Cotton scarves anchor the accessible-price and warm-climate scarf categories. For mainstream retail, beach-resort programmes, and value-tier private label, cotton is the standard.
Cotton Fabric Weights
- Muslin / mulmul (60โ100 GSM) โ Ultra-light, sheer
- Voile (100โ130 GSM) โ Semi-sheer, drapy
- Cotton gauze (100โ140 GSM) โ Airy, layered look
- Poplin (130โ180 GSM) โ Structured
- Cotton lawn (100โ130 GSM) โ Silky feel
- Cotton canvas (200+ GSM) โ Heavy, blanket-scarf weight
Cotton Types
- Standard cotton โ Mid-market
- Combed cotton โ Softer, premium
- Mercerised cotton โ Silkier finish
- GOTS organic cotton โ Sustainability tier
- Recycled cotton (GRS) โ Eco positioning
- Cotton-modal blend โ Drape enhancement
Standard Sizes
- 70x200cm โ Standard rectangle
- 90x180cm โ Wrap/beach cover
- 55x180cm โ Skinny rectangle
- 140x140cm โ Square shawl
Design Options
- Solid dyed with fringe
- Hand-block printed (Bagru, Sanganeri)
- Digital printed
- Embroidered borders
- Woven stripes / checks
- Natural-dyed
MOQs & Pricing (FOB India)
- Cotton muslin scarf (100 GSM, solid) โ 300 pcs, $2.20โ3.50 per piece
- Cotton voile scarf (block print) โ 200 pcs, $3.80โ5.50 per piece
- Cotton gauze scarf (natural dye) โ 200 pcs, $4.20โ6.20 per piece
- GOTS organic cotton scarf โ 200 pcs, $4.80โ7 per piece
- Cotton blanket-scarf (heavy) โ 200 pcs, $7.50โ11 per piece
Certifications
- OEKO-TEX Standard 100
- GOTS (organic positioning)
- Fair Trade (Rajasthan block-print clusters)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the standard MOQ for scarf programmes from India?
For most scarf categories the practical MOQ is 200 pieces per colour per design. Cashmere and silk programmes often accept 100 pieces at premium pricing. Custom jacquard weaving typically requires 500 pieces minimum to amortise loom setup. Print-based programmes (digital, block-print) can go as low as 50 pieces for silk digital print due to zero setup cost per additional colour.
How long does it take from sample approval to bulk delivery?
Standard scarf production runs 30โ45 days after PPS (pre-production sample) approval. Add 3โ4 weeks for sample development (typically 2โ3 sample rounds), and 18โ35 days for sea freight depending on destination. Total order-to-delivery for a first-time programme: 12โ16 weeks. Repeat orders without specification change compress to 6โ8 weeks.
What certifications should I demand for scarves imported into the EU?
Mandatory: OEKO-TEX Standard 100 (Class I for skin contact). For organic-marketed products: GOTS Transaction Certificate per shipment. For recycled fibre claims: GRS or RCS certificate. For wool-origin claims: RWS chain-of-custody. Also request independent fibre composition test per lot โ mis-declared fibre content is one of the most common commercial disputes.
Can you produce scarves in specific Pantone colours?
Yes โ Pantone-matched dye programmes are standard. Custom colour development takes 10โ14 days and typically requires a 300-metre or 200-piece minimum per colour. Colour matches to Pantone reference are approved via physical strike-off on the specified substrate before bulk production begins. Colour drift between substrates (silk vs cotton) is normal โ approve per fabric.
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About Blueridge Trade LLP
Blueridge Trade LLP is a direct textile manufacturer โ we own and operate the production of our cashmere, Merino wool, silk, organic cotton and blended scarf programmes, controlling quality from fibre sourcing through hand-knotted fringing. Every scarf specification we quote is backed by full vertical integration: our own yarn sourcing, our own loom capacity, our own dye house, our own finishing lines.
For international brands, this means: guaranteed Grade A fibre, batch-to-batch consistency across repeat orders, OEKO-TEX and GOTS certifications issued under our own scope, and competitive private-label pricing without middleman markups. Send us a specification โ we'll quote from the mill floor.