The Kerala State Handloom Weavers Co-Operative Society Ltd (HANTEX)

HANTEX is the apex body for handloom cooperatives in the state. It began operations in 1961 to support handloom weaving societies in the cooperative sector. HANTEX oversees 518 primary production centers and maintains 150 showrooms to market their products. The organization is supported by a computer-aided design division and 150 imported textile machines.