Snapshot

• Why Surat is iconic: Surat, Gujarat, is called the “Silk City” and “Synthetic Capital of India”, producing over 40% of India’s man-made fabric (MMF) output and a majority of the nation’s sarees and dress materials.
  
• Cluster identity: The city is the largest MMF textile hub in Asia, featuring integrated production chains — from yarn extrusion, weaving, dyeing, printing, and embroidery to ready-to-wear sarees.
  
• Export leadership: Surat contributes significantly to India’s $6+ billion MMF textile exports and is a key hub for SRTEPC (Synthetic & Rayon Textiles Export Promotion Council).
  
• Global positioning: Surat is a mass-scale, trend-driven textile center supplying fashion fabrics, bridal wear, and ethnic apparel to global markets in Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and Europe.
  

Product Range

Category	Key Products
MMF Fabrics	Polyester, viscose, nylon, georgette, chiffon, satin, crepe.
Sarees & Dress Materials	Printed, embroidered, digital-printed, zari-bordered sarees.
Ready-to-Stitch Fabrics	Suiting, shirting, kurta sets, lehenga fabrics.
Embroidery & Value-Added Textiles	Sequined, zari, jacquard, stone-work fabrics.
Fashion & Bridal Collections	Heavy designer sarees, lehengas, Indo-Western garments.
Technical MMF Applications	Industrial polyester yarn, home décor fabrics.

Cluster Strengths

Feature	Details
MMF Leader	Produces 40% of India’s MMF fabrics and 28% of India’s synthetic fiber output.
Powerloom Network	Over 6,00,000 powerlooms in Surat and nearby towns.
Embroidery & Value Addition	Surat houses over 100,000 embroidery machines, producing high-end bridal and couture textiles.
Integrated Supply Chain	Yarn manufacturing (polyester filament yarn), dyeing, digital printing, embroidery, packaging — all localized.
Fashion Fast-Track	Rapid design replication; Surat is India’s go-to hub for trend-based ethnic fashion.

Materials & Sustainability

• Fibers: Polyester filament yarn (PFY), viscose staple fiber, nylon, acrylic, blended fabrics.
  
• Innovation:
  
  • Digital and sublimation printing technology.
    
  • Recycled polyester (rPET) adoption is increasing.
    
• Eco Initiatives: Surat is working toward effluent treatment plants (CETPs), sustainable printing processes, and increased recycled PET yarn usage.
  
• Community Impact: Employs 1 million+ workers, with strong engagement of migrant communities.
  

Cluster Infrastructure

• Geographical Hub: Surat city and nearby regions (Pandesara, Udhna, Sachin, Kadodara, Pandesara GIDC).
  
• Institutions:
  
  • SRTEPC (Synthetic & Rayon Textiles Export Promotion Council): Promotes MMF exports globally.
    
  • Man-Made Textiles Research Association (MANTRA): R&D, testing, and certification.
    
  • Surat Textile Market (STM): Asia’s largest wholesale textile market with 100,000+ shops.
    
• Export Connectivity:
  
  • Proximity to Hazira Port, Surat Airport (cargo services), and Mumbai ports.
    

Compliance & Certifications

• Industry Certifications: OEKO-TEX® Standard 100, GRS (Global Recycled Standard), ISO 9001:2015.
  
• Export Readiness: Buyers rely on Surat’s bulk volumes, trend speed, and competitive pricing.
  
• Eco Measures: CETP clusters, rPET yarn certifications, energy-efficient powerlooms.
  
• SRTEPC Membership: Ensures compliance and market access to over 150+ export destinations.
  

Production Timelines & MOQs

Product Type	Sampling Lead Time	Bulk Lead Time	MOQ Guidance
Printed Fabrics	5–7 days	2–4 weeks	5,000+ meters/style
Embroidered Sarees & Lehengas	7–10 days	4–6 weeks	100–300 pcs/style
Plain Greige MMF Fabrics	3–5 days	2–3 weeks	5,000+ meters/style
Bridal Collections	2–3 weeks	6–8 weeks	Custom Orders

Branding & Packaging

• Branding:
  
  • QR-coded rolls and hologram tags for premium sarees.
    
  • Customized hangtags, eco labels, and certifications for export buyers.
    
• Packaging:
  
  • Bulk fabrics rolled and poly-wrapped, palletized for container loads.
    
  • Sarees and bridal wear in custom embroidered boxes for high-end buyers.
    
• Marketing Narrative: Positioned as “Surat: Asia’s Largest MMF Fabric & Saree Manufacturing Hub.”
  

Quality Control (IndiaUnbox Protocol)

• Fabric QC: GSM, weave accuracy, dye uniformity checks.
  
• Printing QC: Color calibration and design replication audits.
  
• Embroidery QC: Stonework, zari, and sequins attachment durability tests.
  
• Export QC: Container-level packing validation for vibration and humidity resistance.
  

Price Drivers

• Fabric type (polyester, viscose, georgette).
  
• Complexity of embroidery, embellishments, or value addition.
  
• Printing method (digital vs rotary screen).
  
• Order volumes and speed-to-market.
  

Buyer Confidence Signals

• SRTEPC-Recognized Hub: Officially designated for MMF promotion worldwide.
  
• World-Class Scale: Asia’s largest single-location fabric production and marketing ecosystem.
  
• Fashion Speed: Ability to replicate international runway trends within weeks.
  

Sustainability Shift: Growing investments in recycled polyester, CETPs, and eco-certifications.