Shoddy sector

The shoddy industry contributes nearly 30% to the woollen industry’s turnover. Shoddy refers to the reclaimed textile fibre from used garments, which is spun on the woollen system to make yarns suitable for making blankets, sweaters, blazer fabrics and heavy woollen jacketing material. There are about 500 units in India engaged in the production of shoddy woollen products by way of spinning, weaving or processing.