Cotton

If there is one fabric that needs no introduction in India, it is cotton. Worn from Kanyakumari to Kashmir, cotton has been the backbone of Indian clothing for centuries — and for very good reason. It is soft, breathable, absorbs moisture efficiently, and is gentle enough for everyday wear.

But not all cotton is created equal. Here is what you will typically find at TradeUNO:

• Mul Cotton: A loosely woven, ultra-lightweight cotton that has become the go-to fabric for summer kurtis and resort wear. It has a characteristic softness that only gets better with each wash.
• Cotton Dobby: A textured cotton where small geometric or floral patterns are woven directly into the fabric — not printed on. This gives garments a subtle richness without being loud.
• Cotton Slub: Recognisable by its naturally uneven texture, cotton slub has an earthy, artisan quality that pairs beautifully with natural dyes and block prints.
• Organic Cotton: Grown without synthetic pesticides or fertilisers, organic cotton is rapidly gaining demand among conscious buyers and export-oriented retailers.

Best for: Kurtis, salwar suits, dresses, shirt fabrics, children's wear, summer loungewear, and any application where breathability is a priority.

Silk

Silk is the fabric people save for the moments that matter. Weddings, festivals, formal occasions — when you want to walk into a room and be noticed, silk delivers like nothing else. Its natural sheen, smooth texture, and the way it moves under light is simply unmatched.

Silk is a protein fibre produced by silkworms, and its production has a rich heritage across India — from the pure silks of Kanchipuram to the delicate weaves of Varanasi. At TradeUNO, our silk fabrics cover a range designed for both traditional and contemporary fashion:

• Pure Silk: The real deal — rich lustre, natural sheen, and an unmistakable feel.
• Art Silk (Artificial Silk): A more accessible alternative that mimics the look of silk at a fraction of the cost.
• Dupion Silk: Known for its signature slub texture and crisp drape, widely used in bridal lehengas and sherwanis.

Best for: Sarees, lehengas, sherwanis, festive kurtis, blouses, and premium occasion wear.

Georgette

Few fabrics have the kind of effortless elegance that georgette carries. It is lightweight, has a beautiful fluid drape, and moves gracefully with the body — making it a favourite for everything from printed sarees to occasion kurtis to bridal lehengas.

• Pure Georgette: Lighter and more fluid — excellent for flowing silhouettes and sarees.
• Chiffon Georgette: An even more sheer and airy variant, often used in dupattas and bridal overlays.
• Embroidered Georgette: Georgette with thread, sequin, or cutwork embroidery — a staple in Indian ethnic wear.
• Chikankari Georgette: The delicate hand embroidery of Lucknow's chikankari tradition on a georgette base — understated, refined, and perennially in demand.

Best for: Sarees, anarkalis, lehengas, dupattas, occasion kurtis, and bridal overlays.

Rayon

Rayon is one of the most widely used fabrics in everyday Indian fashion. Made from natural cellulose, it is soft against the skin, drapes beautifully, and takes dyes and prints exceptionally well. Walk into any fabric market in India and you will find rayon in hundreds of prints — florals, geometrics, abstracts, traditional motifs.

• Viscose Rayon: Smooth, lightweight, and comfortable for everyday wear — one of our highest-moving fabric categories.
• Rayon Slub: A textured variant that gives garments a slightly artisanal, handloom-like quality.
• Rayon Crepe: Combines the softness of rayon with a slightly crinkled surface texture.

Best for: Everyday kurtis, palazzos, casual dresses, co-ord sets.

Modal

Modal is having its moment — and rightly so. Derived from the cellulose of beech trees, modal is a bio-based fabric that uses up to 10–20 times less water in production than standard cotton, making it a genuinely more sustainable choice. The fabric itself is incredibly soft — often described as feeling silkier and more fluid than cotton. It retains colour beautifully, resists pilling, and holds its shape wash after wash.

Best for: Premium kurtis, loungewear, inner layers, activewear blends, and any garment where softness and durability need to coexist.

Organza

Organza is one of those fabrics that transforms a garment from beautiful to breathtaking. Sheer, lightweight, and with a distinctive crisp structure, organza is the fabric of couture, bridal wear, and premium occasion dressing. Unlike georgette or chiffon — which are soft and fluid — organza holds its shape, making it ideal for dramatic silhouettes.

• Plain Organza: Clean, crisp, and versatile as a layering fabric or for structured garments.
• Embroidered Organza: Delicate embroidery on a sheer base — consistently among our bestselling categories for bridal collections.

Best for: Lehengas, bridal dupattas, structured overlays, couture blouses, festive sarees.

Net Fabric

Net fabric is an open-mesh textile that truly comes alive as a base for embroidery or as a layering fabric over richer textiles. Embroidered net is one of the most popular bridal and festive fabrics in the Indian market — sequin work, thread embroidery, and mirror work on a net base creates garments that catch every light in the room.

Best for: Bridal lehengas, festive dupattas, party sarees, overlays, and decorative layers on ethnic garments.

Linen

Linen is one of the oldest textiles in the world — woven from the fibres of the flax plant, it has been used for thousands of years. In the current era of conscious fashion, linen has surged back into prominence because it ticks every box: natural origin, biodegradable, breathable, and enduringly stylish. It does wrinkle, but for most linen enthusiasts, that lived-in look is part of the charm.

Best for: Men's shirts and kurtas, women's palazzos and co-ords, relaxed summer dresses, and resort wear collections.

Crepe

Crepe's signature characteristic is its crinkled, slightly pebbly surface texture that gives it a matte, sophisticated appearance and excellent drape with a bit of structure. Unlike the flowy fabrics such as georgette or chiffon, crepe holds its shape better — a favourite for structured, formal garments.

• Polyester Crepe: Affordable, easy care, and available in an enormous range of colours and prints.
• Satin Crepe: A beautiful two-sided fabric with elegant sheen on one side.
• Moss Crepe: A heavier crepe with a mossy texture — excellent for jackets and formal trousers.

Best for: Office wear, formal kurtis and salwar suits, trousers, structured anarkalis.

Viscose

Viscose has the softness of cotton, the drape of silk, and the breathability you need in a tropical climate. It feels cool against the skin and moves with an almost liquid grace. Where viscose truly excels is in printed fabrics — the smooth surface accepts dyes beautifully, producing vivid, sharp prints that hold their colour through repeated washes.

Best for: Printed kurtis, flowy dresses, palazzos, co-ord sets, and casual-to-semi-formal garments.

Velvet

There is something undeniably indulgent about velvet. The way its pile catches light, the deep richness of its colours, the weight of the fabric against your hand — velvet commands attention without trying. In Indian fashion, velvet finds its most prominent home in winter festive wear. The depth of colour achievable in velvet — especially in jewel tones like emerald green, deep burgundy, and midnight blue — is unmatched.

Best for: Winter bridal wear, festive lehengas, blouse fabrics, sherwanis, evening wear.

Chanderi

Chanderi fabric comes from the small town of Chanderi in Madhya Pradesh, where weavers have been practising their craft for over six centuries. It is simultaneously lightweight and luminous — almost translucent — yet has a subtle body and drape. Traditional chanderi is woven with a combination of silk warp and cotton weft, giving it a gossamer texture with a gentle sheen and small woven motifs.

Best for: Ethnic sarees, salwar suits, festive kurtis, premium dupattas, and the heritage and handloom buyer segment.

Denim

Denim needs no evangelising. The world's most democratic fabric — worn by farmers and fashion designers alike — denim is a category every retailer needs to carry. From traditional indigo jeans fabric to stretch denim blends rapidly gaining preference in women's wear, the range of applications has expanded dramatically.

Best for: Jeans, jackets, shirts, skirts, palazzos, dungarees, and casual co-ord sets.

Sequin and Embellished Fabrics

When the occasion calls for sparkle, sequin and embellished fabrics deliver in a way no other textile can. Indian occasions are made for embellished fabrics — from cocktail evenings to wedding sangeets, from festive Diwali parties to New Year celebrations. This category also covers thread embroidery fabrics, mirror work embellishments, zari and zardozi fabrics, and cutwork embroidery on sheer bases.

Best for: Party wear, sangeet and reception outfits, festive kurtis and sarees, and garments targeting celebrations.