Abayas & Kaftans — overview
Modest abayas, kaftans, jilbabs and hijabs in crepe, nida and cotton for Gulf, African and European retailers. It belongs to our women's & ethnic wear range, part of the garments & apparel division of Hurain Garments Exporter.
India is the natural source for women's ethnic and fusion wear. Jaipur, Surat, Delhi, Kolkata and Ludhiana combine block printing, embroidery, rayon and cotton weaving with fast, flexible sewing units, so designs can move from sketch to container in weeks. We supply kurtis, leggings, tops, dresses, abayas and kaftans to boutiques, diaspora stores, wholesalers and fashion brands.
Women's wear is design-led, so we work in small design runs: a buyer can order twenty styles of 300 pieces rather than two styles of 3,000. Every design is sampled, graded and photographed before it is cut, and size sets are packed to the buyer's market.
Types of abayas & kaftans available
- Black crepe abayas
- Embroidered and beaded abayas
- Open-front abayas
- Kaftans and maxi dresses
- Jilbabs
- Prayer dresses and sets
- Hijabs and shawls
- Kids' abayas
Key facts
| Product | Abayas & Kaftans |
|---|---|
| Category | Women's & Ethnic Wear (Garments & Apparel) |
| Supply type | Manufacturing, wholesale, supply & export |
| Country of origin | India |
| Minimum order | Typically 200–300 pieces per design; embroidered styles from 150 pieces. |
| Lead time | 40–60 days; embellished styles can take 60–75 days. |
| Sizes | Length 50–60 inches in even sizes, free size and plus sizes up to 5XL; kids 4–14 years. |
| Price terms | EXW, FOB, CFR, CIF |
| Loading ports | Mundra, Kandla (Deendayal), Pipavav |
| Payment | 50% advance, 50% before dispatch; L/C on request |
Minimum order and container
Minimum order
200 pieces per design
Half container
Available, mixed styles
Full container
Available, FCL
Typically 200–300 pieces per design; embroidered styles from 150 pieces.
You do not need a full container to order: a half container or an LCL shipment is possible, and several garment lines can share one container and one set of export documents.
Abayas & Kaftans specifications
Typical specification range for women's & ethnic wear; exact values are confirmed per style.
| Fabrics | Cotton, rayon, viscose, muslin, georgette, crepe, linen blends, cotton-lycra |
|---|---|
| Size range | XS–5XL; plus-size blocks and free-size styles; UK, EU and US sizing on request |
| Decoration | Block and screen print, digital print, embroidery, schiffli, mirror work, sequins and lace |
| Fabric weight | Kurtis 90–140 GSM; leggings 200–240 GSM; dresses 80–130 GSM |
| Branding | Private label, woven labels, hang tags, barcodes |
| Packing | Individual polybag, ratio-packed cartons, hanger-packed on request |
Applications of abayas & kaftans
- Boutiques and multi-brand fashion stores
- Diaspora and ethnic-wear retailers
- Modest-fashion and abaya brands
- Online fashion marketplaces
- Wholesalers and festive-season importers
- Resort and gift-shop retailers
About our abayas & kaftans
Modest fashion is one of the fastest-growing segments of women's wear, and abayas and kaftans are its core. Demand is concentrated around Ramadan and Eid, which means orders must be planned months ahead; late orders arrive after the season and sell at a discount.
Indian factories in Delhi, Jaipur, Mumbai and Surat combine fine crepe and nida with machine and hand embroidery. The best-selling styles are plain black abayas with refined details, which suit volume orders and fast reorders.
Opacity and drape are the quality tests that matter. We check each fabric for opacity in light, confirm that the abaya hangs correctly on a model, and verify that embroidery does not pucker the fabric.
Abayas & Kaftans: fabrics, sizes and colours
Sizes: Length 50–60 inches in even sizes, free size and plus sizes up to 5XL; kids 4–14 years.
Colours: Black, navy, taupe, olive, burgundy and neutrals, with pastel kaftan prints.
- Nida and crepe 130–180 GSM
- Cotton and linen-blend kaftans
- Georgette and chiffon for overlays
- Jersey for hijabs
Construction and finishing of abayas & kaftans
- Concealed snaps and zips
- Lined and double-stitched seams
- Hand-finished embroidery and beading on premium lines
- Wrinkle-resistant finish on crepe
- Matching hijab as a set
When buyers order abayas & kaftans
Orders peak before Ramadan and Eid, placed 4–5 months in advance; kaftans sell around summer and holiday seasons.
Minimum order: Typically 200–300 pieces per design; embroidered styles from 150 pieces. Lead time: 40–60 days; embellished styles can take 60–75 days.
Testing and care labelling
Care: Gentle machine wash or dry clean for embellished abayas; steam rather than iron.
- Colour fastness to washing, rubbing and perspiration
- Fabric opacity
- Embroidery thread and bead fastness
- Dimensional stability
Abayas & Kaftans made in bulk to your colour, size and design
You are not limited to stock designs. We make abayas & kaftans in bulk in the colour you choose, in the sizes and size ratio your customers wear, and in the design you supply. A reference garment, a tech pack, a sketch or even a photograph is enough to start.
How it works: send a Pantone code or fabric swatch for colour and we return a lab-dip; send your size chart and the ratio you want in each carton; send artwork, print, embroidery or label files for the design. We make a sample for approval and then produce the bulk to that approved sample, so the order you receive matches the one you signed off.
- Colour: Black, navy, taupe, olive, burgundy and neutrals, with pastel kaftan prints.
- Size: Length 50–60 inches in even sizes, free size and plus sizes up to 5XL; kids 4–14 years.
- Design and branding: own embroidery and lace designs, custom sleeve and closure details, exclusive designs per market and private-label tags and packaging.
Who buys abayas & kaftans from us
- Modest-fashion boutiques in the Gulf and Europe
- Wholesalers supplying Ramadan and Eid stock
- Online modest-fashion brands
- Retailers serving African Muslim communities
Buyer's checklist for abayas & kaftans
- Place orders 4–5 months before Ramadan
- Approve fabric drape and opacity
- Decide embellishment level and cost
- Set the length range for your market
- Confirm matching hijab or shawl
- Agree packing: hanger or folded
Where demand for abayas & kaftans is strongest
Our strongest export markets for abayas & kaftans include United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, Bahrain, Egypt, Morocco, Nigeria, Senegal, Tanzania and Kenya, and every Gulf, African, European and Asian market on our list has its own page with local demand, import rules, top cities and delivery terms.
Abayas & Kaftans manufacturer, wholesaler, supplier & exporter
Manufacturer
As a abayas & kaftans manufacturer we produce to your specification — fabric, fit, size chart, wash and trims — through partner factories in India's garment clusters, with swatches and samples approved before bulk production.
Wholesaler
As a abayas & kaftans wholesaler we hold popular fabrics and colours for repeat orders and offer tiered pricing for distributors, retailers and brands buying carton, pallet or container quantities.
Supplier
As a abayas & kaftans supplier to retail chains, institutions and uniform contracts we consolidate abayas & kaftans with other women's & ethnic wear so buyers receive one complete, inspected delivery.
Exporter
As a abayas & kaftans exporter we handle export packing, customs clearance, freight booking and documents — commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin and test reports — for FCL and LCL shipments worldwide.
Quality control & standards
Abayas & Kaftans can be supplied to ISO 105 colour fastness, OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100 on request, AATCC test methods, AQL 2.5 inspection or the standard your project specifies.
- Fabric inspection and shrinkage, GSM and colour-fastness checks before cutting
- Lab-dip and wash-card approval against your shade reference
- In-line checks during cutting, sewing and finishing
- Final inspection on an AQL 2.5 basis: measurements, stitching, shade and defects
- Carton, ratio and label check against the packing list
- Photo, video and measurement report shared with you before the container is loaded
Packing & shipping
Garments are folded or hanger-packed in individual polybags with size stickers, packed in ratio cartons (a defined spread of sizes per carton), marked with style, colour and size, palletised on fumigated (ISPM-15) pallets and stretch-wrapped. Compression packing, retail-ready packing, barcodes and private-label hang tags are available.
Payment terms: 50% advance with order confirmation and 50% before dispatch against export documents; L/C at sight can be discussed for larger orders.
Why buy abayas & kaftans from Hurain Garments Exporter
17 high-demand lines, one supplier
Jeans, shirts, T-shirts, kurtis, kidswear, uniforms, hoodies and caps on one order and one set of documents.
Indian clusters behind every style
Tiruppur knitwear, Ludhiana hosiery, Ahmedabad denim, Jaipur and Surat ethnic wear, Delhi NCR bottoms and caps.
Samples before bulk
Fabric swatches, lab-dips and made-up samples with measurements are approved before production starts.
Inspection and photo reports
AQL-based inspection and a photo, video and measurement report before every container is loaded.
Private label and custom runs
Your labels, hang tags, barcodes, prints and embroidery, from stock designs to made-to-order runs.
Close to Gujarat ports
Based in Palanpur, Gujarat — within easy reach of Mundra and Kandla, India's largest container ports.
