Best activewear manufacturers in India (2026)

By SupplySpark data desk · Updated 11 Sept 2026 · 484 suppliers considered

India is a major sourcing hub for activewear, with 484 suppliers listed on SupplySpark and 91% of them supported by independent evidence. Suppliers cluster in Tirupur (227), Mumbai (34), Noida (33), Delhi/New Delhi (30) and Ludhiana (28). Common certifications include GOTS (150), Sedex/SMETA (145), ISO 9001 (108), amfori BSCI (72), OEKO-TEX Standard 100 (72) and WRAP (62). MOQ reporting varies: 131 suppliers publish MOQs of 50 units or fewer, while most others span higher bands. This list presents verified Indian activewear manufacturers; use it to shortlist factories by location, certifications, MOQ and lead time before requesting samples and quotes.

1. 1

   Esstee Exports India Private Limited

   Tirupur, IndiaMOQ 1,000Lead 90–90 dEst. 19921,500+ employees Verified · Customs records · third-party-audited

   Tirupur-based manufacturer founded 1992, producing cotton-knit activewear and other knit and selected woven garments. Reports five operating units and about 1,500 employees. Publishes a 1,000-unit MOQ, 90-day lead time and holds GOTS, OCS, GRS, RCS, Better Cotton, Fairtrade and ISO 9001.

   GOTSOCSGRSRCSBetter CottonFairtrade

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2. 2

   ACCRUE SOURCING

   Tiruppur, IndiaMOQ 1,000Lead 7–14 dEst. 2012450+ employees Verified · Business registry · Customs records · third-party-audited

   Tiruppur garment manufacturer founded 2012, specializing in T-shirts, polos, hoodies, athleisure and sports jackets with in-house sampling, cutting, sewing and finishing. Publishes a 1,000-unit MOQ, 7–14 day lead time and holds GOTS, OEKO-TEX Standard 100, Sedex and Ecocert.

   GOTSOEKO-TEX Standard 100Sedex (SMETA)Ecocert

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3. 3

   DKI Apparel Private Limited

   Ambernath East, IndiaMOQ 1Est. 2004501–1000 employees Verified · Business registry · Customs records · third-party-audited

   Ambernath-based exporter founded 2004, focused on knitted garments including activewear, innerwear and sleepwear. Employs 501–1,000, reports a published MOQ of 1 and holds GRS, WRAP and CTPAT; evidence includes business registry and customs records.

   GRSWRAPCTPAT

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4. 4

   Afflatus International

   Gurugram, IndiaMOQ 1Lead 49–49 dEst. 19755000+ employees Verified · Business registry · Customs records · third-party-audited

   Gurugram-headquartered manufacturer and trader founded 1975, supplying knit and woven apparel including track pants and casual lowers. Reports 7 facilities and 5,000+ employees, publishes an MOQ of 1, 49-day lead time, and lists GOTS, GRS, ISO 14001 and ISO 9001 among certifications.

   OCSMSME ZED GoldControl UnionSedex (SMETA)GOTSISO 14001

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5. 5

   Deswal Sourcing Solutions Private Limited

   Gurugram, IndiaMOQ 50Lead 28–35 dEst. 2016150+ employees Verified · Business registry · Customs records · third-party-audited

   Gurugram-based private-label manufacturer founded 2016, producing womenswear, resort and loungewear with in-house capabilities. Publishes a 50-unit MOQ, 28–35 day lead time and carries Sedex/SMETA, GOTS and Fair Trade certifications; evidence includes business registry and customs records.

   Sedex (SMETA)GOTSFair Trade

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6. 6

   Green Packaging Industries Private Limited

   Kolkata, IndiaMOQ 50Lead 7–7 dEst. 2003501–1000 employees Verified · Customs records · third-party-audited

   Kolkata manufacturer and trader founded 2003, making eco-friendly bags plus adult and infant knitwear, gym bags and workwear. Publishes a 50-unit MOQ and 7-day lead time, and lists ISO 9001, Sedex, OEKO-TEX, GOTS, GRS and Fairtrade among certifications.

   ISO 9001Sedex (SMETA)OEKO-TEX Standard 100GOTSGRSFairtrade

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7. 7

   GOKILAA GAARMENTS

   Tirupur, IndiaMOQ 350Lead 2–2 dEst. 1997201–500 employees Verified · Customs records · Manual review

   Tirupur partnership manufacturer founded 1997, producing T-shirts, polos, hoodies and sportswear with in-house cutting, printing and testing. Reports 201–500 employees, publishes a 350-unit MOQ and 2-day lead time, and lists ISO 9001, OEKO-TEX, Sedex, SA8000 and amfori BSCI.

   ISO 9001Bureau VeritasOEKO-TEX Standard 100Sedex (SMETA)SA8000amfori BSCI

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8. 8

   Gokaldas Images Private Limited

   Bengaluru, IndiaMOQ 1Lead 15–15 dEst. 19791,001–5,000 employees Verified · Business registry · Customs records · third-party-audited

   Bengaluru-headquartered manufacturer founded 1979, with facilities in Bengaluru and Sircilla, producing active sportswear alongside innerwear and technical garments. Publishes a MOQ of 1, 15-day lead time and holds Sedex/SMETA; evidence includes business registry and customs records.

   Sedex (SMETA)

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9. 9

   GTN Engineering (India) Limited

   Hyderabad, IndiaMOQ 3Lead 2–10 dEst. 19811,001–5,000 employees Verified · Business registry · Customs records · third-party-audited

   Hyderabad-based diversified manufacturer founded 1981, producing knitted lifestyle garments, socks and thermals. Publishes a 3-unit MOQ and 2–10 day lead time; its Imperial Garments unit is listed by Ecocert as GOTS-certified. Evidence includes business registry and customs records.

   GOTS

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10. 10

    AKR Textiles

    Coimbatore, IndiaMOQ 1Lead 45–60 dEst. 19955,001–10,000 employees Verified · Business registry · Customs records · third-party-audited

    Coimbatore manufacturer and trader founded 1995 within a larger apparel group, producing T-shirts, polos, jogging suits, sportswear and babywear. Reports 5,001–10,000 employees, MOQ of 1 and 45–60 day lead time; certifications include SA8000, OEKO-TEX and WRAP.

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11. 11

    The Brinell Clothing Inc

    New Delhi, IndiaMOQ 1,000Est. 198311-50 employees Verified · Business registry · Customs records · third-party-audited

    New Delhi-based manufacturer and trader with roots in Vancouver, founded 1983, producing shirts, T-shirts, hoodies and swimwear. Publishes a 1,000-unit MOQ, holds WRAP, Sedex, ISO 9001 and ISO 14001, and shows business registry and customs evidence.

    WRAPSEDEXISO 9001ISO 14001OHSAS 18001

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12. 12

    Kewal Kiran Clothing Limited

    Mumbai, IndiaMOQ 1Lead 7–10 dEst. 19811,001–5,000 employees Verified · Business registry · Customs records · third-party-audited

    Mumbai-headquartered branded apparel manufacturer founded 1981, offering T-shirts, track pants and jackets with integrated design-to-retail capability. Publishes a MOQ of 1, 7–10 day lead time and lists ISO 9000 and ISO 14001; evidence includes business registry and customs records.

    ISO 9000:2008ISO 14001:2004

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13. 13

    AKR Industries Private Limited

    Tirupur, IndiaMOQ 5Lead 3–5 dEst. 19988000 employees Verified · Business registry · Customs records · third-party-audited

    Tirupur vertically integrated textile and apparel manufacturer founded 1998, covering spinning, weaving, dyeing and garmenting. Reports 8,000 employees, publishes a 5-unit MOQ and 3–5 day lead time, and lists ISO 9001, SA8000, OEKO-TEX and GOTS among certifications.

    ISO 9001ISO 14001SA8000RINAOEKO-TEX Standard 100WRAP

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14. 14

    AKRUTHI APPARREL

    Tiruppur, IndiaMOQ 1Lead 3–6 dEst. 2007546 workers employees Verified · Business registry · Customs records · third-party-audited

    Tiruppur manufacturer and trader founded 2007, producing T-shirts, hoodies, joggers and kids' track suits for domestic and US markets. Publishes a MOQ of 1, 3–6 day lead time and holds Sedex, WRAP, GOTS, OEKO-TEX and Better Cotton certifications.

    Sedex (SMETA)WRAPGOTSOrganic Content StandardOEKO-TEX Standard 100Better Cotton

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15. 15

    Bhandari Hosiery Exports Limited

    Ludhiana, IndiaMOQ 50Lead 7–7 dEst. 1993385 reported in FY2024 DLOO; 501–1,000 on LinkedIn employees Verified · Business registry · Customs records · third-party-audited

    Ludhiana-based vertically integrated knitter founded 1993, producing knitted T-shirts, polos, sweatshirts, track suits and knitted fabrics. Publishes a 50-unit MOQ and 7-day lead time; certifications include amfori BSCI, Sedex, ISO 9001, OEKO-TEX and GOTS.

    amfori BSCISedex (SMETA)ISO 9001BMGOEKO-TEXGOTS

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Method: entries are the top-scoring published profiles for this category and country in SupplySpark's database when the list was last updated; ranking cannot be bought. Facts come from each supplier's public profile and evidence on file; confirm MOQs, lead times and certifications directly with the factory before ordering.