Where T-shirts are made in India
- Tirupur, Tamil Nadu
- India's knitwear capital: T-shirts, polos, sleepwear, kidswear
- Ludhiana, Punjab
- Hosiery, sweatshirts and woollen knitwear
- Bengaluru, Karnataka
- Large garment exporters for global brands
- Kolkata, West Bengal
- Hosiery and innerwear
What to put in your quote request
- Fabric: single jersey, interlock or pique, and GSM (e.g. 160–220)
- Fibre: 100% cotton, organic, cotton-poly, recycled blends
- Size range and size chart, fits (regular, slim, oversized)
- Print or embroidery method, neck labels, polybag and carton packing
Add the quantity, destination country and whether you need samples first. Suppliers reply with price per unit, MOQ, lead time and Incoterm.
HS code and certifications
HS heading: 6109 (T-shirts, singlets and vests, knitted or crocheted). Confirm the full tariff code for your country with your customs broker, then estimate duty with the landed cost calculator.
Certifications buyers often ask for
- GOTS and OCS for organic cotton
- OEKO-TEX Standard 100
- WRAP, SA8000 or BSCI social compliance
Need an independent check before shipment? Add pre-shipment inspection to your request.
Questions importers ask
Can Indian factories make private-label T-shirts?
Yes. Most Tirupur exporters work on buyer designs with your labels, hang tags and packaging.
How long does bulk production take?
It depends on fabric and quantity; your quotation states the lead time, which usually starts after sample approval.