Snapshot

• Why Bengaluru is iconic: Bengaluru (Bangalore) is known as the “Garment Capital of India”, producing over 40% of India’s apparel exports. The city is home to 1,500+ export-oriented garment units, supplying ready-made garments (RMG) and fashion apparel to global retailers and brands.
  
• Specialization: Bengaluru is known for high-quality woven and knitted garments, fashion wear, casual apparel, formalwear, and corporate uniforms, backed by state-of-the-art factories and skilled workforce.
  
• Global positioning: With strong compliance infrastructure and AEPC (Apparel Export Promotion Council) support, Bengaluru is a preferred sourcing hub for buyers from the US, Europe, and Japan, with brands like Tommy Hilfiger, H&M, Zara, GAP, Walmart, and Marks & Spencer sourcing from this cluster.
  

Product Range

Category	Key Products
Fashion Apparel	Dresses, tops, skirts, trousers, jackets, formalwear.
Knitwear	T-shirts, polos, sweatshirts, hoodies.
Woven Apparel	Shirts, trousers, blazers, coats.
Athleisure & Sportswear	Joggers, yoga wear, leggings.
Corporate & Institutional	Uniforms, workwear, hospitality apparel.
Private-Label Production	End-to-end design-to-delivery services for international brands.

Cluster Strengths

Feature	Details
High Compliance Standards	Bengaluru is India’s first apparel cluster with widespread WRAP, SA8000, Sedex certifications.
Skilled Workforce	Over 600,000 workers, majority women employees, skilled in fashion garmenting.
Integrated Infrastructure	In-house pattern making, sampling, cutting, stitching, embroidery, finishing, and packaging units.
Export Leadership	Bengaluru contributes nearly half of India’s woven garment exports.
Design Ecosystem	Hub for fashion designers, R&D, and design studios serving premium brands.

Materials & Sustainability

• Fabrics: Cotton, organic cotton, viscose, polyester, modal, bamboo fabrics, blends.
  
• Sustainability Edge:
  
  • Increasing adoption of organic fabrics, recycled fibers (rPET).
    
  • ZLD (Zero Liquid Discharge) processing units and energy-efficient dyeing.
    
  • Certified Fair Trade, BCI (Better Cotton Initiative) supply chains.
    
• Social Impact: Bengaluru’s garmenting sector is women-centric, empowering rural and migrant communities through training programs.
  

Cluster Infrastructure

• Geographical Hub: Bengaluru and satellite industrial areas like Peenya, Bommasandra, and Hosur Road.
  
• Institutions:
  
  • AEPC (Apparel Export Promotion Council): Export facilitation and compliance support.
    
  • NIFT Bengaluru: Fashion design and technical innovation support.
    
  • Garment Training & Design Centres: Skill development hubs across Karnataka.
    
  • Industrial Parks: KIADB industrial parks for large-scale garment factories.
    
• Export Connectivity: Close to Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru ICD, and Chennai port for exports.
  

Compliance & Certifications

• Certifications: WRAP, SA8000, Sedex, ISO 9001, OEKO-TEX®, GOTS, BSCI.
  
• Eco Labels: Organic, Fairtrade, and recycled certifications widely adopted.
  
• Government Initiatives: PLI (Production Linked Incentive) and MITRA Parks for textiles to enhance exports.
  

Production Timelines & MOQs

Product Type	Sampling Lead Time	Bulk Lead Time	MOQ Guidance
Fashion Apparel	10–14 days	6–8 weeks	500–1,000 pcs/style
Knitwear & Athleisure	7–10 days	4–6 weeks	500–1,000 pcs/style
Formalwear (Blazers, Jackets)	10–14 days	6–8 weeks	200–500 pcs/style
Custom/Private Label Orders	2–3 weeks	8–10 weeks	Made-to-order

Branding & Packaging

• Branding:
  
  • Private-label packaging, QR-coded labels, barcoding, hang tags.
    
  • Sustainability storytelling on packaging (organic/recycled certifications).
    
• Packaging:
  
  • Biodegradable polybags, custom cartons for D2C shipments.
    
  • Luxury apparel packed in fabric garment covers for premium buyers.
    
• Marketing Narrative: Positioned as “Bengaluru: India’s Fashion Garmenting Capital.”
  

Quality Control (IndiaUnbox Protocol)

• Garment QC: Stitching, sizing, fit, and finishing checks.
  
• Fabric QC: Pre-production fabric testing (shrinkage, GSM, tensile strength).
  
• Dyeing & Printing QC: Shade matching, wash and rub tests.
  
• Export QC: ISTA-approved shipping checks and carton testing.
  

Price Drivers

• Fabric composition (organic vs regular cotton, blends).
  
• Garment complexity (embroidery, embellishments, design).
  
• Order volume and private-label customization.
  
• Compliance and certification overheads.
  

Buyer Confidence Signals

• Global Fashion Sourcing Hub: Supplies to premium international fashion brands.
  
• High-Compliance Manufacturing: Extensive adoption of WRAP, Sedex, SA8000.
  
• Sustainability Edge: Organic, Fairtrade, and rPET supply chains widely available.
  
• Skilled Workforce: Highly skilled, women-led workforce with strong design and R&D focus.