Wholesale Fabric Pricing Guide for India 2026
Mill-direct B2B pricing reference for export houses, apparel brands, buying houses, and garment manufacturers.
Understanding wholesale fabric pricing in India is essential for export houses, apparel brands, buying houses, and garment manufacturers. Prices vary by fabric type, GSM, design complexity, order volume, and sourcing channel. This guide breaks down 2026 wholesale prices across India's most popular fabric categories.
2026 Wholesale Prices by Fabric Type
Polycrepe
| Variant | Mill-Direct Price/m |
|---|---|
| Light (60-80 GSM) | ₹55-90 |
| Medium (80-100 GSM) | ₹90-140 |
| Heavy (100-120 GSM) | ₹140-180 |
| Printed Polycrepe | ₹120-200 |
Polyester Satin
| Variant | Mill-Direct Price/m |
|---|---|
| Light Satin (60-90 GSM) | ₹70-120 |
| Heavy Satin (100-150 GSM) | ₹120-200 |
| Printed Satin | ₹140-220 |
Digital Print Fabric
| Variant | Mill-Direct Price/m |
|---|---|
| Light base (70-90 GSM) | ₹100-160 |
| Heavy base (100-130 GSM) | ₹160-240 |
| WGSN trend designs (premium) | ₹200-300 |
Other Categories
- Polyester Chiffon: ₹45-160/m
- Polyester Georgette: ₹65-180/m
- Lurex (metallic-thread): ₹120-350/m
- Jacquard / Dobby: ₹150-400/m (custom-woven premium)
- Embroidered: ₹250-800/m (design-dependent)
Volume Discount Tiers (Luthra Exports)
- 1-8m sampling tier: Sample-only pricing for merchandiser strike-offs and lab dips
- 500-2000m production tier: Standard wholesale pricing
- 2000-5000m: 2-5% discount
- 5000-10000m: 5-7% discount
- 10000m+ or monthly recurring contract: Custom quote
Mill-Direct vs Other Sourcing Channels
Mill-Direct (Best Price)
Direct from manufacturer eliminates 20-25% wholesaler markup. Luthra Exports operates mill-direct from Surat since 1967 with 25+ mill partners and 121+ weaving partner houses — unmatched production scale.
Wholesale Markets (Mid-tier)
5-15% markup over mill-direct. Mumbai Mangaldas, Delhi Chandni Chowk, Surat fabric markets.
Trader/Sub-wholesaler (Highest)
30-50% markup. Avoid for bulk B2B orders.
Cost-Per-Garment Math for B2B Buyers
Kurti Production (Apparel Brand)
2.5m fabric @ ₹100/m polycrepe + stitching (₹200) + tag/packaging (₹50) = ₹500 unit cost. Retail ₹1200-1800 (60-70% margin).
Saree Production (Saree Manufacturer)
6m fabric @ ₹120/m printed + tassels (₹300) = ₹1020 unit cost. Retail ₹2500-4500 (60-77% margin).
Bridal Lehenga (Bridal Couture)
7m fabric (skirt+blouse+dupatta) light crepe ₹120/m × 7 = ₹840. With embroidery, stitching: ₹4000-8000 total cost. Retail ₹12,000-25,000.
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