About Tirupur

Tirupur is a textile city and one among the 9 corporations in the south Indian state of Tamil Nadu and is an important trade center of India. Tirupur has gained universal recognition as the leading source of Hosiery, Knitted Garments, Casual Wear and Sportswear. It is located in Coimbatore district, 50 km east of Coimbatore. Tirupur is the eighth largest city in Tamil Nadu and is one of the fastest developing cities in the state. Tirupur has emerged as the knitwear capital of the country in three decades. Exports from Tirupur, which provides employment to over three lakh people has crossed the Rs.11,000 crore mark last year