The Consolidated Pathways Global Co-Producer Network provides registered antimicrobials that are custom blended with functional, sustainable finishes for textile products. Certainly pairing an antimicrobial treatment with other functional finishes can greatly improve the durability, performance, and sustainability of treated products. The Global Co-Producer Network provides the textile finishes that fall under the ProTecht® brand; they offer a large selection of textile performance-enhancing technologies such as wicking, stain and soil release, cooling, and many more. As one of Consolidated Pathway’s valued partners, N9 World Technologies Private Limited (N9WTPL) provides innovative technologies for the ProTecht® brand.
Co-Producer Spotlight: N9 World Technologies
N9 World Technologies Private Limited, headquartered in Bangalore, India, is India’s first EPA-registered manufacturer of antimicrobial products. N9WTPL is a wholly owned subsidiary of Resil Chemicals Private Limited. Resil Chemicals, which was founded in 1994, is one of Asia’s largest formulators of silicone polymers for textiles. N9WTPL was established in 2010, offering specialty chemicals for many industrial applications. These include textiles, plastics, paints, and paper.
India’s Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR) recognizes N9WTPL’s world-class research facilities. The group also has a dedicated Application Research Centre (ARC) staffed by experts in textile manufacturing, giving round-the-clock support to manufacturing partners. Manish Khambe, Head of Global Business Development, states the company’s mission is to “offer well-researched, sustainable solutions in the comfort, hygiene and protection platforms which enhance our customer’s products with differentiating value-added benefits.”
N9 World Technologies in the industry
A pioneer in India, N9WTPL also offers technologies for a wide range of applications. These include Dynamic Drying, Cooling, UV Protection, and Moisture Management. Their products, such as N9 PURE SILVER, COOLIT, KOOLPOLY, NEUDRI, are well established in the market. Their customers include more than 150 global brands in diverse segments like innerwear, activewear, casual wear, home textiles, and uniforms.
Sustainability is important to N9 World Technologies and the company incorporates it in product design during each product’s research and development phase. The products are easy to use and integrate well into the standard textile processing techniques. For example, the company’s manufacturing facilities have zero liquid discharge, follow strict EHS norms, and produce products that conform to global standards like GOTS and OEKO-TEX® Standard.
Of course N9WTPL acknowledges that the COVID pandemic has disrupted the supply chain, reduced consumption, and increased online purchasing. Product segments like smart and functional casualwear and loungewear have grown, and consumers continue to seek innovative and eco-friendly features. The company foresees numerous opportunities to increase adoption of antimicrobial and freshness technologies.
Services and offerings
N9 World Technologies sets the standard for service and reliability in the Indian textile technologies industry. Their strong Business Development team works closely with customers. The team communicates test methods and sharing all application procedures with the manufacturers, consequently achieving consistent results. N9WTPL discusses marketing support in terms of ingredient branding, co-branding, claims, and social media at the very beginning of the program for complete clarity with all stakeholders.
The company manufactures products at the Bangalore plant. A strong network of Channel Partners then distributes them to different regions so that the required products reach customers immediately.
N9WTPL is proud to offer consumer-centric textile performance technologies for cooling, dynamic drying, moisture management, UV protection, and water repellency. These include:
- COOLIT, a moisture activated cooling technology for cellulosic textiles, is based on a polymer system that binds to fibers. When it comes in contact with moisture/sweat, it generates a cooling effect.
- KOOLPOLY, a moisture activated cooling technology for polyester and polyester-rich textiles, is based on a polymer system that binds to fibers. When it comes in contact with moisture/sweat, it generates a cooling effect.
- SOLADEL UV SHIELD effectively filters harmful UVA and UVB rays from penetrating the garment and affecting the skin, providing round-the-clock protection from harmful UV rays.
- NEUDRI, a dynamic drying technology, rapidly wicks perspiration from the skin and transfers moisture to the fabric’s surface for faster evaporation, leaving the wearer comfortable and dry.
- PUREPEL is a fluorine-free water repellent technology that offers superior durable water repellency and protection against water-based stains.
- MOISTEX absorbs sweat and spreads it across the fabric’s inner surface. This helps to maintain optimum skin moisture level by creating the right micro-climate.
A thriving partnership
In conclusion, N9WTPL’s partnership with Consolidated Pathways strengthens each of the companies. Vikram Rao, Managing Director, said, “With this partnership, N9 World Technologies is now a ‘One Stop Shop’ for Global Brands and Retailers who are seeking innovative and sustainable specialty finishes for their textile products. Together we can leverage our synergies in R&D to develop innovative custom blends and technologies which can add ‘Benefit Value’ to the ever-evolving and changing consumer needs in the Apparel industry.”
Lastly, Manish Khambe added, “While we already have a network across Asia, the partnership with Consolidated Pathways gives us an opportunity to expand our reach to a multitude of brands and retailers in the US & EU and promote our technologies and service their requirements through global supply chains.”
To learn more about NPWTPL, their services, and their technology offerings, visit: www.n9world.com.
