Textiles & apparel · Home textiles
Bed, bath, kitchen and table linen bought against thread count that actually exists.
Home textiles is the category where specification abuse is most common — inflated thread counts, GSM measured before finishing, cut sizes quoted before wash. We buy from Panipat, Sonipat, Karur, Erode and Solapur mills against measured construction, verify GSM and post-wash cut size on the approved lot, and mark cartons shade-lot-wise so your shelf never mixes tones.
Bed · bath · kitchen · table · throws & rugs
Ranges
Panipat · Sonipat · Karur · Erode · Solapur
Clusters
200–1,000 TC bed linen · 380–650 GSM towelling
Construction
1,500–5,000 pcs per SKU
MOQ
Overview
Four buying groups, one quality file
Bed linen, terry towelling, kitchen and table linen, and soft furnishings each come from a different set of mills, and each has its own failure mode. We treat them as four separate technical files inside one order.
Bed linen is bought on real construction. A 300 TC percale in 40s×40s / 144×92 is a genuine product; a '1,800 thread count' sheet is a marketing number created by counting plies. We quote count, ends and picks per inch, weave, width, finished GSM and post-wash cut size, and we measure the approved lot rather than repeating the mill's claim.
Terry towelling is bought on GSM, pile construction and absorbency. Ring-spun, combed and zero-twist yarns behave very differently after twenty industrial washes, so hospitality buyers get a different specification from retail buyers even when the GSM figure is identical. Selvedge, dobby border, hem construction and stitch density are all written into the pack.
Kitchen and table linen from Karur and Erode is largely yarn-dyed — waffle, herringbone, chambray, jacquard and printed cotton — and the risk sits in colour bleeding and shrinkage rather than weight. We test fastness to washing and rubbing plus dimensional stability before approving a shade.
Soft furnishings — quilts, comforters, throws, blankets, cushion covers and cotton rugs — are bought on filling weight and fill power as much as on shell fabric. Polyester fill GSM, microfibre versus hollow fibre, stitch pattern and box construction are all specified, and compressed packing is quoted where your warehouse can absorb recovery time.
Certification we routinely arrange includes OEKO-TEX Standard 100 on finished articles, GOTS and OCS for organic cotton programmes, GRS for recycled fills, and social-audit coverage at the producing unit.
At a glance
- Bed linen
- Flat, fitted and sheet sets, duvet covers, pillow and bolster covers, mattress protectors
- Bath
- Bath, hand and face towels, towel sets, bath sheets, bathrobes, bath mats, beach towels
- Kitchen & table
- Tea towels, kitchen towels, aprons, oven mitts, pot holders, table cloths, runners, napkins, placemats
- Soft furnishings
- Quilts, comforters, dohars, throws, blankets, cushion covers, cotton and jute rugs
- Testing
- GSM, thread count verification, ISO 6330 shrinkage, fastness to wash, water, rubbing and light, absorbency
- Lead time
- 50–75 days; 75–95 days for yarn-dyed or certified organic programmes
How we work
We source from India's established brands — we do not manufacture
Akarta Exports is a sourcing and export house. We do not own factories and we do not claim to. Our value is that we know which well-known Indian brands and manufacturers make what, to what standard, and at what price — and we buy from them to the exact specification you give us.
01 — Your specification, written down
We start from your specification, not from a catalogue. Grade, dimension, tolerance, finish, test standard, pack, artwork and labelling are put in writing and confirmed with you before a single enquiry goes out.
02 — Matched to the right Indian brand
We place that specification with established, well-known Indian brands and manufacturers in the cluster that genuinely makes the product — Morbi for tiles, Rajkot and Ludhiana for machinery, Meerut and Jalandhar for sports goods, Kerala and Gujarat for spices.
03 — Offers compared on merit
Because we own no plant and owe no factory a minimum offtake, we compare offers openly on quality, consistency, capacity and price — and tell you where a lower price will not hold up in your market.
04 — Inspected, consolidated, shipped
Our own inspectors clear the goods at the brand's plant and again before loading. Multiple brands and multiple divisions consolidate into one container, one invoice and one document set.
Brand names are disclosed to you on the offer and named on the inspection report, so you always know whose production you are buying. Where a buyer already has a preferred Indian brand, we are happy to source that brand and handle only the inspection, consolidation, documentation and shipping.
The range
The home textile programme in detail
- Bed linen
- Percale and sateen sheet sets in 200, 250, 300, 400, 600 and 1,000 TC, flat sheets, fitted sheets with 25–40 cm pockets and elastic all round, duvet and quilt covers with button or zip closure, pillow cases in housewife, oxford and pillow-sham styles, bolster covers, valances, bed skirts, and quilted or waterproof mattress protectors. Solid dyed, printed, yarn-dyed stripe and embroidered options in cotton, cotton-rich, poly-cotton, cotton satin and cotton-linen.
- Terry towelling
- Bath towels, bath sheets, hand towels, face towels, wash cloths, gym and sports towels, beach towels and matching sets in 380, 450, 500, 550 and 650 GSM. Ring-spun, combed, zero-twist and organic cotton pile with dobby, satin or jacquard borders; hooded baby towels, waffle and terry bathrobes in shawl and kimono collars, tufted and woven bath mats and pedestal sets.
- Kitchen & table linen
- Tea towels, kitchen and dish towels, waffle and herringbone weave towels, bar mops, aprons in bib and waist styles, chef aprons, oven gloves, double oven mitts, pot holders, table cloths in rectangular, round and oval sizes, table runners, placemats, coasters, napkins and napkin rings, plus bread baskets and cutlery pouches.
- Quilts, comforters & throws
- Box, channel and pinsonic quilted comforters with 150–350 GSM microfibre or hollow-fibre fill, reversible dohars and summer quilts, three-layer muslin dohars, printed and solid throws, cotton and acrylic blankets, chunky knit and woven throws, and coordinated bed-in-a-bag sets that pair a comforter, sheet set and pillow covers in one retail pack.
- Cushions & soft accessories
- Cushion covers in cotton, canvas, velvet, jacquard, embroidered and hand-block printed constructions from 30×30 cm to 60×60 cm, floor cushions, bolster cushions, filled inners in hollow fibre and feather-touch fill, plus curtain panels in eyelet, tab-top and rod-pocket headings with matching tie-backs.
- Rugs & floor coverings
- Flat-woven cotton dhurries, chindi and braided rugs, jute and jute-cotton rugs, tufted bath and area rugs, kitchen mats and runners in standard 60×90 cm, 90×150 cm and 120×180 cm sizes, with anti-skid latex backing where specified.
Technical data
Construction data we quote against
Indicative constructions for the ranges we ship most often. Exact figures are confirmed per mill and per approved lot on your quotation.
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| Article | Construction / GSM | Yarn | Standard sizes | Finish | Testing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percale sheet set | 300 TC · 144×92 EPI/PPI | 40s×40s combed cotton | Single, double, queen, king, super king | Calendered, easy-care | ISO 6330 shrinkage ≤3% |
| Sateen sheet set | 400–600 TC · 300–320 g/m² | 60s×60s / 80s combed | Queen, king, US sizes | Mercerised, silk finish | Fastness 4–5 wash & rub |
| Duvet cover | 200–400 TC · 110–140 g/m² | 30s–60s cotton | 135×200 to 260×220 cm | Button or zip closure | Seam strength, cut size after wash |
| Bath towel | 500 GSM · double loop pile | 16s/1 ring-spun cotton | 70×140 cm | Dobby border, double-stitch hem | Absorbency ≤5 s, GSM ±5% |
| Hotel bath towel | 600–650 GSM | 16s/2 combed cotton | 70×140 / 75×150 cm | Selvedge, industrial-wash rated | 20-wash durability, GSM retention |
| Tea towel | 160–220 GSM plain / waffle | 20s×20s yarn-dyed | 45×70 cm | Hemmed, hanging loop | Bleed and crocking test |
| Comforter | Shell 90 g/m² · fill 200–300 GSM | Microfibre or hollow fibre | 150×220 to 260×240 cm | Pinsonic or box-quilted | Fill weight ±5%, fibre migration |
| Cotton dhurrie rug | 1,400–2,000 GSM | Recycled or virgin cotton | 60×90 / 90×150 / 120×180 cm | Flat-woven, latex anti-skid | Colour fastness, shedding |
Thread count is quoted as a single-ply count with ends and picks stated. We do not quote multiplied ply counts, and we verify the figure on the approved lot before bulk is released.
Applications & markets
Where these ranges go
Retail & e-commerce
- Retail-boxed sheet sets with PVC window packs
- Bed-in-a-bag and towel gift sets
- Seasonal print and colour stories
- Barcodes, price tickets and FNSKU labelling
- Photography-ready pre-production samples
- Low-MOQ colour extensions on a proven base
Hotels & hospitality
- 600–650 GSM towelling rated for industrial laundry
- White-on-white bed linen with reinforced hems
- Fitted sheets with deep 40 cm pockets
- Bathrobes, bath mats and pool towel programmes
- Property-logo dobby borders and embroidery
- Replenishment schedules against occupancy
Hospitals & institutions
- Patient bed linen and draw sheets
- Waterproof and breathable mattress protectors
- High-temperature wash-rated constructions
- Colour-coded linen for ward identification
- Tender specification compliance sheets
- Bulk unbranded packing for laundry intake
Wholesale & institutional resale
- Mixed containers across bed, bath and kitchen
- Fast-moving basics at predictable price bands
- Bulk-bale packing to reduce cube cost
- Volume-tiered pricing per SKU quantity
- Consolidation from Panipat, Karur and Solapur
- Stock-lot buying where available
Division in numbers
1,000 TC
Top bed linen count
Single-ply, verified on lot
650 GSM
Heaviest towelling
Hospitality-grade combed pile
4-point
Fabric inspection
Before cutting is released
50–95
Days to load
Solid dyed to certified organic
Quality assurance
Nothing leaves India until our own inspectors clear it
Akarta runs an in-house quality department with inspectors assigned to each division. Goods are checked at the factory during production and again before loading, against the written specification agreed on your purchase order — not against the factory's own grading.
- Pre-production sample approved by the buyer before bulk manufacture begins
- In-line checks during production for shade, calibration, dimension and moisture
- Pre-shipment inspection with photographic report before container sealing
- Third-party inspection (SGS, Bureau Veritas, Intertek) arranged where required
ISO 9001:2015
Certified quality management system
Govt. approved
Registered Indian merchant exporter
In-house docs
Export paperwork prepared by our team
Packing & shipping
Packed the way your market receives it
Home textiles are bought off a shelf, so the pack is part of the product. We quote packing as a specified item and match it to whether the goods will be merchandised, parcel-shipped or fed into an industrial laundry.
- Sheet sets in printed PVC zip bags or retail boxes with your artwork and insert card
- Towels belly-banded or sleeved individually, sets shrink-wrapped with a header card
- Poly-bagged units with suffocation warning, size sticker, barcode and care label
- Compressed vacuum packing for comforters, quilts and blankets where quoted
- Bulk bale packing for hospitality, hospital and laundry-fed programmes
- Five-ply cartons with shade-lot marking and corner protection
- Silica gel and moisture-barrier liners for monsoon and long-transit shipments
- Carton-wise packing list with size and colour breakdown before dispatch
Documentation
Paperwork prepared in-house, not outsourced
Every consignment travels with a complete document set, prepared by our own documentation team and checked against your letter of credit or contract terms before dispatch.
Technical pack
Count, EPI/PPI, GSM, fill weight, post-wash cut size, hem and stitch specification with tolerances per SKU.
Test & certification file
GSM and thread-count verification, ISO 6330 shrinkage, fastness to wash, water, rubbing and light, absorbency, pH and azo-free reports; OEKO-TEX, GOTS or GRS certificates where claimed.
Inspection report
Fabric 4-point report, in-line stitching and measurement checks, and AQL 2.5 final random inspection with photographed defect classification.
Shipping set
Commercial invoice, packing list with cube, certificate of origin, bill of lading and insurance certificate where CIF.
Global reach
Quoted in your currency, shipped from your nearest Indian port
Enquiries reach us from importers, distributors, contractors and retail chains across five continents — Africa, the Middle East, Europe, the Americas and Asia-Pacific. We quote FOB, CFR or CIF, load from Mundra, Kandla, Nhava Sheva or Pipavav depending on your routing, and keep one commercial contact accountable for the consignment from purchase order to bill of lading.
Africa
Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Ethiopia, Nigeria, Ghana, Côte d'Ivoire, Senegal, Egypt, Morocco, Algeria, Sudan, Mozambique, Zambia, South Africa
Middle East
UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain, Jordan, Iraq
Europe
Netherlands, Germany, Spain, Italy, Poland, United Kingdom
Americas
United States, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Chile
Asia-Pacific
Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, South Korea, Japan
Load ports
Mundra · Kandla · Pipavav · Nhava Sheva
Incoterms
FOB · CFR · CIF · EXW on request
Correspondence
English, with documentation to buyer-country requirements
Buyer questions
What importers usually ask us first
How do you verify thread count?
We count on the approved lot rather than accepting the mill's label. Thread count is stated as single-ply ends plus picks per inch, with the yarn count declared alongside it, because a 300 TC in 40s yarn and a 300 TC in 20s yarn are completely different products. If a supplier quotes a four-digit thread count, it is a ply multiplication and we do not offer it.
What GSM should hotel towels be?
Most three- and four-star properties settle at 500–550 GSM for bath towels and five-star at 600–650 GSM, in combed two-ply pile with reinforced double-stitched hems. Above 650 GSM the towel takes longer to dry between guests and costs more to launder, which is why very heavy towels are usually a retail rather than a hospitality choice.
Can you supply organic cotton bed and bath linen?
Yes, through GOTS and OCS certified mills with transaction certificates issued against your shipment. Certified yarn has to be reserved before production, so plan on 75–95 days rather than the 50–75 days a conventional programme takes.
Do you handle retail packaging and barcoding?
Yes. PVC zip bags, printed retail boxes, belly bands, header cards, hang tags, care and content labels to your market's legal requirements, barcodes and marketplace labelling are all applied at the unit, so goods arrive shelf-ready with no re-packing at your end.
How is shade variation between cartons controlled?
By approving a lab dip against your reference, restricting each shipment to as few dye lots as possible, and marking every carton with its shade lot on both the carton and the packing list. Your warehouse can then keep lots separated on the shelf rather than discovering the difference in a customer's hands.
Common enquiries
Specifications buyers most often ask us to quote
These are the enquiries that reach this desk most weeks. If yours is on the list, we already have the grades, packing and loadability worked out — send the quantity and destination port and we will price it.
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