About Limbayat Weaving Cluster
Limbayat Weaving Cluster is a wholesale textile market in Limbayat, Surat specialising in Powerloom Weaving. Best suited to fabric buyers and traders sourcing grey fabric from small weavers.
Limbayat: Part of Surat's Udhna–Limbayat Weaving Belt
Limbayat is a densely built zone in east Surat (pin code 395012). Field reports on Surat's textile workforce name it, with Udhna, among the localities where small powerloom factories are concentrated.
What Happens Here
Loom units in Limbayat weave grey fabric, the raw cloth that Surat's processing houses then dye, print and finish. Many units are small, and many workers are migrants from other states who live in the area.
Sourcing from Small Weavers
- Small units can be flexible on quality and quick to start, but capacity is limited. Split large orders across several weavers on identical specifications.
- Agree on yarn, construction, width and GSM in writing, and check sample rolls for defects.
- Work through an experienced agent if you are new to the area.
Surat's Textile Industry in Numbers
Surat is India's largest centre for man-made fibre textiles. Industry figures published in 2026 put the city at about 6 lakh looms, including about 95,000 water-jet, 40,000 rapier, 10,000 air-jet and 1,500 velvet looms. It has roughly 450 processing houses, about 2,000 warp-knitting and 3,500 circular-knitting machines, and an estimated 1–1.5 lakh embroidery machines. Output is around 6 crore metres of fabric a day. The industry employs an estimated 15 lakh or more people.
What you'll find here
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List your shop freeBuying tips for Limbayat Weaving Cluster
General advice for wholesale buying in Surat markets.
- Go early in the dayMornings are calmer, traders have more time to show catalogues, and new designs haven't sold out yet.
- Buy full catalogue setsMost wholesalers price by the set. Taking the full set usually costs less per piece than picking singles.
- Ask for a GST invoiceRegistered traders issue GST invoices on wholesale orders. You need one to claim input tax credit.
- Check a sample before bulkFor printed and dyed fabric, ask for a swatch or a single piece and check colour and wash before a large order.
- Book transport on the spotTransport and courier agents work close to the markets. Ask the trader who they use for dispatch to your city.
Questions buyers ask
Is Limbayat a textile area?
Yes. It is part of the Udhna–Limbayat weaving belt, with small powerloom factories producing grey fabric.
Where is Limbayat Weaving Cluster located?
Limbayat Weaving Cluster is in Limbayat, Surat. Address: Limbayat, Surat, Gujarat – 395012. Limbayat is in east Surat, next to Udhna.
What can I buy at Limbayat Weaving Cluster?
Limbayat Weaving Cluster is known for Grey Fabric, Woven Fabric, Weaving Job Work.
Where is fabric actually made in Surat?
Weaving happens on powerlooms across areas such as Ved Road, Katargam, Limbayat and Udhna, while dyeing, printing and finishing happen in processing estates such as Pandesara GIDC and Sachin GIDC. The markets on Ring Road are where finished goods are sold. Read the full answer