The South India Textile Research Association (SITRA), based in Coimbatore, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Taiwan Textile Research Institute (TTRI) to strengthen research collaboration and technical cooperation in textile innovation and technology development.

The agreement was signed by T. Rajkumar, Vice-Chairman of SITRA, and Chiu Sheng-fu, Vice-President of TTRI, during the Taipei Innovative Textile Application Show (TITAS) 2026 in Taiwan.

The partnership will focus on developing man-made fibres for specialised applications, medical textiles and sustainable solutions for the textile processing industry. The collaboration aims to support the development of advanced textile products and bring innovative technologies into practical industrial use.

SITRA contributes expertise in textile research, testing, consultancy, training and industry support, while TTRI brings experience in advanced textile technologies, applied research and innovation. By combining their capabilities, the institutions aim to develop scalable solutions that address the evolving needs of the global textile industry.

According to SITRA Vice-Chairman T. Rajkumar, the agreement marks the beginning of a forward-looking partnership focused on advancing textile technology, strengthening industrial competitiveness and promoting a sustainable, innovation-driven textile sector.

The collaboration is expected to encourage knowledge exchange, accelerate research and development, and create opportunities for technological advancement in speciality fibres, medical textiles and sustainable textile processing.