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Often hailed as the 'Yarn Bowl of India,' Tamil Nadu boasts a formidable presence in spinning, handloom weaving, power loom weaving, processing, knitwear, apparel, and garmenting. It stands as the largest contributor to the Indian textile industry and is renowned for its skilled craftsmanship and unique offerings. With supplies to leading brands across the globe, Tamil Nadu's textile sector plays a pivotal role in shaping the global apparel landscape.
in Cotton Yarn Production in India
in Textile Production in India
in Apparel Exports in India
Total employment in the Sector at the National level
Discover what makes textiles, apparel & technical textiles sector thriving in Tamil Nadu
Largest contributor to India's textile industry
Renowned for skilled craftsmanship and unique offerings
Supplies to leading global brands
Comprehensive textile ecosystem from spinning to garmenting
Strong presence in handloom, power loom, and knitwear
Pivotal role in global apparel landscape
Explore the latest policies supporting the textiles, apparel & technical textiles sector development in Tamil Nadu.
Special Scheme for Technical Textiles, MMF Yarn from Recycled Products, MMF Fabric & Apparel Manufacturing 2023
Tamil Nadu Industrial Policy 2021
Tamil Nadu New Integrated Textile Policy 2019
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