Founded in 1994, Salona Cotspin Limited specializes in the production and export of high-quality cotton yarn and knitted fabrics. The company’s core focus lies within the cotton textile industry, catering to sectors such as hosiery and knitted garments through a reliable and efficient supply chain.
TexMart : Could you brief us about Salona Cotspin?
Raghav Agarwal : Salona Cotspin Ltd., head quartered in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, is a vertically integrated textile company engaged in the spinning, knitting, and marketing of sustainable yarn and fabric. Established in 1994, we’ve grown to become a trusted supply chain partner for some of the world’s leading retail brands. Our core expertise lies in high-quality ring-spun, compact, open-end, mélange, and sustainable yarns, with a strong focus on traceability and environmental responsibility.
TM : What are your company’s mission & vision?
RA : Our vision is to be a globally respected, sustainability-driven textile enterprise. We believe inweaving transparency, ethics, and innovation into every strand of our operation. Our mission is to empower the global textile value chain through responsible manufacturing, long-term Month partnerships, and investments in clean technology and people-first culture.
TM : What products do you offer?
RA : We offer a full range of cotton yarns: carded, combed, compact, open-end, slub, mélange, and recycled yarns, along with knitted fabrics like single jersey, interlock, pique, French terry, fleece, and rib.
TM : Technical features of your manufacturing plant (Capacity, Facilities, etc.)?
RA : We operate three state-of-the-art spinning mills with a combined capacity of over 100,000 spindles and open-end machines, capable of producing over 75 MT of yarn per day. Our facilities are equipped with USTER-tested lab infrastructure, contamination removal systems, auto-coners, and a fully integrated solar power system. We also operate our own knitting division to provide ready-to-use fabric to garment makers.
TM : What controls are in place at Salona Cotspin for contamination-free yarns?
RA : We use Vision Shield contamination clearers, pre-cleaning blow rooms, and trained man power with LED-based final checks to ensure zero contamination for sensitive customers.
TM : How does Salona Cotspin ensure uniformity in melange yarn blends?
RA : Our recipe tracking systems, precision bale management, and real-time lab controls help us maintain color consistency and even blend across lots.
TM :What is the process of producing recycled yarn at Salona Cotspin?
RA : We partner with certified recyclers and use mechanically processed waste, blend it with virgin cotton, and monitor strength and evenness to ensure high-quality output.
TM: How does Salona Cotspin handle fiber blending in slub and blend yarns?
RA : We customize slub parameters through programmable slub attachments Month and ensure blend ratios are maintained using lab analysis and machine calibration.
TM : How do yarn counts vary across Salona Cotspin’s ring vs. open-end lines?
RA : Our ring yarns range from Ne 16s to 60s,while OE yarns range from Ne 6s to 30s, catering to various price and performance needs.
TM : How does Salona Cotspin select fabric gauges for different applications?
RA : We adjust fabric gauges based on GSM, shrinkage expectations, and customer usage—whether for innerwear, sportswear, or fashion.
TM : What’s the role of spandex in Salona Cotspin’s knitted fabrics?
RA : Spandex is used to enhance comfort, stretch, and recovery in sportswear and leggings. We ensure proper insertion and heat setting to stabilize the fabric.
TM : How does Salona Cotspin differentiate between fleece and French terry?
RA : French terry is lighter, with looped back; fleece is brushed and warmer. We use both depending on the market—streetwear prefers fleece, while activewear goes for terry.
TM : What makes Salona Cotspin’s pique and interlock fabrics performance-ready?
RA : We use combed compact yarns and ensure fabric is enzyme-washed, bio-polished, and tested for pilling and shrinkage, making them retail-ready.
TM : How does Salona Cotspin ensure quality and performance in textile manufacturing through advanced testing and innovative technology?
RA : We use online yarn monitoring, automatic contamination removers, and world-class testing protocols including USTER Quantum and Tensorapid systems. Continuous investment in automation, digital trace ability tools, and training keeps our quality consistently high.
TM : May we know about your environmental management policies?
RA : Salona is GOTS, GRS, OCS, CMIA, and BCI certified. We invest in clean energy through solar plant and are actively moving towards zero-waste operations. Our wastewater is treated through ETPs and reused, and we regularly audit our suppliers and internal processes for social and environmental compliance. Sustainability is nota department—it’s embedded into our DNA.
TM: Challenges or Hurdles and Competitions you are facing in the market?
RA : The biggest hurdles are rising raw material volatility, global regulatory changes, and unpredictable demand cycles. While global competition is stiff, our strength lies in speed, compliance, traceability, and sustainability—factors that today’s global buyers prioritize.
TM: Business expansions/Future business plans?
RA : We are developing a direct-to-consumer brand that focuses on ethical and traceable fabrics for conscious fashion designers and boutique labels—bridging the gap between sustainable mills and creative end-users.
TM : How does your company integrate sustainability into its supply chain practices, and what steps are taken to ensure that suppliers meet environmental and social responsibility standards?
RA : We work closely with farmers through OCA and BCI programs, invest in regenerative cotton, and track our entire supply chain digitally through tools like TrusTrace.
TM : In what ways does your company support local communities through CSR initiatives, and how do you measure the impact of these initiatives?
RA : We support local schools, women’s health camps, and rural employment training programs. Impact is measured in lives touched, not just funds spent.
TM : How are technological advancements driving the growth and transformation of the Indian textile industry?
RA : Digital traceability, low-impact dyes, and AI-enabled lab tools are transforming the industry. Brands now demand transparency and low-carbon processes.
TM : How has the Indian textile industry transformed in recent years, and what key trends will shape its future growth?
RA : Circularity, regenerative cotton, real-time traceability, and digital product passports will dominate the next wave. India is poised to lead with scale and innovation.