Karur, A significant home textiles export hub in India

Karur has become synonymous with handloom "made-ups," like Tiruppur is known for hosiery products. Home textiles can broadly be classified into five groups: living linen, table linen, kitchen linen, bed linen, and bath linen.

Situated at around 3 hours drive from our sourcing office at Coimbatore, suppliers adhere to international certification requirements as per the customers' needs. The common certifications include the following:

• SA 8000: Social Accountability System
• ISO 9001: Quality Management System
• ISO 14001: Environment Management System
• OHSAS 18001: Occupational Health & Safety Assessment Series
• OEKO TEX 100
• ORGANIC: Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS)
• ORGANIC: OE Organic Exchange
• Fair Trade

The home textiles market has grown over the years and continues to be in a positive space. The market has potential to grow further, driven by increasing demands from the hospitality and residential sectors across the globe. Homes are becoming more personalized and stylish, so there’s a big need for home textile products that are both fancy and functional. This is driving further growth in this sector. India is not only one of the major markets for home textiles but is also one of the top suppliers globally.

Global Expansion in Trade of Home Textile

In the year 2022, global trade in home textiles was valued at US$ 57.2 billion, growing at a CAGR of 2.6% from US$ 50.2 billion in 2017. This steady growth underlines the sector’s resilience and adaptability in meeting evolving consumer demands and preferences.

The European Union (EU-27), with a total import value of US$ 16 billion, maintained its position as the primary market for home textiles, followed closely by the United States, ranked second with US$ 15 billion in imports, and the United Kingdom at the third position with US$ 3 billion. Chile has entered the major market list, with an import value of US$ 1 billion and a significant growth rate of 8%. These developments indicate a shifting landscape and emerging opportunities in the home textile market.