Catex Overseas Import Export

What Catex Overseas Import Export does

Catex Overseas Import Export Pvt. Ltd. is a Mumbai-based, privately held (Pvt. Ltd.) Indian manufacturer and exporter of cotton bags, founded approximately 20 years ago and operating with 101-250 employees, of which roughly 80% are women. The company's product portfolio spans 13 distinct categories, including Tote Bags, Mini Tote Lunch Bags, Pouches, Cross Body Bags, Wine Bags, Duffle Bags, Backpacks, Kids Collection, Gym Bags, Laundry Bags, Mesh Bags, and Shoe Bags, plus a Print Techniques decoration service. Manufacturing uses 50-400 GSM cotton fabrics (Voile, Cambric, Poplin, Sheeting, Twill, and Canvas) and recyclable non-woven materials, with full customization in size, color, texture, design, and pattern executed to buyer specifications at the company's factory, which is equipped with modern production technology and supported by an in-house design team that interprets global fashion trends.

The company operates a direct B2B export model serving a "varied and rich clientele across the globe," with quote-based pricing and no publicly disclosed price list. Its go-to-market is concentrated on its official website (catexoverseas.com) as the primary showcase and inbound channel, supplemented by a portfolio of international certifications used as trust signals: amfori, Fair Trade, Organic, Oeko-Tex Standard 100, ZDHC, Sedex, and Better Cotton Initiative memberships. These certifications are central to accessing regulated EU and global retail/fashion buyers and function as the firm's main commercial positioning against competing Indian converters.

Catex is founder-led, bootstrapped with no disclosed institutional investment, no funding rounds, and no M&A activity. The company reports no app, no public API, and no disclosed technology partnerships. Ownership, leadership team, and individual revenue figures are not publicly disclosed. Its address is 518, 5th Floor, Palm Spring Center Premises, Link Road, Malad (W), Mumbai 400064, India, with sales reachable at [email protected]. The overall profile is a mature, mid-sized Indian textile converter with a sustainability/compliance-led value proposition rather than a technology- or brand-led one.

Name

Catex Overseas Import Export

Legal name

Catex Overseas Import Export Pvt. Ltd.

Website

https://catexoverseas.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Mumbai-based Indian manufacturer and exporter of cotton bags, producing 13 customizable categories (tote, duffle, gym, backpack, kids, wine, and others) from 50-400 GSM cotton fabrics for global B2B clientele. Founder-led, bootstrapped private firm with seven international sustainability certifications.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cotton Bag Manufacturing & Export

NAICS

Textile Bag and Canvas Mills (314910)

akta.pro primary industry

Handbags & Fashion Bags Manufacturing (IMAOAHAA)

Keywords

• Cotton bag manufacturing
• Textile export services
• Customized cotton bags
• Private label bags
• Eco-friendly textile products

Headquarters

HQ city

Mumbai

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Cotton Bag Manufacturing and Export: Manufactures and exports a diverse range of cotton bags including Tote Bags, Lunch Bags, Beach Bags, Pouches, Sling Bags, Wine Bags, Duffle Bags, Shoulder Bags, Backpack Bags, Shoe Bags, Laundry Bags, Compartment Bags, and more. Operates as a B2B manufacturer serving global clientele with customizable products.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Catex Overseas manufactures and exports a diverse range of customizable cotton bags — including Tote Bags, Lunch Bags, Pouches, Cross Body Bags, Wine Bags, Duffle Bags, Backpacks, Kids Collection, Gym Bags, Laundry Bags, Mesh Bags, and Shoe Bags — made from 50–400 GSM cotton fabrics (Voile, Cambric, Poplin, Sheeting, Twill, Canvas) and anti-allergic recyclable non-woven fabrics. The company offers custom printing/branding services and produces to client specifications in size, colour, texture, design, and pattern for global B2B clients.

Product overview

Catex Overseas Import Export Pvt. Ltd. is a manufacturer and exporter of cotton bags with a portfolio of 13 distinct product categories. The core product line includes Tote Bags, Mini Tote Lunch Bags, Pouches, Cross Body Bags, Wine Bags, Duffle Bags, Backpacks, Kids Collection, Gym Bags, Laundry Bags, Mesh Bags, and Shoe Bags—all made from 100% biodegradable cotton fabrics (Voile, Cambric, Poplin, Sheeting, Twill, Canvas) and anti-allergic recyclable non-woven fabrics ranging from 50 GSM to 400 GSM. The company also offers a Print Techniques service for custom branding and decoration. Products support full customization in various sizes, colors, textures, designs, and patterns, and are marketed as ecologically responsible alternatives to synthetic bags. The product portfolio is a unified catalog of cotton-based bags rather than a platform with add-on modules, unified by the company's focus on sustainable, biodegradable materials and manufacturing excellence.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Tote Bags Versatile cotton tote bags designed for shopping, beach outings, and everyday use, available in multiple sizes, colors, and designs with customization options for global retail and fashion brands.
• Mini Tote Lunch Bags Compact cotton tote bags designed for carrying meals and snacks, suitable for lunch on the go, made from eco-friendly cotton materials.
• Pouches Small cotton pouches for storing cosmetics, toiletries, jewelry, and other personal items, available with various closure options.
• Cross Body Bags Cotton cross body bags with adjustable straps for hands-free carrying, suitable for daily use and travel.
• Wine Bags Specialized cotton bags designed for safely transporting wine bottles, available in single and multi-bottle configurations.
• Duffle Bags Spacious cotton duffle bags suitable for travel, gym, and overnight trips with durable construction.
• Backpacks Cotton backpacks designed for students and everyday use, featuring ergonomic designs and multiple compartments.
• Kids Collection Eco-friendly cotton bags designed for children, featuring colorful designs and kid-friendly sizes.
• Gym Bags Cotton gym bags for carrying workout essentials, featuring breathable designs and sturdy construction.
• Laundry Bags Cotton laundry bags for transporting and organizing dirty laundry, some with mesh panels for ventilation.
• Mesh Bags Cotton mesh bags for produce, storage, and laundry applications, providing breathability and visibility.
• Shoe Bags Cotton shoe bags designed for protecting footwear during travel and storage, preventing scuffs and dirt transfer.
• Print Techniques Custom printing and branding services for cotton bags including screen printing and other decoration methods, sold as a standalone service to global B2B clients.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• amforicoreOthersMember of amfori, the European business association for open and sustainable trade. This membership supports their commitment to ethical and sustainable business practices in international trade.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• VIP Industries: India's largest luggage and bags company (owner of Skybags, Carlton, Aristocrat brands). Comparable because it manufactures and sells bags and luggage to Indian and global retail — overlapping product universe (backpacks, duffles, totes) even though branded rather than contract.
• Wildcraft: Indian lifestyle and outdoor brand making backpacks, duffles, and travel gear. Comparable because it shares product categories with Catex (backpacks, duffles, gym bags) and sells to a similar urban Indian and global consumer base, although branded rather than contract-manufactured.
• Nasher Miles: Indian bags and luggage manufacturer selling backpacks, duffles, and travel bags domestically and globally. Comparable as a domestic competitor in the same bag/luggage manufacturing space, though more brand-led than pure private-label export.
• Safari Industries India: Indian backpacks and luggage manufacturer (Safari brand) and one of the largest bag makers listed in India. Comparable because it produces bags and luggage in similar categories (backpacks, duffles, trolley bags) and sells to mass-market retail, though through its own branded distribution rather than private-label export.
• Skybags: Indian mass-market luggage and backpack brand (a VIP Industries brand). Comparable because it markets and distributes backpacks, duffles, and travel bags in overlapping categories with Catex's product range, though focused on branded retail rather than private-label export.
• Lavie (Bagzone Lifestyles): Indian fashion handbags and accessories brand (parent of Lavie and Caprese). Comparable because it manufactures and sells handbags, totes, pouches and cross-body bags — overlapping product categories with Catex's fashion bag range — though serving the domestic branded market rather than exporting.

Emerging players

• Baggu: US reusable-bag brand with strong sustainability positioning, producing cotton and recycled-fabric totes, pouches and backpacks. Comparable in product categories and sustainability-led buyer base, though it owns the consumer brand rather than operating as a private-label manufacturer like Catex.

Direct peers

• Eco-Bags Products: US-based reusable bag manufacturer and private-label supplier of cotton, jute, and non-woven bags. Comparable as a direct competitor in the B2B reusable-bag contract-manufacturing space, serving similar fashion and retail brand customers with customizable cotton bags.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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