The Tamil Nadu Handloom Weavers' Co-operative Society, more commonly known as "Co-optex," was established in 1935 with the aim of promoting the handloom industry and supporting cooperative weavers in a commercially viable manner. As the largest apex handloom weavers' cooperative society in India, Co-optex is dedicated to organizing production to meet the needs and preferences of the market, procuring handloom products from cooperative societies, and marketing those products through its extensive network of shops across the country. Additionally, the society offers crucial technical and financial support to weavers, helping to keep this traditional industry thriving.