VJTI Mumbai launches 'Technical Textiles Centre' with 3 advanced facilities to boost research, innovation
Soumi Roy | November 14, 2026 | 03:15 PM IST | 1 min read
The new centre, established with support from Supreme Nonwovens Industries, features a Nonwoven Materials Laboratory, Plasma Treatment Facility and Pilot Coating and Laminating Machine.
Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute (VJTI), Mumbai, has inaugurated the Collaborative Centre for Technical Textile Materials and Applications Learning in its Department of Textile Engineering to advance industry-academia collaboration and promote hands-on learning in technical textiles.
The centre was inaugurated on October 31, 2026, with support from Supreme Nonwovens Industries Private Limited. VJTI Mumbai has also acknowledged the contribution of Supreme Group for establishing the centre and supporting technical textile education and research.
The newly established facility is equipped with modern infrastructure, including a Nonwoven Materials Laboratory, a Plasma Treatment Facility and a Pilot Coating and Laminating Machine.
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VJTI technical textiles centre: Practical learning, research
According to VJTI, the centre will bridge the gap between academic learning and industry requirements by offering opportunities for hands-on training, industry-oriented research and innovation. It will also encourage students and researchers to explore new applications and develop solutions relevant to the evolving technical textiles sector. The collaboration with Supreme Nonwovens Industries will boost the institute's research infrastructure and teach students textile engineering.
The initiative is part of the institute's efforts to create an ecosystem that brings together education, research, innovation and industrial expertise. The facility is expected to support the development of skills and research capabilities in technical textiles, an area with growing applications across healthcare, infrastructure, automotive, agriculture and other sectors.
VJTI's Department of Textile Engineering offers undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes, including a Master of Technology (MTech) programme in Technical Textiles. The centre will offer students, researchers and industry professionals opportunities for material development, experimentation and product innovation.
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