Category: Textiles

Looking for glove suppliers in Mainland China? In this article, we list factories located in Zhejiang, Hebei, Guangdong, and Fujian – covering everything from safety and sports gloves to knitted and leather gloves.

In addition, we also explain why it’s essential to create a comprehensive product specification, regardless of whether you intend to buy custom-designed (OEM) or private label (ODM) gloves.

What should I include in my product specification?

When I speak to our customers on the phone, I often say that a product is only as good as its specification. In a way, you only get what you specify in terms of design, quality, and materials – nothing more or less.

As such, it’s crucial to understand what defines the design and quality of your gloves.

This is what I suggest you to include in your product specification:

• Design drawings
• Sewing patterns
• Size chart
• Bill of materials (e.g. fabrics and buttons)
• Logo files
• Care label

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Bangladesh functions as a garment manufacturing hub for many large European and Japanese brands. For smaller brands, Bangladesh is an increasingly attractive manufacturing alternative to China.

In this article, we list some of Bangladesh leading clothing and textiles factories. In addition, I also explain how you can find additional supplier lists using the Bangladesh Textile Mills Association (BTMA) databank.

List of Garment Factories in Bangladesh

Alhaj Textile Mills Ltd

Founded in 1962, Alhaj Textile Mills Ltd is one of the oldest cotton manufacturing companies in Bangladesh. Alhaj Jute Mills is an associate company of Alhaj Textile Mills which was established in 1967.

The company was established as a private limited company but was converted to a public limited company in 1983.

The Textile Mills manufacturing unit is located in Ishurdi Pabna. It has a total of 20,160 spindles and 800 rotor head. Alhaj Jute Mills is located in Sharisabari Jamalpur. It employs 1600 workers and 200 officers and has a production capacity of 20 tons per day.

Alhaj textile Mills has a diverse product range which includes:

• Viz. Cotton
• Polyester Spun
• Poly Viscose Blend
• Poly Cotton Blend
• 100% Viscose Blend

Currently, Alhaj textile Mills mainly exports to the South American market. This includes Perú, Brazil, Columbia, Chile, Ecuador, Guatemala, Argentina and other small countries in this region.

Address: 66 Dilkusha C/A, 4th Floor, Dhaka-1000, Bangladesh Continue reading Clothing & Textiles Manufacturers in Bangladesh: Top 6 Factories

Compared to other export nations in the region, Cambodia is a fairly small player in terms of population. However, the country is a major player in the textiles industry, which makes up 80% of Cambodia’s total exports.

In this article, we list some of Cambodia’s leading garment manufacturers and point you in the right direction to find alternative suppliers.

Cambodia Garment Industry Overview

A large number of Cambodia’s garment manufacturers are owned and operated by foreign companies. Many of these are from Mainland China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan – but there are quite a few European players as well.

Further, Cambodian garment factories procure large quantities of fabrics and other components (e.g., velcro, zippers and buttons) from suppliers in Mainland China.

It’s also important to mention that some garment suppliers have been subject to criticism over extremely low wages, and poor facilities. That said, a few bad suppliers should not be allowed to tarnish the reputation of the entire textiles industry in Cambodia – as it provides desperately needed jobs and access to capital. Continue reading Clothing & Textiles Manufacturers in Cambodia: Top 5 Suppliers

About to import silk scarves, fabric rolls or other silk products from China? In this article, we list some of China’s established silk producers and trading companies, based in Zhejiang, Jiangsu and Shanghai.

We also explain what all Silk importers must know about chemical regulations, silk labeling requirements and minimum order quantity.

Production Clusters in Mainland China

Zhejiang and Jiangsu provinces, in eastern China, are the traditional production clusters for silk. Today, suppliers are not entirely concentrated to Zhejiang and Jiangsu.

However, as you can see in this supplier list, companies based in this region are still among the top silk exporters.

That doesn’t necessarily mean that their silk is exclusively produced there. In fact, many Silk suppliers are trading companies, buying raw materials from local producers in various provinces.

Also notice that many Silk suppliers are not apparel makers. They supply silk fabrics, but you may need to work with another factory to produce the final goods. Continue reading Silk Suppliers in China: A Complete Guide

About to import T-shirts from suppliers in China? In this article, we list some of China’s leading T-shirt factories, and explain what all importers should know about:

• T-shirt design customization options
• Fabrics and colors
• MOQ requirements
• Prices
• Trade shows
• Sourcing on Alibaba.com and Globalsources.com

Yubao (G.Z) Industry Co., Ltd.

Yubao (G.Z) industry Co., Ltd., also known as ViMass, is the manufacturer and exporter of T-shirts and other apparel products based in Guangdong, Mainland China.

The factory was founded in 2006, but within a couple of years, it emerges as the well-recognized exporter of t-shirts to Middle East, Europe, and Americas. It has more than 200 employees, while the annual revenue of the company is more than USD one million.

They offer a wide range of clothing products for men that include:

• T-shirts
• Hoodies and baseball jackets
• Pants
• Polo shirts and tank tops
• Crewnecks
• Coats
• Sweaters

They offer customized OEM and ODM services to their global clients, along with buyer labels. More than 90% of their manufactured products are exported to other countries.

The average lead time is around 30 days. Yubai (G.Z) Industry Co., Ltd. is also a verified exporter listed at Alibaba, and a licensed manufacturer.

Office: Room 201, 2F, C Building, Xiamao Thirteen Industrial Area, Baiyunhu St., Baiyun Area, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China (Mainland)

Factory: 2/F North,Block D, No.13 Dekang Road, Baiyun District, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China (510000) Continue reading T-Shirt Manufacturers in China: Design Options, MOQ & Prices

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Importing clothes and textiles from China? Keep reading, and learn what you must know about sourcing clothes manufacturers, fabric specifications and design drawings.

We also explain how you can reduce the Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ) requirement and compliance testing costs by streamlining the use of fabrics and colors.

Sourcing Clothing Suppliers in China: What to look for

a. Product Scope

Product focus is the primary factor qualifying potential apparel manufacturers. Clothing factories are specialized in making certain types apparel, which also is reflected on their material subcontractors and machinery.

You’ll get an idea of a supplier product scope by quickly reviewing their website or supplier page on Alibaba or Global Sources.

That said, the business scope, as specified on the supplier’s business license, can be even more telling. Below follows an example: Continue reading Import Clothes from China: Prices, MOQ, Labeling & More

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Looking for GOTS certified organic cotton manufacturers in China? Then keep reading. In this article, you will learn what GOTS is, and how you can find GOTS certified suppliers online.

In addition, I will also explain how you can verify a GOTS certificate, and why should not assume that all cotton fabric suppliers in China are certified.

In fact, only a small fraction are.

What is Organic Cotton?

By definition, organic cotton is grown using methods that leaves a smaller environmental footprint on the environment. For example, organic cotton is only defined as such if the following criteria are met:

1. No use of toxins

2. No use of persistent pesticides (POP)

3. No use of chemical fertilizers

4. No use of GMO seeds

In the textile industry, organic cotton is the exception, not the rule. Further, the reduction of POP and chemical fertilizers reduces yields, and therefore results in higher prices.

Hence, you should expect to pay more for organic cotton, than non-organic cotton.

What is GOTS?

GOTS is the acronym for Global Organic Textile Standard, which is defined as follows:

1. Only fabrics that contain at least about 70% organic fibers can become GOTS certified

2. All chemicals such as dyestuffs and auxiliaries used must meet certain environmental and toxicological criteria

3. A functional wastewater treatment plant is mandatory for any wet-processing unit involved and all processors must comply with social criteria

A supplier can be GOTS certified, if they pass a factory inspection performed by an accredited third party. There are only a handful of ‘GOTS accredited’ inspection companies with offices in China:

• CERES GmbH
• Control Union Certifications b.v.
• Ecocert Greenlife

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