Tiruppur’s MMF and performancewear pivot remains strategically necessary, but 2026 cost shocks are testing its economics.
TexPro data shows knitted exports down 8.6 per cent in January-February 2026, while crude-linked polyester, dyeing, LPG and packaging costs have surged.
The cluster’s next advantage will depend on scale, backward linkages, contracts and cost pass-through discipline.Tiruppur’s MMF and performancewear pivot remains strategically necessary, but 2026 cost shocks are testing its economics.
TexPro data shows knitted exports down 8.6 per cent in January-February 2026, while crude-linked polyester, dyeing, LPG and packaging costs have surged.
The cluster’s next advantage will depend on scale, backward linkages, contracts and cost pass-through discipline.
