Esquel’s
More Than
Worldwide Operations
Just a Shirt Maker
Seattle
London
Lindau
Columbus
Xinjiang*
New York
Beijing
Tokyo
Shanghai
Chengdu
Ningbo
Chongqing
Changzhou
Guilin
Guangzhou
Gaoming
Xiamen
Hong Kong
#
Vietnam
Macau
Sri Lanka
Malaysia
Corporate Headquarters
Apparel Factory
Cotton Farm, Ginning & Spinning
Accessories and Packaging Factory
Specialty Yarn Spinning
Merchandising Office
Fabric Mill
Retail and Direct Distribution
* Kashi, Akesu, Changji, Urumqi and Turpan
# Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi
Mauritius
Founded in 1978, Esquel Group has grown to become a total services and solutions provider of
With our multiple state-of-the-art facilities and strategically located merchandising offices,
textiles and apparels. With an annual revenue of US$1.4 billion, Esquel offers innovative solutions
Esquel is positioned to serve our business partners around the globe.
and produces 120 million shirts each year for leading brands and retailers across the globe with
the use of advanced technology. At Esquel, we pride ourselves in creating value and making a
difference.
• Cotton farming and ginning, spinning, weaving and knitting in China
• Apparel manufacturing in China, Malaysia, Mauritius, Sri Lanka and Vietnam
• Merchandising services in China, Europe, Japan and the U.S.
A Business Grounded on
e-Culture
People
and Diversity
The Esquel “e-Culture” defines a commonly-held set of values by our employees and helps guide
all of Esquel’s corporate and individual activities. The commitment to the five E’s and the desire
of our employees to make a difference have inspired the way each Esquel employee thinks and acts:
People are our greatest asset and we pride ourselves on our cultural diversity. With a global
workforce of 57,000 people, we recognize that people from different backgrounds can bring in
fresh ideas and perspectives. A working, learning and teaching environment rich in creativity
and innovation helps improve our competitive edge and connects us better with stakeholders.
Ethics
Be a Good Citizen and a Good Employer
Environment
Cherish the Environment
Exploration
Explore and Embrace Innovative Solutions
Excellence
Reduce Wastage through Functional Excellence
Education
Dare to Err but Quick to Learn
“Weknowthatevery
product,every
inv en tio n, a nd e ve ry b
re ak th ro ug h ar e
po we re d by ou r pe op le;
n ot jus t or din ar y
people,butpeoplewhosep
ersonalvaluesdrive
themtomakeadifference
intheworld.”
Making
Innovation
and Technology
a Sustainable Difference
Esquel is committed to the principle of sustainability
in all dimensions: people, planet, product and
communities and our sustainability journey has put
us on a path that is making a real difference. We
strategically and competitively balance our global
network of resources, economic
objectives and social systems
as we operate and invest in
new opportunities.
We strive to be a “green” player by instituting
innovative solutions designed to decrease our
“Weembracesustainablesolutionsthrough
advancedtechnologytomeettoday’sneeds
andtomorrow’schallenges."
At Esquel, we believe that a creative work environment where we
always challenge ourselves to improve will spark innovative thinking
and drive progress.
Thanks to a global network of resources and our talented professionals, Esquel has the power to
combine innovation with advanced technology and efficiently integrate new discoveries into
product design, development and production processes along the entire supply chain.
carbon footprint, reduce waste, conserve natural
resources, reduce our usage of water and energy
while improving efficiency.
A Vertically Integrated Approach
Quality and Craftsmanship Assured
Cotton Farming
optimal control of
Extra Long Staple (ELS),
Upland and Organic
the entire supply
cotton are farmed and
chain – to go
ginned by Esquel in
downstream and
Xinjiang. Esquel is also
upstream with ease thus ensuring high
quality in every
stage of production,
from cotton farming
to point-of-sale.
Weaving
Accessories
& Packaging
Esquel’s spinning mills
Esquel’s weaving
The Group produces
with 297,000 spindles,
Knitting
are capable of producing
Esquel is vertically
integrated to allow
Spinning
yarn counts of up to 700s.
The Group also spins
heather and specialty
yarns in Foshan and
Guilin, China.
operations in Foshan,
Apparel Making
mill in Foshan, China
produces 24,000 tons
of fabrics annually.
140 million yards of
yarn-dyed and
piece-dyed fabrics
every year.
Esquel’s apparel
factories make and
ship 120 million shirts
a year for the world’s
The knit fabric is
best known brands
a pioneer in cotton
transformed into
and retailers.
genome research.
millions of garments for
well-known active wear
and fashion brands.
Retail &
Direct Distribution
accessories and
China produces
The Group’s knitting
a wide range of trims,
packaging materials,
including buttons,
labels, hangtags,
polybags, tapes and
paper products.
PYE is Esquel’s luxury
brand focusing on
mens’ shirts designed
and made by Esquel.
ShirtStop is Esquel’s
casual shirt brand for
young consumers.
One Stop Service Provider
From Concept to Rack
Top Exporters for Men’s Woven Shirts
in China, 2015 (by value, US$)
Esquel 270,766,000
Top Exporters for Men’s & Women’s Knit Shirts
in China, 2015 (by value, US$)
Complementing Esquel’s vertically integrated manufacturing
Esquel 122,328,000
processes are professional teams providing Total Shirt
Solutions from product development and innovation to order
management and fulfillment:
• Merchandising, design, trims and packaging
• Market and technical research
Source: China Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export of Textiles
• Supply chain management
• Direct distribution and promotional support
As one of the world’s largest apparel groups, Esquel has the flexibility and versatility to serve a diversified
portfolio of well-known brands and retailers:
ABERCROMBIE & FITCH
GANT
L.L.BEAN
NIKE
ANTA
GAP
LACOSTE
PATAGONIA
APPLE
GIORDANO
LANDS' END
RALPH LAUREN
BALENO
HUGO BOSS
LF CORP
SHIMAMURA
BESTSELLER
J.CREW
MARKS AND SPENCER
TIMBERLAND
BROOKS BROTHERS
JCPENNEY
MUJI
TOMMY HILFIGER
CHARLES TYRWHITT
JOS. A. BANK
NAUTICA
FRED PERRY
KOHL’S
NEXT
Excellence and Quality
Recognized Around the World
Excellence begins with each employee’s commitment to improve and exceed our
customers’ expectations. Fueled by a passion to make a difference, Esquel’s employees
strive to bring the best services and solutions to our partners.
Our commitment to excellence has earned Esquel an enduring reputation and trust through
Governmental / Industrial Awards
Year
Award
Organization
2015
Top 10 Foreign-invested Enterprises in Guangxi
Department of Commerce of Guangxi Zhuang
Autonomous Region
Top one of Foshan City Patent Tycoon
Foshan City Association of Intellectual
Property Rights
Sri Lanka Sustainability Energy Authority Efficiency Award
Sri Lanka Sustainable Energy Authority
Foshan City Sustainability Enterprise Award
Foshan Daily Group
Xinjiang Esquel Textile accredited as Academician
Workstation
China Association for Science and Technology
Top one of Foshan City Patent Tycoon
Foshan City Association of Intellectual
Property Rights
Hang Seng Pan Pearl River Delta Environmental Awards “Gold Award"
Federation of Hong Kong Industries & Hang
Seng Bank
Hang Seng Pearl River Delta Environmental Awards “Silver Award"
Federation of Hong Kong Industries & Hang
Seng Bank
ERB Manpower Developer Award Scheme
Hong Kong Employees Retraining Board
proven dedication to quality, reliability and service. Esquel’s reputation as an industry
leader is further attested by highly coveted awards.
National Certifications
2014
Year
Award
Organization
2009-2012
Certificate for the Exemption of Import and Export
Commodities from Inspection (Yarn Dyed Fabric)
State General Administration of the People’s
Republic of China for Quality Supervision and
Inspection and Quarantine
Laboratory Accreditation Certificate
China National Accreditation Service for
Conformity Assessment
China’s Environmental Labeling Certification for the
Eco-textile Category (Knit and Yarn-dyed Fabrics)
Ministry of Environmental Protection of the
People’s Republic of China
Enterprise Credit Evaluation AAA
China Chamber of Commerce for the Import
and Export of Textiles
2008-2011
2013
Business Awards
Year
Award
Organization
2015
Enlightened Manufacturer Of The Year
Brooks Brothers
Nike Material Sustainability Award
Nike
Best Innovation Award / Excellent Quality Award
Semir
Best in Class 2015 Corporate Social Responsibility Award
Tommy Hilfiger
2014
Global Inclusion & Diversity Award
JCPenney
2013
Best Supplier Award
Shanghai Ribo Enterprises Limited
2012
Best Quality Performance Award
Lacoste
2011
Best Supplier Award
Bestseller
Green Award
Brooks Brothers
Best Supplier Award
Shanghai Ribo Enterprises Limited
Best Quality Award / Liquidity Award for Mens Division
Kohl's
Best Quality Award
Trendy International Group
Best Supplier Award
Shanghai Ribo Enterprises Limited
Best Collaboration Award
E. Land
Product/ Production Process Certifications
Year
Award
Organization
Since 2016
WRAP Gold Certificate of Compliance
Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production
Since 2014
STeP Certification
Oeko-Tex
Since 2011
Oeko-Tex Standard 1000
Oeko-Tex
Since 2008
Global Organic Textile Standard
Control Union Certifications
Since 2007
OE Blended & OE 100 Standards of The Organic Exchange
Control Union Certifications
Esquel’s Global Presence
Servicing Key Markets Worldwide
China
Japan
U.S.A.
Hong Kong (Headquarters)
Beijing
Tokyo
Columbus
13/F, Harbour Centre
Room 502, Beijing Tower
14-24 Sarugakucho
5101 Forest Drive
25 Harbour Road, Wanchai
10 East Chang An Avenue
Shibuya-ku
Suite D, New Albany
Hong Kong
Beijing 100006, PRC
Tokyo 150-0033, Japan
OH 43054, USA
Tel (852) 2811 8077
Tel (86) 10 6525 1160
Tel (81) 3 5728 3070
Tel (1) 614 855 8832
Fax (852) 2960 6988
Fax (86) 10 6525 0080
Fax (81) 3 5728 3142
Fax (1) 614 855 8851
U.K.
Hong Kong
Macau
London
New York
25/F, Eastern Central Plaza
Avenida Panorâmica
G/F, 72 Newman Street
14 East 33rd Street
3 Yiu Hing Road, Shau Kei Wan
do Lago Nam Van No.810,
London W1T 3EH
New York
Hong Kong
FBC Building, 19-Andar-D, Macau
United Kingdom
NY 10016, USA
Tel (852) 2811 8077
Tel (853) 2872 5238
Tel (44) 20 7487 2888
Tel (1) 212 481 0886
Fax (852) 2960 6988
Fax (853) 2872 5230
Fax (44) 20 7487 2800
Fax (1) 212 481 0447
Germany
Shanghai
Lindau
Seattle
8/F, Walton Plaza
Xiamen
Eichbuehlweg 38
1109 First Avenue
801 Changle Road, Xuhui District
Room 601
88131 Lindau
Suite 204, Watermark Tower
Shanghai 200031, PRC
167 Zhi Zun Men Di Community,
Germany
Seattle, WA 98101, USA
Tel (49) 8382 27 5038
Tel (1) 206 223 7338
Fax (49) 8382 27 5116
Fax (1) 206 223 2753
Tel (86) 21 5403 6831
Fax (86) 21 5403 6831 (ext.250)
Siming District, Xiamen 361000, PRC
Tel (86) 0592 596 5989
www.esquel.com
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