§1What this business is
Fabric is spread on a table and cut with scissors to size, the pieces are stitched on sewing and overlock machines, hooks, eyelets and buttons are fixed by hand, and the garments are washed, pressed and packed. Wind cheaters protect two-wheeler riders from cold wind and dust.
Capacity: 75,000 wind cheaters a year; cost of production ₹34.47 L and projected sales ₹37.92 L at full capacity.
§2Is it right for you?
Who it is for
A tailor or garment trader who knows wholesale markets for winter wear.
Who it is not for
Someone who cannot hold stock through the off-season.
Advantages
- Simple cut-and-sew work with common machines
- Large number of two-wheeler riders as buyers
- Machines can switch to rainwear and other jackets
Drawbacks
- Demand is seasonal (winter)
- Cheap factory-made and imported jackets compete on price
- Surplus is thin — ₹2.93 L on ₹37.92 L sales
Skills you need
- Pattern cutting and stitching
- Fabric buying
- Wholesale selling
Why difficulty 2/5: Easy to make; selling in a short season is the challenge.
§3Market
Who buys
- Two-wheeler riders
- Garment shops and wholesalers
How it sells
- Wholesale garment markets
- Retail shops and online marketplaces
Good to know
- The profile names two-wheeler riders as the main users.
§4Raw material & machinery
| Item | Qty | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Sewing machine with motor and accessories | 1 | — |
| Overlock stitching machine | 1 | — |
| Measuring tools: set squares, tape, large and small scissors | 1 set | — |
| Cutting tables and stools | 1 set | — |
| Washing machine, 25 kg | 1 | — |
| Hydro extractor, 25 kg | 1 | — |
| Electric press and wooden racks | 1 set | — |
| All equipment together, incl. erection and installation | 1 lot | ₹5,21,000 |
From: KVIC Project Profile — Wind Cheater (PMEGP)
- Nylon or polyester synthetic fabricraw material ₹24,96,000 a year at full capacity
- Hooks, eyelets and buttonsfixed by hand
- Labels and packing material₹1,20,000 a year
§5Licences & registration
- Udyam registration
- GST registration
- Trade licence from the local body
- Trademark for your brand name (optional)
§6Schemes & subsidies
- PMEGPCentralActive15–35% subsidy
- MudraCentralActiveLoan up to ₹20 lakh, no collateral
- CGTMSECentralActiveNo collateral, up to ₹10 crore
- Stand-Up IndiaCentralClosed₹10 lakh – ₹1 crore loan
PMEGP fits (KVIC model profile); MUDRA covers the full ₹10.96 L; CGTMSE for a loan without collateral; Stand-Up India for SC/ST and women founders.
§7Money
How the investment is worked out: Equipment ₹5.21 L + working capital ₹5.75 L = ₹10.96 L. Land own; work shed not costed.
Working capital: Working capital ₹5.75 L; need per cycle ₹5,74,448. Raw material ₹24.96 L and labels/packing ₹1.20 L a year.
Year not printed on the KVIC profile — check current machinery prices.
§8Export potential
Confirm the HS code in the DGFT ITC(HS) lookup before you export
Export council / board: AEPC (Apparel Export Promotion Council)
- Confirm the 8-digit ITC(HS) line with DGFT or your customs broker before shipping.
- You need an Import Export Code (IEC) from DGFT before the first shipment.
§9Risks — where people fail
- Unsold stock after a warm winter
- Fabric price rises
- Price war with cheap imports
§1030 / 60 / 90-day plan
A general plan that applies to any business. A plan for this business will be added after research.
- Days 1–30: Visit a working wind cheater making unit, ask 10 buyers about price and quantity, and get quotations from 3 suppliers.
- Days 31–60: Udyam and the licences you need (Udyam registration, GST registration), a project report (DPR), and the scheme or loan file.
- Days 61–90: Space and machines, trial production, and first deliveries to 10 customers.
§11Who to connect with
Associations, clusters and training institutes — the directory is being built. Connect
§12Watch
There is no episode on this business yet. Shows are coming soon on the Podcast page.
Want to start Wind Cheater Making?
DPR, loan file or registration — ask us on WhatsApp.
¶Sources
Data review: 6 October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it. For information only — not legal or financial advice.