What is made in Panipat
Panipat is known for handloom and home furnishing products sold through large retailers in the US and Europe. Units range from weaving sheds and tufting floors to stitching, printing and packing units, often spread across several sites for one order.
| Product | Typical materials | Key inspection points |
|---|---|---|
| Bath mats | Cotton, polyester, microfibre; latex or anti-slip backing | Size, weight, pile, backing adhesion, edges, odour |
| Rugs and durries | Cotton, wool, jute, polyester; flatweave, tufted, hand-loomed | Size and squareness, colour, pile height, binding, fringes |
| Blankets and throws | Acrylic, polyester, wool and blends | Weight, size, edge finishing, pilling, shedding |
| Cushions, curtains and bed linen | Cotton, polyester, linen blends; printed or woven | Measurements, seams, zips, print, shade, labels |
2025 US tariffs. The Tribune reported in September 2025 that the US takes about 60% of Panipat's exports and that exports fell by over 40% after the US raised tariffs on Indian goods on 27 August 2025. US rates have changed since, so check the current duty for your product with your customs broker before you order.
What we check for home textiles
- Dimensions: length, width and squareness of every sampled piece, against the tolerance in your specification.
- Weight: product weight or GSM on a calibrated scale, since a lighter product is a common way to cut cost.
- Colour and shade: compared with the approved sample under consistent light, and between pieces from different dye lots.
- Workmanship: seams, binding, hems, fringes, loose threads, pile height, tufts that pull out, stains and print faults.
- Backing and function: latex or anti-slip backing that is even and fully bonded, zips that run, and no strong chemical smell.
- Labels: fibre content, care instructions, country of origin and retailer barcodes, checked against your artwork.
- Packing: fold and pack method, polybag warnings, carton markings, carton weight and dry storage.
Rug flammability (16 CFR 1630 and 1631 in the US), colour fastness, pilling and shrinkage are laboratory tests. We can pull samples at the inspection and arrange them through lab testing coordination.
Common defects in Panipat home textiles
- Size out of tolerance, especially on rugs and bath mats after washing or finishing.
- Shade variation between pieces in one order when yarn comes from different dye lots.
- Backing problems: latex seeping through to the face, patchy anti-slip coating or a strong smell in the carton.
- Uneven pile and loose tufts on tufted products.
- Crooked binding, open seams and broken stitches on edges and cushion covers.
- Underweight products compared with the specification.
- Wrong labels, such as a fibre content that does not match the order or a missing care label.
- Damp cartons and mildew when goods are packed or stored in humid weather.
Timing and logistics
Panipat is about 90 km north of Delhi on the main highway to Chandigarh, so it is easy to reach by road. An inland container depot near Samalkha, south of the city, serves the area, and containers travel on to west-coast ports such as Mundra and Nhava Sheva. Many exporters stuff containers at the factory, where container loading supervision checks the count and carton condition.
- Several sites: weaving, stitching and packing are often done at different units. A during-production inspection at the weaving or tufting stage catches size and shade problems early.
- Monsoon: from about July to September, humidity slows drying of backed and washed products and can cause mildew in cartons. We check moisture and storage on the day.
- Festivals: many units slow down or close for several days around Diwali, in October or November.
How to book an inspection in Panipat
Send the product, the factory's address and the ready date through the booking form for Panipat. Include the specification with size and weight tolerances, your label artwork and photos of the approved sample.
Within 24 hours we confirm the inspector, the notice we need, the number of man-days and the price; see pricing. The report arrives within 24 hours of the inspection, with a verdict of Cleared to load, Hold or Not cleared.
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Are you a quality inspector in Panipat?
We work with vetted freelance inspectors near the factories we check. You take assignments in your own area, inspect to our checklist, and Clear To Load pays you, never the factory. Apply to inspect with us.