Georgette Print Fabric
Vibrant printed georgette fabric - India's most popular digital and screen print base for sarees, kurtis, and flowing ethnic fashion collections.
What is Georgette Print Fabric?
Printed georgette is georgette fabric (the crinkled, crepe-weave sheer textile) that has been printed with designs using digital, screen, or other printing methods. While plain georgette is elegant, printed georgette is the cornerstone of India's ethnic fashion print market - particularly for sarees, kurtis, and dress material. Surat in Gujarat is the global capital of printed georgette production, with thousands of digital printing units producing millions of metres daily. Printed georgette ranges from affordable polyester versions to premium viscose and silk georgette with reactive or digital prints.
Key Properties
Key properties: all the inherent properties of georgette (sheer, crinkled surface, excellent flowing drape, lightweight) combined with vibrant printed designs. Printed georgette's crinkled surface gives prints a slightly textured, diffused appearance that is uniquely attractive - different from prints on smooth fabrics. The crepe texture hides minor printing imperfections and creates depth in the printed design. Digital reactive print on viscose georgette produces the most premium results; pigment digital print on polyester georgette is most affordable.
Origin & History
Printed georgette as a mass-market product originated in Surat's textile industry in the late 20th century. As digital printing technology became accessible in the 2000s, Surat became the world's largest producer of digitally printed polyester georgette fabric. The combination of Surat's weaving capacity with its printing infrastructure created an unmatched ecosystem. Today, Surat supplies printed georgette to domestic ethnic wear brands across India and exports to Bangladesh, Nepal, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and diaspora markets globally.
Why Brands Choose Georgette Print
Printed georgette is to Indian ethnic fashion what denim is to Western casual wear - the ubiquitous, versatile fabric of the market. Every saree collection, every kurti brand, every ethnic wear retailer stocks printed georgette. The variety of prints, price points, and quality levels makes it suitable for mass market to premium positioning. For export, Surat's printed georgette is competitive globally. The fabric's drape and print quality make it visually impressive even at lower price points.
Print Types for Georgette Print
Georgette's crinkled surface creates unique print aesthetics. Best prints at Clothwala:
Digital Print
High-definition digital prints on georgette - the market's top combination
Screen Print
Bold multi-colour screen prints on georgette for saree collections
Foil Print
Metallic foil printing on georgette for festive and occasion ethnic wear
Embroidery
Machine and hand embroidery on printed georgette for premium collections
Block Print
Artisan hand block printing on viscose georgette for heritage collections
From Our Warehouse - Sahil Luthra, Clothwala
Written by Sahil Luthra, Founder - Clothwala.com | Based in Surat, India
Georgette is our highest-selling fabric category at Clothwala. About 40% of our monthly orders are georgette - mostly for sarees and dupattas. We stock 60-80 GSM for lightweight drape and 90-120 GSM for heavier fall. Price range is Rs 35-65 per meter for poly georgette. Surat mills produce some of the best georgette in India because of the water quality used in finishing.
Buying Tips for Printed Georgette
Tip 1: If you are exporting garments, ask for Oeko-Tex or GOTS certification. We can arrange certified fabric for export orders.
Tip 2: Do not judge fabric quality only by price. Rs 10 cheaper per meter often means 20% less durability.
Surat mills specialize in polyester and blended fabrics. For pure cotton, we source from Ahmedabad and Bhilwara.
Common Questions About Printed Georgette
Q: Can I get custom printing done?
Yes. We offer digital, screen, and rotary printing. Digital printing MOQ is 200 meters. Share your design files and we will send a printed sample before bulk production.
Q: What is the minimum order quantity?
Our MOQ is 200 meters per colour per fabric type. For sample orders, we accept 5-10 meter cuts at slightly higher per-meter pricing.
Q: What is the delivery time?
Stock fabrics ship within 24-48 hours. Custom dyeing or printing orders take 7-12 working days depending on quantity and mill capacity.
Last updated: April 2026 | Reviewed by Sahil Luthra, Clothwala Textile Exports | Surat, Gujarat, India
Uses & Applications
Saree Fabric
Printed georgette as the most popular saree fabric for daily to occasion wear
Kurti Fabric
Flowing printed georgette kurtis for premium ethnic casual wear
Dupatta
Printed georgette dupattas for ethnic suit sets and saree accessories
Dress Material
Georgette dress material sets in premium digital prints
Export Ethnic
Printed georgette for South Asian diaspora and global ethnic wear export
Occasion Wear
Premium printed georgette for festive and occasion ethnic collections
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