An Autonomous Research Organisation since 1963
The Wool Research Association, Thane, an autonomous co-operative Research organization under Society’s Act and linked to Ministry of Textiles, GOI, was established in the year 1963 by the Woollen Textile Industry in close association with the union government of India. WRA as a society registered under the societies Registration Act XXI 1860 having its central office at Kolshet Road, Thane, Maharashtra.
A Centre of Excellence for Sportech
WRA has been designated as a Center of Excellence (CoE) for Sportech by the Ministry of Textiles, Govt. of India. WRA as an organization is committed to providing technological and scientific solutions to the woollen sector in particular and the textiles industry in general, besides meeting the superordinate goals of scientific and technological advancements set by the industry leaders and policymakers in India.
Accredited Solutions for the Industry
In this pursuit, the organization has imprinted its own standards to obtain the accreditation of international status as an R&D institution apart from providing solutions to various technical and techno-economic problems faced by the industry in a very cost-effective mechanism and with quick response time.
