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  • A Talk With Nishi Vora On Sustainable Trims From Fashion Accessories India

    A Talk With Nishi Vora On Sustainable Trims From Fashion Accessories India

    Ms. Nishi Vora – Director – Fashion Accessories India Pvt Limited

    Fashion Accessories India Pvt Ltd is India’s largest manufacturer of garment accessories. They are a part of the RCBC Group, one of the most reputed denim trading companies in the country. 

    Their production facilities spread over 70,000 sq. ft., manufacture metal trims such as shank buttons & rivets, snap fasteners, metal brandings, eyelets, and patches of different materials such as faux leather, jacron paper, silicon, fabric, and heat transfers. They mention that all the trims manufactured at their units pass international testing standards and quality checks. 

    We spoke to Ms. Nishi Vora (see video here) – Director of Fashion Accessories India and tried to get her perspective of the accessories industry in India and how they are trying to cater to sustainability requirements in this segment by buyers around the world.

    What do you think makes Fashion Accessories co. different from other accessory companies.  

    I think what makes us different is our legacy. We are a part of RCBC, India’s most reputed traders of denim fabric. As our family grew, the manufacturing of trims became a natural extension as there was nobody else in the space and demand was huge.
    Even under trims, we manufacture the whole gamut – metal trims, patches, labels, transfers – everything one needs to brand their jeans. Immediately, we became a one-stop-shop for all the brands. Brands come to us and they get everything under one roof – denim fabric from every mill and all your trims. Sourcing becomes that much easier, as does managing their supplier count.  

    Also, I think our relationships are what set us apart from everyone. We have always ensured that building a relationship with our customers comes first, business is secondary. That helps us provide prompt service, 24×7 support, and quality goods every single time.   

    You are already working on sustainable accessories. Are you following any particular standards for the same?

    We have just launched our new collection of sustainable trims ‘Kind To The Planet’ after almost a year of rigorous research. The collection is elegantly designed & vibrant and saves material, energy, and water at the same time.  

    Metal Trims –  

    • Material – We use recycled metals as far as possible. Further, we have developed single piece buttons and rivets – eliminating the bottom part and saving about 40% of the material used.  
    • Finishing – Our collection is raw, letting the base materials shine. To achieve a variety of finishes, we have used different processes such as polishing, tumbling, and vintage erosion on the base materials. This ensures that we save up to 50-70% water generally used for electroplating but also provide a wide variety of color options as well.  
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    Patches –  

    • Our company is 100% vegan – we have never used any leather in our patches. Our USP, in fact, is developing faux leather materials that look and feel exactly like leather, but have no animal product on them.  
    • We use FSC certified recycled jacron for our patches and create different textures and looks using only hot-stamping techniques. We are eliminating the use of additional coloring and keeping the look as natural as possible  
    • We also use organic cotton, hemp, and cork materials to created printed labels. 
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    What are your best selling products in India and overseas  

    Our faux leather patches and metal shanks are currently our bestseller products. A lot of R&D goes into developing faux leather whose look, texture, and feel is exactly like leather, but it has no animal product at all.

    We take pride in the fact that most end customers probably will not be able to tell the difference between PU and leather when they look at our labels on a brand’s jeans. In metal, our biggest win is that we have our own electroplating unit, so we are constantly innovating on new techniques and finishes. Currently, we have more than 150 finishes and we are constantly working with brands to create a new finish especially for them almost every day.  

    What changes do you see in the requirements of buyers in the recent times and how you have adjusted to them.  

    I think a major change that the pandemic has brought about is that brands are developing more timeless collections, as opposed to focusing on seasonal trends. Also, lighter and airier silhouettes are becoming popular with the end customer. Basic is ‘in’ and so are simple, elegant trims.

    Adapting to this, our collection also focuses on classic designs and finishes. We suggest using brass buttons over alloy shanks currently as it is technically more sound, lighter, faster to produce, and more cost-effective as well. In patches, we suggest thin faux leather patches or jacron patches in neutral shades of browns, blacks, and creams. These patches are designed to last across seasons, showcase the brand name clearly, and add minimal weight to the jeans. 

    Weaving Your Brand Identity One Trim At A Time 

    Nishi says that their USP is their power to tell brand’s story through trims. They blend season trends and your collection inspirations with their technical and design prowess to create a complete trim package – everything from metal brandings to back-patches to additional accessories.

    The company works with its client to create a brand image that is aspirational and one that customers desire. They follow a very simple process – they study the client’s brand identity and understand their requirements through tech packs or mood boards, post which the company generates trim collections that are unique to your brand.

    Fashion Accessories also designs its own collections every season based on WGSN trends. Its ‘set designs’ & trend mapping, where the company showcases innovative ways to incorporate different trends in garments using trims, are very popular with all their clients. They have successfully executed neon accents, rustic looks by hammering metals, holographic additions; fluidly adding brand value to garments without overpowering them. 

    Digital Initiatives

    The pandemic has taught the company that there are no boundaries once you go digital! In order to take Indian innovations overseas and increase their global footprint, they are showcasing their entire collection online on www.fashionaccessories.co.in (on request).

    Want more info. on their products ?
    Get in touch with them at nishi@rcbc.co.in

    Contact Details

    Email ID – nishi@rcbc.co.in
    Website – www.fashionaccessories.co.in
    Instagram – https://instagram.com/fashionaccindia?igshid=1enprnmcrgsup
    LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/company/fashion-accessories-india-pvt-ltd-/

  • China’s loses 21% share in the Mexican Denim Imports in May 2020, India gains 25%

    China’s loses 21% share in the Mexican Denim Imports in May 2020, India gains 25%

    In this report, we’ve listed the major denim fabric importers in MEXICO  for the month of May 2020 and analyzed the volume and average price along with the countries from where they are buying. Also, the comparison has been made with May 2019 figures. The contents of this report are as below:

    PARTICULARS
    TABLE SHOWING THE TOP DENIM SUPPLYING COUNTRIES TO MEXICO ALONG WITH AVERAGE PRICE AND % SHARE
    GRAPH SHOWING THE TOP DENIM SUPPLYING COUNTRIES TO MEXICO
    GRAPH SHOWING THE AVERAGE PRICE OF THE TOP  DENIM SUPPLYING COUNTRIES TO MEXICO
    GRAPH SHOWING THE % SHARE OF COUNTRIES IN TOTAL IMPORTS BY MEXICO
    TABLE SHOWING THE TOP DENIM IMPORTING COMPANIES OF MEXICO ALONG WITH AVERAGE PRICE AND % SHARE
    GRAPH SHOWING THE TOP DENIM IMPORTING COMPANIES OF MEXICO
    GRAPH SHOWING THE AVERAGE PRICE OF THE TOP 10 DENIM IMPORTING COMPANIES OF MEXICO
    TABLES SHOWING THE IMPORTS OF DENIM FABRICS BY DIFFERENT COMPANIES INTO MEXICO ALONG WITH AVERAGE PRICE
    GRAPHS SHOWING THE IMPORTS OF DENIM FABRICS BY DIFFERENT COMPANIES INTO MEXICO
    GRAPHS SHOWING THE AVERAGE PRICE OF IMPORTS OF DENIM FABRICS BY DIFFERENT COMPANIES INTO MEXICO

    TOP 5 COUNTRIES SUPPLYING DENIM FABRICS TO MEXICO IN MAY 2020

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    In the month of May 2020, Mexico has imported approx. 1.32 million sqm of denim fabrics.

    CHINA is the biggest exporter of Denim Fabric to Mexico with a total volume of about 0.7 million sqm. Comparing to last year, China witnessed a massive fall of 93% in its export to Mexico.

    In our previous report, it has been learnt that China lost a huge share in the Colombian Denim Industry also. As far as Mexico is concerned, the trend remained the same, China’s share to Mexico Denim Industry dropped from 74% to 53%. On the other hand, India has increased its share from 7% to a whopping 32%.

    Country% Share in May 2020% Share in May 2019
    China53%74%
    India32%7%
    Others15%19%

    India performed really very well comparing to last year. India emerged as the 2nd biggest denim supplier which exported 0.41 million sqm, India exported 0.30 million sqm in May 2019. In May 2020, India’s export to Mexico rose by 35.60%.

    Apart from India, a great surge has been observed in the Japan export also.

    (Note: this data has been captured from various govt organizations including customs. the actual imports are likely to be higher than this figure . Also we need to understand that the prices are sometimes not correct representations as in Mexico there are many suppliers under reporting the actual price for custom benefits )

    Exporting CountryFabric Imported- May 2020Fabric Imported -May 2019% Change
    Brazil16,301244,913-93.34%
    China708,4823,419,010-79.28%
    India418,554308,67835.60%
    Japan150,71727,865440.88%
    Pakistan32,804280,190-88.29%
    Total1,326,8584,607,007-71.20%

    As far as the average price is concerned, Major countries have lowered their prices in the month of May 2020 compared to the last month. Japan is the most expensive supplier however China is still the most competitive one.

    Exporting CountryAv Price($/Sqm) May 2020Av Price($/Sqm) May 2019% Change
    Brazil1.361.64-17.07%
    China0.90.4695.65%
    India1.571.61-2.48%
    Japan3.765.98-37.12%
    Pakistan1.641.74-5.75%
    Total1.460.882.50%

    TOP COMPANIES IMPORTING DENIM IN MEXICO

    So far as the import of denim fabric by different companies are concerned, Warehouse Jeans and KOOS Mexico are the two biggest importers of denim fabric into Mexico with the total import of 0.33 million sqm and 0.19 million sqm of denim fabric respectively.

    There are some new buyers emerged during the month of May 2020 comparing to May 2019, Comercializadora and FS Industrias are some of the prominent names.

    BuyersQuantity Imported- May 2020Quantity Imported – May 2019
    WAREHOUSE JEANS337,302363,482
    KOOS MEXICO196,30837,627
    COMERCIALIZADORA VIMTEX187,259–
    GRUPO COMERCIALIZADOR MARBELY162,9732,235,959
    FS INDUSTRIAS S138,210–
    ORANGE SYSTEM92,927140,376
    TEXTILES BUCAY84,975166,550
    BLUE CALL74,313–
    DTL INDUSTRIAS S20,694–
    VICUNHA MEXICO16,301218,302
    YALE DE MEXICO15,595–

    As far as the average price is concerned, Major buyers have imported the fabrics relatively at lower prices in the month of May 2020 compared to the last month. Koos Mexico bought at the most expensive price which is $3.64/sqm .

    BuyersAverage Price ($/sqm) May 2020Average Price ($/sqm) May 2019
    WAREHOUSE JEANS1.581.73
    KOOS MEXICO3.645.66
    COMERCIALIZADORA VIMTEX1.52–
    GRUPO COMERCIALIZADOR MARBELY0.150.26
    FS INDUSTRIAS S0.45–
    ORANGE SYSTEM0.911.14
    TEXTILES BUCAY0.571.34
    BLUE CALL1.44–
    DTL INDUSTRIAS S1.67–
    VICUNHA MEXICO1.361.82
    YALE DE MEXICO1.12–

    Below are the five top importers of Mexico with their respective suppliers.

    WAREHOUSE JEANS MEXICO S.A. DE C.V.

    SuppliersQuantity SuppliedAverage Price($/sqm)Country
    MANOMAY TEX INDIA LTD.92,874.601.41India
    SANGAM (INDIA) LIMITED.2,44,427.571.65India

    KOOS MEXICO SA DE CV

    SuppliersQuantity SuppliedAverage Price($/sqm)Country
    KOOS APPAREL INC.45,591.113.24China
    KOOS APPAREL INC.1,50,717.253.76Japan

    COMERCIALIZADORA RIHAZZA S.A. DE C.V.

    SuppliersQuantity SuppliedAverage Price($/sqm)Country
    SIGNET DENIM PRIVATE LIMITED81,252.061.49India
    ZHEJIANG TENGMA TEXTILE CO. LTD73,203.631.5China
    S.M. TRADERS32,803.591.64Pakistan

    GRUPO COMERCIALIZADOR MARBELY S.A. DE C.V.

    SuppliersQuantity SuppliedAverage Price($/sqm)Country
    SHANGHAI TEXTILE DECORATION CORP. (GROUP)83,229.430.15China
    ZHEJIANG TENGMA TEXTILE CO. LTD.79,743.680.15China

    FS INDUSTRIAS S DE RL DE CV

    SuppliersQuantity SuppliedAverage Price($/sqm)Country
    TRANSMOUNTAIN EXPORTS1,38,210.220.45China
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  • Indigo Blue Country Remake By Kapital

    Indigo Blue Country Remake By Kapital

    Experience the blue indigo world launced by Kapital , a leading Japanese brand.It was established in 1984 by designer Toshikiyo Hirata. Through their unique dying and production methods, Kapital provides some of the finest selvedge denim on the market. Made with great quality and made in Japan. Now , they have launched this entirely indigo based collection – The Country Remake Lookbook.

    The collection indes the mixture of styles incluidng workwear, streetwear, denim (men’s and women’s) and a lot more. It is a perfect combination of heritage style with Japanese culture.

    Check out the fascinating collection below:

    Indigo Blue Country Remake By Kapital | Denimsandjeans

    Indigo Blue Country Remake By Kapital | Denimsandjeans

    Indigo Blue Country Remake By Kapital | Denimsandjeans

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    Visit For More Information : www.kapital.jp

  • Ecuador Denim Fabric Exports From January to April 2020

    Ecuador Denim Fabric Exports From January to April 2020

    In this report, an analysis of the total denim fabric exports (which is over 529,000 sq mtrs) from Ecuador in the period from January – April 2020 has been done. The report contains the quantity exported by leading denim fabric buyers of Ecuador along with the average price. The countries which imported the fabrics in the country have also been featured with all the details and analytics. Vicunha Ecuador is the only exporter in Ecuador and
    no other exporter is there from this time period. The content of this report is as follows :

    PARTICULARS
    Table Showing Denim Exporting Countries From Ecuador From The Month Of January – April , 2020
    Graph Showing Quantities Exported (SQM) By Countries From cuador From The Month Of January – April , 2020
    Graph Showing Average Price ($/SQM) Of Quantities Exported (SQM) By Countries From Ecuador From The Month Of January – April , 2020
    Graph Showing % Share Of Countries In Total Exports Made By Ecuador From The Month Of January – April , 2020
    Table Showing Denim Importers Of Ecuador From The Month Of January – April , 2020
    Graph Showing Quantities Imported (SQM) By Companies In Ecuador From The Month Of January – April , 2020
    Graph Showing Average Price ($/SQM) Of Quantities Imported (SQM) By Companies In Ecuador From The Month Of January – April , 2020
    Graph Showing % Share Of Companies In Total Imports  From The Month Of January – April , 2020

    Denim Importing Countries

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    Major imports of denim fabrics in Ecuador during the month of January to April , 2020 came from Colombia, Mexico and Chile. Out of total imports, 28% came from Colombia, 20%  from Mexico and about 18  % from Chile and the rest came from other countries including  El Salvador, Brazil, Peru, and Gautemala. Colombia imported approx 1.48 lacs sqm of denim fabrics and Mexico imported approx 1.04 lacs sqm of denim fabrics at an average price of $1.8/sqm and $1.45/sqm respectively. Chile imported the fabrics at the most expensive average prices of $1.81/sqm and El Salvador at the least expensive at $0.77/sqm.

    IMPORTING COUNTRY QTY(sqm) AVERAGE PRICE($/sqm) % SHARE
    Colombia 148,741.97 1.8 28
    Mexico 104,073.08 1.45 20
    Chile 96,026.83 1.81 18
    El Salvador 85,419.74 0.77 16
    Brazil 68,020.98 1.47 13
    Peru 15,520.40 1.5 3
    Guatemala 12,080.41 1.71 2
    Total 529,883.41 1.51 100

    Ecuador Denim Fabric Exports From January to April 2020 | Denimsandjeans

    Ecuador Denim Imports From January–April 2020 | Denimsandjeans

    Ecuador Denim Imports From January–April 2020 | Denimsandjeans

    Leading Buyers

    INDUSTRIAS TOPAZ and VICUNHA MEXICO S.A. or are two major buyers companies which had imported over 25% (collectively) of total denim fabrics imported during the month of January – April 2020. INDUSTRIAS TOPAZ imported approx. 74,690 sqm (14.1%) at an average price of $0.64/sqm and VICUNHA MEXICO S.A. imported approx 73,871 sqm (13.9%) at an average price of $1.4/sqm. COMERCIALIZADORA ARTURO imported the denim fabric at the most expensive average price of $2.83/sqm.

    IMPORTING COMPANY IMPORTED QTY(SQM) AVERAGE PRICE($/sqm) % SHARE
    A.T.C. INTERNATIONAL 1,510.64 1.36 0.3
    COMERCIALIZADORA ARTURO 12,001.55 2.83 2.3
    DISTRIBUIDORA DE JEANS S.A. 9,218.71 1.77 1.7
    INDUSTRIAS ORCE 12,080.41 1.71 2.3
    INDUSTRIAS TOPAZ 74,690.39 0.64 14.1
    MACMODA LTDA 30,800.71 1.55 5.8
    MAX AYAVIRI GONZALES 63,254.94 2.01 11.9
    POLJEAN S.A.S 18,482.19 1.52 3.5
    PUMOTEX 20,160.49 1.42 3.8
    RENE BERNAL FERNANDEZ 32,771.89 1.42 6.2
    STEAN S.A.S 18,481.52 1.54 3.5
    VICUNHA COLOMBIA S.A.S 48,815.51 2.08 9.2
    VICUNHA DISTRIBUIDORA 68,020.98 1.47 12.8
    VICUNHA MEXICO S.A. 73,871.60 1.40 13.9
    VICUNHA PERU S.A.C. 3,440.14 1.28 0.6
    OTHERS 42,281.74 1.55 8.0
    TOTAL 529,883.41 1.51 100

    Ecuador Denim Fabric Exports From January to April 2020 | Denimsandjeans

    Ecuador Denim Imports From January–April 2020 | Denimsandjeans

    Ecuador Denim Imports From January–April 2020 | Denimsandjeans

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  • A Look at FDMTL’s New Collection

    A Look at FDMTL’s New Collection

    FDMTL produces exquisite patchworked denim garments in  Japan with the tagline “A Product that is attached enough to wear”  The brands produces a finely detailed product that cannot be imitated in mass production. FDMTL’s denim is all made in Japan. As per the brand story from FDMTL, their denim goes through a lot of processes, and each one is unique.

    The brand now returned with Spring Summer 20 denim collection with friendly staples, stitched layers , patchworked mesh , distressed patterns , the brand launched the spring summer collecton.

    The collection showcased Japanese boro (Japanese upcycled patchwork) applied to jackets, coats, shirts, and jeans and shibori dying on jackets and pants. The denim with patchworks and designs is presented through jackets, shirts, and jeans complying with the Japanese summer freshness.

    SLIM FIT STRAIGHT DENIM CS67

    A slim fit that combines a slender line that tapers toward the hem and a comfortable fit. While using red ear denim that can enjoy deep discoloration, while incorporating the details unique to vintage denim, the sewing thread uses a high-strength thread with a cotton thread wrapped around a polyester core, and a front zipper specification It has been updated to the modern version.

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    CLASSIC STRAIGHT DENIM CS68

    The silhouette is a classic straight with a small amount of rise. The hem width has been adjusted and the pattern has been modified to create a silhouette that is easy and comfortable to wear. Full of details unique to vintage denim such as hidden rivets and button fly.

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    BORO ALOHA SHIRT

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    BORO PATCHWORK SHIRT 3YR WASH 

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  • Not China, India emerges as the biggest denim exporter to Colombia during March-April 2020

    Not China, India emerges as the biggest denim exporter to Colombia during March-April 2020

    India beats other countries during the pandemic times to be the largest exporter of denim fabrics to Colombia during March- April 2020. We analyze the same in this report besides listing major denim fabric importers in COLOMBIA during the months of March-April, 2020, and analyzed the volume and average price along with the countries from where they are buying. The contents of this report are as below:

    Particulars
    Tables and Graphs Showing Leading Denim Exporting Countries To Colombia During March-April 2020
    Table And Graphs Showing 10 Leading Denim Importing Companies Of Colombia During March-April 2020 and their details
    Table and Graphs Showing Denim Exporting Companies to Top Denim Importing Companies Of Colombia During March-April 2020

    TOP 10 COUNTRIES SUPPLYING DENIM FABRICS TO COLOMBIA

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    In the month of March-April 2020, Colombia has imported approx. 5.76 million sqm of denim fabrics.

    CHINA, which was the biggest exporter of Denim Fabric to Colombia, came at #2 during March-April 2020. China exported 1.44 million sqm of denim fabrics at an average price of $1.54/sqm however India on the other hand with 54.46% share came at #1 with a volume of 3.14 million sqm of denim fabric at a very low price of $1.20 / sqm. Mexico comes a distant third followed by Brazil , Pakistan etc.

    (Note: this data has been captured from various govt organizations including customs. the actual imports are likely to be higher than this figure .)

    CountryQuantity(SQM)Average Price($/Sqm)% Share
    India3,140,2021.254.46%
    China1,444,8021.5825.05%
    Mexico363,5662.426.30%
    Brazil323,1701.595.60%
    Pakistan139,5001.722.42%
    Venezuela120,4601.292.09%
    United States71,6981.211.24%
    Others163,1432.422.83%
    Total5,766,5421.44100.00%

    As far as the average price is concerned, India’s average price turned to be the most competitive amongst all. Mexico exported the fabric at the most expensive average price of USD 2.42/Sqm.

    India became #1 with 54% share and China slipped to #2 with a substantial fall and its share reached up to 25%

    TOP 10 DENIM IMPORTING COMPANIES OF COLOMBIA

    So far as the import of denim fabric by different companies are concerned, COLOMBIANA DE COMERCIO SA and JOHN URIBE E HIJOS SA are the biggest importers of denim fabric into Colombia with the total import of 0.88 million sqm and 0.54 million sqm of denim fabric respectively. PERMODA LTDA is the buyer which has imported the denim fabrics at the most expensive average price i.e., $2.55/sqm.

    ImportersQuantityAverage Price($/Sqm)% Share
    COLOMBIANA DE COMERCIO SA8,83,8701.1415%
    JOHN URIBE E HIJOS SA5,47,0111.749%
    COMERCIALIZADORA QUANTTO SA SOCIEDAD ANONIMA COMERCIAL5,35,8931.279%
    INTERNACIONAL DE DISTRIBUCIONES DE VESTUARIO DE MODA SOCIEDA4,38,3810.978%
    STILOTEX SAS4,05,2831.697%
    GRUPO ALV SAS3,39,8011.516%
    PERMODA LTDA2,95,0342.555%
    DOTACIONES SAGAL SAS2,82,4901.075%
    TRANSTAR INTERNACIONAL LIMITADA CI1,90,941.560.983%
    POLJEAN SAS1,79,419.841.253%
    OTHERS16,68,412.261.5629%
    TOTAL57,66,542.271.44100%

    COLOMBIANA DE COMERCIO SA

    COLOMBIANA imported 8,83,870 sqm of denim fabrics during the period of Mar-Apr 2020 and it got many suppliers on board. Out of many suppliers, Sangam from India emerged as the biggest supplier with the export volume of 419,929 sqm and MANOMAY TEX is the second biggest supplier from India with the total volume of 174,512 sqm. The average price at which Sangam India supplied was $1.09/sqm and Manomay Tex supplied at $1.05/sqm.

    The Company’s line of business includes the wholesale distribution of piece goods and yard goods of natural and manmade fibers.
    Address:Carrera 52 19 80 Local 2, Antioquia Medellin Colombia

    Main SuppliersQuantityAverage Price($/Sqm)Country
    CHANGZHOU WUJIN YANGZE WEAVING CO LTD7,7531.16China
    GINNI INTERNATIONAL LTD97,5371.28India
    MANOMAY TEX INDIA LTD174,5121.05India
    SANGAM (INDIA) LTD419,9291.09India
    ZHEJIANG XINLAN TEXTILE CO LTD44,0191.53China

    JOHN URIBE E HIJOS SA

    The total import of denim fabric made by JOHN URIBE during the month of Mar-Apr’20 is 5.47 lakhs sqm. Out of many RB Industries from India is the biggest supplier which supplied 225,265 sqm of denim fabric at an average price of $1.11/sqm

    Address: Calle 11 No 31 A – 42, Bogota,  Colombia and to know more visit – www.corbeta.com.co.

    SuppliersQuantityAverage Price($/Sqm)Country
    RB INDUSTRIES225,2651.11India
    LISURE COMMERCIAL INC96,1951.43China
    RAYMOND – UCO DENIM PVT LTD68,9843.14India
    ZHEJIANG XINLAN TEXTILE CO LTD49,5851.59China
    KASSIM TEXTILES (PVT) LTD27,0711.84Pakistan
    DNM TEXTILE SPINNING WEAVING AND DYEING23,1934.27Turkey
    TOP SKY DRAGON TEXTILES CO LTD15,8261.24China
    BHASKAR INDUSTRIES PVT LTD13,8191.39India
    SANKO TEKSTIL ISLETMELERI SAN VE TIC AS13,0362.22Turkey
    OTHERS14,0343.80Turkey,China,Brazil

    COMERCIALIZADORA QUANTTO SA SOCIEDAD ANONIMA COMERCIAL

    COMERCIALIZADORA imported 5,30,000 sqm denim fabric during Mar-Apr 2020. All the fabrics were supplied from BLUE HALO from India at an average price of $1.27/Sqm

    SuppliersQuantityAverage Price($/Sqm)Country
    Not declared5,35,8931.27India

    INTERNACIONAL DE DISTRIBUCIONES DE VESTUARIO DE MODA SOCIEDA

    INTERNACIONAL DE imported 438,381 sqm of denim fabric during March-Aprril 2020, out of which major chunk bought- 419,659 sqm from India’s Nandan Denim at an average price of $0.95/sqm

    SuppliersQuantityAverage Price($/Sqm)Country
    VICUNHA TEXTIL S / A18,7221.3Brazil
    NANDAN DENIM LTD419,6590.95India

    STILOTEX SAS

    Poonam Enterprises emerged as one of the biggest suppliers to STILOTEX during March April 2020, the company supplied 2.96 lacs sqm of denim fabric at an average price of $0.86/sqm.

    SuppliersQuantityAverage Price($/Sqm)Country
    CIA INDUSTRIAL NUEVO MUNDO SA53,8711.65Peru
    POONAM ENTERPRISES (HK) LTD296,8380.86India
    SOORTY ENTERPRISES (PVT) LTD12,5671.91Pakistan
    ZHEJIANG JINSUO TEXTILES CO LTD42,0051.72China

    GRUPO ALV SAS

    ZHEJIANG XINLAN and ZHEJIANG KAFUTE are the two major suppliers to Groupo ALV and they have supplied 1.41 lacs and 1.07 lacs sqm of denim fabrics during March-April 2020 at an average price of $1.51/sqm and $1.49/sqm respectively.

    SuppliersQuantityAverage Price($/Sqm)Country
    FOSHAN BLUE DENIM TEXTILE IMPORT & EXPORT CO LTD4,5042.06China
    FOSHAN MADASHENG TEXTILE CO LTDA9,9291.40China
    SHAOXING FEIFANLAN TEXTILE CO LTD3,3121.63China
    ZHEJIANG BLUEDREAM TEXTILE CO LTD46,2641.50China
    ZHEJIANG KAFUTE TEXTILE CO LTD107,2991.49China
    ZHEJIANG TENGMA TEXTILE CO LTD27,1631.55China
    ZHEJIANG XINLAN TEXTILE CO LTD141,3271.51China

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    Some of the leading denim companies around the globe have joined our digital sourcing platform- DE BRANDS, which we have launched for the denim supply chain .

    The mobile app and the Web platform are constantly being developed and we have been making this platform more engaging and adding new elements constantly.

    Join the platform and start your interaction with your buyers. For any queries, reach out to us at info@denimsandjeans.com, and for more information log on to www.de-brands.com

    Buyers can register at https://lnkd.in/gNdAj3v

  • Top Indonesian Exporters Of Denim Apparel In June 2020

    Top Indonesian Exporters Of Denim Apparel In June 2020

    Indonesia has always been a strong player in the global apparel industry. However, with the rise of China in the last 2 decades, the country could not effectively compete with China and had not been doing so well with many garment units closing down and fabric companies also facing a lot of problems.
    However, the US-China trade war has again given a window of opportunity to Indonesian companies to fight back and to re-establish themselves.

    In this report, we check out how the Indonesian denim garment exporters are faring in different markets and which are the main buyers they are supplying to. It is heartening to note that even during this pandemic, Indonesian companies were able to export over 4.5 million pcs of denim around the world. We will see that further down in the report some very interesting facts about the exports from this country.

    CONTENTS

    1. Top 10 countries by export share of Indonesian Denim Apparel
    2. Top 15 Exporters of Denim Apparel From Indonesia With Qty and Av. Price
    3. Top 7 Exporters of Denim Apparel from Indonesia With Their Contacts
    4.   Main Buyers of the top 7 Exporters
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    Top Countries By Export Share

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    If we look at the above chart, we will find that the maximum shipments of denim in June 2020 from Indonesia went to the US – over 81%!  Japan is the second-largest market for Indonesian denim with about 10% of the share. Other markets are really small in comparison and not so important for Indonesian exporters. There is a good mix of high value and low-value buyers as we will see in this report.

    Top Indonesian Exporters Of Denim Apparel

    Top Exporters

    ERATEX DJAJA TBK

    Eratex has been the largest exporter of denim apparel by volume as it exported about 7,00,000 pcs of jeans. Its average price is also very high at $9.93 a piece which shows it has been exporting to quality customers.
    Some of the key buyers to whom it has exported include :

    • Sojitz Corporation – Japan
    • High Point DC Corp – US
    • Ann Taylor – US
    • CFL Distribution – US
    • Blue Star Imports
    • Ralph Lauren – Europe
    • GU Taiwan – GU Shanghai
    • Ralph Lauren – Japan

    Eratex can be contacted from this link https://www.eratexco.com/contact-us/

    SAI APPAREL / GARMENT INDUSTRIES

    Sai apparel industries has also exported decent volumes of denim at over 600,000pcs. Its average price has been much lower than Eratex at about $5.93 a piece. This is also because it is dealing with a different set of customers than Eratex. Its main customers include :

    • One Jeanswear- US
    • American Eagle – Canada
    • H&M – Canada
    • Asa Niaga – Malaysia
    • H&M – Chile
    • H&M – Germany, the US, and Poland, Mexico, Switzerland, etc.
    • KMART – Australia
    • KMART – New Zealand
    • JC Penny – US
    • Blue Star Imports – the US

    Sai Apparel can be contacted from this link http://ptsaiapparel.com/

    SAN SAN SAUDARATEX JAYA

    This company exported over 3.5 lac mtrs to different customers around the world at a low average price of US$4.75. The reason for this is that they deal with children’s garments and women garments which are comparatively lower priced. Besides, their customers include  :

    • H&M Canada
    • H&M US
    • William Carter – US

    The company can be contacted from this link https://www.ptsansan.co.id/en/contact-us/

    DAEHAN GLOBAL

    The company exported over 5.5 lac pcs of denim apparel in June 2020 and it was mainly Men’s and Boy’s jeans. Though the company also exported some Girls and Infant apparel, its main exports were of Men’s and Boys’ jeans. The average price of exports was $6.20 and the key customers include :

    • Old Navy – US and Canada
    • Gap – US
    • Gap – Japan
    • Gap – China
    • Gap – UK

    The company can be contacted here https://www.dhgsourcing.com/

    SRI REJEKI ISMAN

    Sri Rejeki Isman has exported about 2,00,000 pcs of jeans/shorts in June 2020 with an average low price of US$ 3.56 to buyers like :

    • Marubeni – Japan
    • Lolly Togs – US
    • Fast Retailing – Philippines
    • Uniqlo – Taiwan
    • Uniqlo – Singapore

    The company can be contacted from this link https://www.sritex.co.id/

    GUNUNG SALAK SUKABUMI

    With a good average price of US$ 6.11, Gunung Salak exported over 1,70,000 pcs of denim to customers which include :

    • Target – US
    • Gap – US
    • Old Navy – Canada
    • Gap – UK

    Contact: Jl. Pasir Dalem Desa Babakanpari, Cidahu Sukabumi, 43358 Indonesia

    Phone: 0062-266737900

    TAINAN ENTERPRISES INDONESIA

    Tainan enterprises exported over 1.5 lac pcs of denim apparel at the highest average price of US$ 14.30 to different customers including :

    • MGF Sourcing  – the US
    • Jill Acquisition – US
    • Ann Taylor – US
    • LL Bean – US
    • Gap – Canada

    Contact: Jl. Madura VI No.2, RT.2/RW.1, Sukapura, Kec. Cilincing, Kota Jkt Utara, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 14140, Indonesia. Phone: 0062-21-44832745

     

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    If we look at the above chart, we will find that Eratex , Sai Apparel Industries, and Daehan Global dominate the export of denim from Indonesia with over 50% of total exports. The rest of the share is divided into a number of smaller companies. This shows that the export market is concentrated in the hands of a few exporters who are much larger than others and have a varied customer base.

    Besides, we can also infer that the country is doing relatively well in this pandemic times with a decent export figure of over 4.5 million pcs of jeans/ denim apparel during this time.  The country depends a lot on the US market and though it also has exposure in Japan and some other nearby countries. But we need to continuously check how the exports from this country perform in the coming months and the effect of COVID will be much better visible.

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  • Denimsandjeans 1st Virtual (Almost Physical) Trade Show Concludes

    Denimsandjeans 1st Virtual (Almost Physical) Trade Show Concludes

    With over 44 denim companies from the globe, the 1st edition of Denimsandjeans virtual show concluded on July 23rd. Exhibitors from more than 10 countries brought their latest AW21 collection at the show for buyers and gotten an opportunity to meet their buyers virtually who joined the platform South East Asia, Europe, and South America. This was perhaps the first denim show held globally which had the element of real time interaction between buyers and suppliers.

    The show had all the elements which a physical trade offers, the exhibitors were allotted a virtual booth, or we could say a virtual room to be very precise, a few of our visitors felt nostalgic as it reminded them about the physical trade shows as all seem to be missing them !

    Exhibitors are networking using – TABLE feature on the platform

    The buyer and suppliers were interacting individually while other activities like denim talks, seminars, and trend presentations were happening. Users could chose to attend different talks or interact with exhibitors or just network. Exhibitors from different countries decorated their booths well inside their own offices and these were visible to the visiting customers.

    One of the exhibitors interacting with their customers at Denimsandjeans Virtual Platform

    Virtual Trend Zone

    The Trend Zone was divided five different categories and the exhibitors’ collection were displayed in those categories. Denimsandjeans team created separate trend zones and they were running throughout the show .The trend zone categories were :
    1. Super Sustainable 2. On Demand 3. Super Technology/Washing/Chemical 4. Super Comforts 5. Super others.

    Talks and Presentations

    At the virtual event, 19 speakers invited to be part of different sessions and talks in a two-day show. Leading denim experts including the godfather of denim Adriano Goldschmied, Stefano Aldighieri, Maurizio Donandi, Beau Lawrence, Jean Hegedus, Lucia Rosin, and Dr. Naresh Tyagi shared their insights during their sessions. The complete agenda of the show is here

    Ani Wells and Ebru during their session on Yoga and its denim connect
    Dr Dilek Erik sharing her thoughts during her presentation.
    The Panel includes – Mr Pant from ZHDC, Dr Naresh Tyagi – Aditya Birla Fashion, Mr Sandeep Agarwal- Founder Denimsandjeans , Mr Aditya Goyal – Director Anubha Industries, and Mr Sunder Belani – CEO Ramsons India.
    Mr Adriano Goldschmied during his talk.

    All the presentations and sessions’ video will be shortly available at our youtube channel. To receive the notification, subscribe to the channel.

    The platform got a very good response from all the stakeholder of Denim Community and most of them found this a helpful tool to connect with their buyers . However, as in every new technology , there were some glichtes and they are being addressed . Besides, there were a number of feedbacks from exhibitors and visitors and these will be worked upon to make the next show even better.

    2nd Edition of Denimsandjeans Show will be held in October and dates will be announced soon. The show will cater to more time zones than the 1st edition.

    We’d like to thank Artistic Milliners From Pakistan, one of the leading denim manufactures, for being a supporting partner to the 1st Denimsandjeans Virtual Show.

  • Yoga–Finding The Denim Connect With Ebru Debagg And Ani Wells

    Yoga–Finding The Denim Connect With Ebru Debagg And Ani Wells

    Yoga is a mind and body practice with a 5,000-year history in ancient Indian philosophy. Various styles of yoga combine physical postures, breathing techniques, and meditation or relaxation. In more recent years, it has become popular as a form of physical exercise based upon poses that promote improved control of the mind and body and enhance well-being.

    During the first edition of Denimsandjeans Virtual event held on July 22-23 , there was a great session on finding a connect between yoga and denim.  Ebru Debagg and Ani Wells – both denim as well as yoga experts spoke to Sandeep Agarwal and all three tried to find a connect between Yoga and Denim.

    Ebru started practicing yoga about 18 years ago after suggestion by former CEO of Orta and she mentioned that it has been a long journey for her and she also traveled a lot for yoga and also used to try to find hotels near yoga centers ! She also set up a yoga studio at Orta and did teacher trainings around the world.

    Ani mentioned that she started yoga about 2 years ago and it changed her life. The other forms of exercises in gyms she was practicing before did not give her the mental escape that yoga immediately gave her.

    Ebru compared yoga and denim philosphically :

    “I would like to refer to the consciousness part of it because I think what we have been discussing in denim industry for so long – sustainability is an act of consciousness and yoga kind of help build that consciousness . One of the greatest teacher said that Yoga is 99% practice and 1% theory . I refer to greenwashing in our industry and we have to walk the talk and put all practice in action. So I find a great similarilty between yoga and sustainability aspect of our industry . Also during yoga I keep my DRISHTI ie the focus at one point and so in our industry the DRISHTI (focus) needs to be set right”

    Ani Wells also mentioned that mindfulness and consciousness are so important for our supply chain and also in yoga . She also mentioned about visiting Saitex Vietnam about the mindfulness and holistic approach in production processes for both inputs and outputs. She further added :

    “Yoga is also about flexibility and so is denim now with super high stretch denims and we do not know future holds and there are so many opportunities so I think the concept of improving adaptability and flexibility. Also yoga practitioners deeply care about the environment and so should our industry people do ”

    Ebru agreed with her and further stressed about commonalities

    “As we focus more on mindfulness and sustainability , we will find more common grounds between yoga and denim . Ebru said Ebru gave a great comparison between yoga and denim by saying that yoga is 99% practice and 1% theory and our industry should learn from it by not greenwashing but actually work towards 99% sustainability .”

    Ebru mentioned that she was wearing jeans which she bought from Gap from Japan and these are super stretch and she could  easily do yoga in them without feeling uncomfortable.  Both felt that yoga can give more inspiration to the industry to come out with super super stretch and there is a space for it but currently they were not really positive on lot of people using denim for yoga .  But both agreed that both yoga and denim are for everyone and they transcend race, region, religion , age and geographies .

    They  performed some great yoga poses in their cool denims and it was a treat to see them doing some asanas which are specifically very useful during this stressful period .
    Do check out the complete video from this link .

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    What is your take on this connect ?

    We’d like to thank Artistic Milliners From Pakistan, one of the leading denim manufactures, for being a supporting partner to the 1st Denimsandjeans Virtual Show.

  • Special Product Display At Denimsandjeans Virtual Show

    Special Product Display At Denimsandjeans Virtual Show

    Continuing our last article on the special products to be displayed at our Denimsandjeans Virtual show, we bring the offerings from some more of our exhibitors. Visitors who have received confirmations of their invitations will be able to check out the collections after discussion with these companies. All the offerings below are in their own words .

    ARVIND LIMITED – INDIA

    JEANOLOGIA

    Jeanologia launches eDesigner, an innovative software that reinvents the way jeans are being created and manufactured, accompanying designers in their digital transformation.

    The innovative technology marks a turning point in the jeans industry connecting designers with the wash developers and brands with manufacturers

    Simplifying how you design and ensuring what you see on the screen is what you get on the garment, reducing samples and speeding up time-to-market

    Mission Zero 

    Jeanologia encourages all textile industry stakeholders to get behind their Mission Zero: dehydrate and detoxify the jean industry by 2025. No more water or toxic chemicals used in a single pair of jeans around the world. We need to be rebels again and embrace the technology that allows us to meet our goals. 

    FASHION ACCESSORIES- INDIA

    Kind to the Planet

    “Our sustainable collection of metal trims & patches. Clubbing metals in their raw form with labels made from natural and organic materials, we weave a sustainable trim story for your garment.”

    Printed Metal 

    “Continuous research & development has helped us perfect this innovative printing technology where we can replicate any design, print or colour on your metal trims. This is a winner for DTM collections as well as special premium lines, where the trims do all the talking.”

    SOORTY – PAKISTAN

    Cotton Free

    “Styling: high waisted jeans with 80’s unique details give a truly vintage character. 

    Washing: A faded vintage wash achieved by tonello-up technology.

    Fabric: this is a cotton free, very premium, as well as sustainable & environmentally responsible fabric.”

    C2C Laser Black:

    “Styling: from our Smart Care concept this is a men shirt where bold pocket details were used inspired by the 80s.

    Washing: sustainable wash with Laser & Ozone.

    Fabric: Laser Black is a unique color that is developed for easy working with Laser. It also never turns into the yellow or red cast on the wash downs. It also C2C Certified with 100% Organic Cotton.”

    RIBBONTEX SRL – ITALY

    Biodegradable eco leather labels.

    These patches are able to decompose naturally. Once discarded, they will become organic substance within a year.

    Printed elastic ribbons.
    The elastics are very comfortable and you can print whatever you want. Even small details and “fading” effects.

    KILIM DENIM – TURKEY

    D5329 MORIS MIDDARK CACTUS PCRD STR

    “We used Cactus process with organic cotton, recycled denim and recycled polyester yarn  together. About Cactus; most of the water is used during removal of unfixed dyestuff in indigo dyeing process, we started to use a new developed chemical, which improves the fixation of indigo on the warp yarn.”

    D5815 GORBI GREY XL STR ORGANIC SOD GREY

    “Core skills of the collection is derived from the idea that creating functional details for the products and enhance the quality of users by developing abilities of nano technology for denim. Two functionality antibacterial and water repellent units at one denim fabric. “

    RAYMOND UCO

    INTENTION

    “This ecological denim is part of the “Pristine” range – carefully designed dyeing processes, that aims at reducing water and energy consumption and waste generation. Intention, is made with our signature technology CADOL: a combination of salt-free dyeing that reduces load on effluent and dyeing technique that reduces water consumption. “

    SPARTA

    “Sparta is an unique everyday wear with easy care, power stretch and extreme comfort. The fabric is made with special finishing process that delivers high stretch with lowest shrinkage for easy care. A green casted denim that offers wide range of wash-downs makes it truly “Seasonless”.

  • Product Display At Denimsandjeans Virtual

    Product Display At Denimsandjeans Virtual

    As the Denimsandjeans Virtual comes closer and with only 5 days to go , we bring you information on the latest products which the different exhibitors will focus on during the show. We bring the details of these products in their own words.

    Tonello – Italy

    The Laundry (R)evolution

    The sophisticated fruit of a radically new conception in garment finishing processes, based on 3 clear words: simple, digital and automatic, and on just 3 technologies: Laser Blaze, All-in-One System, and Metro.

    Wake

    The first totally natural dyeing system that uses only plants and vegetable waste, such as flowers, berries, and roots, dried and infused, with no chemical additives that are harmful.

    House Of Gold – Blue Diamond

    Smart Indigo-

    Special dyeing method to make it ozone & laser friendly

    Lenzing- Austria

    TENCEL™ x REFIBRA™ Technology

    The pioneering REFIBRA™ technology involves upcycling a substantial proportion of cotton scraps e.g. from garment production, in addition to wood pulp, where the raw material is transformed to produce new virgin TENCEL™ Lyocell fibers to make fabrics and garments.

    TENCEL™ Denim fibers

    TENCEL™ Denim cellulosic fibers of botanic origin are tailored to a sustainable lifestyle, liberating personal expression through movement by their natural comfort, smoothness and versatility. TENCEL™ Denim fibers have been a preferred choice for brands globally.

    Archroma-Switzerland

    Pure Indigo flow:

    An aniline-free* indigo system that produces authentic denim without compromising our planet. Same shade and behave of the traditional pre reduced liquid indigo, but aniline free*.

    Indigo Reflection:

    A coloration system that behaves like indigo, but with a more sustainable and efficient process. How to obtain a blue denim with a flexible and hydrosulfite free process.  

    BCT Denim-Uzbekistan

    elin by Elasten- Italy

    élin® by Elasten produces all kinds of Hemp stretch and Linen stretch yarns made with single stretch core, multi stretch core and also naturally stretch effect (BFlex patented technology family).

    HEMP STRETCH

    Ref. 3477G Patented

    Nm 17.000 | 80% Pure Best HEMP in natural Raw col. |10% Lycra® |10% T400®

    LINEN STRETCH

    Ref. 3406G Patented

    Nm 17.000 |80% Pure Best LINEN in natural Raw col. |10% Lycra® |10% T400®

    Kaiser Textile – Turkey

    F stone and Lava Zyme NBF

    The Lycra Company- US

    LYCRA® FREEF!t®  Technology

    • Easy & Soft Stretch
    • Low Growth
    • Lasting Shape Retention

    LYCRA® Fiber ECOMADE

    • Made with Pre-Consumer Recycled content
    • Same Unique performance as LYCRA® fiber
    • Fit with circular economy

    LYCRA® HYBRID Technology

    • Patented Circular knit construction
    • Comfort of Knits , Aesthetics of a Denim
    • Fits with today’s active lifestyle

    Creative Resources – Vietnam

    Superstretch in black and indigo, more than 90 percent stretchability, sustainable  fabric and wash process. Supersoft handfeel.

    Vintage distressed look  with sustainable wash process.Vintage distressed look with beadworks.

    Officina+39 – Italy

    OZ-ONE POWDER it is an advanced product for garments treatment to give bleached, distressed and worn look, but in an eco-friendly way (chlorine or potassium permanganate free). 

    It can work in conventional machines, without water, releasing inside the tumbler the innovative OZ-ONE particles to produce results such as the corrosion of  dischargeable dyes like indigo.

     NEBUDYE D is a combination of an innovative process with a selected dyestuffs to obtain original vintage dyeing look, waterless, using the nebulization systems.

    These dyestuffs are also dischargeable into white using our PP replacement REMOVER IND/J-N (ecological replacement of Potassium Permanganate also for indigo and black sulphur dyestuffs).

    Visitors can join the show only with a unique link. Don’t forget to register and get your link if not done already !!

    https://virtual.denimsandjeans.com/virtual/

  • Mexican Textile And Apparel Industry – An Outlook

    Mexican Textile And Apparel Industry – An Outlook

    This is a report by Miguel Angel Andreu Marin from Cedetex- who has a long experience of the Mexican Textile Industry. He brings a macro analysis of the Mexican Textile Industry and its Outlook in a report recently published by him. We bring some key findings that he shares :

    Key Findings
    Mexico’s total GDP grew 0.25% in 2019. Flat behaviour.

    • Textile GDP decreased 4%
    • Clothes (Apparel) GDP decreased 4.7%
    • The knitting sector grew 2%
    • United States of America GDP grew 2.9% in 2019.
    • 2020 first quarter fell 5%
    • By the end of the year could be a fall of 5.9% of more.
    • 2019 mexican inflation rate was 2.83%
    • During the first five months of 2020 inflation rate continue being less and less, 2.15% in april
    • Before the beginning of covid times, March 6th, the Exchange Rate begins to depreciate with respect to the United States Dollar, starting on $18 mexican pesos per U.S. Dollar, reaching a maximum of $ 25.12 on March 24th
    • Starting in May, the exchange rate began to recover. Around $ 22 during the first fortnight of June.
    • Despite the fact that the unemployment rate increased from 4.4% to 14.7% between March and April in the U.S.A. This country continues to be the main origin of money orders (remittances) to Mexico. The flow of this resource had a decrease of only 2.6% during the month of April compared to the same month of the previous year, with an amount of 2,861 million US dollars.
    • Remittances increased 50% in March 2020 compared to the previous month, they were $ 4,694 million dollars.
    • In April, they resumed the trend they have had in recent years, increasing 6.2% compared to February 2020
    • The average wage of insured workers to the IMSS reached an amount of $ 403.6 (four hundred three point six pesos). More or less, USD $20 per day.
    • The closure of Full Package suppliers in China and other Southeast Asian countries during the first quarter of 2020 led to additional orders for garments and footwear from Mexican factories.
    • Total value of Imports of clothing from the World to the United States decreased 19% comparing January-April 2020 with the same period of the previous year, Mexico lost 25% . China had the biggest drop,
    • Sales strategies that may be proposed in the near future by some big Mexican stores, as well as some the United States brands, could be delaying mark downs until the end of the season (Spring until August, Winter until March)
    • Request their clothing suppliers, in different countries of the World, to acquire and use digital platforms for communications and collaborative design and production networks with their contractors
    • Transform purchase orders, placed before the pandemic, into Fall-Winter collections
    • Most textile and apparel factories in Mexico has been closed during the last three months. The fall of this industry GDP could be around 20% for the second quarter of 2020.
    • With the “return to new normal”, the drop in GDP for the next three quarters would be less and less until it began to grow from the second quarter of 2021 on.

      In the charts below, Miguel shares the contribution of the Mexican TExtile and Apparel industry to the Mexican GDP. It is interesting to note that only about 3.8% of the GDP comes from Textile and Apparel. And this % seems to have reduced in 2020 compared to 2019 .

    In the table below, it is interesting to see the approx sales of different types of clothing in the country from 2016 to early 2020 . The sales figues of jeans, casual trousers, Dress Trousers , Blouses , and many other categories are given below. The relative share of different clothing is also given. Download link for the full report also given alongwith.

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    The share of denim jeans is the highest among all types of clothes with about 10% share of all clothing. This is a big number even though it seems that the sales are almost flat or going down in 4 years. About 328 million jeans were sold in 2016 whereas in 2019 about 321 million jeans were sold. 2020 will see further loss in sales.

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