About Tiruppur Knitwear Export Cluster
Tiruppur Knitwear Export Cluster is a wholesale textile market in Knitwear Manufacturing & Export Belt, Tiruppur specialising in Export Knitwear Manufacturing. It has about 1,300 garment units shops. Best suited to brands, exporters and private-label buyers sourcing knitwear at scale.
Tiruppur: India's Knitwear Export Capital
Tiruppur, on the Noyyal River in western Tamil Nadu, is India's largest knitwear cluster. Exports reached a record ₹46,000 crore in FY2025-26, up from ₹44,747 crore the year before, and Tiruppur makes nearly 60% of India's knitwear exports. With domestic sales, the cluster's turnover is put at over ₹75,000 crore.
Scale
- About 1,300 garment units; around 80% are MSMEs that specialise in one stage, such as knitting, dyeing, printing or stitching.
- About 1 million workers, 75% of them women, including some 2 lakh migrant workers from 19 states.
- Buyers in over 50 countries, including Primark, Walmart, Marks & Spencer, H&M, Tommy Hilfiger and Target.
What Tiruppur Makes
Its traditional strength is cotton knitwear, especially white knit innerwear and banians, alongside T-shirts, polos, sweatshirts, kids wear, nightwear and sportswear. The Tiruppur Exporters' Association (TEA) is pushing to grow man-made fibre products, aiming for a 50/50 cotton–MMF mix and ₹1 lakh crore of exports by 2030.
Where the Units Are
Export units are spread around the town, with clusters along Avinashi Road, in Velampalayam and Angeripalayam, at Netaji Apparel Park in New Tiruppur and at TEKIC in Mudalipalayam. For ready stock, buyers use the town markets such as Khaderpet.
Sourcing Tips
- Shortlist units by product and minimum order.
- Ask for compliance audits if you supply international brands.
- Approve fabric, GSM, print and fit samples before bulk.
What you'll find here
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- Check compliance:International buyers should ask for social and environmental audits.
- Approve samples:Sign off fabric, GSM, print and fit before bulk.
Questions buyers ask
How much knitwear does Tiruppur export?
About ₹46,000 crore in FY2025-26, nearly 60% of India's knitwear exports.
How many people work in Tiruppur's garment industry?
About 1 million, 75% of them women.
Which brands buy from Tiruppur?
Buyers include Primark, Walmart, Marks & Spencer, H&M, Tommy Hilfiger and Target.
Where is Tiruppur Knitwear Export Cluster located?
Tiruppur Knitwear Export Cluster is in Knitwear Manufacturing & Export Belt, Tiruppur. Address: Knitwear Manufacturing & Export Belt, Tiruppur, Tamil Nadu. Units across Tiruppur, about 55 km east of Coimbatore.
How many shops are in Tiruppur Knitwear Export Cluster?
Tiruppur Knitwear Export Cluster has about 1,300 garment units shops.
What is Tiruppur famous for?
Tiruppur is India's knitwear capital. It made about ₹46,000 crore of exports in FY2025-26, nearly 60% of India's knitwear exports, and employs about 1 million people. Read the full answer
Tiruppur vs Ludhiana: Which city should I source T-shirts, hoodies, and winter wear from?
Source from Tiruppur (Tamil Nadu) for 100% combed cotton T-shirts, polo shirts, kids' summer hosiery, and export-grade activewear; source from Ludhiana (Punjab) for woollen and acrylic sweaters, winter jackets, thermal innerwear, and heavy winter hoodies. Read the full answer
What do AQL 2.5 and OEKO-TEX Standard 100 mean for garment exports from India?
AQL 2.5 (Acceptable Quality Limit) is the international statistical sampling standard used by buyers to inspect finished garment shipments for major/minor defects before dispatch, while OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certifies that textiles are tested free from harmful levels of restricted chemicals and azo dyes. Read the full answer