One of the top producers of synthetic athletic fabric in Taiwan, Little King Global, has established a joint venture with Shahi Exports, the largest garment maker and exporter in India. The company’s expansion plan includes the joint venture. Through this partnership, a cutting-edge synthetic performance fabric processing facility will be established in Shimoga, Karnataka. The project will increase employment in Shimoga as well, positioning Shahi as one of the area’s biggest employers in the manufacturing sector.
The production line, which has an initial production capacity of 500 tonnes per month, is scheduled to be completely operational by the end of this year. Future plans call for this capability to quadruple, to an ambitious 1000 tonnes per month.
Ramalingam T, CEO Knits Division at Shahi Exports, said, “This is an important step for us to expand our footprint and focus on enhancing our product portfolio. Our partnership with Little King Global is not just a venture but a commitment to our customers, assuring them access to the very best in class when it comes to synthetic fabrics. Our goal is continual improvement and relentless focus on product development as we continue growing and increasing the scale of operations. We also aim to contribute toward boosting employment generation across the country.”
Bruce Liao, Vice President, Little King Global said, “Our mission is to be a world-class partner in supplying sustainable, functional fabrics for brand customers. Shahi is well known for its ESG framework, worker well-being initiatives, and innovation in the textile and apparel industry. With the global supply chain shift and the rise of India’s manufacturing trend, we should leverage the best resources from advanced technologies, economical production, and talent for our Shimoga plant. Once the plant is operational, we will offer recycled, responsive, and resilient services for our valued customers.”
