# Bed, kitchen and table linen from India: process, clusters and QA

> How bed, kitchen and table linen are made in India, step by step, and where: Karur, Panipat and Solapur. QA tests, HS heading and lead times.

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Product guide

# Bed, kitchen and table linen. From yarn and weaving to packing.

Bed, kitchen and table linen is best sourced from Karur, Panipat, Solapur, Pilkhuwa, Erode and Kannur. Indian makers produce sheets, duvet covers, pillowcases, tea towels, aprons, napkins and tablecloths in cotton, linen blends and organic cotton.

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6
    process steps

6
    mapped clusters

6302
    typical HS heading

Where India makes it · **Bed, kitchen and table linen** 6 clusters

  * __Clusters for this product
  *  __Other clusters

The manufacturing chain

## How it is made, in 6 steps.

The sequence Indian factories follow, from raw material to an approved part ready to ship.

  1. **Yarn & weaving**Cotton or blends woven to thread count or GSM
  2. **Pretreatment & dyeing**Bleaching, dyeing or printing
  3. **Finishing** Softening, mercerising and pre-shrinking
  4. **Cutting & stitching**Hems, corners, piping and labels
  5. **Testing** Colour fastness, shrinkage and thread count
  6. **Packing** Retail packs with inserts and barcodes

Key facts

## What buyers plan around.

Typical HS heading
    6302  
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Lead time
    Samples 2–3 weeks, production 5–8 weeks

India's edge
    India's cotton supply and made-up clusters let buyers source finished linen with traceability from fibre to pack.

Materials
    

  * [Cotton](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/materials/cotton/)
  * [Polyester and synthetics](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/materials/polyester-synthetics/)

Process families
    

  * [Home textiles & carpets](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/processes/home-textiles-and-carpets/)
  * [Weaving & handloom](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/processes/weaving-and-handloom/)

Where to source

## The clusters that make it.

Listed in the order buyers usually start. Each page covers the nearest ports and neighbouring clusters.

[ Tamil Nadu Major cluster **Karur** Kitchen & table linen, home textiles Home textiles & carpets ](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/clusters/karur/)[ Haryana Major cluster **Panipat** Home furnishings, rugs, blankets, recycled yarn Home textiles & carpetsWeaving & handloom ](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/clusters/panipat/)[ Maharashtra Established cluster **Solapur** Terry towels & chaddars Home textiles & carpets ](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/clusters/solapur/)[ Uttar Pradesh Specialist cluster **Pilkhuwa** Printed bedsheets & handloom Home textiles & carpetsDyeing, printing & embroidery ](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/clusters/pilkhuwa/)[ Tamil Nadu Established cluster **Erode** Handloom & powerloom, turmeric Weaving & handloomFood, spices & agri ](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/clusters/erode/)[ Kerala Specialist cluster **Kannur** Handloom home furnishings Home textiles & carpetsWeaving & handloom ](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/clusters/kannur/)

Quality

## Tests we plan for.

The checks that usually sit in the inspection plan for this product. We agree the final list with you against your drawing and market.

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  * Thread count and GSM
  * Shrinkage
  * Colour fastness
  * Seam strength
  * Pilling

Bed, kitchen and table linen questions

## Straight answers.

Anything else, ask us directly. A principal replies, not a bot.

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### What is Karur known for?

Karur in Tamil Nadu specialises in kitchen, table and bed linen for export, from basics to jacquard designs.

### Can I get organic cotton bedding?

Yes. Many Karur and Erode units are GOTS-certified.

### What thread counts are common?

From about 180 to 400 and above for percale and sateen, depending on yarn count and weave.

More product guides

## Related products.

[6 steps**Home textiles, towels & rugs**Panipat, Karur, Solapur](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/products/home-textiles-towels-rugs/)[6 steps**Denim and woven fabrics** Ahmedabad, Surat, Bhiwandi](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/products/denim-woven-fabrics/)[6 steps**Cargo nets, webbing & strap kits**Ludhiana, Surat, Mumbai](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/products/cargo-nets-webbing-straps/)

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