Wimbledon has concluded, with Jannik Sinner winning the men’s singles title after defeating Alexander Zverev 6-7, 7-6, 6-3, 6-4 in an exciting final that brought the prestigious two-week championship to a close. Earlier, Linda Noskova defeated Karolina Muchova in the women’s singles final, Henry Patten and Harri Heliovaara beat Mate Pavić and Marcelo Arévalo in the men’s doubles final, Guo Hanyu and Kristina Mladenovic defeated Luisa Stefani and Gabriela Dabrowski in the women’s doubles final, while Jeļena Ostapenko and Marcelo Arévalo overcame Marc Polmans and Storm Hunter in the mixed doubles final.
While all the champions won on their own merit, they had one thing in common at the tournament: they all used towels made in India. More specifically, the iconic Wimbledon towels are manufactured in Vapi, Gujarat, bringing the tournament closer to India than ever before.
Towels made in India
Interestingly, India’s connection with Wimbledon dates back to 2006. Welspun, the Indian company that manufactures the towels, has been producing them through Christy, the heritage British towel brand. For the past 15 years, the iconic Championship towels have been crafted at the company’s manufacturing facility in Vapi. Over the years, the towels have become an integral part of the tournament, with many players speaking about taking them home as souvenirs for themselves, their families and their support teams.
Uniqueness of the towels
The design journey begins nearly 18 months before The Championships, with each towel taking approximately seven days to complete, from weaving and dyeing to finishing and quality checks.
According to the company, The Championships towels are made from the finest grade of cotton, making them highly soft and absorbent, and are OEKO-TEX MADE IN GREEN certified. The certification signifies that they are manufactured without harmful chemicals in facilities that adhere to rigorous environmental and social standards.
Each year, the collection pairs Wimbledon’s iconic green and purple with a contemporary seasonal colourway. The 2026 edition introduces a striking strawberry colour in rich red and pink tones. Reflecting the tournament’s focus on sustainability, the plastic packaging has been replaced with a reusable fabric bag and sustainably sourced FSC-certified swing tags.
Techniques used to make the towels
With India’s rich textile heritage, the towels are crafted using a specialised yarn-dyed jacquard weaving technique, in which coloured yarns are woven directly into the fabric rather than printed on the surface. This creates the iconic Wimbledon design with rich, vibrant colours on both sides of the towel, and the facility in Gujarat specialises in this technique.
The towels are also engineered for performance. They are made using HygroCotton, the company’s patented spinning technology that enhances absorbency, softness and moisture management, making them ideally suited for elite sporting conditions.
Vanshika Goenka Misra, CEO, Christy, says, “It is incredibly special to know that our towels, crafted in India, have become one of Wimbledon’s most cherished keepsakes. Our association with Wimbledon dates back to 2006. Today, they are one of the tournament’s signature elements, an integral part of Wimbledon’s enduring legacy, coveted by players and recognised by fans across the world. For us, it is a matter of immense pride that Indian craftsmanship has become part of one of the world’s most celebrated sporting events.”
Wimbledon 2026: How India's Vapi became part of tennis's biggest Grand Slam
