Shahi’s vertically integrated textile operations are at the cutting edge of innovation in the apparel industry. We operate textile mills to produce woven and knitted fabrics, sourcing high-quality cotton that is further processed into textiles for garments and other products. A significant proportion of the cotton we source is certified as sustainable either by the Global Organic Textile Standard or Better Cotton Initiative. Our textile mills provide around 80 percent of the fabric produced to our 50+ factories, where we manufacture garments for some of the world’s biggest
brands. Shahi’s in-house design team and laboratory ensure seamless integration of our customers’ needs from fiber to final product.
Spinning, Knitting & Processing
In 2012, Shahi set up a USD 130 million world-class, spinning-to-shipping facility located in Shimoga, Karnataka. The campus, which is spread over 250-acres, houses best-in-class technology from around the world for automated material flow and quality assurance. It delivers a wide range of knitted fabrics, including jersey, interlock, pique, lacoste, rib, French terry, jacquards, and auto stripes, in cotton and cotton blends, using low to high yarn counts.
Spinning
900
MT/month
Knitting
1100
MT/month
Yarn Dyeing
300
MT/month
Fabric Dyeing
1100
MT/month
Weaving & Processing
In 1996, Shahi set up its first textile mill spread across 30,000 square meters, Sarla Fabrics Ltd., in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh. Its Research and Development wing is certified by the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research. This enables a quick lead time for development and sampling.
In March 2018, Shahi launched its second wovens plant, spread across 900,000 square feet in Shimoga, Karnataka. The plant is designed to have a single-line layout from singeing to finishing, which optimizes material flow distance.
Our wovens facilities process cotton, rayon, linen fabric, and blends— from lightweight tops fabric to heavy bottoms fabric. These facilities can produce a variety of finishes, including standard finishes like mercerization, brushing, and peaching; and highly specialized proprietary finishes such as easy-care, wrinkle-free, and silky finish.
Weaving
15.2 million
meters/month
Dyeing
9.4 million
meters/month
Printing
22.36 million
meters/month
Garmenting
Shahi runs more than 50 cut-to-pack garment production units across 9 states in India, with one of the most extensive embroidery set-ups in Asia. Real-time quality control and precise execution of quality assessment procedures, in conjunction with lean manufacturing initiatives, help us create superior quality products consistently. We have the latest wash expertise and can execute developments in technology from basic denim to innovative fabrics. We continuously invest in research and development to integrate the latest and most environment-friendly technology into our processes.
Our product capabilities include denim, twill bottoms, soft wovens, and knitwear.
Sewing
14million
pcs/month
Embroidery
42billion
stitches/month
Embroidery machinery
200
multi-head machines
Washing
12.1million
pcs/month
Design
Shahi’s design and product development infrastructure consist of over 90 designers with expertise in CAD (Computer Aided Design), textile innovation, and apparel design. Dedicated teams service our key clients.
We offer exclusive component innovation and area one-stop-shop by servicing every step from concept development to production.
As a company, we are continuously investing in new technologies and methods to stay relevant in a constantly changing world. We were one of the first garment
manufacturers to integrate advanced design technologies such as 3D CAD design and 3D draping.
Around 40 percent of our turnover is designed in-house.
manufacturers to integrate advanced design technologies such as 3D CAD design and 3D draping.
Internal Laboratory
Shahi’s internal laboratories conduct performance testing and color approvals at various stages on raw materials, fabrics, garments and trims in accordance with international test standards. These standards include American Association of Textile Chemists (AATCC), American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) International, International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and British Standard (BS), along with our buyers’ in-house testing methods. Our internal laboratories ensure that the highest-quality product is produced, while simultaneously reducing garment lead-time through faster approvals on quality.
The laboratory has been accredited by several leading, global brands to conduct performance testing and color approvals.
Performance Testing
