What is Panipat famous for in textiles?

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Panipat, the 'City of Weavers', is famous for blankets, carpets, durries and home furnishings, and is the world's largest producer of shoddy (recycled) yarn. Its textile turnover is put at ₹60,000 crore or more.

Blankets: shoddy, woollen, polar and mink.
Carpets, durries and home furnishings, mostly for export.
Recycled (shoddy) yarn: the world's largest centre.

Updated 4 November 2026 Share on WhatsApp

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