IndiaThis article explores how cheap clothing sold in Delhi's Sarojini Nagar market originates from Panipat, Haryana, which serves as a major distribution hub for second-hand and recycled garments in India. Clothes sourced from donation bins, charity organizations, thrift stores, and commercial sorting facilities in countries like the U.S., Canada, South Korea, China, the UAE, and Japan are transported to Panipat. These garments are then sorted, packaged, and sold in bulk to retailers nationwide. The article highlights the scale of this industry, describing warehouses along Barsat Road in Panipat filled with bales of clothing weighing 80–100 kg each. Prices vary based on the quality and type of garments, with higher-grade bales containing fewer defects.
Bias read (Center): The article provides a factual overview of the textile supply chain and does not present any overtly biased language, framing, or emphasis. It describes processes and economic activities without taking a stance on political issues, policies, or officials.
