About Udhna Textile Industrial Area
Udhna Textile Industrial Area is a wholesale textile market in Udhna Udyog Nagar, Surat specialising in Weaving & Loom Factories. Best suited to fabric buyers sourcing grey and woven fabric close to the city markets.
Udhna: Weaving Close to Surat's Markets
Udhna, in south-central Surat, is one of the city's older industrial areas. Textile ministry records list two estates here, Udhna Udyog Nagar and the Udhna–Magdalla Road estate.
Weaving and Loom Factories
Field reports on Surat's powerloom industry name Udhna, with neighbouring Limbayat, among the localities where weaving is concentrated, with small loom factories employing migrant workers. Udhna Junction railway station, next door, is the departure point for many of these workers travelling home.
Why Udhna Matters for Buyers
Udhna is only a few kilometres from the Ring Road markets, so grey and woven fabric made here moves quickly to traders and processors. Weaving mills in the area make polyester and satin fabrics and other synthetics.
Sourcing Tips
- Most units are small, so you may need several weavers for a large order. Agree on identical specifications with each.
- Test a sample roll for width, GSM and defects before placing bulk orders.
- Coordinate with your processing house in nearby Pandesara for dyeing and printing.
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.
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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 Udhna a textile area?
Yes. Udhna has the Udhna Udyog Nagar and Udhna–Magdalla Road industrial estates and is one of Surat's weaving localities.
Where is Udhna Textile Industrial Area located?
Udhna Textile Industrial Area is in Udhna Udyog Nagar, Surat. Address: Udhna Udyog Nagar and Udhna–Magdalla Road, Udhna, Surat, Gujarat. Udhna is in south-central Surat, beside Udhna Junction railway station and a few kilometres from the Ring Road markets.
What can I buy at Udhna Textile Industrial Area?
Udhna Textile Industrial Area is known for Grey Fabric, Woven Fabric, Satin Fabric, Polyester 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