Best t-shirt manufacturers in India (2026)
By SupplySpark data desk · Updated 6 Sept 2026 · 1,099 suppliers considered
India is a major sourcing hub for T‑shirts, with 1,099 suppliers listed on SupplySpark and 92% backed by independent evidence. Clusters are concentrated in Tirupur (490), Mumbai (96) and Delhi/New Delhi (78). Common certifications reported include GOTS (271), Sedex (284), ISO 9001 (170) and SA8000 (116). Published MOQs skew low: 242 suppliers list 50 units or fewer, while a smaller group publish higher minimums. This list presents verified Indian T‑shirt manufacturers; use it to shortlist partners by location, capacity and credentials, then request updated lead times, samples and firm MOQs directly from each factory.
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FABSTRACT CLOTHING INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED
Noida, IndiaMOQ 1Lead 7–120 dEst. 1991201-500 employees Verified · Business registry · Customs records · third-party-auditedNoida-based garment manufacturer and government-recognized export house producing knit and woven apparel including organic-cotton T‑shirts. Founded 1991, 201–500 employees, published MOQ 1 and lead times 7–120 days; certifications include GOTS, OEKO-TEX Standard 100 and Fairtrade USA.
GOTSOEKO-TEX Standard 100Fairtrade USAFLOCERTOCSView profile - 2
Esstee Exports India Private Limited
Tirupur, IndiaMOQ 1,000Lead 90–90 dEst. 19921,500+ employees Verified · Customs records · third-party-auditedTirupur knitwear manufacturer founded 1992 with five operating units and 1,500+ employees, producing cotton T‑shirts, polos and hoodies. MOQ 1,000, lead time 90 days; published certifications include GOTS, GRS, OCS, ISO 9001 and OEKO-TEX.
GOTSOCSGRSRCSBetter CottonFairtradeView profile - 3
ACCRUE SOURCING
Tiruppur, IndiaMOQ 1,000Lead 7–14 dEst. 2012450+ employees Verified · Business registry · Customs records · third-party-auditedTiruppur-based hosiery and knitwear specialist founded 2012, with 450+ employees offering T‑shirts, polos, hoodies and athleisure. MOQ 1,000 and lead time 7–14 days; certifications include GOTS, OEKO-TEX and Sedex (SMETA).
GOTSOEKO-TEX Standard 100Sedex (SMETA)EcocertView profile - 4
ELITE CLOTHING COMPANY
Perundurai, IndiaMOQ 3,000Lead 30–45 dEst. 2010 Verified · Customs records · Manual reviewPerundurai woven-fabric and finished-fabric producer founded 2010, supplying yarn-dyed and printed woven fabrics and V‑neck T‑shirts. Published MOQ 3,000, lead time 30–45 days; certifications include amfori BSCI, OEKO-TEX, Fairtrade and GOTS.
amfori BSCIOEKO-TEX Standard 100Fairtrade InternationalBetter CottonGOTSCotton made in Africa (CmiA)View profile - 5
DKI Apparel Private Limited
Ambernath East, IndiaMOQ 1Est. 2004501–1000 employees Verified · Business registry · Customs records · third-party-auditedAmbernath-based knitted garment exporter founded 2004, 501–1,000 employees, making T‑shirts, polos and innerwear. Published MOQ 1; lead time not published. Certifications listed include GRS, WRAP and CTPAT and the company reports worldwide markets.
GRSWRAPCTPATView profile - 6
Afflatus International
Gurugram, IndiaMOQ 1Lead 49–49 dEst. 19755000+ employees Verified · Business registry · Customs records · third-party-auditedGurugram-headquartered apparel manufacturer and exporter founded 1975 with 5,000+ employees and multiple facilities producing T‑shirts, denim and casualwear. Published MOQ 1 and lead time 49 days; certifications include GOTS, GRS, Sedex (SMETA), ISO 9001 and ISO 14001.
OCSMSME ZED GoldControl UnionSedex (SMETA)GOTSISO 14001View profile - 7
CHEREN COMPANY
Tirupur, IndiaMOQ 1Lead 3–3 dEst. 199089 employees Verified · Business registry · Customs records · third-party-auditedTirupur manufacturer and trader established 1990 producing knitted and woven garments including women's T‑shirts and sweatshirts. 89 employees, MOQ 1, lead time 3 days; certifications include Sedex (SMETA) and Better Cotton, and documented export markets.
Sedex (SMETA)DisneyBetter CottonView profile - 10
Green Packaging Industries Private Limited
Kolkata, IndiaMOQ 50Lead 7–7 dEst. 2003501–1000 employees Verified · Customs records · third-party-auditedKolkata manufacturer of eco-friendly bags and apparel, offering adult T‑shirts, polos and hoodies alongside jute and recycled-cotton products. Founded 2003, 501–1,000 employees, MOQ 50 and lead time 7 days; certifications include ISO 9001, Sedex, GOTS and GRS.
ISO 9001Sedex (SMETA)OEKO-TEX Standard 100GOTSGRSFairtradeView profile - 11
GOKILAA GAARMENTS
Tirupur, IndiaMOQ 350Lead 2–2 dEst. 1997201–500 employees Verified · Customs records · Manual reviewTirupur knitwear exporter founded 1997 with three production units and 201–500 employees, producing T‑shirts, polos and hoodies. MOQ 350, lead time 2 days; certifications include ISO 9001, OEKO-TEX, Sedex (SMETA), SA8000 and amfori BSCI.
ISO 9001Bureau VeritasOEKO-TEX Standard 100Sedex (SMETA)SA8000amfori BSCIView profile - 12
Gokaldas Images Private Limited
Bengaluru, IndiaMOQ 1Lead 15–15 dEst. 19791,001–5,000 employees Verified · Business registry · Customs records · third-party-auditedBengaluru-headquartered apparel manufacturer founded 1979 with 1,001–5,000 employees making T‑shirts, activewear and innerwear. Published MOQ 1 and lead time 15 days; Sedex (SMETA) is listed among its certifications and it reports global markets.
Sedex (SMETA)View profile - 13
G R Apparels
Tiruppur, IndiaMOQ 1Lead 3–5 dEst. 2001 Verified · Business registry · Customs records · third-party-auditedTiruppur-based manufacturer and trader established 2001 producing men's and women's T‑shirts, polos and hoodies. MOQ 1, lead time 3–5 days; certifications include Sedex (SMETA), WRAP and ISO 14001 and the company publishes production capacity figures.
Sedex (SMETA)WRAPISO 14001Disney FAMAInternational Certification & Inspection UK Ltd.View profile - 14
GTN Engineering (India) Limited
Hyderabad, IndiaMOQ 3Lead 2–10 dEst. 19811,001–5,000 employees Verified · Business registry · Customs records · third-party-auditedDiversified manufacturer with Imperial Garments unit producing knitted T‑shirts and socks; founded 1981, 1,001–5,000 employees. Published MOQ 3 and lead time 2–10 days; the unit is Ecocert-listed as GOTS certified.
GOTSView profile - 15
AKR Textiles
Coimbatore, IndiaMOQ 1Lead 45–60 dEst. 19955,001–10,000 employees Verified · Business registry · Customs records · third-party-auditedCoimbatore-based knitwear producer founded 1995 within a larger apparel group, 5,001–10,000 employees making T‑shirts, polos, hoodies and kidswear. MOQ 1 and lead time 45–60 days; certifications include SA8000, ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and OEKO-TEX.
AEO T1SA8000RINAISO 9001ISO 14001OEKO-TEX Standard 100View profile
1,084 more t-shirt manufacturers in India on SupplySpark
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Frequently asked questions
Which Indian cities have the largest concentration of T‑shirt manufacturers?
Tirupur is the largest cluster (490 suppliers), followed by Mumbai (96), Delhi/New Delhi (78), Noida (65) and Gurugram (53). Use location to shortlist for shorter domestic logistics and cluster specializations.
What minimum order quantities (MOQs) should I expect when sourcing T‑shirts from India?
Published MOQs vary widely. Among suppliers that publish an MOQ, 242 list 50 units or fewer; others publish 51–200 (66), 201–500 (51), 501–1,000 (22) or over 1,000 (15). Confirm any MOQ directly with the factory.
How long do lead times typically take for Indian T‑shirt factories?
Lead times reported in these profiles range substantially — examples show lead times from 2 days up to 120 days. Buyers should request current production schedules and confirmed lead times from each supplier.
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.