Agriculture has been amongst the most primal occupations of the humankind and is still a major industry, globally. In this era of modernization and high technological advancements, it has spread its horizons and started using man-made, non-conventional textiles, called “technical textiles”.

Tapping the potential of technical textiles and putting their vital properties to an advantage; agriculture, horticulture, forestry and fishing segments (all the four sectors combined together are popularly called as “Agrotech” sector) are increasingly using them for equipment development and other applications.

This textile sector comprises of all textiles that are used in growing, harvesting, protection and storage of either crops or animals. It includes diverse items such as fishing nets and fishlines, ropes, shade fabrics, mulch mats, woven and non-woven covers for crops, bird protection nests, etc. These textiles are driving the sector profitably by improving the productivity and reducing the need for chemicals.

As a consequence, we can say that agro textile exploiting a vital role to assist the atmosphere with crop production, eliminate variations in climate, weather transformation, and generate optimal conditions for plant improvement. Thus, the demand for textile goods in the field of agriculture has been pointed up and playing their role to diminish the usage of poisonous pesticides, and herbicides to render a healthy farming culture underlined.