Birla Cellulose, Cellulosic Fibres division of Grasim Industries Ltd, has announced the signing of a Joint Development Agreement (JDA) with LNJ Bhilwara Group Companies (RSWM Limited & TACC Limited) as the next step forward in the development of graphene technology for textile applications.
Undet this collaboration, TACC Limited will supply graphene derivatives to Birla Cellulose, and Birla Cellulose will integrate TACC’s graphene derivatives into the production of viscose fibers. RSWM Limited will use these graphene-enhanced viscose fibers for textile manufacturing.
This collaboration is set to evaluate textile innovation, integrating graphene’s remarkable properties into fabrics, enhancing durability, performance, and sustainability.
TACC Limited is a venture of the LNJ Bhilwara Group and a key player in the advanced materials sector, specializing in synthetic graphite and graphene derivatives. RSWM is one of India’s largest textile manufacturers, with state-of-the-art manufacturing units and a strong export presence in over 70 countries. Birla Cellulose, the cellulosic fibres business of Grasim Industries Ltd, flagship company of the Aditya Birla Group, is a leading sustainability-focused Man-Made Cellulosic Fibres (MMCF) producer.