Why India: deep cotton base + export-proven clusters (Panipat, Karur, Bhadohi/Jaipur) delivering scale, craftsmanship, and private-label flexibility.

Market proof (hard numbers you can show buyers)

• House linens (HS 6302): India exported ~US$3.07 billion in 2023, ranking #3 globally; the United States (~US$1.91 billion) is the top buyer.
  
• Carpets & textile floor coverings (HS 57): India exported ~US$2.07 billion in 2023, the #3 exporter worldwide. Within India, Uttar Pradesh contributes ~60% of carpet exports, led by Bhadohi (GI-tagged carpets).
  
• Karur (TN) home-textile powerhouse: ~₹9,000 crore of direct + indirect home-textile exports from the district.
  
• Panipat (HR) “City of Weavers”: Recognised as a Town of Export Excellence for woollen blankets; India’s biggest centre for blankets & carpets with a major handloom ecosystem.
  

Net takeaway: the buyers you want (US/EU/UK) already import Indian bed & bath, cushions, and rugs/dhurries at scale—your private-label can plug straight into proven capacity.

Signature clusters we source from

• Panipat (Haryana): bed/bath linen, blankets/throws, shoddy yarn-based throws & rugs; scale + recycling strengths.
  
• Karur (Tamil Nadu): export-oriented home-made-ups (table/bath/bed linen, cushions, curtains)—thousands of exporters and global retail programs.
  
• Bhadohi/Mirzapur (Uttar Pradesh): hand-knotted/hand-tufted rugs, flatweaves/dhurries—India’s carpet nerve-centre.
  
• Jaipur & Panipat belts: flatweaves/dhurries and contemporary rug programs for D2C/retail.
  

What we can build for you (illustrative range)

• Bed & bath linen: sheet sets, duvet covers, pillowcases, quilts/coverlets, terry towels/bathmats (loops, GSM, low-lint).
  
• Soft décor: cushion covers with zippers/tassels/embroidery; throws (waffle, jacquard, cable, brushed).
  
• Rugs & dhurries: hand-tufted wool/viscose, PET-recycled indoor/outdoor; cotton/jute flatweaves; entry mats & runners conforming to destination flammability rules.
  

Compliance & safety baked in (so listings clear first time)

• EU textile labelling: fibre-name & composition rules per Regulation (EU) 1007/2011 (applies to products with ≥80% textile fibres); we redline artwork to match the rule.
  
• Chemicals stewardship: REACH Annex XVII restrictions (incl. azo dyes, phthalates, etc.) mapped to fabric/print/trim choices; supplier RSL sign-offs maintained.
  
• US rugs/carpets: 16 CFR 1630/1631 surface-flammability compliance (bathmats/small rugs often fall under 1631); GCC & test-record guidance included.
  

Quality you can measure (typical test plan)

• Color fastness: to wash (ISO 105-C06), rubbing (ISO 105-X12), light (ISO 105-B0x).
  
• Dimensional stability & skew: post-wash shrinkage (ISO 6330 referenced in lab SOPs).
  
• GSM & construction: ends/picks, loop height (terry), pile weight (rugs).
  
• Rugs/dhurries: flammability (16 CFR 1630/1631), slip-resistance where specified, edge-bind integrity.
  

How IndiaUnbox turns this into a private-label program

• Design adaptation & sampling — translate your mood boards into weave structures, yarn counts, GSM targets, trims, and labels; quick masters for hand-feel & wash performance.
  
• Cluster-based supplier shortlists — Panipat (bed/bath/throws), Karur (home made-ups), Bhadohi/Jaipur (rugs/dhurries); we match capacity, loom types, dye/print capability, and export track record.
  
• Should-cost & price monitoring — normalize cotton/yarn, dye/chemicals, and logistics to market benchmarks (and current cotton context via USDA/FAO), then push pass-throughs into quotes.
  
• Compliance pack — EU 1007/2011 label copy, REACH RSL checks, US rug flammability test plan, and barcode verification ready for retail/DC.
  
• Packaging that protects — ISTA-led e-com/retail packaging, optimized CBM, GS1 barcodes verified to ISO specs.
  

Suggested stat badges for the page

• #3 exporter of house linens (HS 6302) — US$3.07 B (2023); US = US$1.91 B.
  
• #3 exporter of carpets & floor coverings (HS 57) — US$2.07 B (2023).
  
• Karur home-textile exports ≈ ₹9,000 crore.
  
• UP ~60% of India’s carpet exports (Bhadohi-led; GI).
  
• Panipat — Town of Export Excellence; India’s biggest blanket/carpet centre.
  

Bottom line: India’s cotton strength and specialized clusters make home-textile sourcing a safe bet. IndiaUnbox plugs you into Panipat/Karur/Bhadohi/Jaipur, locks specs, tests, and labels to EU/US rules, and delivers brand-right, retail-ready ranges at competitive costs.