Shahi Exports, an apparel manufacturer and exporter, has announced a joint venture (JV) with Taiwa-based synthetic sportswear fabric manufacturer, Little King Global. The JV will initiate a processing unit for synthetic fabrics located in Shimoga, Karnataka, while strengthening employment.

The production line is set to be fully operational by the end of this year, with an initial production capacity of 500 tonne per month. Plans are for doubling the capacity in the future, reaching 1,000 tonne per month. Shahi Exports has three fabric processing mills and over 50 apparel manufacturing facilities across eight states in India, employing over 96,000 people.

The partnership with Little King Global is a commitment to assuring its customers to access the very best-in-class in synthetic fabrics. Its goal is continual improvement and focus on product development as it continues increasing the scale of operations. It also aims to contribute toward boosting employment generation across the country in the manufacturing sector..

With the global supply chain shift and the rise of India’s manufacturing trend, it should leverage the best resources from advanced technologies, economical production, and talent for its Shimoga plant. Once the plant is operational, it will offer recycled, responsive, and resilient services for valued customers.