Due to these factors, the cost of raw materials ie the man made fibres and yarns manufactured in these countries is also substantially lower when compared to India. New fibres and yarns and processes are continuously being developed. Synthetic polymers for producing biodegradable fibres and yarns having properties akin to polyester and other synthetic fibres are being developed from the viewpoint of environmental protection. He further reasoned that developing countries in future may ban the import of manmade textiles made from the present fibres from India on environmental grounds. The silver lining, according to Mr Zariwala, is that India has been exporting textiles for centuries.
Indian industry has a strong base of artisan-manpower and long experience.