a line and apply for a term loan; lenders use it to judge whether thin fabric margins can carry the repayments.
Also known as: spunbond non woven fabric project report, PP non woven fabric plant DPR, non woven fabric business plan, project report on non woven fabric.
What a bank checks in a non woven fabric project
A spunbond unit sells a commodity made almost entirely from one polymer, so lenders look hard at a few cost lines. These are the values in our sample report and why each one gets questioned.
Polypropylene is bought at market prices. A report showing a much lower share is quietly assuming a higher fabric price or cheaper polymer.
Masterbatch and additives are small. Banks expect the report to test a rise in PP price, because a few rupees per kg moves profit sharply.
The extruder, spin beam heaters, chiller, blowers and calender run round the clock. Power is the second largest cost after polymer.
DSCR is the cash available for each rupee of loan instalment. The sample's lowest year is 1.21, so lenders will want PP and price sensitivity tables.
Values are the assumptions and results in our illustrative sample. Your report uses figures for your line, suppliers and buyers.
Non woven fabric manufacturing plant cost in India
Cost depends mainly on line width and the number of spinning beams. Output is quoted in kg per day at a reference GSM, so the same line makes fewer kg when it runs light hygiene grades. The middle tier is the unit in our sample report; the others are indicative.
Compact line
₹3.5–5 crore
1,600 mm single-beam line, about 2–3 MT per day
- Spunbond line and auxiliaries₹1.6–2.6 crore
- Shed and fit-out₹0.8–1.5 crore
- Working capital margin₹25–40 lakh
MSME term loan, often with CGTMSE cover
Small plant
₹655 lakh
4,000 kg per day, 13,20,000 kg per year
- Plant and machinery₹318.40 lakh
- Land and building₹206.64 lakh
- Working capital margin₹57.42 lakh
Term loan ₹492 lakh (75%), promoter ₹164 lakh
Multi-beam plant
₹15–30 crore
3,200 mm SS or SSS line, about 8–15 MT per day
- Spunbond line and auxiliaries₹8–18 crore
- Land and building₹4–8 crore
- Working capital margin₹1.5–3 crore
Term loan with a full techno-economic study
Compact and multi-beam ranges are indicative, based on line prices listed by Indian sellers in October 2026. Costs vary with machine origin, automation, land and power connection.
Non woven fabric plant economics in our sample
The sample report models a 4,000 kg per day unit running 330 days a year, starting at 60% capacity and reaching 80% in Year 5. Fabric is priced at ₹183 per kg ex-factory, before GST.
| Land and site development | 34.80 |
|---|---|
| Building and civil works | 171.84 |
| Plant and machinery | 318.40 |
| Other fixed assets | 33.81 |
| Contingencies | 24.51 |
| Preliminary and pre-operative | 14.58 |
| Working capital margin | 57.42 |
| Total | 655.36 |
| Promoter's contribution (25%) | 163.84 |
|---|---|
| Term loan from bank (75%) | 491.52 |
| Cash credit limit (separate) | 172.24 |
| Total project cost | 655.36 |
Term loan at 10.5% with a 6-month moratorium and 54 monthly instalments. All figures are illustrative.
Non woven fabric manufacturing process (spunbond)
Spunbond is one continuous line: polymer goes in at one end and finished rolls come off the other within minutes. Because nothing is spun into yarn or woven, the line replaces several separate textile stages.
- Dosing and melting
PP granules and colour masterbatch are dosed by weight into a single-screw extruder and melted, typically at about 230–250 °C.
- Filtering and spinning
A melt filter removes gels and dirt, then a metering pump pushes the melt through a spinneret with thousands of fine holes.
- Quenching and drawing
Cooled air from the chiller sets the filaments, and high-speed air stretches them to a fine, even denier.
- Web laying
Filaments fall at random onto a moving suction belt; belt speed sets the GSM of the fabric.
- Thermal bonding
A heated calender with one embossed and one smooth roll fuses the web at points, which gives the familiar dotted pattern and strength.
- Winding and slitting
Fabric is wound into jumbo rolls, then slit and rewound to the width and length each buyer orders.
Raw materials for non woven fabric
The main input is PP homopolymer of a fibre or spunbond grade, which has a higher melt flow than the raffia grade used for woven sacks. Indian producers sell it in 25 kg bags, and PP prices move with crude oil and propylene, so units keep about a month of stock.
| Raw material | Share of cost | Year 3 (₹ lakh) |
|---|---|---|
| Polypropylene granules (spunbond grade) | 92% | 1,006.61 |
| Colour masterbatch | 5% | 54.71 |
| UV and softener additives | 3% | 32.82 |
| Total | 100% | 1,094.14 |
Machinery for a non woven fabric unit
The spunbond line is about four fifths of the machinery budget in our sample. Line width, the number of beams and the origin of the spin pack decide most of the price.
| Machine | What it does | Sample cost (₹ lakh) |
|---|---|---|
| Spunbond non woven line | Extruder, spin beam, quench and draw unit, laying belt, calender and winder | 254.72 |
| Slitter rewinder | Cuts jumbo rolls to buyer widths and lengths | 25.47 |
| Chiller | Supplies cold air for quenching the filaments | 15.92 |
| Air compressor | Instrument air and pneumatic controls | 12.74 |
| Material handling | Granule loaders, roll trolleys and stacking | 9.55 |
| Total plant and machinery | 318.40 | |
Costs are the sample report's estimates for a 4,000 kg per day unit. Get current quotations before you finalise.
Who buys non woven fabric and how the 60 GSM rule shapes demand
Most fabric from small spunbond units goes to carry bag makers, who buy coloured rolls in 60–100 GSM. Lighter white grades of about 15–30 GSM go to hygiene and medical converters, who test every lot for strength and uniformity.
- Non woven carry bag and promotional bag makers
- Hygiene and medical disposable converters
- Agriculture and horticulture users (crop covers, nursery bags)
- Furniture, mattress and upholstery makers
- Fabric traders and distributors
The rule that set the floor: non-woven plastic carry bags below 60 GSM have been banned since 30 September 2021. Bag makers now need fabric that holds 60 GSM roll after roll, so tight GSM control is a selling point, not just a quality target.
Licences and approvals for a non woven fabric unit
| Business registration | Udyam (MSME) and GST registration. Nonwovens fall under HSN heading 5603; GST rates were revised from 22 September 2025, so confirm the current rate with your CA |
|---|---|
| Pollution board consent | Consent to establish and consent to operate from the State Pollution Control Board; the category is set by each state |
| Carry bag rule | Plastic Waste Management (Amendment) Rules, 2021: non-woven plastic carry bags must be at least 60 GSM |
| BIS and QCOs | The Ministry of Textiles has Quality Control Orders for geotextiles, agro, medical, protective and indutech textiles. Check whether your end use is covered before selling into it |
| Factory and fire | Factory licence where the worker threshold applies, and a fire NOC for polymer and roll storage |
| Power | Industrial, usually HT, connection sanctioned for the extruder, heaters, chiller and compressor load |
Loans and schemes for a non woven fabric unit
A spunbond line is too large for the small-loan schemes most first-time founders hear about, so plan for a regular term loan.
MSME term loan and cash credit
Main route for a spunbond lineThe term loan funds the plant; a cash credit limit funds PP stock and buyer credit.
CGTMSE cover
Loans up to ₹10 crore, from 1 April 2025Guarantee cover for micro and small enterprises, so the lender needs no collateral for the covered loan.
PMEGP
Manufacturing projects up to ₹50 lakhMargin-money subsidy of 15–35%. It fits a non woven bag-making unit that buys fabric, not a fabric line.
Scheme limits change. Confirm current terms with the bank or the scheme portal before applying.
Mistakes that weaken a non woven fabric project report
- Quoting capacity without a GSM
A line rated at 40 GSM or more makes far fewer kg a day at 20 GSM. The report should state the GSM mix behind its output.
- Taking a stale PP price
Polymer is most of the cost. A report built on last year's PP rate, with no sensitivity test, overstates profit and DSCR.
- Ignoring start-up and edge-trim waste
Every restart, colour change and edge trim makes off-grade fabric. Saleable output must allow for it, with or without a reclaim unit.
- No plan for power cuts
A continuous line that trips loses polymer and time on restart. Budget for a stable connection and backup for the spin beam heaters.
- Pricing fabric like finished bags
Fabric sells per kg ex-factory to converters. Using bag or trader prices inflates revenue.
How NPCS helps you set up a non woven fabric unit
- Line size and GSM mixMatch line width, beams and daily output to the buyers you plan to serve.
- Machinery comparisonCompare spunbond lines and auxiliaries and check supplier quotations.
- Bank-ready project reportProjections, DSCR, PP price sensitivity and working capital in your lender's format.
- Approvals and layoutPlant layout, power load and the approvals list for your state.
NPCS's client list includes 2 assignments for non woven fabric and 21 in technical textiles, prepared by the NPCS project team under founder Ajay Kumar Gupta since 1994.
What's inside the non woven fabric sample report
- Introduction
- Uses and applications
- Market potential
- Manufacturing process
- Raw materials
- Plant and machinery
- Land, building and utilities
- Manpower
- Licences and approvals
- Project cost and means of finance
- Working capital
- Projected profitability
- Cash flow statement
- Projected balance sheet
- Depreciation
- Term loan repayment
- Debt service coverage
- Break-even analysis
- Financial ratios
- Key assumptions
- Conclusion
- Monthly loan repayment schedule
18 pages, five-year projections, illustrative figures.
Open sample reportFree sample or a report for your project?
| What you get | Free sample | NPCS report for your project |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity and location | Typical unit | Your capacity, site and state |
| Figures | Illustrative | Built on current prices and quotations |
| Machinery suppliers and quotations | No | Yes |
| Market survey for your region | No | Yes |
| Bank or scheme format (PMEGP, term loan) | No | Yes |
| Use for a loan application | No | Yes |
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Non Woven Fabric project report: frequently asked questions
How much does a non woven fabric manufacturing plant cost in India?
A compact 1,600 mm spunbond line making about 2–3 MT per day needs roughly ₹3.5–5 crore in all, and a 3,200 mm multi-beam plant ₹15–30 crore. Our sample report models a 4,000 kg per day unit at ₹655 lakh. These are indicative figures; the real cost depends on line width, number of beams, machine make, land and power connection.
Is non woven fabric manufacturing profitable?
It can be, but margins are thin because polypropylene takes most of the selling price. Our illustrative 4,000 kg per day unit earns a 14% return on investment in Year 3. It breaks even at 49% of capacity and pays back in about 4.6 years. Profit depends on PP buying, uptime, waste control and the GSM mix you sell.
What raw material is used to make non woven fabric?
Spunbond non woven fabric is made from polypropylene (PP) homopolymer granules of a fibre or spunbond grade, with colour masterbatch and small amounts of UV, softener or other additives. In our sample report PP granules make up 92% of raw material cost, so the PP price decides profit more than any other input.
What is the price of a non woven fabric making machine?
Complete spunbond lines listed by Indian sellers in October 2026 range from about ₹1.6 crore to ₹5.5 crore, depending on width, beams and origin. A full plant also needs a slitter rewinder, chiller, compressor, power backup and material handling. Our sample report puts total plant and machinery at ₹318.40 lakh for a 4,000 kg per day unit.
Are non woven bags banned in India?
No. The Plastic Waste Management (Amendment) Rules, 2021 banned non-woven plastic carry bags below 60 GSM from 30 September 2021. Bags of 60 GSM and above remain allowed under the central rules, although some states add their own restrictions. Fabric sold to carry bag makers should therefore be produced and tested at 60 GSM or more.
Can I get a PMEGP or bank loan for a non woven fabric unit?
A spunbond fabric line costs far more than the PMEGP limit of ₹50 lakh for manufacturing. It is usually funded by an MSME term loan plus a cash credit limit. Micro and small units can seek CGTMSE cover on loans up to ₹10 crore. PMEGP suits a smaller non woven bag-making unit that buys fabric.
Is the non woven fabric project report PDF free, and can I use it for a loan?
The sample PDF is free to view and download. It is an illustrative report that shows the format and depth of an NPCS report. Its figures are representative and not based on a real project, so it should not be submitted to a bank. For a loan, NPCS prepares a report for your own line, location and loan scheme.
Sources and references
- World Environment Day 2025: Shrink your plastic footprint (backgrounder)Press Information Bureau, Government of India, checked Oct 2026
- Quality Control Orders for technical textilesMinistry of Textiles, Government of India, checked Oct 2026
- Credit Guarantee Scheme guidelines (CGTMSE)Office of the Development Commissioner (MSME), checked Oct 2026
- Prime Minister's Employment Generation ProgrammeBank of India, checked Oct 2026
- Notification No. 9/2025-Central Tax (Rate), circular to membersThe Cotton Textiles Export Promotion Council (TEXPROCIL), checked Oct 2026
The NPCS project team, led by Ajay Kumar Gupta
This page and its sample report are prepared and reviewed by the NPCS project team, which has written techno-economic feasibility studies and detailed project reports since 1994.
Ajay Kumar Gupta founded Niir Project Consultancy Services (NPCS) and leads the organisation. With 40 years of experience in MSME project consulting, he has built the team that has delivered more than 28,000 project reports for clients worldwide, helping entrepreneurs plan and finance profitable manufacturing businesses.
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This page is reviewed every 12 months, or sooner when scheme limits, GST rates, BIS rules or pollution categories change. The sample report is illustrative: its figures are generated from industry-typical ratios for a unit of this size, checked so every statement balances, and are not taken from any client project.