Cotton construction
Cotton Drill Fabric — Manufacturer & Exporter
3/1 warp-faced twill, built for wear and industrial wash.
A tight, warp-faced 3/1 twill that takes repeated wear and industrial laundering — the standard cloth for coveralls, uniforms and safety wear. Cotton, poly-cotton or with stretch; protective finishes run through partner units.
Characteristics of our cotton drill
- 3/1 warp-faced twill: the diagonal sits on the face, the warp carries the wear.
- Tighter and tougher than a 2/1 twill of the same weight; built for abrasion and industrial laundering.
- Dimensionally stable when sanforised; holds shade across repeat dye lots.
- Softens with wash without losing structure — the standard cloth for coveralls and uniforms.
Specification
- Weave
- 3/1 warp-faced twill
- Construction examples
- 20x16 / 108x56 · 16x12 / 96x48 · 10x7 / 72x40
- Weight
- 200–380 g/m² (6–11 oz)
- Width
- 44 to 75 inches
- Supplied as
- GREIGE, RFD, DYED
- Fibre
- 100% cotton
Indicative ranges. The exact article, yarn count, ends and picks per inch, GSM and width, is confirmed at RFQ.
Cotton Drill weight guide (oz & g/m²)
Common weight bands and what each is usually chosen for. Any weight in the range is made to order; we confirm the construction that hits your target.
| oz/yd² | g/m² | Band | Typically used for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6–7 oz | 200–240 g/m² | Light drill | Shirts, light uniform trousers, liners |
| 8–9 oz | 270–320 g/m² | Mid drill | Cargo trousers, work shirts, jackets |
| 10–11 oz | 340–380 g/m² | Heavy drill | Coveralls, industrial uniforms, aprons, upholstery |
Specific weights: 6 oz (200 g/m²) · 7 oz (240 g/m²) · 8 oz (280 g/m²) · 9.5 oz (320 g/m²)
Ordering cotton drill from the mill
Every length is made to your specification — there is no stock list. Send a target construction (yarn counts, ends and picks, weave), a weight in g/m² or oz, a finished width, and the finish state you need: greige, RFD, piece-dyed against a lab dip, or printed. If you only have an end use or a physical sample, we identify the closest article and confirm it on a swatch before bulk.
The minimum is 100 m for greige with no per-colour minimum, or 1000 m per colour once processing is involved. Greige runs in about 2 days; dyed or printed takes about 2 weeks including approvals. We ship FOB Mundra / Nhava Sheva or CIF destination port from Mundra or Nhava Sheva, on a staged payment structure where only 10% is committed before production.
Ordering
- Minimum order
- 100 m greige · 1000 m per colour processed
- Lead time
- about 2 days greige · about 2 weeks processed
- Incoterms
- FOB Mundra / Nhava Sheva · CIF destination port
- Price
- Per metre or per kg, band on request
Payment 10% on order, 15% at production start, 50% on passing QC, 25% on dispatch. OEKO-TEX and GOTS applied for and in progress as of September 2026, not yet granted. Organic cotton available now. SMETA not pursued.
Finishes
Applied in-house or through our approved process-house partners, confirmed against your specification at RFQ:
- Piece-dyed, wash-fast
- Industrial-launderable finish
- Water and oil repellent via partners
- Flame-retardant via partners
- Anti-static via partners
Typical uses
Where cotton drill is specified most often. Open a use for the exact weight, width and finish we recommend for it:
- Coveralls and boiler suits
- Industrial and healthcare uniforms
- Cargo trousers and workwear
- Heavy aprons and bags
Cotton Drill for a specific use
Common questions
What's your minimum order?
100 m for greige, 1,000 m per colour for processed fabric. No full-container minimum.
How wide can you weave?
45 to 135 inches (about 343 cm), so wide cloth doesn't need a seam.
How heavy can you go?
Up to 800 GSM (about 24 oz).
How fast is delivery?
Greige in about 2 days, processed in about 2 weeks. That's production time; sea transit is on top. Market norm is 30 to 45 days.
Are you GOTS or OEKO-TEX certified?
Both applied for and in progress as of September 2026, not granted yet. Many buyers sample in parallel while certs complete. Organic cotton is available now.
You're a new mill. Why should I risk an order?
The plant is new; the family behind it has 50 years in textile manufacturing, and this is the third generation. We start with a swatch pack, then a small paid trial. Payment is staged 10/15/50/25, so only 10% is at risk before production. Specs are transparent; certs are dated.
What are your payment terms?
10% on order, 15% at production start, 50% on passing QC, 25% on dispatch. Move to LC once we've traded.
Can you do RFD so we dye locally?
Yes. RFD by the roll is a core line. MOQ 100 m as greige, or take it RFD.
Do you ship to the UK, US, EU or Australia?
Yes. FOB Mundra or Nhava Sheva, or CIF to your port. UK buyers: the India–UK deal removes UK import duty on Indian cotton fabric.
Can I get a sample?
Yes. A swatch pack plus price list to start, then trial yardage.