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Category: Denim FabricHS Code: 520942Origin: India

Raw Indigo Denim

Source Bulk Raw Indigo Denim Fabric from Verified Indian Export Mills

Directly connect with top-tier Indian denim manufacturers for 100% cotton rigid dry denim under HS Code 520942. Access mill-direct pricing, global export compliance, and reliable ocean freight execution.

India is one of the world's premier hubs for raw and rigid denim production, offering high-tenacity ring-spun cotton yarns, consistent rope-dyeing infrastructure, and substantial cost efficiencies. Sourcing raw indigo denim fabric via vetted Indian mills ensures access to high-grade 10oz to 14.5oz unwashed textiles tailored for commercial garment manufacturing. Verified exporters handle global contract delivery across standard international commercial terms including FOB, CIF, and CFR.

Harmonized
HS 520942
Compliance
OEKO-TEX / GOTS
Typical MOQ
1x 20ft FCL
Lab Samples
Cones / Swatches
Direct Factory Sourcing Protocol

Submit your required specifications on the right to receive tailored commercial quotations and Uster test certificates directly from vetted Indian textile mills.

Live Mill Sourcing Desk
Direct Factory Match

Request Pricing & Specifications

Direct quotes from verified Indian spinning & weaving mills for Denim Fabric - Raw Indigo Denim.

Verified Indian Mills Uster / Lab Test COA Zero Middleman Markup
Analytical Parameters

Technical Specifications & Quality Benchmarks

Analytical ParameterStandard Commercial Specification / Range
HS Code Classification
520942 (Denim, containing >=85% cotton by weight, weighing >200 g/m2)
Fabric Weight Range
10.0 oz/yd2 to 14.5 oz/yd2 (Approx. 339 GSM to 492 GSM)
Fiber Composition
100% Cotton (Carded, Combed, or Open-End Ring Spun)
Weave Construction
3/1 Right Hand Twill (RHT), 3/1 Left Hand Twill (LHT), or Broken Twill
Yarn Count (Warp x Weft)
6s to 12s Ring/OE x 6s to 12s Ring/OE
Cuttable Width
58 inches to 62 inches (147 cm to 157 cm)
Dyeing Method & Color
Rope-Dyed / Slasher-Dyed Pure Indigo (Dark Indigo, Medium Blue, Sulfur Bottom Indigo)
Finishing State
Rigid / Raw (Unwashed, Sanforized or Loomstate / Unsanforized options)
Residual Shrinkage (Sanforized)
Warp: <= 3.0%, Weft: <= 3.0% (AATCC 135)
* Values represent export standards. Mill-specific Uster test reports available upon request.Custom parameters accommodated upon technical RFQ
Industry Applications

Commercial End Uses for Raw Indigo Denim

01

Heritage and raw selvedge/standard denim apparel manufacturing (5-pocket jeans, trucker jackets)

02

Heavy-duty industrial workwear and commercial uniforms requiring high tensile strength

03

Commercial fashion brands developing customized dry denim, fade-to-wear, and laser-distressed lines

04

Textile distributors and garment conversion factories requiring consistent raw yardage for piece dyeing and laundering

Seaworthy Export Logistics

Export Packaging, Payload & Minimum Order Quantities

Export-standard roll packing on heavy-duty cardboard tubes, wrapped in double-layer polyethylene film with outer moisture-barrier HDPE woven protective casing, labeled with piece-length, lot number, and barcode. Containerized shipping in 20ft (approx. 18,000 to 22,000 meters) or 40ft High Cube containers (approx. 40,000 to 45,000 meters).

Standard Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ):3,000 meters per construction/shade for standard running lines; 5,000 meters for custom yarn counts, warp densities, or specialized finishes.

Certifications Supported For Raw Indigo Denim

OEKO-TEX Standard 100 (Class I & II)
GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard) for organic cotton blends
BCI (Better Cotton Initiative) chain of custody
ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Systems
ZDHC (Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals) Level 3 conformance
Sedex SMETA / WRAP social compliance audits
Procurement Workflow

Sourcing Process for Raw Indigo Denim

Step 01

Submit Detailed Technical RFQ

Specify target weight (10oz-14.5oz), weave, width, total meterage, target destination port, and delivery Incoterms.

Step 02

Exporter Matching & Lab Dip Approval

Our platform matches your requirements with qualified Indian mills that provide verified specs, lab dips, and sample yardage for hand-feel testing.

Step 03

Commercial Contract & Production Run

Finalize commercial terms (L/C or T/T), approve pre-production samples, and initiate mill weaving and rope dyeing with milestone tracking.

Step 04

Pre-Shipment Quality Inspection & Port Dispatch

Authorize independent third-party lab inspection (SGS/Intertek/Bureau Veritas) before container sealing, export customs clearance, and Bill of Lading release.

Frequently Asked Questions

Commercial Sourcing FAQs: Raw Indigo Denim

Raw indigo denim made of 100% cotton weighing between 10oz and 14.5oz (over 200 g/m2) is classified internationally under HS Code 520942. This tariff line specifically covers woven fabrics of cotton, containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, weighing more than 200 g/m2, of yarns of different colours (Denim).

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