Tirupur Exporters Association popularly known as TEA - was established in the year 1990. This is an Association exclusively for exporters of cotton knitwear who have production facilities in Tirupur. From the modest beginning TEA has grown into a strong body of knitwear exporters. Today, TEA has a membership of 658 Life members and 155 Associate Members. The members of the Association, from the beginning, have resolved to develop their organization focusing on

* Multilateral growth of knitwear industry and exports

* Development of infrastructural needs for Tirupur

* Implementation of schemes for the benefit of the society and public

* Promotion of constructive co-operation with workers with fair division of rewards

General upliftment of quality of life of Tirupur. For Foreign Buyer TEA:

* Offers conferencing and secretarial services

* Helps in Locating suitable suppliers

* Helps in resolving disputes