India has emerged as a major denim producer, particularly at the mid-market and mid-premium tiers. The Bhilwara-Ahmedabad denim cluster produces significant volumes for both domestic and international brands.
Denim Fabric Weight (Ounces)
- 6โ9 oz: lightweight, summer denim
- 9โ11 oz: standard fashion jeans
- 11โ14 oz: mid-weight everyday
- 14โ16 oz: heavier fashion
- 16โ21 oz: heavy raw denim / selvedge
Types of Denim
- Rigid (100% cotton) โ traditional
- Stretch denim (cotton-elastane 98/2) โ women's fashion standard
- Comfort denim (cotton-polyester-elastane) โ value tier
- Recycled cotton denim โ sustainability tier
- Selvedge denim โ premium heritage
- Rainbow denim / coloured denim โ fashion
Wash Treatments
- Raw / dry denim
- Rinse wash
- Enzyme wash
- Stone wash
- Bleach wash
- Vintage / distressed
- Sand blast (being phased out due to health regulations)
- Ozone / laser wash (sustainable alternatives)
MOQs & Pricing (FOB India)
- Basic rigid jeans (rinse wash) โ 500 pcs, $6.50โ9 per piece
- Stretch jeans (fashion wash) โ 500 pcs, $8.50โ12 per piece
- Distressed/vintage denim โ 300 pcs, $11โ16 per piece
- Denim jacket โ 300 pcs, $12โ18 per piece
- Selvedge premium jeans โ 100 pcs, $22โ35 per piece
Certifications for Sustainable Denim
- GOTS (organic cotton)
- GRS (recycled)
- OEKO-TEX Standard 100
- ZDHC MRSL (dye chemistry)
- Better Cotton Initiative
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, tin, tungsten scrap, activated carbon), 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.