About the Ludhiana textile market
The cluster specialises in acrylic and woollen yarn, knitted fleece, sweaters, thermals and shawls, with a spinning base geared to acrylic and blended yarns. Demand is markedly seasonal — sourcing and pricing move well ahead of the winter retail season, so buyers who come late in the cycle pay for it.
Alongside winterwear, Ludhiana supports a substantial cotton hosiery and t-shirt trade for the domestic market, generally at shorter runs than Tiruppur's export lots.
What is traded in Ludhiana
Acrylic yarnWoollen yarnFleeceKnitted fabricHosieryThermals
Ludhiana textile market — FAQs
When should I place winterwear orders in Ludhiana?
Well before the season. Yarn and knitting capacity book up through the middle of the year, and both price and lead time worsen as winter approaches.
Does Ludhiana supply cotton knits?
Yes, for the domestic hosiery and t-shirt trade, typically at shorter run lengths than Tiruppur.
