Author: Sandeep Agarwal

China Vs Pakistan | Denim Exports To USA From 2013 To 2017

China and Pakistan are two importer exporters of jeans to US . While China has had a long headstart, Pakistan is catching up . When we look at different segment exports and prices , interesting aspects emerge. The report below provides data to analyse the competition between the two countries.

S N.	Particulars
1.	Table showing the imports of all denim apparels along with the average price into USA fromÂ China and Pakistan for the period from 2013 to 2017
2.	Graph showing the comparison ofÂ imports of all denim apparels into USA from China and Pakistan for the period fromÂ 2013 to 2017
3.	Graph showing the comparison of average price of all denim apparels into USA from China and Pakistan for the period from 2013 to 2017
4.	Table showing the imports of menâ€™s jeans along with the average price into USA from China and Pakistan for the period from 2013 to 2017
5.	Graph showing the comparison of imports ofÂ menâ€™s jeans into USA from China and Pakistan for the period from 2013 to 2017
6.	Graph showing the comparison of average price of menâ€™s jeans into USA from China and Pakistan for the period from 2013 to 2017
7.	Table showing the imports of womenâ€™s jeans along with the average price into USA from China and Pakistan for the period from 2013 to 2017
8.	Graph showing the comparison of imports of womenâ€™s jeans into USA from China and Pakistan for the period from 2013 to 2017
9.	Graph showing the comparsion of average price of womenâ€™s jeans into USA from China and Pakistan for the period from 2013 to 2017

1. All Denim Apparels

a. China

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China has been the largest exporter of jeans to US for many years. However, of late, it has been losing steam as it gets more expensive and less competitive. If we see the figures from 2013 to 2017, we find that Chinese exports have gone down more than 20% in this period . This shows slackening hold of Chinese exports to US. However, if we still consider, China is the largest supplier of jeans and denim apparel to US. Looking at Pakistan, we find that though their base is small , they have increased their sales to US by over 20% in this period. So whereas China has reduced their exports by 20% , Pakistan has gained by 20% . But still, China exports over 5 times the quantity what Pakistan exports and is a force to reckon with.

Exporting Country	Year of Import	All Denim Apparel (Million Pcs)	Total Value (Million USD)	Average Price (USD/PC)
China	2013	155.23	1,230.48	7.93
China	2014	135.37	996.67	7.36
China	2015	133.13	1,001.15	7.52
China	2016	123.58	958.01	7.75
China	2017	119.72	928.02	7.75

b. Pakistan

Exporting Country	Year of Import	All Denim Apparel (Million Pcs)	Total Value (Million USD)	Average Price (USD/PC)
Pakistan	2013	20.58	163.37	7.94
Pakistan	2014	21.06	166.37	7.90
Pakistan	2015	21.86	177.16	8.10
Pakistan	2016	23.51	196.13	8.34
Pakistan	2017	25.73	223.50	8.69

When we look at price comparison, we find that prices of Pakistan jeans and other denim apparel has been higher than that of China when we consider as a whole. However, the situation might change if we look at men and women segment separately.

2. Menâ€™s Jeans

a. China

China is not very strong in Men’s jeans. Its men’s segment forms just about 25% of total exports to US whereas that of women is about 75 % . This shows that speed and quick fashion is what the Chinese exporters are specializing in . However, exports of men’s jeans did not fall too much over 4 years from about 37 million pieces to 32 million pcs.

Exporting Country	Year of Import	Men’s/Boys Jeans (Million Pcs)	Total Value (Million USD)	Average Price (USD/PC)
China	2013	36.88	286.63	7.77
China	2014	30.84	236.53	7.67
China	2015	31.13	247.96	7.97
China	2016	32.87	261.50	7.96
China	2017	32.27	247.66	7.68

b. Pakistan

Pakistan , on the other hand , has a balanced portfolio with men’s segment forming about 45-50% of total exports to US. The growth in this segment has been good and at about 40% from 2013 to 2017.

Exporting Country	Year of Import	Men’s/Boys Jeans (Million Pcs)	Total Value (Million USD)	Average Price (USD/PC)
Pakistan	2013	9.13	63.10	6.91
Pakistan	2014	9.19	63.36	6.89
Pakistan	2015	10.24	77.18	7.54
Pakistan	2016	10.40	83.72	8.05
Pakistan	2017	11.93	100.90	8.46

Its interesting to see that men’s jeans average price from Pakistan has been lower than that of China.Â This shows the strength of Pakistan lies in Men’s segment and that is why this segment is growing well for it .

3. Womenâ€™s Jeans

a. China

The Women’s jeans has been the mainstay for China in denim exports and constitutes 75% of its exports to US. However, the volumes have been going down and we can see a fall of about 30% in this segment in the period of 2013-2017. This is not a good sign even though the overall volumes are still good.

Exporting Country	Year of Import	Women’s/Girls Jeans (Million Pcs)	Total Value (Million USD)	Average Price (USD/PC)
China	2013	118.36	943.84	7.97
China	2014	104.53	760.14	7.27
China	2015	102.00	753.19	7.38
China	2016	89.10	683.73	7.67
China	2017	85.46	664.96	7.78

b. Pakistan

Pakistan’s exports of jeans include about 50-55% women jeans. This quantity has been increasing over the years and we can see a growth of about 20% in this segment as well. But when we look at the price graph below, we find that the prices of jeans exported from China are cheaper than that of Pakistan over many years. China’s strength does lie in women segment.

Exporting Country	Year of Import	Women’s/Girls Jeans (Million Pcs)	Total Value (Million USD)	Average Price (USD/PC)
Pakistan	2013	11.45	100.28	8.76
Pakistan	2014	11.87	103.01	8.68
Pakistan	2015	11.63	99.97	8.60
Pakistan	2016	12.85	111.36	8.66
Pakistan	2017	13.72	122.1	8.90

On the whole, we can say that China is going down the hill and Pakistan is going up . The two shall meet somewhere in between in the coming years . Its ADVANTAGE PAKISTAN…

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March 30, 2018

Levis Made And Crafted SS 2018 Collection

Leviâ€™sÂ® Made & CraftedÂ® unveiled its new collection which seems to be a perfect blend ofÂ history with modernity – created by taking heritage of their quality and authenticity as a base. The denim pioneer brand claims that the best fabrics from most reputed mills around the world has been used to create this collection. The collection offers a contemporary and rich look with every set of garments they have under this collection. The designers have taken the inspiration from travels around different city streets and colorful beaches of the far east and the southern hemisphere. Most of the garments have been developed using the Japanese Denim Fabrics and have textural fabrics . The very famous SHIBORI- Old and Unique Japanese dyeing technique has been used on some of the garments which makes it more alluring for the end users. The prices too range accordingly fromÂ $ 158-$ 498.

â€œMade & Crafted^Â®is focused on understanding what people love about Leviâ€™s^Â®and giving them an elevated and differentiated experience with our brand,â€ says Nick Rendic,Â menâ€™s designer for the collection. â€œItâ€™s very important that we show people something familiar, yet new in some way.â€

“We get our influences from all around the world,â€ Rendic says. â€œThe locations we visit provide us the ability to explore new ways of reimagining our icons and giving them a new point of view.â€

Check out some of our favourite pieces below .

Surf Surplus Trench Coat | USD 348

The Leviâ€™sÂ® Made & CraftedÂ® Surplus Trench is cut from Japanese denim. Features include contrast stitching, self fabric belt, and oversized utility pockets.

Summer Crop Top | USD 158

Summer Crop Top constructed from Japanese indigo dyed shibori denim.

Summer Culottes | USD 198

Summer Culotte is a high waisted fit with a cropped inseam. Constructed from Japanese indigo dyed shibori denim and features back patch pockets, front slash pockets and a small split hem at the leg opening.

Â Made In Japan Type Iv Trucker Jacket | USD 498

Type IV Trucker Jacket reinterprets one of Leviâ€™sÂ® most iconic garments reinterpreted with a sizeable input of Japanese Boro influences .

Trousers | USD 198

The Levi’sÂ® Made & CraftedÂ® Trouser features a loose, perfectly pleated fit that tapers down to the ankle for a clean finish. It’s made from premium lightweight denim from Japan’s Nisshinbo Mills, and features an elasticated waistband for a comfortable fit.

Â Studio Taper Jeans | USD 198

Studio Taper jeans has a mid rise with a slim tapered leg for a refined cut . Element of two tone denim adds to the looks .

March 27, 2018
Gap Inc. Eyes To Conserve 10 Billion Liters of Water by 2020

Gap Inc.Â unveiled an ambitious new sustainable manufacturing goal to conserve a total of 10 billion liters of water by the end of 2020; those water savings would be the equivalent volume of the daily drinking water need for 5 billion people. Product innovation and efficiency improvements at fabric mills and laundries will be key to achieving these water savings. and Gap is working in this direction . Progress towards the goal is already underway: since 2014, Gap Inc.-led projects have saved more than 2.4 billion liters of water.

â€œWater is critical to nearly all aspects of our business, and we recognize the responsibility and the opportunity we have to reduce the amount of water used to create our products. Leveraging the power of product innovation and improved manufacturing practices, we can help ensure that our customers not only look great in their favorite jeans and t-shirts, but also feel good about how their purchases are helping to make a positive impact for communities and helping to tackle global water scarcity,â€ said Christophe Roussel, Executive Vice President of Global Sourcing at Gap Inc.

In recent years, Gap Inc. has steadily ramped up its efforts to help drive water efficiency improvements at the mill and laundry level. In 2013, the company launched a Mill Sustainability Program to improve social and environmental practices of fabric mills. Additionally, the company encourages its suppliers to conduct environmental footprint assessments, including water use, using the Sustainable Apparel Coalition’s (SAC) Higg Index. It also actively monitors and helps improve wastewater quality at denim laundries through its strengthened Water Quality Program, which was first launched in 2004 to help ensure that wastewater from denim laundries is properly treated.

At the product level, Gap brand has pioneered a smart denim wash program called WASHWELL that reduces water use by 20 percent or more. Since the program began in 2016, Washwell has saved more than 100 million liters of water as per Gap.

â€œWe believe that access to clean and safe drinking water is a fundamental human right, so we strive to ensure that the process of making our clothes is safe for people and communities. Itâ€™s not only the right thing for people and the planet, itâ€™s also crucial for our business growth,â€ said David Hayer, Senior Vice President of Global Sustainability and President of Gap Foundation at Gap Inc.

To ensure a broader impact, Gap Inc. is also working with other leading brands to advocate for the implementation of more environmentally responsible manufacturing practices. This includes working to help scale the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC)â€™s Clean by Design program, which is focused on helping mills improve their operational efficiencies to reduce water, energy and chemical use, and serving as a founding member of the SACâ€™s Apparel Impact Institute. Gap Inc. is also a member of the Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals (ZDHC) Programme. ZDHC members have made a shared commitment to help lead the industry towards elimination of hazardous chemicals in apparel and footwear product lifecycles by 2020. Additionally, Gap Inc. is a signatory to the United Nations Global Compact CEO Water Mandate.

Better Cotton

A very important component of sustainability is Cotton – a very water intensive crop. Reducing water imprint of denim and other apparel on earth requires that cotton be grown in the most sustainable way. Gap has kept a target of using 100% sustainable cotton by 2021 – which includes BCI , Organic cotton etc – in their products . Gap already seems to have made good headway in this direction and is expected to be on way to achieve its target.Â In 2016, GAP sourced 11.5 million pounds of Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) cottonâ€”enough to make 7.4 million pairs of jeans.

Gap Inc.â€™s Water Stewardship Strategy

The new manufacturing goal is part of the Gap Inc.â€™s water stewardship strategy, which includes a focus on lessening the impact at the raw materials and product design level as well as helping communities touched by its business improve access to clean water and sanitation.

Through the Gap Inc. Women and Water program, the company is working to help communities touched by its business improve access to clean water and sanitation. The company has integrated water, sanitation & hygiene (WASH) curriculum into the Gap Inc. P.A.C.E. program, and has partnered with organÂ Â izations such as WaterAid on a variety of initiatives to support community WASH awareness, education and water access in India. Last year, Gap Inc. and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) launched the Women + Water Alliance in India, a collaboration to improve and sustain the health and well-being of women and communities touched by the apparel industry.

At the community level, Gap Inc. has helped to reach more than 34,000 people with access to hygiene education, sanitation and clean water through a partnership with WaterAid. With a new grant, the two organizations will aim to reach an additional 20,000 people and approximately 4,000 households with access to clean water, sanitation, and hygiene education.As part of its raw materials strategy, the company is particularly focused on cotton, an especially water-intensive crop. In 2016, Gap Inc. joined the Better Cotton Initiative (BCI), and to date, the company has sourced more than 100 million pounds of BCI cotton. As part of this commitment, Gap brand set an ambitious goal to get 100 percent of its cotton from more sustainable sources by 2021, including BCI, organic, recycled, and American-grown cotton. Gap brand has sourced 52 million pounds of Better Cotton since joining the program in 2016.

More on Gap Inc.â€™s Sustainability Goals

Gap Inc. is taking action globally to reduce its environmental footprint in its retail operations and across its supply chain. By the end of 2020, Gap Inc. has committed to a 50 percent absolute reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in its owned and operated facilities globally from a 2015 baseline, and to divert 80 percent of its waste in the U.S. from landfill.For more information on Gap Inc.â€™s sustainability initiatives, please visit: http://www.gapincsustainability.com/

About Gap Inc.

Gap Inc. is a leading global retailer offering clothing, accessories, and personal care products for men, women, and children under the Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic and Athleta brands. Fiscal year 2017 net sales were $15.9 billion. Gap Inc. products are available for purchase in more than 90 countries worldwide through company-operated stores, franchise stores, and e-commerce sites.

March 23, 2018
PRPS Spring Summer 2018 Collection For Men

Donwan Harell comes out with some really worked upon pieces in his collections which show the amount of effort that each jeans has been invested into. The levels of dry and wet processing on a large number of his pieces makes them outstanding pieces â€“ like the mud jeans â€“ which sometimes also create controversy.Â Those kind of jeans may not be the first choice for many consumers as such pieces sometimes make a statement which everyone may not like to . However, the SS 2018 arrivals from PRPS are more down to earth and wearable. Bleach washes, rips, appliques , paint splattersÂ , 3D wrinkles, aged raw denim looks and other effects define the SS 2018 pieces. Paint splatter colors might be a bit too flashy for men, but choices are individual !

Demon â€“ Evidence | $278.00

Indigo denim jeans with heavy grinding and 3D wrinkling. Finished in 5-pocket styling

Le Sabre â€“ Consolation | $268.00

Bleached out destroyed indigo denim jeans with rip and repair. Finished with button fly closure and 5-pocket styling

Windsor â€“ Communal | $198.00

Black denim jeans with rip detailing and featuring zips along the inseam. Finished in 5-pocket styling.

Le Sabre â€“ Tenderness | $218.00

Light wash denim jeans featuring a pigment spray and heavy rip and repair. Finished with frayed hems and 5-pocket styling.

Demon â€“ Mexico | $228.00

Classic 5-pocket jeans treated with a light wash and featuring rip and repair detailing with subtle whiskering.

Paint Splatter Denim Jacket | $298.00

Indigo jeans jacket featuring a paint splatter design and slightly frayed edges. Finished with chest pockets and a dark copper button front closure.

Star Patch Denim Jacket | $328.00

Bleached out indigo jeans jacket featuring a denim star patch applique and slightly frayed edges. Finished with chest pockets and a dark copper button front closure.

Le Sabre – 6 Month Wash | $188.00

6 month wash jeans with slight whiskering.

March 21, 2018

Importers And Exporters Of Denim Fabrics In Indonesia | Oct 2017 To Dec 2017

In this report we bring information on imports of denim fabrics in Indonesia for the period Oct 2017-Dec 2017. The report will give the details of imports of denim fabrics in Indonesia and also the important exporters from around the world who have shipped these fabrics to them.

Table Of Contents

*S N.*	*Particulars*
1.	*Table showing the list of top importers of denim fabrics along with the average price in Indonesia for the period from Oct 2017 to Dec 2017*
2.	*Graph showing the top importers of denim fabrics for the period from Oct 2017 to Dec 2017*
3.	*Graph showingÂ the average price for the top importers of denim fabricsÂ for the period from Oct 2017 to Dec 2017*
4.	*Table 4-11 showing the different suppliers of denim fabrics along with the average price to different buyers for the period from Oct 2017 to Dec 2017*
*12.*	*Table showing the list of top exporters of denim fabrics along with the average price in Indonesia for the period from Oct 2017 to Dec 2017*
*13.*	*Graph showing the top exporters of denim fabrics for the period from Oct 2017 to Dec 2017*
*14.*	*Graph showing the average price of top exporters of denim fabrics from Oct 2017 to Dec 2017*
*15.*	*Table 15-19 showing the exporters of denim fabrics along with the average price to different individual buyersÂ for the period from Oct 2017 to Dec 2017*

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Note: Pl note that the imports shown here may not cover all imports of denim fabrics in Indonesia as we are dependent on external sources for this information and sometimes they may not be able to cover the entire quantities of imports etc.Â

A. Top Importers

The table below shows the importers of fabrics in Indonesia for the period from Oct 2017 to Dec 2017, SANSAN SAUDARATEX JAYA, PT. was the leading in imports with about 329 thousand mtrs of fabrics with the average price of USD 3.1/mtr. This quantity wasÂ Â was more than double of that imported byÂ Â PT. TYFOUNTEX INDONESIA who got aboutÂ 154 thousand mtrs of fabrics with the average price of USD 2.9.Â PT.WINDU EKA contributes the third largest fabric supplier with about 120 thousand mtrs of fabrics with the average price of an amazingly now USD 0.7 /mtr. This price is only possible if we consider that the imports were undervalued or the fabrics were all rejects.
CV ZID KAMAN was the fourth largest importers of fabrics of 114 thousand mtrs with the average price of USD 1.5.

*Importer Name*	*Value* *(In USD)*	*Quantity* *(Unit in Mtr)*	*Average price* *(Value In USD/Mtr)*
*SANSAN SAUDARATEX JAYA, PT.*	*1,017,072.46*	*328,077.58*	*3.1*
*PT. TYFOUNTEX INDONESIA*	*442,218.16*	*154,096.45*	*2.9*
*PT.WINDU EKA*	*81,149.43*	*120,135.70*	*0.7*
*CV ZID KAMAN*	*170,894.00*	*113,929.20*	*1.5*
*PT. SS UTAMA*	*400.77*	*85.05*	*4.7*
*PT. GOLDEN STEP INDONESIA*	*217.05*	*42.98*	*5.1*
*Total*	*1,711,951.87*	*956,638.35*	*1.8*

1. SANSAN SAUDARATEX JAYA, PT.

The table below shows the different suppliers of fabrics to SANSAN SAUDARATEX JAYA .Â PT. UPPER UNIVERSE INDUSTRIAL LTD. was the leading suppliers with about 173 thousand mtrs of fabrics with the average price of USD 2.9, the second largest exporter of fabrics wasÂ SHANDONG MEISHIDA TEXTILEAND GARMENT CO from China with about 114 thousand mtrsÂ with the average price of USD3.4/Â . Indigo Textile Ltd from Pakistan contributed aboutÂ 23 thousand mtrs of fabrics.

Exporter	Value (In USD)	Quantity (Unit In Mtr)	Avg Price (Value In USD/ Quantity In Mtr)
UPPER UNIVERSE INDUSTRIALLTD.	505,785.85	172,476.87	2.9
SHANDONG MEISHIDA TEXTILEAND GARMENT CO – China	385,238.5	114,311.89	3.4
INDIGO TEXTILE (PVT) LTD – Pakistan	53,364.19	22,079.10	2.4
Others	72,683.92	19,209.72	3.8
Total	1017,072.46	328,077.576	3.1

2. PT. TYFOUNTEX INDONESIA

The entire quantity of denim fabrics for Tyfountex came from Viet Hong Textile from Vietnam. The price was also good at around USD 2.9/mtr

Exporter

Value

(In USD)

Quantity

(Unit in Mtr)

Average price

(Value In USD/Quantity In Mtr)

VIET HONG TEXTILE JOINT VENTURE CO., LTD

442,218.16

154,096.45

2.9

3. PT.WINDU EKA

The largest supplier of fabrics wasÂ SHENZHEN PROBEST IMP&EXP CO.,LTD with about 71 thousand mtrs of fabrics and SHAOXING HUIKUN TEXTILE CO.,LTD, was the second largest supplier of fabircs withÂ 47 thousand mtrs of fabrics .It is to be seen that the supply of fabrics by SHENZHEN PROBEST IMP&EXP CO.,LTDÂ was 40% more than the SHAOXING HUIKUN TEXTILE CO.,LTD, further the average price was same for both the supplier.However , the most noteable thing is that the price of all these companies was very low – about USD 0.7/mtr . This price is normally not possible and seems to be an arrangement of some kind between the buyer and supplier.

Exporter	Value (In USD)	Quantity (Unit in Mtr)	Average price (Value In USD/Quantity In Mtr)
SHAOXING HUIKUN TEXTILE CO.,LTD	33,802.45	49,161.80	0.7
SHENZHEN PROBEST IMP&EXP CO.,LTD	47,346.98	70,973.89	0.7
Total	81,149.43	120,135.70	0.7

4. CV ZID KAMAN

The entire quantity of supply for this company has been supplied by one companyÂ East Zhenshan from China at a price of USD 1.5/mtr.

Exporter

Value

(In USD)

Quantity

(Unit in Mtr)

Average price

(Value In USD/Quantity In Mtr)

EAST ZHENSHAN ROAD HOUCHENG JINGANGTOWN ZHANGJIAG

170,894.00

113,929.20

1.5

B. Top Exporters

The table below shows the top exporters of fabrics in Indonesia for the period from Oct 2017Â to Dec 2017, UPPER UNIVERSE INDUSTRIAL LTD. was the largest exporter of fabrics with about 173 thousand mtrs of fabrics, the secondÂ largest exporter of fabrics was VIET HONG TEXTILE JOINT VENTURE CO., LTD from Vietnam with 154 thousand mtrs of fabrics , it is to be seen that the exports of VIET HONG TEXTILE JOINT VENTURE CO., LTDÂ was about 11% less than the largest exporter. SHANDONG MEISHIDA TEXTILE AND GARMENT CO and SUZHOU SHENRUI IMP & EXP CO LTD exports almost the same quantity of fabrics, but the average price was almost more than double than that of SHANDONG MEISHIDA TEXTILEAND GARMENT CO. However, the least exports was made by SHAOXING HUIKUN TEXTILE CO.,LTD with close to 50 thousand mtrs of fabrics with the average price of USD 0.7.

*Exporter Name*	*Value* *(In USD)*	*Quantity* *(In Mtr)*	*Average Price* *(Value In USD/Quantity In Mtr)*
*UPPER UNIVERSE INDUSTRIAL LTD.*	*505,785.85*	*172,476.87*	*2.9*
*VIET HONG TEXTILE JOINT VENTURE CO., LTD*	*442,218.16*	*154,096.45*	*2.9*
*SHANDONG MEISHIDA TEXTILEAND GARMENT CO*	*385,238.50*	*114,311.89*	*3.4*
*SUZHOU SHENRUI IMP & EXP CO LTD*	*170,894.00*	*113,929.20*	*1.5*
*SHAOXING HUIKUN TEXTILE CO.,LTD*	*33,802.45*	*49,161.80*	*0.7*
*OTHERS*	*126,665.93*	*41,409.85*	*3.1*
*Total*	*1664,604.89*	*645,386.06*	*2.6*

Details of Supplies of Fabrics By Different Exporters

1. UPPER UNIVERSE INDUSTRIAL LTD.

Importers Name

Value

( In USD)

Quantity

(In Mtr)

Average Price

(Value In USD/Qty In Mtr)

SANSAN SAUDARATEX JAYA, PT.

505,785.85

172,476.87

2.9

2. VIET HONG TEXTILE JOINT VENTURE CO., LTD

Importers Name

Value

( In USD)

Quantity

(In Mtr)

Average Price

(Value In USD/Qty In Mtr)

PT. TYFOUNTEX INDONESIA

442,218.16

154,096.45

2.9

3. SHANDONG MEISHIDA TEXTILEAND GARMENT CO

Importers Name

Value

( In USD)

Qty

(In Mtr)

Average Price

(Value In USD/Qty In Mtr)

SANSAN SAUDARATEX JAYA, PT.

385,238.50

114,311.89

3.4

4. SUZHOU SHENRUI IMP & EXP CO LTD

Importers Name

Value

( In USD)

Qty

(In Mtr)

Average Price

(Value In USD/Qty In Mtr)

CV ZID KAMAN

170,894.00

113,929.20

1.5

5. SHAOXING HUIKUN TEXTILE CO.,LTD

Importers Name

Value

( In USD)

Qty

(In Mtr)

Average Price

(Value in USD/Qty In Mtr)

PT.WINDU EKA

33,802.45

49,161.80

0.7

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March 19, 2018

Denimation -Bitchu Bingo Japanese Denim Project

Denim + Animation = Denimation , this new term has been coined recently to promote the Denim Business in Japan at The Bitchu Bingo Region which is also known as a locus of premium Japanese denim production. To promote this region as a center of Denim Production on a global level , the local government as well as the some business houses came together and launched -Â Bitchu Bingo Japan Denim ProjectÂ under which an animated movie has been released titled – Bichu Bingo Japan Denim Story . This short movie uniquely presents the denim in the form of animation which is indeed a visual treat .The movie tells the history of denim in the Bitchu Bingo region and of the world-renowned Japanese denim.

This movie has series of beautiful frames and each frame has been beautifully crafted with the rich flavor of Japanese Denim . As you go further , this movie tells the story of the denimsâ€™ creation until it used around the world. In a frame which shows women with Bingo kasuri (Bitchu-jima), that design turns to rain and the story develops. Following the path of a blue bird, you see the creation of denim in the stages of spinning, dyeing, and weaving. One piece of denim is spun, then it goes internationalâ€”the single piece of denim created in the Bitchu Bingo region is finally brought to the consumers through a runway.

Reportedly ten companies provided denim for the animation and five companies involved as a think tank to give ideas and suggestions. It took five months to complete the production of this animation . The illustrations of each scene were line drawn, then the denim material that was scanned into a computer was strenuousÂ added one sheet at a time. In particular, the denim weaving scene took over twenty-four hours of work for each second of the scene. The entire movie has been developed with a great dedication and minute detailing has been ensured before releasing this. All the characters have been well placed and the story which they wanted to convey , It seems they successfully convey it .

ABOUT BITCHU BINGO JAPAN DENIM PROJECT
The Bitchu Bingo region, the production center for Japanese denim, has thrived since long ago through its indigo-dyeing production and thick fabric production. Because of this, the denim culture has strong roots in the region. Local government and companies worked together in this project so that people in Japan and abroad can learn more about the history, story, regional characteristics, finely tuned technology, and minute craftsmanship of Bitchu Bingo denim.

March 18, 2018
Fall 2018 Ready To Wear – Part II

Continuing our last article on Fall 2018 Ready to Wear Part I , we bring here the second part of the article.

Balmain

With a futuristic theme , Balmain played with distressing on jeans and tried to improve its aesthetics . Designed tatters were held together using clear plastic coverings. Hems played an important role in some of the pieces as they became part of distresses or for creating structural patterns on the dress.

Miu Miu

Focusing on teen subculture of 50s and 60s , MiuÂ Miu brings bleached denim paired with leather jackets, coats , tweeds etc. The high waisted double belted bleached denims brought out the 60s rocker teen looks…

Roberto Cavalli

Glamour, Glitter and exoticism define the new collection by Paul Surridge for Roberto Cavalli .

Faustine Steinmetz

Faustine Steinmetz has always been the designer who gave her own interpretation of denim in each collection. Most of the time, seeming to be playing with elements, her pieces had that ethereal flow which made them come out as kind of super normal . However, current collection is more subdued , though she has used hand felting and knitting techniques to give a super imposed additive look rather than desconstructed distressed look. The ethereal touch still remains in some of the pieces as the felt looks like snow sticking on to them.

March 17, 2018

Imports Of Denims Into USA From China From 2014 To 2017

China’s exports of apparel are on a decline but the situation varies from destination to destination . While, China has lost a large part of market share to Bangladesh in EU, it is not losing so much in the US where it continues to maintain hold – particularly in one segment. We analyse in the report below, the exports of jeans and other denim apparel to US from China from 2014-2017 .

Table Of Contents

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1.	Table showing the imports of denimâ€™s(menâ€™s+womenâ€™s) along with the average priceÂ into USA from China for the period from 2014 to 2017
2.	Graph showing the imports of denims(menâ€™s+womenâ€™s)Â into USA from China for the period from 2014 to 2017
3.	Graph showing the average price of denims(menâ€™s+womenâ€™s) into USA from China for the period from 2014 to 2017
4.	Table showing the imports of menâ€™s jeans along with the average price into USA from China for the period from 2014 to 2017
5.	Graph showing the imports of menâ€™s jeans into USA from China for the period from 2014 to 2017
6.	Graph showing the average price of menâ€™s jeans into USA from China for the period from 2014 to 2017
7.	Table showing the imports of womenâ€™s jeans along with the average price into USA from China for the period from 2014 to 2017
8.	Graph showing the imports of womenâ€™s jeans into USA from China for the period from 2014 to 2017

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1. All Denims

It is to be seen that the imports of denims in USA from China is decreasing for all the four consecutive period from 2014 to 2017. TheÂ imports of denims into USA from China for the period 2014 was close to 135.5 million pcs and the imports decreased about less than 2 % to about 133 million pcs in the year 2015, the imports further decreased about 8% to 124 million pcs in the year 2016. The imports of denimâ€™s in the year 2017 was about 120 million pcs which was the result of decrease of 3% from the imports of 2016. The average price(usd / pc) increased about 2% from 7.4 in 2014 to 7.8 in 2017. So from 2014 to 2017, the total decrease in exports was about 10% in volume and 8% in value.

*Exporting Country*	*Year of Import*	*All Denim Apparel* *(Million Pcs)*	*Total Value* *(Million USD)*	*Average Price* *(USD/PC)*
*China*	*2014*	*135.37*	*996.67*	*7.4*
*China*	*2015*	*133.13*	*1,001.15*	*7.5*
*China*	*2016*	*123.58*	*958.01*	*7.8*
*China*	*2017*	*119.72*	*928.02*	*7.8*

2. Menâ€™s Jeans

The imports of menâ€™s jeans into USA from China was almost the same for the year 2014 and 2015 with the slight fluctuations of less than 1 % from 30.84 million pcs in 2014 to 31.13 million pcs in 2015, further the imports of menâ€™s jeans for the year 2016 and 2017 saw the same trend with a slight increase of aboutÂ 2% to 32.87 million pcs in 2016 to 32.27 million pcs in 2017.

*Exporting Country*	*Year of Import*	*Men’s/Boys Jeans* *(Million Pcs)*	*Total Value* *(Million USD)*	*Average Price* *(USD/PC)*
*China*	*2014*	*30.84*	*236.53*	*7.7*
*China*	*2015*	*31.13*	*247.96*	*8.0*
*China*	*2016*	*32.87*	*261.50*	*8.0*
*China*	*2017*	*32.27*	*247.66*	*7.7*

3. Womenâ€™s Jeans

The imports of womenâ€™s jeans into USA from China for the four consecutive year saw aÂ decrease from year to year, it is also to be seen thatÂ the imports of womenâ€™s jeans is three times more than the menâ€™s jeans for the all four consecutive period given below. The imports of womenâ€™s jeans in the year 2014 was about 105 million pcsÂ which saw a decrease of about more than 2% to 102 million pcs in the year 2015 , the imports further fell about 13% to about 89 million pcs in the year 2016, the least imports of womenâ€™s jeans was seen in the year 2017 with about 85 million pcs which was decrease of more than 4% to 85 million pcs . Over the three years , the total fall in imports comes to about 20% .

*Exporting Country*	*Year of Import*	*Women’s/Girls Jeans* *(Million Pcs)*	*Total Value* *(Million USD)*	*Average Price* *(USD/PC)*
*China*	*2014*	*104.53*	*760.14*	*7.3*
*China*	*2015*	*102.00*	*753.19*	*7.4*
*China*	*2016*	*89.10*	*683.73*	*7.7*
*China*	*2017*	*85.46*	*664.96*	*7.8*

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March 15, 2018

Hugo Boss Financials 2017

The HUGOÂ BOSS Group is one of the leading companies in the premium segment of the global apparel market. With some 14,000 employees around the world, the Company,
which is based in Metzingen, Germany, develops and sells high-quality fashion as well as accessories in the womenswear and menswear segments under the BOSS and HUGO
brands. By means of a differentiated brand strategy, the Group positions the brands in different segments and increases their desirability. In fiscal year 2017, the Group achieved sales of EUR 2.7 billion from the distribution of classic yet modern tailoring, eveningwear, casualwear, shoes and leather accessories. HUGOÂ BOSS produces 18% of its total sourcing volumes at its own facilities. 82% are sourced from external contract suppliers or procured as merchandise. Most of the partner factories are located in Eastern Europe and Asia, whereas the Groupâ€™s own production
facilities are based at four sites in Europe. These are located in Izmir (Turkey), Metzingen (Germany), Morrovalle (Italy) and Radom (Poland). BOSS and HUGO products can currently be purchased in 127 countries. The HUGOÂ BOSS Groupâ€™s distribution activities are divided into three sales regions. With a share of 62%,
Europe contributes the largest proportion of sales. America and Asia account for 21% and 14% of sales generated respectively. Within these sales regions, the six core marketsÂ â€“ Germany, Great Britain, France, Benelux, the United States and ChinaÂ â€“ contribute a total of around 63% of sales. The BOSS and HUGO brands are sold via the Groupâ€™s own retail business and wholesale business, both bricks-and-mortar retail and online. Over the last few years, the share of sales generated by the Groupâ€™s own retail business has grown substantially. Today, it accounts for 63% (2016: 62%) of Group sales. The BOSS and HUGO brands are sold via the Groupâ€™s own retail business and wholesale business, both bricks-and-mortar retail and online. Over the last few years, the share of sales generated by the Groupâ€™s own retail business has grown substantially. Today, it accounts for 63% (2016: 62%) of Group sales. We analyse, briefly, the annual results of year 2017 of the company vs its 2016 results.

1. Sales By Region

Europe was the leading market for the year 2017 with about 1.6 billion Euros which constituted 62 % of the total sales with just a marginal 1% increase over last year. Americas with their share of 21% come next but again the performance was flat with a turnover of about Euro 570 million. Asian Pacific region comes next with a 14% turnover. The company did not show any growth during the year 2017 with a minor positive of 1% being a consolation . However, given the tough times for retailers, it may not be considered as a bad performance.

*Regions*	*2017* *(In Million Euro)*	*In % Of Sales*	*2016* *(In Million Euro)*	*In % Of Sales*	*Change In %*
*Europe*	*1681*	62	*1660*	61	1
*Americas*	*577*	21	*582*	22	-1
*Asia/Pacific*	*396*	14	*382*	14	4
*Licenses*	79	3	69	3	14
*Total*	*2733*	*100*	*2693*	*100*	1

2. Sales By Distribution Channels

Group focuses more on retail through its own shops and that is where over 60% of turnover is coming from. Wholesale is the next big segment with about 34% share.Â Â The total sales for all the distribution channels for the year 2017 was 2733 million euro and in the year 2016 was 2693 million euro with 1 % change in the sales from 2016 to 2017. The percentage change in sales was positive for all channels except the wholesale channel which saw an negative change of â€“3%.

*Channels*	*2017* *(In Million Euro)*	*In % Of Sales*	*2016* *(In Million Euro)*	*In % Of Sales*	*Change In %*
*Group’s Own Retail Business*	*1732*	63	*1667*	62	3
Â· *Directly Operated Stores*	*1103*	40	*1078*	40	2
Â· *Outlet*	*550*	20	*523*	19	5
Â· *Online*	79	3	76	3	5
*Wholesale*	*922*	34	*947*	35	-3
*Licenses*	79	3	69	3	14
*Total*	*2733*	*100*	*2693*	*100*	1

3. Sales By Brand

Boss is really THE BOSS ! Accounting for over 85% of turnover , it really dominated the other brand HUGO. But the growth % in the HUGO brand was higher at 4% while BOSS lagged behind at 1%.

*Particulars*	*2017* *(In Million Euro)*	*In % Of Sales*	*2016* *(In Million Euro)*	*In % Of Sales*	*Change In %*
*Boss*	*2336*	85	*2313*	86	1
*Hugo*	*397*	15	*380*	14	4
*Total*	*2733*	*100*	*2693*	*100*	1

4. Sales By Gender

The sales of Hugo Boss by gender shows that the menâ€™s wear contribution was about 8 times more that of the womenâ€™s wear for the year 2016 and 2017, the sales contribution of menswear for 2017 was 2440 million euro , similarly in the year 2016 the sales contribution of menswear was 2394 million euro with positive 2% change in sales from 2016 to 2017. The sales contribution of womenswear was 293 million euro in 2017 and in the year 2016 was 299 million euro with negative change of 2% in sales from 2016 to 2017. However, the total sales saw the positive change of 1% from 2693 million euro in 2016 to 2733 million euro in 2017.

*Particulars*	*2017* *(In Million Euro)*	*In % Of Sales*	*2016* *(In Million Euro)*	*In % Of Sales*	*Change In %*
*Menswear*	*2440*	89	*2394*	89	2
*Womenwear*	*293*	11	*299*	11	-2
*Total*	*2733*	*100*	*2693*	*100*	1

5. Stores Information

The stores count in Europe shows that the free standing stores were 192 stores, shops in shops were 351 and outlets were 65 stores , Europe has a largest stores in all out of the three region mentioned below with 608 stores. The stores count in America shows that free standing stores were 90 stores, shops in shops were 99 stores and outlets were 50 stores, America has the largest number of shops in shops. In Asia/Pacific the number of free standing stores were 157 stores, shops in shops were 88 and outlets were 47 stores.

*2017*	*Free Standing Stores* *(In Numbers)*	*Shops in Shops* *(In Numbers)*	*Outlets* *(In Numbers)*	*Total*
*Europe*	*192*	*351*	65	*608*
*Americas*	90	99	50	*239*
*Asia/Pacific*	*157*	88	47	*292*
*Total*	*439*	*538*	*162*	11

On the whole, we find that Hugo Boss did not grow in 2017 but managed to remain at the same level where many retailers have been hit hard. This by itself is an achievement .

March 14, 2018

Levi Strauss & Co. Licenses Additional Patents from RevoLaze LLC

(Cleveland, OH) RevoLaze, LLC, a laser technology firm headquartered in Westlake, OH, announced today that it has reached a new licensing agreement with Levi Strauss & Co. regarding additional denim laser patents in their Intellectual Property portfolio. This new agreement provides Levi Strauss & Co. access to additional opportunities outside of the licensed patents from their previous agreement signed in January 2015. One of the new technologies RevoLaze will be introducing is LightLaze, an automated software tool to reduce laser cycle time. The online software works on ANY laser system. Trials from multiple laundries showed a decrease of up to 40% in laser cycle time, without losing any details.

By adopting this software and modifying the wash technique, it can also lead to the elimination of PP spray. It is an eco-friendly and low cost alternative to PP spray with significant savings in water, chemicals and time. No new equipment, software or chemicals are needed.

About RevoLaze LLC

RevoLaze (formally TechnoLines) is a US based technology firm dedicated to create and implement their patented laser processes. With over 30 patents granted, some of the biggest denim brands and manufacturers in the world license RevoLaze technology.Â For over 20 years, they have provided economic and environmental solutions to the textile industry through innovation. Their technologies help mills, laundries, manufacturers and denim brands lower overall cost, while increasing volume and design capabilities. These processes also reduce or eliminate various health hazards, such as hand sanding and PP spray. Several of the leading denim brands and manufacturers work with RevoLaze to maximize their use of lasers from development through production.Â Visit their US based design center where companies can see the future of laser technology – the only 2,500 watt laser that etches designs in seconds with ultra fine detail.

For more information on testing LightLaze,Â contact Ryan Ripley at ryan@revolaze.com

March 14, 2018
Fall 2018 Ready To Wear 2018 – I

Bringing the latest Fall 2018 Ready to Wear collection from runways of luxury global labels like Christian Dior, Dolce & Gabbana , Balenciaga and Alberta Feretti Prominent themes include the continuation of Embellishments, embroideries , usage of multi fabrics/patches to create patterns, studding etc. Though there was not anythingÂ very special to rave about , some of the designs like that of Christian Dior carried strong aesthetic appeal and ingenuity in usage of fabrics.

Christian Dior

Patchwork and mixing of fabrics – denim and others – together to get strong visual patterns on overalls, jeans, tops etc.

Dolce & Gabana

Sumptuous embroideries , embellishments and brocades

Balenciaga

Quilted and Stuffed denim bomber jackets.

Alberta Ferretti

Buttonless studded dark denim jackets and loopless high waist studded denim acid washed jeans.

Image credits: Vogue.com

March 9, 2018
Diesel Red Tag Collection A Letdown ?

Fashion experts talk about the need to be cautious while using a double denim combination dress so that it carries well. The duo combination should have the right contrast colors, differential washes , correct patterns and so on. But not many experts might have expressed opinions about a triple or a quadruple, quintuple, sextuple denim (!!!)Â and they might be somewhat lost if they had to do it. What if the top, bottom , belts shoes , caps , ties, scarves etc all are made in denim . What do you call such a dress combination ?

Well, Diesel’s latest collectionÂ -the much awaited Red Tag Project has been finally launchedÂ at the Paris Fashion Week recently – and it leaves one wondering whether they are characters out of Harry Potter movie completely dressed in denim ! The collection is totally at odds with traditional DIESEL designs and brings a new take to its designs. Designer Shyane Oliver was behind this conceptual collection and it has started creating buzz after its launch and being labeled as â€˜ cool high-end contemporary casualâ€™ by many fashion experts.Oliver is the first designer in a three-part series of collections to be made in collaboration with Diesel. The pieces in the collection included washed oversize denim jacket , skinny jeans reconstructed from a classic jeans jacket, slouchy logo thigh-highs, and a dramatic maxi dress .

The collection revolves around four designs , named on four major global fashion cities- LONDON , NEW YORK, MILANO, and PARIS. The names of cities have been allotted to different categories according to their traditional Western clothing influence over the respective looks. The LONDON and NEW YORK designs are GENDERFREE and can be worn easily by both sexes. Some of the queer touches which also seem interesting include the zippered hems (very strange !) , inverted knee pockets ! The collection seems to reinterpret the DIESEL signature looks and do not seem to have any of the outstanding elements that used to signify the brand . The images below speak for themselves.

March 8, 2018