Salem Fabric

Salem FabriThe history of hand loom and spinning mills in Salem dates back to the pre-independence period, with fewer than 5 spinning mills until the 1960s.

Private handloom weaving began flourishing alongside large-scale cooperative sector handloom units.

Small-scale hand dyeing units also emerged to support the industry.
By the 1980s, the textile industry experienced significant growth with the establishment of major spinning mills.

Waste spinning units, handloom societies, dye houses, and a surge in power loom units across regions like Gugai, Ammapet, Attayampatti,Vennandur, Magudanchavadi, Rasipuram, Komarapalayam, Pallipalayam, Jalakandapuram, and Ellampillai.

The traditional textile from Salem, Tamil Nadu, known for its high-quality cotton and silk materials. It is used to make various garments, including sarees and shirts.