Towel & Bath Linen Exporter from India to the UAE
Hotel bath towels · Pool & beach towels · Bathrobes · F&B linen
Paid samples · Full export documentation · 7–10 days from Cochin
India's Trusted Towel & Bath Linen Exporter to the UAE
Anabyn exports bath linen to UAE hotel groups, holiday-home operators, hospitals and wholesale distributors. From Kerala to Jebel Ali in 7–10 days, duty-free under India-UAE CEPA with the Certificate of Origin we issue, Arabic care labelling and OEKO-TEX Standard 100 on request.
We handle the complete export process - production in specialist units, QC on every lot (AQL 2.5 on request), the UAE-compliant labelling, export packaging, and shipping documentation. Goods ship FOB Cochin or Vizhinjam, or CIF to your destination port, with any certificates you ordered attached.
What it actually costs
Indicative FOB Cochin prices, published openly. These are real working bands, not teasers — your quote lands inside them unless your spec is unusual. Payment is 50% advance, 50% on production completion (before dispatch). FOB Cochin (CIF and DDP quoted on request).
| Product | Spec | FOB price (USD) | MOQ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hand towel | 450–500 GSM | $0.90–$1.40 /pc | 500 pcs |
| Bath towel — economy | 400–450 GSM | $1.40–$2.20 /pc | 500 pcs |
| Bath towel — mid-range | 500–550 GSM | $2.20–$2.80 /pc | 500 pcs |
| Bath towel — luxury | 600 GSM | $2.80–$3.50 /pc | 500 pcs |
| Bath towel — ultra | 650–700 GSM | $3.80–$5.00 /pc | 500 pcs |
| Pool / beach towel | 480–520 GSM | $2.20–$2.80 /pc | 500 pcs |
| Salon / barber towel | 400–450 GSM | $1.10–$1.60 /pc | 500 pcs |
| Gym towel | 400–450 GSM | $1.20–$1.70 /pc | 500 pcs |
| Bath mat | 800–1000 GSM | $1.80–$2.80 /pc | 500 pcs |
How the price moves with volume
Most suppliers will not show you this curve. Here it is.
| Order size | Where you land | Typical buyer |
|---|---|---|
| 500–999 pcs | Trial pricing | Trial runs. Above list, and we say so up front. |
| 1,000–2,499 pcs | 8–12% off | Wholesale pricing begins at 2,000 pcs / SKU. |
| 2,500–4,999 pcs | 15–20% off | Multi-property and small distributor volume. |
| 5,000–9,999 pcs | 22–27% off | Distributor and hotel-group programmes. |
| 10,000+ pcs | 30–35% off | Full-container programmes, quoted per run. |
In plain terms
- Hand towel (450–500 GSM) costs $0.90–$1.40 per piece FOB Cochin at a minimum order of 500 pcs, produced in 30–45 days.
- Bath towel — economy (400–450 GSM) costs $1.40–$2.20 per piece FOB Cochin at a minimum order of 500 pcs, produced in 30–45 days.
- Bath towel — mid-range (500–550 GSM) costs $2.20–$2.80 per piece FOB Cochin at a minimum order of 500 pcs, produced in 30–45 days.
- Bath towel — luxury (600 GSM) costs $2.80–$3.50 per piece FOB Cochin at a minimum order of 500 pcs, produced in 30–45 days.
- Bath towel — ultra (650–700 GSM) costs $3.80–$5.00 per piece FOB Cochin at a minimum order of 500 pcs, produced in 30–45 days.
- Pool / beach towel (480–520 GSM) costs $2.20–$2.80 per piece FOB Cochin at a minimum order of 500 pcs, produced in 30–45 days.
- Salon / barber towel (400–450 GSM) costs $1.10–$1.60 per piece FOB Cochin at a minimum order of 500 pcs, produced in 30–45 days.
- Gym towel (400–450 GSM) costs $1.20–$1.70 per piece FOB Cochin at a minimum order of 500 pcs, produced in 30–45 days.
- Bath mat (800–1000 GSM) costs $1.80–$2.80 per piece FOB Cochin at a minimum order of 500 pcs, produced in 30–45 days.
Bands are indicative and reviewed quarterly. Cotton is a traded commodity — a firm quote against your exact specification is free and takes one working day.
Bath Linen Products for the the UAE Market
Hotel Bath Towel
500–700 GSM · 70×140 cm
Ring-spun combed cotton bath towels for hotels and resorts. Soft hand-feel, high absorbency, 150+ wash durability. White, ivory, custom dyed. Custom dobby/jacquard border.
Hand & Face Towel
500–600 GSM · 40×60 cm / 30×30 cm
Matching guest room hand and face towels in ring-spun combed cotton. Low lint, fast absorbency, hotel-spec finishing.
Pool & Beach Towel
450–600 GSM · 75×150 / 90×180 cm
Yarn-dyed cabana stripe, reactive-print, or jacquard pool towels for resorts, cruise ships and beach clubs. Pantone-matched colourfast.
Bath Robe
350–550 GSM · Waffle / Terry / Velour
Hotel and spa bathrobes - waffle, terry and velour weaves. Custom embroidery for hotel crests. OEKO-TEX Standard 100 on request.
Pestemal / Hammam Towel
300–400 GSM · 90×170 cm
Lightweight Turkish-style flat-weave towels for spas, hammams, beach clubs and cruise ships. GOTS organic option.
Gym & Sports Towel
400–500 GSM · 40×80 cm
Compact ring-spun cotton sports towels for hotel gyms and fitness chains. Custom embroidered or woven logo border.
Bath Mat
800–1000 GSM · 50×80 cm
Thick reinforced-hem bath mats for hotel bathrooms. Highly absorbent, withstands daily commercial laundering.
F&B Linen (Tablecloth/Napkin)
200–280 GSM · Custom sizes
Hotel restaurant tablecloths, napkins and kitchen towels. Stain-release finish available. Custom embroidery and hem.
Export Details: India → the UAE
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Destination Ports | Jebel Ali (Dubai) · Khalifa Port (Abu Dhabi) · Sharjah |
| Sea Freight Transit | 7–10 days from Cochin |
| Air Freight | DXB, AUH · 1–3 working days |
| Incoterms | FOB Cochin · CIF · Ex-Works |
| Import Duty (Towels HS 6302.60) | 0% under India-UAE CEPA with a CEPA Certificate of Origin (5% GCC tariff without it) |
| Import Duty (Bed Linen HS 6302.21) | 0% under India-UAE CEPA with a CEPA Certificate of Origin (5% GCC tariff without it) |
| Payment | T/T, L/C - AED / USD accepted |
| Certifications Accepted | OEKO-TEX, GOTS, ESMA (where applicable) |
Why the UAE Buyers Choose Anabyn
Fastest Sea Route to GCC
Cochin → Jebel Ali in 7–10 days - the shortest container route from any major textile producer to the UAE.
0% Duty Under CEPA
Indian towels and bed linen enter the UAE duty-free under CEPA. We issue the CEPA Certificate of Origin your broker lodges with the import declaration. Without it you pay the 5% GCC tariff.
5-Star Hotel Spec
600–700 GSM ring-spun cotton bath towels, sateen bed linen and embroidered robes to 5-star hotel specs.
Arabic Labeling
Care symbols, fibre content and brand labels printed in Arabic + English on request - meets UAE consumer-protection regulation.
Ramadan / Eid Lead Planning
We block production capacity for hotel pre-Ramadan and pre-Eid refits - booking by month -3 secures slots.
Direct DXB Air for Samples
Air courier samples to Dubai in 1–3 days. Quality approval before bulk production.
Export Documents Provided
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does shipping take from India to UAE?
Sea freight Cochin → Jebel Ali: 7–10 days. Khalifa Port (Abu Dhabi): 8–11 days. Air freight DXB/AUH: 1–3 days.
What is the import duty for towels into the UAE?
Indian cotton towels (HS 6302.60) and bed linen (HS 6302.21) enter the UAE at 0% under the India-UAE CEPA, in force since May 2022, when a CEPA Certificate of Origin is lodged with the import declaration. We issue it. Without it, the 5% GCC common external tariff applies on CIF value. Free Zone storage can defer duty until goods leave the zone.
Do you supply 5-star hotels in Dubai and Abu Dhabi?
Yes. We make 600–700 GSM ring-spun cotton bath towels, 400TC sateen bed sheets and custom-embroidered robes to 5-star specs, with samples before a trial run.
Can you provide Arabic care labels?
Yes. Care symbols, fibre content and brand labels in Arabic plus English. Meets UAE consumer-protection labeling regulations for retail and hospitality.
What is the MOQ for hotel linen?
Plain hotel towels: trial run from 500 pcs; sheets from 50 pcs per size. Custom embroidered towels: 2,000 pcs per SKU. Boutique hotel single-property orders accepted.
Do you provide ESMA-compliant documentation?
For applicable product categories we provide ESMA conformity documentation. Most cotton bath and bed linen falls outside ESMA mandatory scope but documentation can be provided on request.
Do you offer private label for UAE retailers?
Yes. Custom woven labels, branded packaging and hang-tags in Arabic + English from 2,000 pcs per SKU.
Can you handle Free Zone shipments?
Yes. We ship to JAFZA, DAFZA and KIZAD Free Zones with appropriate documentation for re-export to wider GCC and Africa markets.
What GSM towels do you supply for hotels?
We supply 400–700 GSM ring-spun combed cotton bath towels. 500–550 GSM is the most common mid-range hospitality spec; 600–700 GSM is 5-star and luxury resort spec. Pool, beach and gym towels are 400–500 GSM. We match GSM to spec on every shipment.
Do you offer OEM and private-label towel manufacturing?
Yes. Custom woven label, embroidered hotel crest, dobby or jacquard border, retail-ready packaging, EAN-13 barcoded for retail and FNSKU-barcoded for Amazon FBA. MOQ for private label is 2,000 pieces per SKU. Sampling 6–8 weeks before production.
Are your towels OEKO-TEX certified?
On request. OEKO-TEX Standard 100 means fabrics and dyes are tested against strict limits on harmful substances. Tell us before you order and we run your towels on certified lines and share the certificate number, which you can check on oeko-tex.com.
Can you do reactive-print and yarn-dye beach towels?
Yes. Reactive-print velour terry beach towels with full-coverage Pantone-matched designs (MOQ 500 per design), and yarn-dye cabana stripe / jacquard woven towels with inherently colourfast threads. Both options used by major beach resorts and cruise operators.
What is the lead time for hotel towel orders?
Plain white hotel towels: 30–45 days production lead time. Custom embroidered towels: 35–50 days. Reactive-print beach towels: 45–60 days. Add sea-freight transit time (typically 10–30 days depending on destination).
Do you supply GOTS-certified organic cotton towels?
Yes. GOTS-certified organic cotton bath towels and robes with chain-of-custody documentation. Used by sustainable hospitality, organic retail and eco-conscious DTC brands.
Can you handle Amazon FBA / DTC e-commerce fulfilment?
Yes. FNSKU pre-labeling, Amazon-spec polybag packaging, palletisation to FBA receiving requirements, and shipping plan ID integration. We supply many US, UK and EU DTC and Amazon-marketplace brands.
What quality-inspection standard do you use?
Every production run is inspected to AQL 2.5 (industry retail standard). AQL 1.5 (stricter) available on request for luxury hospitality, Japanese market, or premium retail. Independent third-party inspection (SGS, Bureau Veritas, Intertek) arranged at buyer cost.
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