About Ludhiana Hosiery & Knitwear Cluster
Ludhiana Hosiery & Knitwear Cluster is a wholesale textile market in Knitwear & Dyeing Belt, Ludhiana specialising in Hosiery & Knitwear Manufacturing. It has 10,000+ units shops. Best suited to brands and wholesalers sourcing knitwear, winter wear and private-label garments.
Ludhiana's Hosiery and Knitwear Cluster
Ludhiana is known as India's city of woollen and acrylic knitwear. The Textile Committee counts about 10,000 hosiery and knit garment units, supported by around 60 woollen and worsted spinning mills, 20 cotton spinning mills and some 15,000 powerlooms. A SIDBI-backed study counted about 14,000 knitwear MSMEs, employing about 4 lakh people directly and indirectly.
What Ludhiana Makes
- Winter wear: sweaters, pullovers, cardigans, jackets, shawls and thermals. Winter wear makes up most of the cluster's output.
- Summer knits: T-shirts and sweatshirts.
- Knit and grey fabric for other garment makers.
Where the Units Are
Manufacturing is spread across areas such as Manna Singh Nagar, Bahadurke Road and the Focal Point estates, with dyeing and processing on Tajpur Road and Rahon Road. Big composite groups such as Oswal Woollen Mills and Vardhman are based in the city.
Exports and Buyers
Ludhiana exports knitwear to the USA, Canada, Europe, Japan, the Middle East and Russia. In India, its biggest wholesale buyers come from Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan, buying through the old-city markets such as Akalgarh.
Sourcing Tips
- Book early: winter production is planned months ahead.
- Specify the yarn: wool, acrylic or blends change warmth, feel and price.
- Approve a sample and agree GSM, sizes and packing before bulk production.
Associations include the Knitwear & Apparel Manufacturers Association of Ludhiana, the Knitwear Club, the Ludhiana Woollen Manufacturers Association and the Apparel Exporters Association.
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List your shop freeBuying tips for Ludhiana Hosiery & Knitwear Cluster
- Book winter production early:Units plan winter output months ahead.
- Specify yarn and GSM:Wool, acrylic and blends differ in warmth and price.
- Approve samples:Sign off a sample before bulk production.
Questions buyers ask
How many hosiery units are there in Ludhiana?
About 10,000 hosiery and knit garment units, according to the Textile Committee.
What is Ludhiana famous for in textiles?
Woollen and acrylic knitwear: sweaters, jackets, shawls and thermals, plus T-shirts and sweatshirts.
Where are Ludhiana's hosiery units?
In areas such as Manna Singh Nagar, Bahadurke Road and the Focal Point estates.
Where does Ludhiana export knitwear?
To the USA, Canada, Europe, Japan, the Middle East and Russia.
What can I buy at Ludhiana Hosiery & Knitwear Cluster?
Ludhiana Hosiery & Knitwear Cluster is known for Sweaters, Cardigans, Pullovers, T-Shirts, Sweatshirts, Jackets.
How many shops are in Ludhiana Hosiery & Knitwear Cluster?
Ludhiana Hosiery & Knitwear Cluster has 10,000+ units shops.