Trivandrum Spinning Mills (TSM) is weaving a new future with a major quality upgrade. They're ditching old tech for a modern open-end spinning machine, promising a yarn revolution. This unique mill, spinning magic from waste cotton, is the only one of its kind in Kerala.
Leading the charge is Anil Kumar, director of handlooms and textiles, doubling as TSM's managing director. He's confident the new machinery, currently being installed, will dramatically boost yarn quality. But the journey isn't yarn-easy. The mill, with its four permanent and 70 mostly female contract workers, relies on Tamil Nadu for raw materials and sales.
Volatile markets and rising cotton prices haunt TSM. Smaller mills like them, Anil Kumar acknowledges, are often forced to sell yarn at rock-bottom prices just to stay afloat.
Despite challenges, TSM is ambitious. They're currently operating at 70% capacity but hope the upgrade will unlock new markets and boost sales. With better quality yarn and a modern edge, Trivandrum Spinning Mills is poised to spin a brighter future for itself and Kerala's textile industry.
