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Fabric export · Tirupur, India
Cotton and linen fabric, wholesale from India
We source cotton, organic cotton, linen and printed fabric from mills across India, prove it with mill certificates and accredited lab reports, and ship it to the UK, Europe, Australia and the US. Orders start at 200 kg per fabric.
- Minimum
- 200 kg per fabric
- Printed fabric
- 300 kg per order
- Duty to UK & Australia
- 0%
- Samples
- Swatch card $25, credited
In short
Klothewala is a fabric export desk in Tirupur, India. We supply wholesale cotton (poplin, voile, lawn, jersey, fleece), GOTS organic cotton, linen woven from European flax, and digitally printed fabric, from 200 kg per fabric (300 kg per order for printed). Every lot can come with the mill’s certificate and an accredited lab report. Indian fabric enters the UK and Australia duty-free.
Updated · Klothewala, Tirupur
What we supply
Cotton wovens
Poplin, voile, lawn, cambric, gauze, double gauze and canvas, 60–280 GSM, widths up to 150 cm.
Cotton knits
Single jersey, interlock, French terry (loopknit), fleece, pique and rib from Tirupur knitting mills, 160–400 GSM.
Organic cotton
GOTS and OCS organic cotton, with the mill’s certificate and a transaction certificate for your lot.
Linen and cotton-linen
100% linen and blends woven in India from European flax, plain or washed.
Printed fabric
Digital reactive printing on cotton, viscose and linen, from your artwork or ours.
Proof on every lot
Accredited lab reports, pre-shipment inspection and shade approval before dispatch.
Fabrics
Minimums, samples and terms
- Minimum order
- 200 kg per fabric (about 900–2,000 m of a woven, or roughly 950 T-shirts of jersey).
- Printed fabric
- 300 kg per order. Ask about splitting an order across designs.
- Swatches
- Swatch card $25, credited against your first bulk order
- Samples
- Sample lengths of 5–10 m at cost plus courier
- Testing
- $99 standard lab report (composition, GSM, shrinkage, colourfastness)
- Lead time
- Knit fabric usually ships 3–4 weeks after approval. Woven and printed fabric: confirmed in the quote.
- Shipping
- FOB Chennai or Tuticorin; CIF or delivered duty paid (DDP) on request
- Payment
- 50% advance to start production, the remaining 50% before shipping. Orders ship only when paid in full; no credit terms.
How much fabric is 200 kg?
Woven fabric is usually ordered in metres and jersey in kilos. Metres = kg ÷ (GSM × width).
| Fabric | GSM | Width | 200 kg ≈ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linen, plain weave | 150 | 145 cm | 920 m |
| Cotton poplin | 120 | 145 cm | 1,150 m |
| Cotton voile | 70 | 145 cm | 1,970 m |
| Cotton-linen blend | 140 | 145 cm | 990 m |
| Single jersey | 180 | tubular | ≈ 950 T-shirts |
| Fleece | 300 | open width | ≈ 390 hoodies |
How an order works
01
Brief
Send the fabric, GSM, width, composition, colours, quantity, certifications and destination.
02
Options and swatches
We shortlist mills from our network and send a swatch card with prices.
03
Sample and approval
You approve a sample length, lab dip or strike-off. Lab testing if you need it.
04
Production
The mill produces your lot. We inspect GSM, width, shade and defects before dispatch.
05
Shipping
We prepare the invoice, packing list and origin declaration, and ship FOB, CIF or DDP.
Import duty on Indian fabric (October 2026)
| Market | Cotton & linen woven | Knit fabric | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 0% | 0% | India–UK CETA, in force since 15 July 2026 |
| Australia | 0% | 0% | India–Australia ECTA, all lines at zero from 1 January 2026 |
| European Union | 8% | 8% | India–EU FTA concluded January 2026; zero duty expected when it takes effect (about 2027) |
| United States | MFN + additional duties | MFN + additional duties | Rates changed several times in 2026; we quote delivered duty paid |
Duty-free entry needs a valid origin declaration, which we prepare. Linen woven from imported European yarn may not qualify for the UK zero rate; we check origin for each linen fabric before quoting.
Who orders from us
Fabric wholesalers
Distributors who buy whole lots and resell by the metre need steady quality and repeatable shades.
Garment manufacturers
Full-package and CMT makers sourcing fabric for brand programmes of 500–2,000 m per colour.
Home textile brands
Bedding, table linen and homeware made from cotton and linen bases in repeat volume.
Fashion brands
Collections of about 1,000 m per colour that need certified fabric and samples first.
From our mill network
Send a fabric brief
Tell us the fabric, weight, quantity and destination. We reply within one working day with options from our mills and a swatch card offer.
Frequently asked questions
The minimum is 200 kg per fabric, which is about 900–2,000 m of a woven fabric depending on weight and width, or roughly 950 T-shirts of 180 GSM jersey. Printed fabric starts at 300 kg per order.
Yes. A swatch card costs $25 and is credited against your first bulk order. Sample lengths of 5–10 m are charged at cost plus courier.
Yes, on request. We source from GOTS- and OEKO-TEX-certified mills and send you the mill’s certificate, plus a GOTS transaction certificate for your lot, before the balance payment. We do not issue certificates ourselves.
As of October 2026, Indian cotton and linen fabric enters the UK and Australia at 0% duty with a valid origin declaration. The EU charges 8% until the India–EU FTA takes effect, expected around 2027. US rates change often, so we quote US orders delivered duty paid.
Knit fabric from Tirupur usually ships 3–4 weeks after sample approval. Woven and printed fabric lead times depend on the mill and are confirmed in your quote, before you pay.
50% advance to start production and the remaining 50% before shipping, so every order is paid in full before it leaves the mill. We do not offer credit terms. Swatch cards, sample lengths and lab reports are paid upfront.
In your language
Bangalore — Head Office
Klothewala
Koramangala, Bengaluru
Karnataka 560034, India
Mon–Sat · 9:00–18:00 IST
Tirupur — Production Unit
KWI Apparels, Tiruppur
No.49, 1st Floor, Anna Street
Sri Venkateswara Nagar, Sirupooluvapatti Ring Road
Tiruppur, Tamil Nadu 641652, India
Knitwear manufacturing · Export-ready
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