CHAPTER I

INTRODUCTION

Know about Wool Research Association

(Linked to Ministry of Textiles, Govt. of India, New Delhi)

Wool Research Association was established in 1963, the only national institute in the field of Wool Technology, is located in a green belt about 35 kms from Bombay (Mumbai). A centre of business activity of the country. It is well connected by two Highways. The concept of Research & Development in the field of wool technology was initiated by foresighted woolen industrialist and WRA was set up at the well-known Textile Training Institution in the premises of the V.J.T.I., Mumbai. During infancy it had a small laboratory and some educational facilities leading to Diploma in Textiles (Wool). WRA is also recognised for carrying out Applied Research leading to M.Sc and Ph.D. Degrees of Mumbai University.

Impressed with the performance most of the industrialist came forward and decided to have a full-fledged institution dealing with all aspects of wool procured a land site in 1980 of 75,000 sq. yards for the purpose. Subsequently, in 1983 the main building was constructed. In 1993 a Pilot Plant come into being. In 1996 the ultra modern National Ecological Testing Laboratory was established to create a required infrastructure for undertaking micro analysis of dyes and chemicals, with a view to help exports, check environment & textile pollution, food and drug analysis.

MAJOR ACTIVITIES

- Basic & Applied Research / Projects in Wool Related Technology.

- Formal Education & Vocational courses

- Need Based Courses & Training at site & Consultancy

- Ultra Modern Textile Testing (Physical & Chemical)

- CAD-CAM Woven & Knitting

- Miniature dyeing & finishing of yarn & fabric.

- Woolen & Shoddy Spinning Pilot plant

- National Ecological Testing Laboratory.

- Friction Spinning – High Tech yarns.