Wool is the workhorse fibre in the scarf category. More durable than cashmere, warmer than silk, more affordable than pashmina. India's knitwear cluster serves this segment with substantial capacity across the fibre spectrum.
Wool Grades for Scarves
- 100% Merino wool (17โ19 micron) โ Standard premium. Soft, warm, next-to-skin comfortable.
- Lambswool โ First-shearing wool, softer than adult Merino. Slightly premium.
- Wool-cashmere blend (85/15 or 70/30) โ Cashmere hand at wool price.
- Wool-silk blend โ Added lustre and drape.
- Boiled wool โ Felted, denser, waterproof. Distinctive texture.
- Wool-viscose blend โ Value tier.
Standard Sizes
- 70x180cm โ men's standard scarf
- 70x200cm โ women's standard
- 90x200cm โ wrap/travel
- 140x140cm โ square shawl
Common Weaves
- Plain weave โ most versatile
- Twill weave โ better drape, subtle diagonal
- Herringbone โ heritage menswear
- Cable knit โ chunky texture
- Ribbed knit โ dressy
- Waffle weave โ modern casual
MOQs & Pricing (FOB India)
- 100% Merino wool scarf (70x200cm, 220 GSM) โ 200 pcs, $8.50โ13 per piece
- Lambswool scarf (premium) โ 200 pcs, $11โ16 per piece
- Wool-cashmere 85/15 blend โ 200 pcs, $14โ19 per piece
- Wool-cashmere 70/30 blend โ 200 pcs, $18โ26 per piece
- Boiled wool scarf โ 200 pcs, $16โ22 per piece
- Cable-knit wool scarf โ 200 pcs, $12โ18 per piece
Customisation
- Custom Pantone-matched dye
- Woven logo label (cuff)
- Embroidered monogram
- Custom fringe length
- Custom pattern jacquard
Certifications
- OEKO-TEX Standard 100
- Responsible Wool Standard (RWS)
- Woolmark licence (optional premium)
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.