In an increasingly competitive and technology-driven textile landscape, smart manufacturing is becoming a key differentiator for yarn producers. In this interview, Sammir Dattani, Executive Director of Sanathan Textiles, discusses how the company is integrating automation, digital monitoring, and data-driven systems across its polyester yarn operations. He highlights the measurable benefits of these initiatives—from improved efficiency and quality consistency to stronger sustainability performance—and shares insights on how advanced technologies will shape the company’s growth and competitiveness in the coming years.
How have smart manufacturing practices been integrated into your production processes?
At Sanathan Textiles, smart manufacturing is embedded across our polyester yarn operations through automation, real-time digital monitoring, and data led decision making. We use advanced process control systems and centralised dashboards to monitor critical parameters across spinning, texturizing and quality inspection. These systems enable tighter process control, faster issue detection, and consistent output quality. Given the scale and complexity of yarn manufacturing, digitisation and automation has become essential rather than optional.
What measurable benefits have you observed from adopting smart manufacturing—such as improvements in productivity, quality, cost efficiency, energy management, or delivery timelines?
Smart and Green manufacturing processes has delivered tangible outcomes. We have seen improvements in operational efficiency, reduced process variability and lower energy consumption per unit of output. Digital monitoring has helped reduce downtime, improve delivery adherence, and optimise raw material usage. In a margin sensitive industry like textiles, these efficiency gains directly translate into stronger cost competitiveness and improved customer confidence.
How has smart manufacturing helped your organisation respond to challenges such as labour availability, quality consistency, and sustainability requirements?
Smart manufacturing at Sanathan Textiles has reduced labour dependency through automation and digital controls, ensured consistent yarn quality via real-time monitoring and traceability, and strengthened sustainability compliance through energy and resource tracking. It has improved process stability, working capital efficiency, and operational resilience during capacity ramp-ups and market fluctuations.
What new technologies or process upgrades are you currently implementing or planning to implement to further enhance smart manufacturing capabilities?
Sanathan Textiles is implementing advanced automation in polymerisation, AI-based predictive maintenance, and IoT-driven energy and water monitoring systems. We are enhancing digital traceability and centralised analytics dashboards across facilities to improve quality control, operational efficiency, sustainability tracking, and decision-making as we scale capacity and strengthen smart manufacturing capabilities.
Looking ahead, how do you see smart manufacturing shaping your company’s growth strategy and competitiveness over the next 3–5 years?
Over the next 3–5 years, smart manufacturing will be central to Sanathan Textiles’ growth and competitiveness. Integrated automation, advanced analytics, and real-time resource monitoring will drive higher productivity, consistent quality, and lower unit costs. Data-led sustainability tracking will strengthen ESG positioning, while scalable digital systems will support future expansions and improved global market responsiveness.