Nantong

Nantong is China's largest home textile manufacturing center, producing approximately 40% of the country's bedding and a significant portion of curtains, table linens, and household textiles. The city's home textile industry developed alongside the cotton growing regions of Jiangsu and Anhui provinces, with deep expertise in cotton, linen, and synthetic textiles for home use.

Factory base

5,000+ home textile factories

Nearest port

Shanghai Port (2 hours), Nantong Port (local)

Airport

Shanghai Pudong (2 hours), Nantong Xingdong (NTG)

Logistics advantage

Bedding-focused supply chain — fabrics, fillings, hardware, packaging all locally available

Best for

Home textile importers at all volume levels. From DTC bedding brands to retail chain programs. Particularly strong for cotton and high-thread-count bedding.

Manufacturing specialisations

Bedding (sheets, duvet covers, pillowcases)
Comforters and quilts
Pillows
Towels (some)
Table linens
Curtains and drapes
Bath robes
Children's bedding

Notable markets & industrial clusters

Nantong Jiazhi Bedding City
China's largest bedding wholesale market
Nantong Home Textile Trade Center
Manufacturer-direct trading

Watch-outs

Thread count fraud (multi-ply counted as single-ply) is rampant — third-party microscopy verification essential. OEKO-TEX testing important — some factories have weak chemical compliance. Long lead times (45-70 days typical) for custom dyed/printed fabrics.

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