Cluster 01
Knitwear and T-Shirts
Tiruppur in Tamil Nadu acts as India's knitwear capital, producing T-shirts, loungewear and activewear for international retail programs.
Field Notes
Knowledge built for making sourcing decisions.
This resource centre is designed to help apparel brands with more detailed information on fabric availability, manufacturing technologies, commercial readiness and trade-offs — before an enquiry becomes a purchase order.
Resource centre
Guides, videos, market intelligence and buyer checklists.
India Export Snapshot
Garments that India makes for the world.
India's textile map is built around specialist cities and production clusters, each known for different garment categories, fabric strengths and export programs.
Cluster 02
Denim and Casual Wear
Ahmedabad and Delhi/NCR support large denim, woven bottom and casualwear programs through major manufacturing ecosystems.
Cluster 03
Woven, Ethnic and Designer Wear
Surat and Jaipur are known for printed, embroidered and ethnic clothing, alongside boutique apparel with detailed surface work.
Scale production for European and US markets
Export powerhouses in Haryana and Delhi NCR produce tailored shirts, dresses and fast-fashion items for international brands.
Bed and bath categories at global volume
India is a leading supplier of bedsheets, towels and linens, with major manufacturers exporting textile goods to over 150 countries.
Coming from the desk
Guides we're building for apparel brands sourcing in India.
Practical, plain-language guides — not marketing copy — on the questions buyers actually ask before they commit to a manufacturing partner.
How to choose the right apparel manufacturer in India
What to check before you commit: capability fit, compliance, communication and transparency.
Organic cotton manufacturing guide
Sourcing, certification and cost realities for GOTS and organic-cotton programs.
MOQ planning guide
How minimum order quantities are actually set, and where there is room to negotiate.
Apparel compliance explained
BSCI, SEDEX, SA8000, GOTS, OEKO-TEX and what each one actually verifies.
Understanding AQL
How acceptable quality level sampling works, and what it means for your defect tolerance.
Printing techniques
Screen, sublimation, discharge and all-over printing — choosing the right method per fabric.
Fabric selection guide
Matching fibre, construction and finish to end use, climate and price point.
India vs Bangladesh vs Vietnam
An honest comparison of lead times, capability depth and cost across sourcing geographies.
Lead time planning
Working backward from a delivery date to a realistic sampling and production calendar.
Cost engineering
How fabric, trims, labour and finishing actually build up into a per-unit cost.
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