What is Tirupur famous for in the Indian textile industry?

Tirupur (also spelled Tiruppur) in Tamil Nadu is India — and the world — leading hub for cotton knitwear manufacturing. It earns the title of "Knitwear Capital of India" and contributes over ₹30,000 crore annually to India textile exports.

Tirupur specializes in:

• Cotton T-shirts, polos, and casual tops (both domestic and export quality)
• Hosiery products — inner wear, socks, vests
• Sportswear and activewear
• Baby garments and children knitwear
• Ladies knitwear — tops, tank tops, sweatshirts

For wholesale buyers: If you sell Western casual and knitwear, Tirupur is a must-source alongside Surat. Minimum orders are typically higher than Surat catalog-style buying — 50–200 pieces per design is the norm for Tirupur garment units.

Key markets in Tirupur: Kumaran Road market area, garment exporters cluster near Avinashi Road, and fabric mills in Palladam area.