Towel & Bath Linen Exporter from India to the UK
Hotel bath towels · Pool & beach towels · Bathrobes · F&B linen
OEKO-TEX certified · Full export documentation · 21–26 days from Cochin
India's Trusted Towel & Bath Linen Exporter to the UK
Anabyn supplies UK hotel groups, retailers, online bedding brands and B&B chains with hotel bath towels, pool towels, robes and bath mats from our Kerala facility. All shipments include OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certificates and UK-compliant labeling for direct retail or hospitality channel use.
We handle the complete export process — manufacturing, AQL 2.5 inspection, the UK-compliant labeling, export packaging, and shipping documentation. Goods ship FOB Cochin (Kerala) or CIF destination port, with all certifications attached.
Bath Linen Products for the the UK 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 certified.
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 UK
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Destination Ports | Felixstowe · London Gateway · Southampton · Liverpool |
| Sea Freight Transit | 21–26 days from Cochin |
| Air Freight | LHR, LGW, MAN · 3–5 working days |
| Incoterms | FOB Cochin · CIF · Ex-Works |
| Import Duty (Towels HS 6302.60) | HS 6302.60 — typically 0–12% depending on GSP+ eligibility |
| Import Duty (Bed Linen HS 6302.21) | HS 6302.21 — typically 0–12% depending on GSP+ eligibility |
| Payment | T/T, L/C, Wise — GBP / USD / EUR accepted |
| Certifications Accepted | OEKO-TEX, GOTS, ISO 9001, BCI, REACH, UKCA |
Why the UK Buyers Choose Anabyn
UKCA & REACH Compliant
All textiles meet UK textile labelling and REACH chemical-safety requirements post-Brexit. SVHC declarations supplied with every shipment.
OEKO-TEX Standard 100
Required by John Lewis, M&S, Next, House of Fraser — every Anabyn towel ships with certificate.
GSP+ Duty Savings
India qualifies for UK GSP+ — many textile lines enter the UK duty-free. We provide Form A / origin documentation for your broker.
Hospitality-Group Ready
We supply Premier Inn-spec, boutique-hotel, and serviced-apartment programmes — single-property to 500-property rollouts.
Direct to Felixstowe
Weekly sailings Cochin → Felixstowe (21–26 days). LCL consolidation available for sample shipments under 5 CBM.
GBP / USD Pricing
We quote in your currency and accept Wise, T/T and L/C. No foreign exchange premium added to your cost.
Export Documents Provided
Frequently Asked Questions
Are Indian towels OEKO-TEX certified for the UK market?
Yes — all Anabyn towels are produced under OEKO-TEX Standard 100 and ship with the certificate, satisfying John Lewis, M&S, Next and other UK retailer requirements.
How long is sea freight from India to the UK?
Cochin to Felixstowe: 21–26 days. London Gateway, Southampton, Liverpool: similar transit. Air freight 3–5 days via Heathrow.
What duty applies to cotton towels into the UK?
Under the UK GSP+ scheme, many Indian textile categories enter duty-free. Cotton towels (HS 6302.60) typically attract 0–12% depending on category; consult your UK customs broker.
Do you supply UK boutique hotel groups?
Yes. We supply UK-based boutique hotels, country house hotels and serviced-apartment operators with custom-embroidered hotel towels and bath linen. MOQ from 200 pcs per SKU.
Can you label and package for UK retail?
Yes — UK textile-labelling compliant care labels (fibre %, care symbols, country of origin) and retail-ready packaging with EAN-13 barcodes. Common for Amazon UK, eBay UK, and supermarket private-label.
What is the MOQ?
Plain hotel towels 200 pcs per SKU; embroidered 200 pcs; reactive-print 500 pcs. Mixed-product containers accepted.
Do you provide REACH SVHC declarations?
Yes. Every shipment includes a current REACH SVHC Declaration of Conformity covering the UK REACH list.
Can you ship LCL for sample orders?
Yes. We consolidate sample shipments below 5 CBM into LCL containers via Cochin, with weekly sailings to Felixstowe.
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?
Yes. Every Anabyn towel and robe is manufactured under OEKO-TEX Standard 100 — certifying that fabrics and dyes meet strict limits on harmful substances. Certificate is supplied with every shipment.
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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