About Panipat Recycled (Shoddy) Yarn Cluster
Panipat Recycled (Shoddy) Yarn Cluster is a wholesale textile market in Textile Industrial Belt, Panipat specialising in Recycled & Shoddy Yarn. It has about 6,400 MSMEs shops. Best suited to brands, weavers and blanket makers sourcing recycled yarn and fibre.
Panipat: The World's Recycled Yarn Capital
Panipat is the world's largest producer of shoddy yarn: yarn spun from recycled woollen and cotton waste. A 2025 study by FMC counts about 6,400 MSMEs in the cluster.
How the Chain Works
- Sorting: 575+ units on Barsat Road and Noorwala grade used clothing and waste by fibre and colour. About 14.5 lakh tonnes of textile waste is imported each year.
- Spinning: 147+ shoddy and open-end spinning units, on Sanoli Road, Kabri Road and Faridpur, Alipura, Dadola and Chautala Roads.
- Dyeing: 355+ units, mainly in Sector 29 and Sector 25.
- Products: 4,850+ units make blankets, carpets, durries and home furnishings.
Scale
- Nearly 4,000 tonnes of textile waste processed a day.
- About 8 lakh tonnes of recycled yarn a year.
- About 4.5 lakh workers, 30–40% of them women.
Panipat's textile turnover is put at ₹60,000 crore or more, with exports of ₹15,000–20,000 crore according to industry leaders; the FMC study gives higher figures for the wider cluster. With EU recycling rules taking effect in 2026, Panipat's recycled yarn is in growing demand from brands.
Buying Recycled Yarn
- Ask the fibre blend and count, and whether the yarn is shoddy (wool) or cotton open-end.
- Brands should ask for recycled-content certification.
What you'll find here
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List your shop freeBuying tips for Panipat Recycled (Shoddy) Yarn Cluster
- Ask the blend:Shoddy wool and recycled cotton differ in use and price.
- Ask for certification:Brands need proof of recycled content.
Questions buyers ask
What is shoddy yarn?
Yarn spun from recycled woollen and cotton waste. Panipat is the world's largest producer.
How much textile waste does Panipat recycle?
Nearly 4,000 tonnes a day, according to a 2025 FMC study.
How many people work in Panipat's textile recycling cluster?
About 4.5 lakh.
Where is Panipat Recycled (Shoddy) Yarn Cluster located?
Panipat Recycled (Shoddy) Yarn Cluster is in Textile Industrial Belt, Panipat. Address: Barsat Road, Sanoli Road, Kabri Road and other industrial areas, Panipat, Haryana. Industrial areas across Panipat, about 90 km from Delhi.
What can I buy at Panipat Recycled (Shoddy) Yarn Cluster?
Panipat Recycled (Shoddy) Yarn Cluster is known for Shoddy Yarn, Recycled Yarn, Open-End Yarn, Recycled Fibre, PET Fibre, Sorted Textile Waste.
How many shops are in Panipat Recycled (Shoddy) Yarn Cluster?
Panipat Recycled (Shoddy) Yarn Cluster has about 6,400 MSMEs shops.
What is Panipat famous for in textiles?
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. Read the full answer
What is shoddy yarn, and why is Panipat known for it?
Shoddy yarn is spun from recycled woollen and cotton waste. Panipat is the world's largest centre: about 6,400 MSMEs process nearly 4,000 tonnes of textile waste a day into recycled yarn. Read the full answer