Established in 1887, Gokak Mills today is a part of the Forbes group, acquired by The Shapoorji Pallonji Group (A USD 2.5 Billion Premier Business Group in India) in January 2002. It is well known for its quality products and has been exporting textile goods to various European and American countries right from its inception. Having over 295 products in their product range, they produce yarn for use in Knitting, Weaving, Braiding, Tufting applications besides yarn for hosiery and woven apparel fabric. In the field of industrial fabrics, they have State-Of-The-Art air jet ‘Dornier’ looms, Sulzer rapier looms and NP looms. 90 percent of the fabric produced is exported to Europe, America and Australia. The fabrics are mainly used in Military, Automotive and other high tech applications. GTL is a ISO 9001-2000 and ISO 14002 certified Company. Besides they have a license to produce Oeko-Tex Standard 100, Organic Cotton and Supima Certified products.

Pragma handled media relations for Gokak's announcement around launch of its new fabric called "MerinoCot TM ".