Where towels are made in India
- Solapur, Maharashtra
- Terry towels and chaddars; GI-tagged Solapur terry towels
- Panipat, Haryana
- Home textiles of all kinds, including towels and bath sets
- Karur, Tamil Nadu
- Woven home textiles for export: kitchen towels, table linen
- Erode, Tamil Nadu
- Cotton processing and handloom-to-powerloom textiles
What to put in your quote request
- Weight in GSM (e.g. 450–600 for bath towels) and size in cm
- Fibre: 100% cotton, combed cotton, organic cotton or bamboo blend
- Pile type: zero-twist, ring-spun or dobby border
- Colour, embroidery or jacquard logo, and packing per piece
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: 6302 (bed, table, toilet and kitchen linen; cotton terry towels fall under 6302.60). 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
- OEKO-TEX Standard 100
- GOTS for organic cotton
- BSCI or SMETA social audits
Need an independent check before shipment? Add pre-shipment inspection to your request.
Questions importers ask
What is the usual minimum order for towels from India?
Mills commonly quote MOQs per colour and size, often a few hundred to a few thousand pieces. Ask for stock colours if you need less.
Can I get my hotel logo woven in?
Yes. Jacquard or dobby-border logos and embroidery are standard; expect a sample round before bulk production.