How to Choose Kurtis: Fabric, Print, Sizing and Supplier

Cotton and cambric are breathable and the safest for hot, humid markets and everyday wear. Rayon (viscose) has a soft drape and takes print well, which is why it dominates fashion kurtis, but it shrinks and loses strength when wet. Georgette and crepe suit festive and party kurtis. Poly-cotton cuts cost and creasing. Linen and cotton-linen blends suit premium summer ranges.

State the fabric by name, the weight (rayon kurti fabric is often 100 to 140 GSM, cotton 110 to 160 GSM) and the lining, if any. Sheer fabrics need a lining or a camisole to be sold in modest markets.

Hand block print, screen print, digital print and embroidery all appear on kurtis. Block and screen print give an authentic craft look; digital print allows complex designs at small runs. Embroidery (thread, mirror work, sequins) adds cost and lead time and needs an approved sample. Embellished pieces should have trims that survive washing or be marked dry-clean only.

Always approve a strike-off or sample on the real fabric. Test colour fastness to washing, rubbing and perspiration to the ISO 105 series; red, black and deep blue prints on rayon are the common bleeders.

• Hand block and screen print: craft look, suits cotton.
• Digital print: complex designs, smaller runs.
• Embroidery and embellishment: festive ranges; confirm care instructions.

Kurtis are normally sold in S to XXL, with plus sizes up to 5XL for markets that ask for it. Send a measurement chart for bust, waist, hip, shoulder, sleeve and length with tolerances, usually plus or minus 1 to 1.5 cm. Standard kurti length is around 40 to 44 inches; longer lengths, side slits and full sleeves are preferred in the Gulf and parts of Africa, while shorter tunic lengths sell well in the UK and US.

Inspect at AQL 2.5 for major and 4.0 for minor defects under ISO 2859-1. Check measurements, print placement and matching at the seams, embroidery quality, shade consistency across cartons, and that the lining and trims are correct. Kurtis are folded, polybagged individually and packed by size ratio, or hung if you sell on hangers.

Hurain Garments Exporter is a trading and export company: our kurtis are made by partner factories and we handle sampling, inspection, packing, documents and shipping. Because we buy in volume from those factories, prices are competitive and below the average wholesale price.

For kurtis we agree fabric, print and embroidery on a sample, the size chart and length for your market, and the design and colour assortment in each carton.

Kurtis are folded with tissue or card support, polybagged one by one, and packed in export cartons by size and design assortment, with hang tags and barcodes applied at the factory.

• Minimum order: Typically 300 pieces per design with up to 4 colours; 1,200–1,500 pieces per container order for mixed designs is common. A half container or a full container is also possible, as per your requirement.
• Lead time: 30–45 days including sampling; 20–25 days on repeat designs.
• Samples: a pre-production sample is approved before bulk; sample and courier costs are normally adjusted against the first order.
• Payment: 50% advance to confirm the order and 50% before dispatch; L/C can be discussed on request.
• Terms and documents: EXW, FOB, CFR or CIF, with commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin and bill of lading, plus inspection and test reports on request.
• Different garments can be combined in one consolidated FCL or LCL shipment.