Process and factor analysis in the manufacturing of woven polypropylene packaging textiles

Abstract

A study on manufacturing units of Polypropylene Woven fabric was taken up to obtain information regarding various aspects of Polypropylene packaging material such as products covered, setup of units, raw materials, manufacturing process and future plans. Information and data obtained from various units as per the set interview schedule was coded, tabulated and analyze. Polypropylene granules were used for making woven fabric. Woven fabric is use for making sacks, FIBC, leno bags and wrapping fabric. Fabric is sometimes sandwiched with plastic or metal film in order to make BOPP bags or wraps. Keywords: Polypropylene, packaging textiles, manufacturing process