Faborg

06/06/2026

🌿💸🌿💸🌿💸🌿

06/06/2026

22/05/2026

It was our honour to present Tamil Nadu’s decade of grassroots work, research, and innovation to Hon’ble Minister of Textiles Shri Giriraj Singh at National Seminar Of New Age Fibres, New Delhi.

It was truly a delight to learn how much he appreciates Milkweed / Erukku (Calotropis) and FABORG’s sustainable approach towards textile innovation and complete biomass utilisation.

Our deepest gratitude to Hon’ble Smt. Neelam Shami Rao for including FABORG in the Task Force to present Milkweed and its potential within the New Age Fibre Mission.

This remarkable plant has shown us how agriculture, textiles, ecology, and rural livelihoods can come together to create meaningful and long-lasting impact.

Moments like these strengthen our belief that India can become a global leader in regenerative and nature-based textile innovation, while helping farmers break free from long-term dependence on imported agrochemicals.

After a decade of groundwork, research, and field learning — it is time to scale. 🌱

13/05/2026

Tamil Nadu’s innovation is now reaching Rajasthan — from one farmer’s son to the sons of farmers across the country. A journey rooted in the soil, driven by sustainability, and built for the future of Indian agriculture and textiles. 🌳💸🌳💸🌳

25/04/2026

Everyone talks about innovation.
A few are willing to do the groundwork it demands.

What’s taking shape right now is not just a business opportunity—it’s a group of entrepreneurs choosing to build differently.
Closer to the source. Closer to real value. Closer to impact.

This isn’t for everyone.
This is for those who have eyes to see, ears to hear, and the will to build a better world.

New Age Fibre Task Force I — in motion.

NITRA TECHNICAL CAMPUS, GHAZIABAD
Ministry of Textiles, Government of India
ICAR- Indian Council of Agricultural Research
ICAR - Central Research Institute for Jute and Allied Fibres - CRIJAF
National Jute Board - India

22/04/2026

18.04.2026 marked an important milestone in the journey of Milkweed (Calotropis / Apocynaceae) and FABORG’s mission to bring it to the world in a truly sustainable and ethical way.

We successfully completed the first meeting of the New Age Fiber Task Force – 1, focused on Milkweed (Calotropis / Apocynaceae), h**p, and flax—three fibers that have the potential to reshape the future of sustainable textiles.

We are deeply grateful to the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India for appointing Faborg Private Limited as an industry partner and for recognizing the work we’ve been doing with milkweed (Calotropis / Apocynaceae) and our proprietary fiber development technology.

Milkweed is not just another fiber—it represents a shift in how we think about raw materials:
– regenerative by nature
– resilient in harsh conditions
– capable of creating value where little existed before

Our commitment is clear:
To contribute meaningfully, with both scientific rigor and on-ground experience, to help milkweed (Calotropis / Apocynaceae) evolve from an underutilized resource into a scalable, impactful textile fiber.

We look forward to collaborating with all stakeholders in the task force to ensure this initiative translates into real opportunities—for farmers, industry, and the environment.

This is just the beginning.
Elen Tsopp &
Gowri Shankar

08/03/2026

Can a wild dryland plant become part of the future of sustainable textiles?

Yesterday, we had the honor of presenting our work on natural fibers derived from the Calotropis Milkweed from the family Apocynaceae (formerly Asclepiadaceae) plant to Smt. Neelam Shami Rao, Secretary, Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, at the event held at the Virudhunagar Collector’s Office, Tamil Nadu.

We shared the research and development behind transforming this resilient plant into sustainable textile fibers and materials. During the discussion, we also highlighted the broader circular economy potential of this plant — including:
• Decentralized processing that can generate year-round rural livelihoods
• A completely chemical-free production system
• The transformation of residue from fiber extraction into AARKA CONCENTRATE™, a natural agricultural input that supports organic farming and soil health

We look forward to continuing this conversation and exploring these topics in greater depth.

During the event, we also presented our ongoing collaboration with Agro Native, led by Mr. Gowtham Rajasekhar (Mr. G), where we are working on processing Kapok fibers using our pod fiber processing machine, which allows the fibers to be opened into long staple lengths while preserving their natural hollow structure, making them highly suitable for textile and advanced nonwoven applications.

Encouraging to see the growing interest in Calotropis and other nature-based materials that can support sustainable textiles, rural livelihoods, and regenerative agriculture.