Threads India

What Threads India does

Threads (India) Private Limited is a Kanpur-based sewing thread manufacturer and exporter, established in 1989 in collaboration with Cousin Freres S.A. of France, and operating as a subsidiary of the diversified Lohia Group. The company produces a comprehensive portfolio of synthetic and specialty sewing threads including Nylon 6 and 6.6, high tenacity polyester, spun polyester, textured polyester, corespun, aramid (para and meta), PTFE, technical threads (UHMWPE, PPS, LCP, PAN), braids, embroidery threads, and prewound bobbins, with optional treatments including water-repellent, anti-microbial, anti-viral, anti-static, UV, flame retardant, and bonded finishes. Manufacturing is conducted across two state-of-the-art plants in Kanpur (North India) and Bangalore (South India), with reported per-process capacity of 10,000 meters per day for twisting, dyeing, and winding.

The company holds a dense stack of internationally recognized certifications that serve as its principal competitive differentiator, most notably being India's only SATRA Qi mark certified thread manufacturer, alongside IATF 16949:2016 (automotive), ISO 13485:2016 (medical), OEKO-TEX Standard 100, GRS (recycled), BIS, UL, and ISO 9001. These credentials support its export presence across 50+ countries and enable participation in regulated verticals including defense (bulletproof vests, parachutes, army gear), automotive (car seats, airbags, seat belts, interiors), personal protective equipment (firefighter uniforms, protective gloves), medical (PPE, scrubs, wheelchairs), leather and footwear, apparel, home textiles, and outdoor equipment.

Threads India operates a direct B2B enterprise sales model with no intermediaries or distribution channels. Pricing is quote-based and determined by thread type, volume, specification, and treatment requirements, with multi-year contract arrangements typical for OEM customers. Revenue is generated exclusively from thread and braid manufacturing and export (hardware sales). The company reaches international customers through participation in major trade exhibitions (TechTextil Frankfurt, Canton Fair, Bharat TEX, ATA Expo, IILF, CLOTHTEC, SHOETECH EXPO), a multilingual website supporting seven languages, and a sales download portal providing certificates and shade cards to industrial buyers. Its 2017 acquisition of Israel Processing CO. Ltd supports its stated strategy of global footprint expansion.

Name

Threads India

Legal name

Threads (India) Private Limited

Website

https://threadsindia.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Threads India is a Kanpur-based manufacturer and exporter of specialized sewing threads serving automotive, defense, footwear, PPE, medical, and apparel OEMs across 50+ countries, operating from plants in Kanpur and Bangalore as a subsidiary of Lohia Group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Sewing Threads and Specialty Fibers Manufacturing

NAICS

Fiber, Yarn, and Thread Mills (313110)

SIC

Textile Mill Products (2200)

akta.pro primary industry

Sewing Thread Manufacturing (IMAOAAAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Threads, Yarns & Sewing Notions (Sewing Thread/Embroidery Thread/Bobbins/Needles) (IMAOALAE), Protective & Safety Textiles (FR/Arc/Heat/Cut/Chemical) (IMAOADAA)

Keywords

• Sewing thread manufacturing
• Industrial thread supplier
• Synthetic textile threads
• Technical specialty threads
• Braided thread exporter

Headquarters

HQ city

Kanpur

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Sewing Thread Manufacturing and Export: Threads India generates revenue through manufacturing and exporting a comprehensive range of sewing threads including nylon, polyester, cotton, specialty threads, and braids to customers in 50+ countries worldwide

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Threads India manufactures and exports a comprehensive range of synthetic and natural sewing threads, braids, prewound bobbins, yarns, and specialty fibers for industrial customers worldwide. The portfolio includes Nylon 6/6.6, High Tenacity Polyester, CoreSpun, Spun Polyester, Textured Polyester, Aramid, PTFE, Embroidery, Braids, Technical Threads (UHMWPE, LCP, PPS, PAN), and Yarn & Fibers, available with extensive treatment options. Products are sold directly to enterprise manufacturers in automotive, defense, footwear, apparel, PPE, medical, home textile, and outdoor segments across 50+ countries.

Product overview

Threads India is a manufacturer and exporter of sewing threads and braids, offering a comprehensive portfolio of specialized thread products. The core product line includes Prewound Bobbins, Nylon 6 and Nylon 6,6 threads, High Tenacity Polyester, Braids, Aramide (fire-resistant), CoreSpun, Spun Polyester, Textured Polyester, Embroidery, PTFE, and Technical Threads for advanced applications. The company also provides yarn and fibers for further processing. Products are available with various treatments including water repellent, anti-microbial, anti-viral, anti-static, and UV protection. Manufacturing facilities are located in Kanpur (North India) and Bangalore (South India), with distribution to over 50 countries worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Prewound Bobbins Pre-wound bobbins available in Nylon, Polyester, Cocoon, and Embroidery variants with optional water-repellent, anti-microbial, anti-viral, anti-static, and UV treatments. Saves production time by eliminating in-line bobbin winding and provides consistent thread tension for improved stitch quality in industrial sewing operations.
• Nylon 6 Nylon 6 synthetic sewing threads available in Soft, Bonded, and Monocord variants with optional water-repellent, anti-microbial, anti-viral, anti-static, and UV treatments. Designed for industrial sewing applications requiring high strength and elasticity.
• Nylon 6,6 Nylon 6.6 synthetic sewing threads available in Soft, Bonded, and Monocord variants with excellent performance in multidirectional sewing operations. Suited for automotive, footwear, and industrial applications requiring superior heat resistance and durability.
• High Tenacity Polyester High tenacity polyester threads available in Soft, Bonded, Recycled, NTP, and Monocord variants with superior tensile strength for demanding industrial applications including automotive, leather goods, and outdoor products.
• Braids High tenacity braided polyester threads available in Waxed, Lubricated, Metallic, Semi-Waxed variants, and reinforcement braided tapes for leather goods and heavy-duty stitching. Round and flat braids produced with and without core yarn at 4-8-16 ends.
• Aramide (Aramid Threads) Para and Meta Aramid threads available in Spun, Filament, Soft, Bonded, Fiberless, and Steel Core variants for fire and safety applications with temperature resistance up to 1000°C. Designed for protective clothing, fire fighter uniforms, aircraft seats, and defense equipment.
• CoreSpun Corespun threads combining a High Tenacity Polyester Filament core with various wraps (polyester, cotton) for combined strength and softness, available in recycled variants. Suitable for apparel, denim, and industrial sewing applications.
• Spun Polyester 100% spun polyester sewing threads available in Soft, Recycled, PTT, Water Soluble, and Heavy Stitching variants with micromolecular lubrication for smooth high-speed industrial sewing. Includes recycled options under the Edden Eco brand.
• Textured Polyester Textured polyester threads for overlocking applications, available in Recycled and Soft Seams variants providing exceptional softness for next-to-skin seams. Used in apparel, lingerie, and activewear manufacturing.
• Embroidery Threads Embroidery threads including Luminous (glow-in-dark), Reflective, Metallic, Shine, and Recycled variants for decorative detailing, logo embroidery, and fashion applications across apparel and accessories.
• PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethylene) High-performance polytetrafluoroethylene threads with high resistance to UV, heat, and chemicals, available as standard PTFE and PTFE Coated Fiberglass variants for harsh-environment industrial applications.
• Technical Threads Advanced technical threads including Homopolymer Polyacrylonitrile (PAN), Liquid Crystalline Polymer (LCP), Polyphenylene Sulfide (PPS), and Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE) for specialized industrial applications requiring extreme performance characteristics.
• Yarn and Fibers Raw and processed yarns available as Twisted Packages, Dyed Packages, and Finished Packages customized to customer specifications. Supplied for further processing by textile and thread manufacturers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Exporter to 50+ countries worldwide as of 2020

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Cousin Freres S.A. (France)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 1989Original technology partnership established in 1989 with French company Cousin Freres S.A. for advanced European sewing thread manufacturing technology. This technology transfer enabled Threads India to become the first company in India to introduce high-quality filament sewing threads.
• SANScoreOthersYarn supplier providing raw materials for thread manufacturing operations
• DuPontcoreOthersYarn supplier providing raw materials for thread manufacturing operations
• BASFmajorOthersChemical and dye supplier for thread processing and coloration
• BayermajorOthersChemical and dye supplier for thread processing and coloration
• ClariantmajorOthersChemical and dye supplier for thread processing and coloration
• Israel Processing CO. LtdmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcquired in 2017 to expand global footprint and enhance processing capabilities for international markets
• Lohia GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent conglomerate providing strategic direction and operational support. Lohia Group is a well-established industrial and manufacturing conglomerate known worldwide for modern technical knowhow and quality products.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Fil-Tec: Fil-Tec is a US-based manufacturer of industrial sewing threads, prewound bobbins and technical threads serving industrial and consumer markets. Its prewound bobbin and technical thread focus closely mirrors Threads India's Prewound Bobbins and Technical Threads categories, making it a strong product-line-level comparable.
• A&E (American & Efird): A&E is a leading global manufacturer of industrial sewing threads, owned by Elevate Textiles, supplying apparel, automotive, footwear and speciality industrial customers worldwide. It directly competes with Threads India across core nylon and polyester threads and is a benchmark for technical service depth with global brand owners.
• Gütermann: Gütermann is a heritage German sewing thread brand, now part of Kordsa, producing premium industrial and consumer sewing threads globally. It competes with Threads India in nylon and polyester threads and overlaps in supplying automotive and apparel OEM customers, particularly in European export markets.
• Amann Group: Amann Group is a German-headquartered manufacturer of industrial sewing threads, embroidery threads and technical yarns serving automotive, apparel, footwear and technical applications globally. Its emphasis on technical/industrial threads and European engineering heritage closely parallels Threads India's positioning around Aramid, PTFE and other high-performance SKUs.
• Coats India: Coats India is the Indian subsidiary of Coats Group, manufacturing and selling sewing threads into the same domestic automotive, apparel and footwear customers as Threads India. It is the most direct local competitor in the Indian market and serves as the reference benchmark for share dynamics within India.
• Madeira: Madeira is a German specialist in embroidery threads (viscose, polyester, metallic, luminous) serving global apparel and promotional textile customers. It directly overlaps with Threads India's Embroidery product line (luminous, reflective, metallic, recycled variants) and competes for the same fashion/apparel embroidery thread wallet.
• Coats Group: Coats Group is the world's largest industrial thread and components manufacturer, serving apparel, footwear, automotive and industrial end-markets globally. It is the closest direct peer to Threads India, with overlapping product categories (nylon, polyester, aramid), certification-driven customer relationships and a direct Indian subsidiary (Coats India) competing head-to-head.

Regional players

• Loyal Textiles Mills: Loyal Textiles Mills is an Indian textile manufacturer producing yarn, fabric and selected specialty thread products for apparel and industrial customers, primarily in domestic and Asian markets. It is a regional comparable for Threads India's Indian manufacturing footprint and B2B industrial textile orientation.

Broad incumbents

• Vardhman Textiles: Vardhman Textiles is one of India's largest integrated textile manufacturers producing yarn, fabric and some specialty sewing threads, serving domestic and export apparel customers. While broader in scope than Threads India, it is a relevant Indian incumbent comparable on scale, vertical integration and export orientation.
• Kordsa: Kordsa is a Sabancı Holding company producing industrial nylon and polyester yarn, tire reinforcement and construction fibres, and owns the Gütermann thread brand. It competes with Threads India as a large upstream/diversified incumbent in industrial threads and technical yarns across automotive and industrial end-markets.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance9 records

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Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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