Cushion covers are one of the highest-volume categories in Indian home textile exports. India's craftsmanship in embroidery, hand-block printing, and jacquard weaving โ combined with its structural cost advantage in cotton and viscose โ makes it the world's largest source of decorative cushion covers. For interior brands, home dรฉcor retailers and hospitality buyers, understanding India's cushion-cover ecosystem is essential.
Standard Size Formats
- 45x45cm (18"x18") โ The dominant global size. Most B2B programmes default to this.
- 50x50cm (20"x20") โ Growing category. Fuller look at retail.
- 40x60cm (16"x24") โ lumbar โ Complementary to square cushions.
- 30x50cm (12"x20") โ small lumbar โ Bedroom accent.
- 65x65cm (26"x26") โ floor cushion โ Living/floor-seating positioning.
- Bolster (round) โ Sofa and bed decoration.
Specify cover size explicitly โ do NOT rely on "insert size" descriptions, which cause specification confusion.
Fabric & Construction Options
- Solid cotton canvas โ Base construction. Excellent print substrate.
- Linen / linen-cotton blend โ Premium natural aesthetic. Textured surface.
- Silk (Mulberry, Tussar) โ Luxury positioning. Delicate.
- Velvet (cotton or polyester) โ Rich texture, jewel-tone positioning.
- Jute / natural fibre blend โ Bohemian, rustic aesthetic.
- Recycled cotton canvas โ Sustainability programmes.
Embellishment & Design Techniques (Where India Excels)
- Hand embroidery (chikankari, kantha, zardozi) โ Distinctive heritage craft.
- Machine embroidery โ Consistent, scalable.
- Hand block print (Bagru, Sanganer) โ Artisan aesthetic.
- Digital print โ Complex multi-colour designs, low MOQ.
- Applique work โ Layered fabric decoration.
- Beading / sequin work โ Luxury and festive positioning.
- Jacquard weave โ Pattern woven into fabric.
- Ikat weave โ Distinctive Southeast-Asian influence weave pattern.
Zipper and Insert Options
- Invisible zipper โ Standard premium.
- Piped edge โ Adds structural definition.
- Envelope closure โ No zipper. Value-tier or minimalist positioning.
- With/without insert โ Most B2B programmes are cover-only; retail brands ship insert separately or bundle.
Realistic MOQs
- Single-design solid cotton cushion cover โ 300 pieces per colour
- Hand block-printed cushion cover โ 200 pieces per design
- Machine embroidered cushion cover โ 200โ300 pieces per design
- Hand embroidered cushion cover โ 100โ200 pieces per design
- Luxury jacquard cushion cover โ 500 pieces per design (weave setup)
- Beaded / sequin cushion cover โ 100 pieces per design
Pricing Reference (FOB India)
- Solid cotton cushion cover (45x45cm, invisible zip) โ $1.80โ2.80 per piece
- Digital-printed cushion cover โ $2.40โ3.80 per piece
- Hand block-printed cushion cover โ $2.80โ4.20 per piece
- Machine embroidered cushion cover โ $4.20โ6.50 per piece
- Hand embroidered cushion cover โ $6.50โ14 per piece (depending on stitch density)
- Velvet cushion cover โ $3.80โ5.80 per piece
- Silk cushion cover (Mulberry silk) โ $8.20โ14 per piece
Lead Times
- Sampling: 3โ4 weeks (block-print/hand-embroidered add time)
- Bulk production: 30โ50 days
- Hand-embroidered programmes: 60โ90 days (artisan-paced)
- Total order-to-ship: 8โ14 weeks
About Blueridge Trade LLP
Blueridge Trade LLP operates a dual business model. Our textile division is a direct manufacturer โ we own and operate the production of our cashmere, Merino wool, silk, organic cotton, and blended fabric programmes, controlling quality from fibre sourcing through finishing. This vertical integration is what allows us to guarantee Grade A specifications and offer competitive private-label terms to international brands.
Beyond textiles, we operate as a trading and sourcing partner for industrial commodities (copper, aluminium, zinc and tungsten scrap), botanicals and spices, export-grade packaging, and consumables. In these categories we leverage a vetted network of Indian producers rather than manufacturing in-house โ giving international buyers a single consolidated point of contact for both textile manufacturing and broader Indian sourcing requirements.