Digitising India's Textile Trade. Verified. Catalog-First.
B2B textile buying in India ran on cold calls, middlemen, and WhatsApp groups. TextLink replaced that with a verified marketplace — PAN/GST required, catalog-first discovery, wholesaler-controlled visibility. 500+ downloads. 4.4-star rating.
500+
Downloads
4.4★
App rating
PAN/GST
Verified users only
B2B
Textile industry
A ₹4 Trillion Industry Still Running on Cold Calls
The Indian textile industry is massive — and its B2B buying process was frozen in 1995.
The 4-Step Analog Process We Replaced
Cold call discovery
Retailers learned about wholesalers via word-of-mouth, trade fair business cards, or middlemen.
Physical sample collection
In-person visits to wholesale markets to view products. Samples collected in person. No digital catalog existed.
Manual GST/legal verification
Buyers verified supplier legitimacy manually — calling references, checking paper GST certificates.
WhatsApp order management
Orders, invoices, and disputes managed via WhatsApp groups. No paper trail. No structure.
Built for Both Sides of the Trade
Separate value propositions for wholesalers and retailers — each designed around their specific workflows.
For Wholesalers
Digital Catalog
Upload and manage products with images, pricing, MOQ, and fabric specs
Visibility Control
Control who sees your products — restrict by region or buyer relationship
Inquiry Management
Receive and manage buyer inquiries through structured product requests
PAN/GST Profile
Verified business identity builds trust with retail buyers
For Retailers
Verified Supplier Discovery
Browse only PAN/GST-verified wholesalers — no scam risk
Catalog Browsing
Search by fabric type, MOQ, location, and product category
Direct Connection
Connect directly with wholesaler without middlemen or commissions
Sample Requests
Request physical samples through structured digital workflow
Three Principles That Define TextLink
Every product decision comes back to these three non-negotiables.
Trust Through Verification
PAN/GST verification is mandatory. Unverified accounts cannot transact. High-value B2B trade requires identity confidence — we built that in from day one.
Wholesaler-Controlled Visibility
Suppliers decide who sees their pricing. This protects margin confidentiality and long-term relationships. Respecting supplier control drove adoption from the harder side of the marketplace.
Catalog-First Discovery
No cold calling. Products are the product. Retailers find suppliers by browsing fabric type, MOQ, and region. The catalog is the sales force.
Technologies Used
Mobile-first with flexible data modeling for complex catalog requirements.
Build Your Marketplace
We understand two-sided markets — the chicken-and-egg problem, supplier acquisition, and trust architecture.
Questions About TextLink
Common questions about how we built TextLink and our marketplace development capabilities.
TextLink is a B2B marketplace for the Indian textile industry. Wholesalers list their catalogs and control visibility by region or buyer type. Retailers discover verified suppliers, browse product ranges, and connect directly — replacing cold calls, middlemen, and WhatsApp group chaos. Available on Android with 500+ downloads and a 4.4-star rating.
Building a B2B Marketplace? We Understand Both Sides.
Two-sided markets are hard. We've solved supplier acquisition, trust architecture, and catalog design. Let's talk.