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S.B.T. Apparels Signs TEXPROCIL MoU to Manufacture 50,000 Kasturi Cotton Garments and Made-ups

• By  Shanmuga Vadivel, Managing Director, S.B.T. Apparels P. Ltd.
• October 15, 2026

The initiative offers an opportunity to demonstrate how standardised cotton quality and end-to-end traceability can strengthen India’s position in global textile markets.

As an integrated textile manufacturer, we believe India’s cotton story must move beyond production volumes to quality, consistency and trust. Our MoU with TEXPROCIL to manufacture 50,000 garments and made-ups using Kasturi Cotton is a step in that direction.

India is the world’s largest cotton producer, yet inconsistent fibre quality, contamination and gaps in supply-chain traceability have often affected the perception of Indian cotton in international markets. Kasturi Cotton Bharat, promoted by the Ministry of Textiles with industry bodies including TEXPROCIL, seeks to address these challenges through defined quality protocols and a unified brand identity.

For manufacturers like us, this is not just about branding. Consistent fibre properties can improve spinning performance, reduce yarn variation and deliver more uniform results in knitting and dyeing. Better control over picking, ginning and baling can also help minimise contamination, fabric defects and costly rejections.

Building trust through traceability

An equally important feature is end-to-end traceability. Each garment will carry a TEXPROCIL-issued QR code on its tag, enabling buyers and consumers to verify the cotton’s journey from farm to finished product. This transparency can help brands make more informed sourcing decisions and build greater confidence in Indian-made products.

As an integrated manufacturer in Tamil Nadu, we have the advantage of carrying these quality requirements across multiple stages, from yarn to finished garments and made-ups. Our aim is to translate the promise of Kasturi Cotton into products that meet customer expectations for quality, consistency and comfort.

For Indian cotton to command greater recognition globally, the industry must compete not only on price, but also on verifiable quality and trust. We see Kasturi Cotton Bharat as an important step towards that goal.

As an integrated manufacturer in Tamil Nadu, we have the advantage of carrying these quality requirements across multiple stages, from yarn to finished garments and made-ups. Our aim is to translate the promise of Kasturi Cotton into products that meet customer expectations for quality, consistency and comfort. For Indian cotton to command greater recognition globally, the industry must compete not only on price, but also on verifiable quality and trust. We see Kasturi Cotton Bharat as an important step towards that goal.