Introduction
Buying garments in bulk from India is one of the
most cost-effective ways to stock your retail
business, launch your fashion brand or supply
your corporate clients.
This guide covers everything you need to know
about buying t-shirts, polo shirts and hoodies
in bulk from an Indian manufacturer.
1. T-Shirts — What to Know Before Ordering
Fabric choices:
- 100% Cotton : Soft, breathable, premium feel
- 100% Polyester : Durable, quick dry, lower cost
- Poly-Cotton : Balance of both
GSM guide for t-shirts:
- 160 GSM : Lightweight, summer wear
- 180 GSM : Standard everyday t-shirt
- 200 GSM : Premium weight, better drape
- 220 GSM : Heavy weight, structured feel
Neck styles available:
- Round neck (crew neck) — most popular
- V-neck — fashion and casualwear
- Henley — premium casual
Customisation options:
- Screen printing (front, back, sleeve)
- Embroidery (chest logo, collar)
- Woven label with your brand name
- Custom hang tag
- Custom polybag packaging
2. Polo Shirts — What to Know Before Ordering
Fabric choices:
- Cotton Pique : Classic, breathable, premium
- Polyester Pique : Durable, easy care, lower cost
- Poly-Cotton Pique : Popular for corporate orders
GSM guide for polo shirts:
- 180 GSM : Lightweight polo
- 200 GSM : Standard polo — most popular
- 220 GSM : Heavy polo — premium corporate use
- 240 GSM : Structured polo for formal use
Key features to specify:
- Number of buttons (2 or 3 button placket)
- Collar type (flat knit or rib collar)
- Sleeve style (short or long)
- Cuff style (ribbed or plain)
Best markets for polo shirts:
- Corporate uniforms
- School uniforms
- Sportswear and golf wear
- Hotel and hospitality uniforms
3. Hoodies — What to Know Before Ordering
Fabric choices:
- Cotton Fleece : Soft, warm, premium market
- Polyester Fleece : Durable, lower cost, easy care
- Cotton-Poly Blend : Popular for fashion brands
GSM guide for hoodies:
- 280 GSM : Light hoodie — spring and autumn
- 300 GSM : Standard hoodie — most popular
- 340 GSM : Heavy hoodie — winter market
- 380 GSM : Premium heavyweight — luxury market
Style options:
- Pullover hoodie with kangaroo pocket
- Zip-up hoodie (full zip or half zip)
- Oversized hoodie — fashion trend
- Cropped hoodie — women's fashion
Customisation options:
- Front chest print or embroidery
- Back large graphic print
- Hood lining print
- Custom zipper and zipper pull
- Custom drawstring colour
- Woven label and hang tag
4. Size Ratios for Bulk Orders
When ordering bulk garments, most buyers use
a size ratio. Common ratios:
For adults:
S : M : L : XL : XXL = 1 : 2 : 3 : 2 : 1
or
S : M : L : XL = 1 : 2 : 2 : 1
For kids:
Order equal quantities across all sizes unless
your market data suggests otherwise.
Always confirm with your retailer or end customer
what size ratio works for their market.
5. Private Label — Your Brand on Our Garments
We offer full private label service:
✔ Your brand woven label sewn inside garment
✔ Your hang tag attached
✔ Your size label
✔ Your care label with washing instructions
✔ Your polybag with barcode sticker
✔ Your carton with retail-ready labelling
This means garments arrive at your warehouse
ready to sell — no additional work needed.
6. Minimum Order Quantities
Round Neck T-Shirt : 500 pieces per colour
Polo T-Shirt : 500 pieces per colour
Hoodie : 300 pieces per colour
Kids Garments : 500 pieces per colour
Mixed colour orders:
- Minimum per colour applies
- You can mix styles in one shipment
7. Lead Times
Samples : 7 to 10 working days
Bulk Order : 25 to 35 working days after
sample approval
Plan your order timeline:
- Add 2 weeks for sample approval
- Add 4 weeks for shipping to Europe or USA
- Total time from inquiry to delivery:
approximately 10 to 14 weeks
Conclusion
Buying t-shirts, polo shirts and hoodies in bulk
from India gives you access to high quality
garments at competitive prices with full
customisation options.
At Adhya Exim we manufacture all three garment
types in our Surat facility and export worldwide.
We welcome first time buyers and provide samples
before bulk commitment.
Contact Us:
Email : hello@adhyaexim.com
Phone : +91 90331 17727
Website : www.adhyaexim.com
WhatsApp : +91 90331 17727