Commodity Guide

Textiles

& Clothing

Source quality apparel and fabrics with confidence. From organic cotton to technical synthetics — explore certified producers, compliance requirements, and market access pathways.

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Products covered

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Sourcing countries

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Certifications

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Destination markets

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$900B+ annual trade

Annual trade volume

Cotton Fabric & Yarn

$1.80–$6.50/kg

Raw, combed, or carded cotton fabric and yarn. Basis for apparel, home textiles, and industrial end uses.

Top sourcing countries

🇹🇷Turkey🇪🇬Egypt🇮🇳India🇲🇦Morocco🇹🇳Tunisia🇵🇰Pakistan+1

Certifications

GOTS
OEKO-TEX®
BCI
+1

Ready-to-Wear Garments

$4.00–$35.00/piece

CMT (cut, make, trim) and FOB apparel production across all categories — T-shirts, trousers, outerwear.

Top sourcing countries

🇲🇦Morocco🇹🇷Turkey🇹🇳Tunisia🇧🇩Bangladesh🇮🇳India🇵🇹Portugal+1

Certifications

GOTS
OEKO-TEX®
SA8000
+2

Denim Fabric & Jeans

$3.50–$8.00/m (fabric) / $12–$45/piece (jeans)

Woven denim fabric and finished jeans. Warp-faced cotton twill; available raw, washed, or stretch.

Top sourcing countries

🇹🇷Turkey🇲🇦Morocco🇹🇳Tunisia🇮🇹Italy🇵🇹Portugal

Certifications

OEKO-TEX®
bluesign®
GOTS
+1

Knitwear & Jerseys

$8.00–$50.00/piece

Machine or hand-knit garments — sweaters, cardigans, polo shirts. Wool, cotton, and synthetic blends.

Top sourcing countries

🇲🇦Morocco🇹🇷Turkey🇹🇳Tunisia🇧🇩Bangladesh🇵🇪Peru🇮🇳India

Certifications

OEKO-TEX®
GOTS
SA8000
+1

Technical & Performance Textiles

$5.00–$18.00/m

High-performance fabrics: moisture-wicking, UV protection, stretch, flame retardant. Sportswear and workwear.

Top sourcing countries

🇹🇷Turkey🇵🇹Portugal🇮🇹Italy🇨🇳China🇮🇳India

Certifications

OEKO-TEX®
bluesign®
ISO 9001
+1

Home Textiles

$2.00–$12.00/piece

Bed linen, towels, curtains, upholstery fabrics. Cotton, linen, and mixed fibres for retail and hospitality.

Top sourcing countries

🇹🇷Turkey🇪🇬Egypt🇮🇳India🇲🇦Morocco🇵🇹Portugal🇵🇰Pakistan

Certifications

OEKO-TEX®
GOTS
BCI
+1

Traditional & Artisan Textiles

$15.00–$120.00/piece

Hand-woven, embroidered, or naturally dyed textiles with cultural heritage. Ethical and artisan premium segment.

Top sourcing countries

🇲🇦Morocco🇹🇷Turkey🇹🇳Tunisia🇮🇳India🇵🇪Peru

Certifications

Fair Trade
GOTS
OEKO-TEX®

Nonwoven Fabric

$0.80–$4.50/m²

Bonded fibre webs for industrial, medical, hygiene, and agricultural applications.

Top sourcing countries

🇹🇷Turkey🇨🇳China🇮🇳India🇩🇪Germany

Certifications

OEKO-TEX®
ISO 9001
REACH

Certification Reference

GOTS

Global Organic Textile Standard

Leading processing standard for organic fibres; covers entire supply chain.

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OEKO-TEX®

OEKO-TEX Standard 100

Tests for harmful substances in all components of a textile product.

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Fair Trade

Fairtrade International Certification

Ensures fair wages and ethical working conditions for garment workers.

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bluesign®

bluesign System Partner

Resource efficiency and consumer safety standard for textile chemicals and processes.

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SA8000

Social Accountability 8000

International social accountability standard addressing labor rights.

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ISO 9001

ISO 9001 Quality Management

Quality management system standard; baseline for many procurement requirements.

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REACH

EU REACH Regulation

EU chemical safety regulation restricting hazardous substances in textiles.

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BCI

Better Cotton Initiative

Sustainable cotton sourcing program improving farming practices globally.

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