Surajmal Shobhachand supplies khadi garments and fabric from India, including fabric on its own by the metre for garment makers.
Khadi is defined by its yarn and weaving method. The Khadi and Village Industries Commission Act, 1956 names cotton, silk and wool, including mixtures of these fibres.
Khadi garments we supply
Have a style in mind? Send a reference garment and the quantity, and we quote it with khadi.
Request a similar style→Handspun yarn and handwoven cloth
The yarn is spun by hand, then woven on a handloom in India.
Request a similar khadi fabric
Send the fabric reference, target weight and metres required for a khadi fabric enquiry.
Specifying khadi on a tech pack
- Quality reference
- Give the cloth reference or attach a swatch to match.
- Fibre content
- State each fibre and its percentage.
- Construction
- Specify the weave, warp and weft yarn counts, and density.
- Finished GSM
- Give the required fabric weight after finishing.
- Usable width
- State the usable fabric width in centimetres.
- Colour
- Specify undyed cloth or include a reference for each shade.
- Finish
- State the finish, including whether mercerising is required. Mercerising improves the dimensional stability of khadi fabric.
- Garment
- Attach the style drawing and size chart, with trims and any decoration marked.
- Quantity per colourway
- Give the garment quantities by size, or the fabric metres required.
- Target price
- Include the target price for the garment or fabric.
- Required standards and evidence
- List the required tests, acceptance limits and order documents.
Not sure of every line? Tell us what you are planning, and we will advise on what works best.
Send this as a brief→Tests for khadi garments
| Test | Method | What it measures |
|---|---|---|
| Fabric dimensional change[1] | AATCC TM135 | Length and width change after home laundering. |
| Colourfastness to washing[2] | AATCC TM61 | Colourfastness in accelerated laundering for textiles washed frequently. |
| Colourfastness to rubbing[3] | AATCC TM8 | Colour transfer from the cloth surface to other surfaces through rubbing. |
| Breaking strength and elongation[4] | ASTM D5034 | Fabric breaking strength and elongation using grab or modified-grab procedures. |
Standards for your order
Every order ships to the standards your programme requires. See certifications.
Common questions about khadi
Can we buy khadi fabric without ordering garments?
Yes. Specify the usable width and metres required. Variants outside the catalogue are sourced to your brief.
What is the difference between khadi and handloom?
The yarn distinguishes them: handloom cloth can use mill-spun yarn. See handloom weaving for the loom comparison.
Is khadi the same as cotton?
No. Cotton names the fibre; cotton khadi is cloth made from that fibre through the khadi process. See cotton for cotton cloth choices.
What is the difference between khadi and linen?
Linen is made from flax. The name specifies a fibre, while khadi specifies how cloth is made. See linen for linen and blend choices.
What does Khadi Mark indicate?
Khadi Mark indicates the quality and genuineness of a khadi product.[5]
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Get a quote for a khadi collection
Send garment references or tech packs for the range, with quantities per style, colourways and target prices.
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