A to Z Textiles
DELEGATES:
Kristy Kaufman – Merchandising Manager
Kalpesh Shah - Director
ACTIVITIES:
Knit Fabric & Garment Manufacturer (Full Package & CMT),
Net fabrics and Trims/Accessories Manufacturer
Dyeing Capacity for Sewing Threads
New knitting/dyeing/embroidery/printing/garment plant – January 2012
PRODUCT LINES:
M, L,Ch Knit Underwear, T-shirts, Polos and Sportswear, Knit Fabrics,
Hangers & Polybags
FABRICS USED:
ESTABLISHED:
100% Polyester Interlock SJ, 100% Cotton SJ, 65/35 Polyviscose,
100% Polyester warp knitted fabrics
1966
EMPLOYEES:
7,000+ (machines 1,000)
TURNOVER:
$ 120 million (including mosquito netting operations)
SALES:
Africa 100%
CAPACITY:
Polyester & HDPE raschel & warpknitting – 2,300 MT/month
SJ & Pique Knit Fabrics - 150 MT/month
Knit Garments – 1.5 million units/month
VALUE ADDING:
Wash/Special Finishes Plant, Embroidery, Screen Printing, End of
line application of garment insecticide treatment.
Design Studio
LEAD TIME:
Depends on style of garment and port of destination
MAJOR CLIENTS:
Winds Enterprises, UNICEF and other UN organisations
LOOKING TO:
Meet Trims suppliers, companies interested in possible JV discussions
(fabric and garment), Buyers of knit Polyester and Polyviscose fabrics,
Buyers for T-shirts, Polos, Sportswear garments, Buyers who need
insecticide treated garments, Merchandisers for Garments & Trims
Bentley Textile
DELEGATES:
Patricia Koo – MD
Jonathan Koo – Production Coordinator
ACTIVITIES:
Woven Shirt & Jacket Manufacturer (Full Package & CMT)
PRODUCT LINES:
M, L Shirts & Blouses, Jackets
FABRICS USED:
100/2, 80x2 100% Cotton and Polycotton mix
See sourcing (Denim, Polyester)
ESTABLISHED:
1988, with name change in 2006 to Bentley
EMPLOYEES:
350
TURNOVER:
$ 4.5 million
SALES:
Africa 5%, EU 75%, USA 20%
MACHINES:
200
VALUE ADDING:
Garment wash, Feed of arm, Kansai, Lockstitch, Pattern maker/sample
department. Outsource Embroidery & Printing
LEAD TIME:
Order to Shipment – 3 weeks after receipt of fabric
MINIMUM ORDER:
No minimums, but rather not less than 1,000 and then subject to
availability of fabrics
MAJOR CLIENTS:
Branded Customers
LOOKING TO:
Meet: Regional & International Formal and Semi-formal Shirt Buyers
Source: Polyester fabrics and Denim (4 to 6 ounce), Fabrics with
special treatment (wrinkle free, stain resistant, etc), Accessories
(fused/non-fused interlining, zippers, hangers, shell buttons, labels)
Evaluate: JV partnership in opening up boutique shops for own
brand “Ile des Fleurs”
B H Industries
DELEGATE:
Herve Yang - Director
ACTIVITIES:
Garment Manufacturer (Full Package & CMT)
PRODUCT LINES:
Woven: M,L Shirts/Blouses and Sleepwear, L Dresses & Jackets
Knit: M,L T-shirts, Polos, Golf Shirts, Sweats and Sleepwear
FABRICS USED:
Woven: 100% Cotton, Filso, Denim (8 ounce), Viscose,
Cotton/Elasthane, Polyester
Knit: Jersey 60-220 gsm, Cotton, Cotton/Elasthane,
Viscose/Elasthane, Fleece & Rib
ESTABLISHED:
1984
EMPLOYEES:
275
SALES:
EU 95%, Africa 5%
CAPACITY:
80,000 units/month (wovens/knits 80/20)
MACHINES:
150
VALUE ADDING:
Design Studio
LEAD TIME:
Order to Shipment – 3 weeks after receipts of fabrics
MINIMUM ORDER: 1,000 pieces
MAJOR CLIENTS:
Camaieu & other EU Retailers
LOOKING TO:
Meet South African and International Retailers/Buyers
Coats plc
DELEGATES:
Wayne Evelyn – MD South Africa
Hesham Zahran – Coats Egypt, Sales & Marketing Manager
ACTIVITIES:
Manufacturers & Distributors of Apparel and Speciality
Sewing Thread
PRODUCT LINES:
Apparel & Speciality Sewing Threads & Zippers
ESTABLISHED:
1755
EMPLOYEES:
22,150
TURNOVER:
$1.6 billion
SALES:
Africa 5%, Asia/Australia 35%, EU 25% Americas 35%
CAPACITY:
Sewing Threads – 100,000 MT
Zippers – 150 million metres
LOOKING TO:
Canvas opportunities to sell apparel and speciality/technical
threads into African markets and also explore possible
collaboration with distributors
Creations Isle du Cygne
DELEGATE:
Herve Yang - Director
ACTIVITIES:
Lingerie Manufacturer
PRODUCT LINES:
Bras and new corsetry collections for larger sizes (90D to 105F)
FABRICS USED:
Woven: 100% Cotton, Cotton/Lycra (93/7)
Knit: Jersey (20-135 gsm), Cotton/Lycra
ESTABLISHED:
1987
EMPLOYEES:
150
SALES:
USA
CAPACITY:
60,000 units/month
MACHINES:
150
LOOKING TO:
Sell and present new lingerie collection (bras and slips for larger
sizes) with EU lace & fabrics with emphasis on comfort and
quality
Working on collection of breast feeding bras
Open to JV possibilities
Da Gama Textiles
DELEGATE:
Evan Dilley – Market Development Manager
ACTIVITIES:
Vertical Textile Mill
PRODUCT LINES:
100% Cotton (115-350 gsm), Cotton/Linen blends (190-340 gsm),
Polycotton (105-250 gsm), Polyviscose (260 gsm)
ESTABLISHED:
1968
EMPLOYEES:
700
TURNOVER:
$ 50 million
SALES:
Africa 100%
CAPACITY:
Weaving: 500,000 lm/month (apparel and workwear fabrics)
Dyeing: 800,000 lm/month
Printing: 300,000 lm/month
LOOKING TO:
Meet existing and potential new customers for our woven fabrics
Designer Buttons/Marisa Buttons
DELEGATE:
Philippe Girouard – General Manager
ACTIVITIES:
Importers & Distributors of Buttons and Trims
PRODUCT LINES:
Buttons (EU, USA Standards Certified)
ESTABLISHED:
1995
EMPLOYEES:
27
SALES:
South Africa 100%
CAPACITY:
15 million units
MACHINES:
Laser engraving machines
VALUE ADDING:
Design/Artwork, Laser Engraving
Source other buttons (jeans buttons and rivets)
LEAD TIME:
From Order to Shipment 10 working days
MAJOR CLIENTS:
Next, Celio, Aca Joe, DPAM
LOOKING TO:
Meet existing and potential new clients
Dixie’s International
DELEGATES:
Patty De Lorenzo – Director
Francesco De Lorenzo
ACTIVITIES:
Manufacturer of Corporate Knitwear & Supplier of Corporate Clothing
PRODUCT LINES:
Corporate Knitwear & Corporate Clothing (T-shirts, Golf shirts, Caps)
YARN USED:
Hi Bulk Acrylic
ESTABLISHED:
2003
EMPLOYEES:
35 (to be expanded with new sewing plant in 2012)
LOOKING TO:
Source
Minimum Order Quantity
T-shirts
Golfers
Caps
25,000
15,000
10,000
Source knit fabrics for T-Shirts & Golf Shirts (for new sewing
plant Jan 2012)
EGA Confection
DELEGATE:
Gora Athj – Director General
ACTIVITIES:
Garment Manufacturer
PRODUCT LINES: Mens Constructed Trousers, Jackets, Shirts and Workwear and Medical
Garments
FABRICS USED:
Full range of woven cotton, blend & synthetic fabrics
ESTABLISHED:
1989
SALES:
90% Africa, 10% EU
CAPACITY:
25,000 units/month (excluding new machines still to be installed)
MACHINES:
100+ (excl. new machines) and Lectra System cutter & Spreader,
automatic ironing units
MAJOR CLIENTS: Armed Forces (Military, Police, Cavalry, etc), Medical Institutions
and select clients in the EU/France
LOOKING TO:
Meet Fabric & Trims/Accessories Suppliers
Meet potential customers for workwear and medical garments
Far East Textiles
DELEGATE:
Tokky Hau - MD
ACTIVITIES:
Garment Manufacturer (CMT)
PRODUCT LINES:
Knit: M,L,Ch T-shirts, Golf Shirts, Tracksuits
M,L Polos, Sweats
Woven: M,L,Ch Constructed Trousers, Shorts, Jackets,
Shirts/Blouses, Sleepwear and M Protectivewear/Scrubs
FABRICS USED:
Woven: Rayon/Spandex, Polyester, Cotton, Lurex
Knit: SJ Cotton, Fleece and interlock
ESTABLISHED:
2002
EMPLOYEES:
600
SALES:
Africa 85%, USA 15%
CAPACITY:
150,000 units/month (wovens/knits 50/50)
MACHINES:
550
VALUE ADDING:
Industrial Wash Plant
LEAD TIME:
Order to Shipment 30 days, repeat orders 10 days
MINIMUM ORDER: 3,000 pieces
MAJOR CLIENTS:
The Foschini Group, MDD, Fashion International
LOOKING TO:
Sell CMT capacity
Formosa Textile Company
DELEGATES:
Ryan Chen – Director
Debbie Chen – Director
Bonnie Shen – Yarn Sales
ACTIVITIES:
Spinner of OE and RS Yarns and Denim Fabric Weaver
PRODUCT LINES:
Yarns – carded & combed, 14 to 100 Tex/Ne 40 to 6
Fabrics – Denim 8 to 15 ounce
ESTABLISHED:
2004
EMPLOYEES:
1,000
TURNOVER:
$ 70 million
SALES:
Africa 20%, USA 70% Other 10%
CAPACITY:
Yarns – 800 MT/month for knitters and weavers
Denim Fabrics – 1.5 million yards/month
LOOKING TO:
Meet with US, EU and RSA retailers/brands looking to source
denim in Africa for fabric accreditation
Meet with weavers and knitters looking to source carded &
combed RS yarns
FTM Garments
DELEGATES:
John Fan – MD
Don Collopy – Sales Director
ACTIVITIES:
Woven Garment Manufacturer (Full Package & CMT)
PRODUCT LINES:
M,L,Ch Jeans, Chinos, Cargos, Shorts & Sleepwear
M,L Jackets, Shirts & Blouses
M Constructed Trousers and Protectivewear
FABRICS USED:
Denim (10+ ounce), Cotton Twill (152, 240-280 gsm),
Polycotton (195-280 gsm), Canvas (220-280 gsm)
ESTABLISHED:
2000
TURNOVER:
$ 7.5 million
SALES:
Africa the bulk, some to the EU
CAPACITY:
120,000-150,000 units/month
MACHINES:
800
VALUE ADDING:
Wash/Laundry (60,000 jeans/month), Tijima 132 heads, Screen
Printing (2,000 panels/day)
LEAD TIME:
Order to Shipment 105 days, repeat orders 60 to 70 days
MINIMUM ORDER: 100 Dozen (for testing order)
MAJOR CLIENTS:
Edcon, Pep, No Boundary
LOOKING TO:
Source: Polybags, labels, elastic, buttons, threads, cartons, etc
Meet Regional and International Apparel Buyers
Gelvenor Textiles
DELEGATES:
Sefton Fripp – Market Development Manager
Anton Poplett – Sales Manager
ACTIVITIES:
Weavers, Dyers & Finishers of Technically Engineered Fabrics
specifically synthetic fibres
PRODUCT LINES:
Synthetic Polyamide & Polyester (40-80, 100-195 & 200-285 gsm)
and Polyviscose blends (190 & 240 gsm)
ESTABLISHED:
1965
EMPLOYEES:
325
TURNOVER:
$ 37 million
SALES:
Africa 80%, EU and Other 15%, USA 5%
CAPACITY:
Protective wear fabrics 50,000 lm/month
Apparel fabrics 200,000 lm/month
Basecloth/Scrim 750,000 lm/month
Yarn Dyeing 100 MT/month
Fabric Dyeing 1 million lm/month
LOOKING TO:
Secure orders for workwear apparel specifically in the medical &
protective garment markets (scrubs, theatre gowns, security
uniforms, acid resist workwear, Nomex/Kermel)
Secure business for high tech sports apparel fabrics suitable for
outdoor apparel (eg hiking shirts/pants) using full-dull Polyamide
(SPF rating from UV n40-50), durable moisture management
performance (wicking rate < 10 seconds) and combination finishes
such as silver antimicrobial and insect repellent
Interested in developing new markets in Africa and with Africabased CMT companies with a view to securing long term sustainability
Hippo Knitting
DELEGATE:
Grace Lin - MD
ACTIVITIES:
Garment Manufacturer (Full Package & CMT)
PRODUCT LINES:
M,L,Ch T-shirts, Polos, Golf Shirts, Tracksuits and
Fleece zip through Sweats
M,Ch Sleepwear
FABRICS USED:
SJ, Fleece, Interlock, Coral fleece
ESTABLISHED:
2000
CAPACITY:
360,000 units/month
MACHINES:
1,400
VALUE ADDING:
Wash plant, Embroidery, Design Studio
LEAD TIME:
Order to Shipment 90 to 120 days, Repeat order 60 days
MINIMUM ORDER: 2,000 units
LOOKING TO:
Fill excess capacity
Evaluate opportunities to work with Design Houses
Source Trims and Hangers
Source Polyester & Cotton knit fabrics
Julius Solomon
Specialist Labels
DELEGATE:
Mark le Roux - Member
ACTIVITIES:
Printing & Weaving Labels
PRODUCT LINES:
Printed & Woven Labels, Packaging & Woven Tapes & Ribbons
ESTABLISHED:
1954
EMPLOYEES:
70
SALES:
Africa 100%
LOOKING TO:
Meet existing and potentially new clients in the region
Karina International
DELEGATE:
Sophie Merle – Marketing Executive
ACTIVITIES:
Garment Manufacturer (Full Package)
PRODUCT LINES:
Woven Girlswear – Top, Dress, Skirt, Blouse, Fashion Bottoms with
embroidery & placement print
Woven Ladies Blouse, Casualwear
Woven Ladies & Girls Sleepwear
FABRICS USED:
Voiles, Poplin, Twill, Cord
ESTABLISHED:
1999
EMPLOYEES:
1,200
TURNOVER:
$ 8 million
SALES:
Africa 1%, EU 99%
CAPACITY:
120,000 units/month (wovens 90%, Knits 10%)
MACHINES:
508
VALUE ADDING:
Wash plant (softener, silicone, enzyme), Machine & Hand Embroidery,
Hand place sequins, patches, Placement print (water base, plastisal,
puff, flock, fill), Specialised machines (button covering with eyelets)
Design Studio – latest trends & collections every season
LEAD TIME:
Order to Shipment 3 to 4 months, Repeat 1 to 2 months
MINIMUM ORDER:
1,200 pieces/style/colour
MAJOR CLIENTS:
Orchestra, Petit Bateau, Princesse Tam Tam, Du Pareil au Meme,
Okaida, Massimo Dutti, Darjeeling
LOOKING TO:
Meet regional and international buyers
Leisure Brands
DELEGATE:
Ian Robb – Sourcing Director
ACTIVITIES:
Manufacturer & Distributor of leading Golf, Leisure and Sports
Apparel – Retail & Corporate Wear
ESTABLISHED:
1992
EMPLOYEES:
80
TURNOVER:
$ 7 million
SALES:
Africa 100%
LOOKING TO:
Source
Minimum Order Quantity
M Cotton Polyester Woven Shirts
M Knitted 100% Polyester
Moisture Management Golf Shirts
M 100% MicroTwill Polyester
Trousers & Bermudas
M Casual Jackets and Wind Shirts
M Cotton/Nylon Socks
M Shirts
M Sweat Shirts
1,000 per design
500 per design
3,000 per design
500/1,000 per design
5,000 per style
1,000 per style
500 per style
Meet with Buyers who are sourcing high quality Branded Golf,
Leisure and Sports Apparel for both Retail and Corporate Markets
Lindenwear
DELEGATES:
Leong Kee Ho Fon Sing – Director
Brigitte Ho Fong Sing
ACTIVITIES:
Garment Manufacturing
PRODUCT LINES:
Knit: M,LCh T-shirts and Polos, M,L Waistcoats, Leisurewear, Golfwear
& Sportswear & Sweats, L Tops, Dresses , Skirts & Childrenswear,
Cardigans, Shorts, M Rugby Shirts and Jackets
Woven: L Skirts
FABRICS USED:
SJ, S to Double Pique, Herringbone, Interlock, French Rib, Jersey &
Pique Elasthane, Brushed fleece, Rib 1x1 in vast variety of natural,
synthetic, blends and organic cotton
ESTABLISHED:
1997
EMPLOYEES:
75
SALES:
Africa 20%, EU 75%, USA 5%
CAPACITY:
25,000 to 50,000 units/month
MACHINES:
•
VALUE ADDING:
55
LEAD TIME:
Mineral wash, pigment dye, Embroidery & Applique, Screen, Printing,
Rhinestone & snap button equipment, Design Studio & Lectra System
Order to shipment 8 to 12 weeks, repeat 30 to 45 days
MINIMUM ORDER: 300 pieces per colour
MAJOR CLIENTS:
Edinburgh Woollen Mills, Globe International, No Fear, Julian Red,
Camilla Norback, Devernois, Palmar, Ping, Glenmuir & Golf Co,
Paco & Paco Sport, MB Sport, La Redoute
LOOKING TO:
Meet potential clients for orders from July 2011 onwards
Meet label and buttons suppliers
Maby Corporate Clothing
DELEGATES:
Luca Brunetti – Director
Roja Naidoo – Strategic Project Manager
ACTIVITIES:
Manufacture and supply Uniforms/Corporate Clothing (full package)
PRODUCT LINES:
Woven M,L,Ch Chinos, Cargos, Shorts, Constructed Trousers,
Jackets, Shirts/Blouses, Protective/workwear and Knits T-shirts,
Golf Shirts, Sweats, Tracksuits, Pullovers/Cardigans and Hosiery
FABRICS USED:
Wovens: Polycotton (115 & 210 gsm), Mini Oxford, RT 982
Knits: Polar fleece, 1x1 Rib, Lacoste, Brushed Fleece
ESTABLISHED:
1958
EMPLOYEES:
160
TURNOVER:
$ 9.5 million
SALES:
Africa 100%
CAPACITY:
100,000 units/month (wovens 70%, knits 30%)
MACHINES:
160+
VALUE ADDING:
Outsourced “Approved”
LEAD TIME:
Order to Shipment 12 to 21 weeks, Repeat 3 weeks
MINIMUM ORDER: 500 units
MAJOR CLIENTS:
Woolworths, Checkers, Hyper Stores, SAA, Nedbank, Bank of Namibia,
Namport, Budget, Transnet, Telkom
LOOKING TO:
Sell garments/corporate clothing to companies not yet on our database
Find agents in Africa to market our products
Network in order to broaden our client portfolio in Africa
Meet companies that can potentially manufacture for us
Mazava Sportswear
(Factories in Madagascar, Mauritius & Tanzania)
DELEGATE:
Ralison Zoarimahefa Fenosoa – Assistant Factory Manager
ACTIVITIES:
Manufacturer of Sportswear (Full Package)
PRODUCT LINES:
M,L,Ch T-Shirts, Polos, Tracksuits, Sportswear
M,L Golf Shirts
FABRICS USED:
Polyester, Cotton, Synthetic knit fabrics
ESTABLISHED:
2006
EMPLOYEES:
1,120
SALES:
EU 70%, USA 30%
CAPACITY:
350,000 units/month
MACHINES:
750
VALUE ADDING:
4 needle thread-lock
LEAD TIME:
Order to Shipment 90-120 days, Repeat 60-90 days
MINIMUM ORDER: 5,000 pieces
MAJOR CLIENTS:
Alleson, San Mar, Diadora, Barco, Puma, Scent Lock, Skins, Sportful
LOOKING TO:
Source (for sportswear) :
Trims – Zips, Labels, Thread, Elastic, Hangers, Cartons & Packaging
Knit fabrics
Meet potential new clients/retailers
Mediterranean Textile Mills
DELEGATES:
Lindsay Meyer – Sales Director
Heath Wolmarans – Knitting Manager
ACTIVITIES:
Textile Manufacturer
PRODUCT LINES:
Wovens: Cotton, Polycotton, Polyviscose/Lycra (80-280 gsm)
Knit: Viscose/Lycra, Cotton, Cotton/Lycra, Polyviscose
(145-220 gsm linear)
ESTABLISHED:
1961
EMPLOYEES:
300
TURNOVER:
$ 20 million
SALES:
Africa 100%
CAPACITY:
Wovens: Cotton Workwear 400,000 lm/month, Polyviscose Suiting
200,000 lm/month, Polycotton shirting 150,000 lm/month
Knits: Viscose/Lycra, Cotton, Cotton/Lycra, Polyviscose
120 MT/month (incl. yarn dyed Cotton stripes)
Dyeing: wovens 400,000 lm/month
knits 400,000 lm/month
LOOKING TO:
Sell woven & knit spare fabric capacity to local and regional garment
manufacturers
Palmar Ltd
DELEGATE:
Guillaume Heller – Marketing Manager
ACTIVITIES:
Woven and Knit Garment Manufacturer and Exporter
PRODUCT LINES:
M,L Jeans and Shorts, Golf Shirts and Sleepwear
M,L Ch T-shirts, Polos, Sweats and Tracksuits
FABRICS USED:
Denim 7 to 14.5 ounce, Flat PFD 7.0 to 12.5 ounce & coloured Denim
Knit: SJ, Pique, Ribs, Interlock and Fleece
ESTABLISHED:
1980
EMPLOYEES:
1,200 knits and 525 wovens
TURNOVER:
$ 35 million
SALES:
Africa 50%, EU 45%, USA 5%
CAPACITY:
550,000 units/month (woven 25%, knits 75%)
Knit and Dyed fabrics 240 MT/month
VALUE ADDING:
In-house specialised Wash Plant, Embroidery, Stretch knit in open
width knitting. All over Printing (pigment, discharge and burnout)
and placed Printing (all options). Environment-friendly processes.
Design studio
LEAD TIME:
4 to 7 weeks (wovens) and 3 to 8 weeks (knits)
Repeat 2 to 4 weeks
MINIMUM ORDER: 700 pieces/colour (knits, 800 pieces (wovens)
MAJOR CLIENTS:
Guess, CK Jeans, VF Europe, Puma, Burton, Top Man, Foshini
LOOKING TO:
Meet Buyers/Retailers for Denim wear and Knit Garments
Premier Clothing
DELEGATE:
Mohammed Adam - Director
ACTIVITIES:
Garment Manufacturer
PRODUCT LINES:
M Jeans, Cargo Pants & Armywear
M, L Protective Clothing (Workwear, Uniforms – security & office),
Kitchenwear – Chefs jacket & trousers etc)
FABRICS USED:
TR Polyviscose 65/35, 190gsm, TR Polyviscose 65/35, 240 gsm, acid
resistant, Polycotton 65/35, 240 sm, water/soil resistant, Cotton 2/1
Twill, 240gsm, Denim, Cotton & blends
ESTABLISHED:
1982
EMPLOYEES:
200
TURNOVER:
$ 6.5 million
SALES:
Africa 100%
CAPACITY:
45,000 units/month
MACHINES:
250 including automatic pocket-setters, belt loop machine, button
sewers, bar tacking etc
VALUE ADDING:
Garment Screen Printing
LEAD TIME:
Order to Shipment 2 to 3 weeks if fabric available, if not 4 to 6 weeks
MINIMUM ORDER:
3,000 pieces
MAJOR CLIENTS:
All Botswana Government Institutions (Defence forces, police, mines)
and large Private Institutions
LOOKING TO:
Source: Aforementioned fabrics, 2-piece protective suits (acid proof) – 5,000
pieces, Dustcoats – 3,000 pieces
Sell: 2-piece conti suits & dustcoats (5,000 – 10,000 units/month)
Prime Fastener
DELEGATE:
Glen Isserow – Sales Director
ACTIVITIES:
Trimming & Accessories Supplier
PRODUCT LINES:
Press studs, hook & bar, polyester buttons, jean and rivet trims,
hook & loop and eyelets
ESTABLISHED:
1993
EMPLOYEES:
106
SALES:
Africa 95%, Other 5%
CAPACITY:
Jeans buttons & rivets – 1 million/month
Polyester button – 3 million/month
Hook & loop – 2 containers/month
Hook & bar – 100,000/month
MAJOR CLIENTS:
Levi Strauss, Guess, Dickies, Woolworths, Truworths, Edgars,
Mr Price, Foschini, Carducci
LOOKING TO:
Export more into Africa with focus on the jeans, men‟s pants and
work/protectivewear industry
Real Garments
DELEGATE:
Simon Seebaluck – Marketing Director
ACTIVITIES:
Garment Manufacturer (Full Package)
PRODUCT LINES:
M,L,Ch Denim Jeans
FABRICS USED:
Denim 9 to 14 ounce
ESTABLISHED:
1985
EMPLOYEES:
550
TURNOVER:
$ 18 million
SALES:
Africa 30%, EU 70%
CAPACITY:
125,000 units/month
VALUE ADDING:
Wash/Special Finishing, Embroidery, Design Studio
LEAD TIME:
Order to Shipment 10 weeks, Repeat Order 8 weeks
MINIMUM ORDER: 1,000 pieces
MAJOR CLIENTS:
Guess, PP Jeans, Hilfiger Denim, Wrangler, Street One, Lee
LOOKING TO:
Meet South African and International Buyers
RS Fashions
DELEGATES:
Ram Mardemootoo – Managing Director
Jeanine Li Ying Pin – Marketing Manager
ACTIVITIES:
Manufacturer of Denim bottom garments (Full Package & CMT)
PRODUCT LINES: M,L,Ch Jeans, Chinos, Cargos, Shorts, Constructed Trousers,
Skirts, Uniforms in Denim
FABRICS USED:
100% Cotton Denim & Cotton/Elasthane (98/2) in 11 to 14.5 ounce
ESTABLISHED:
1985
EMPLOYEES:
400
TURNOVER:
$ 5 million
SALES:
Africa 25%, EU 35%, USA 40%
CAPACITY:
80,000 units/month
MACHINES:
235
VALUE ADDING:
Washing & Special Finishes, Embroidery, Screen Printing
LEAD TIME:
Order to Shipment 12 to 15 weeks, Repeat 10 to 12 weeks
MINIMUM ORDER: 1,000 pieces
MAJOR CLIENTS: Jordache International, Burton, Orvis, Polo SA, John Craig, Marco Polo
Coleen Bow, and CMT for Calvin Klein, Orchestra, Next, Guess,
Mustang, Celio
LOOKING TO:
Fill excess capacity (currently CMT)
Source: new and competitive denim fabric and Accessories suppliers
SBI
DELEGATE:
Raj Mahalingam – Manager Sourcing, Merchandising & Logistics
ACTIVITIES:
Garment Manufacturing (Full Package)
PRODUCT LINES:
M,L,Ch Shorts, Constructed Trousers, Sleepwear
M,L Chinos, Shirts/Blouses
FABRICS USED:
Wovens: Solid Cotton, Solid Elasthane, Stripe-, Printed- and Check
Cotton
Knits: Single Jersey Cotton
ESTABLISHED:
2001
EMPLOYEES:
2,600
TURNOVER:
$ 19 million
SALES:
Africa 19%, EU 70%, USA 8%, Other 3%
CAPACITY:
350,000 units/month
MACHINES:
1,100
VALUE ADDING:
Fully equipped washing plant and dry processes, Embroidery, Smoking,
Shirrin, Picot, Saddle stitch and pin tuck equipment, Design Studio,
Sampling facility with digitizer and Gerber CAD system
LEAD TIME:
Order to shipment 60 to 90 days. Repeat Order 60 days
MINIMUM ORDER:
3,000 pieces
MAJOR CLIENTS:
Zara, Camaieu, Edgars, Woolworths, M&S, Decathlon, Bershka, Etam,
Massima Dutti, Cape Union Mart and others
LOOKING TO:
Meet Corderuoy and denim suppliers, USA & EU Buyers, non-RSA
sourced Trims
Speed Zipper
DELEGATES:
Darryl Margaritis – Sales Director
Ivano Bisetto – Sales Manager
ACTIVITIES:
Zipper Manufacturers
PRODUCT LINES:
Zips, Lace (imported) and other trims
ESTABLISHED:
1994
EMPLOYEES:
80+
SALES:
Africa 100%
CAPACITY:
140,000 pieces/day
LOOKING TO:
Meet with garment manufacturers using zippers, such as Skirts,
Trouser, Jeans, Kiddies and Knitwear manufacturers
Meet chain store representatives to have the opportunity to
show our latest developments
Star Knitwear
DELEGATE:
Dirk Robens – Executive Director, Marketing
ACTIVITIES:
Vertical Garment Manufacturing (Full Package)
PRODUCT LINES:
Knit: M,L Polos, T-shirts, Jogger Pants, Fleece Tops
L Sweats, Fashion Tops, Vests & Formal Shirts
Woven: M,L Sleepwear
FABRICS USED:
SJ, Ribs, Jacquard, Pique, Slub, Fleece, interlock, Lycra fabrics, Yarn
dyed Engineered Stripes, Baby French Terry (80-320 gsm)
ESTABLISHED:
1987
EMPLOYEES:
1,500
TURNOVER:
$40 million
SALES:
Africa 30%, EU 60%, USA 10%
CAPACITY:
1 million units/month
VALUE ADDING:
In-house Wash Plant, Embroidery, Screen Printing, Sueding (Peaching),
AOP, Yarn Dye and Design Studio
LEAD TIME:
Order to Shipment 4 to 6 weeks, Repeat 2 to 4 weeks
MINIMUM ORDER: 1,000 per colour
MAJOR CLIENTS:
Top Shop, River Island, Levis, Mr Price, Foschini, Edgars, Joia
LOOKING TO:
Meet regional and international buyers
Tara Knitwear & Rossana Textiles
DELEGATE:
Alain Chan Sun – General Manager
ACTIVITIES:
Pullover and Knit Garment Manufacturer (Full Package)
PRODUCT LINES:
M,L,Ch Pullovers/Cardigans, T-shirts, Polos, Golf Shirts, Sweats
FABRICS USED:
SJ Cotton, Polo Pique, Fleece, Ribs, Waffle, Herringbone, Lycra
blends, Cotton Acrylics and other
YARNS USED:
Cashmere & blends, Viscose blends, Cotton, Lambswool, Merino
wool, Angora blends
ESTABLISHED:
1976
EMPLOYEES:
1,100
TURNOVER:
$ 15 million
SALES:
EU 85%, USA 10%, Other 5%
CAPACITY:
Knitwear 34,000 units/month. Knit Garment 300,000 units/month
MACHINES:
Knitwear 3,5,7,10,12 & 14 gg
VALUE ADDING:
Wash Plant , Embroidery, Garment Printing, Garment Dye
LEAD TIME:
Knits: Order to Shipment 4 to 6 weeks, Repeat 4 weeks
Knitwear: Order to Shipment 3.5 months, Repeat 1.5 months
MINIMUM ORDER: Knits 1,200 pieces, Knitwear 800 pieces
MAJOR CLIENTS:
River Island, Ferraud, Burton UK, Orvis, Maads, Norgaard,
ETS la Porte, Maxine Cashmere, Morga, Hacket, Berghen
LOOKING TO:
Meet South African and International Retailers/Buyers
Tex Ray Swaziland
DELEGATES:
Ricky Tai – General Manager
Amber Tai – Sales Manager
ACTIVITIES:
Vertical Garment Manufacturer (Full Package & CMT)
PRODUCT LINES:
M,L,Ch Knit T-shirts, Polos, Golf Shirts, Tracksuits
Knit Fabrics – SJ, Pique Interlock, French Terry, Rib, Flat knit,
Spandex and Drop Needle
FABRICS USED:
SJ Cotton, Fleece CVC, 1x1 2x2 Cotton Rib, Cotton Pique
ESTABLISHED:
2002
EMPLOYEES:
5,600
TURNOVER:
$ 50 million
SALES:
Africa 35%, USA 65%
CAPACITY:
Knit Fabrics – 900 Tons, Dyeing – 900 Tons,
Garments – 1 million/month
MACHINES:
3,000
VALUE ADDING:
13x20 head automatic Embroidery machines, Screen Printing
LEAD TIME:
Order to Shipment 90 days, repeat orders 75 days
MINIMUM ORDER: 15,000 pieces/style
MAJOR CLIENTS:
Edcon, Mr Price, Puma SA, Foschini, Pick „n Pay, VF, Nautica
Wrangler, DSM Okosh, Carter
LOOKING TO:
Meet potential fabric and garment clients
Triumph International SA
DELEGATE:
David Brown – General Manager
ACTIVITIES:
Sales, Marketing, Distribution and Retail of Branded Ladies
Lingerie and Men‟s Underwear
PRODUCT LINES:
Lingerie and Men‟s Underwear
ESTABLISHED:
1960
EMPLOYEES:
138
TURNOVER:
$ 22 million
SALES:
Africa 100%
LOOKING TO:
Source
Minimum Order Quantity
Quality Underwear and lingerie
products from the SADC and other
African regions
2,000 and 1,000 units
per style respectively
Interested in exploring JV options with established quality Lingerie
and Underwear manufacturers
Meet potential new customers in Africa with first quality goods as
well as meeting customers interested in an ongoing relationship to
purchase and clear branded clearance stock
Trojan Textiles
DELEGATE:
Justin Rodwell - MD
ACTIVITIES:
Fabric Knitter, Wholesaler & Garment Manufacturer
PRODUCT LINES:
SJ 120 – 220 gsm, Pique 160-260 gsm, Fleece 200-280 gsm
Rib/Interlock 180-320 gsm (cotton, polycotton, polyester and
mercerised cotton)
Garments in aforementioned fabrics
ESTABLISHED:
1994
EMPLOYEES:
30
TURNOVER:
$ 4 million
SALES:
Africa 100%
CAPACITY:
SJ/Pique/Fleece 40 MT/month,
Rib/Interlock 20 MT/month
Garments – outsourced 50,000/month
VALUE ADDING:
Design manufacture customised fabrics according to client
specifications in small runs. International standard tests
available on request for each batch of fabrics
LOOKING TO:
Sell knit fabrics
Sell knit garments using aforementioned fabrics
Source yarns – fancy & core
Ultramaille
& Yang Textiles Agency (YTA)
DELEGATE:
Frédéric Wybo - MD
ACTIVITIES:
Ultramaille: Knitwear Manufacturer (Full Package & CMT)
YTA: Agent for companies looking for capacities in Madagascar
PRODUCT LINES:
Ultramaille: M,L,Ch Cotton, Wool, Wool blend and Acrylic Pullovers
and Cardigans
YTA: M,L,Ch woven and knit bottoms, tops and additional knitwear
ranges
ESTABLISHED:
1988
EMPLOYEES:
850
TURNOVER:
$ 2.5 million
SALES:
Africa 5%, EU 93%, Other 2%
CAPACITY:
30,000 pieces/month
MACHINES:
200 hand flat & 29 electronic knitting machines
VALUE ADDING:
Washing/Special Finishes (pigment & acid dye etc), Embroidery ,
Printing, Design Studio
LEAD TIME:
Order to shipment 3 months, repeat order 3 weeks
MINIMUM ORDER: 500 pieces
MAJOR CLIENTS:
Ekyog & Orchestra (France), Stefanel (Italy)
LOOKING TO:
Meet commercial agent to develop sales of our own collection
of women‟s knitwear
Meet companies looking for manufacturing capacities in Madagascar
United Buttons
DELEGATES:
David Hoal – CEO
Lorianne Bew – Sales Manager
ACTIVITIES:
Button Trim Manufacturers
PRODUCT LINES:
Buttons and Buckles
ESTABLISHED:
1981
EMPLOYEES:
40
SALES:
Africa 100%
CAPACITY:
Buttons 20 million/month
Buckles 0.5 million/month
LOOKING TO:
Fill excess capacity
Unity Garments
DELEGATE:
Kam Shah – MD
ACTIVITIES:
Woven Garment Manufacturer
PRODUCT LINES:
Constructed Trousers, School Trousers & Casualwear (Chinos,
Cargos, Shorts)
Protectivewear & Hospital Scrubs
FABRICS USED:
Cotton, Polycotton, Polyester and Polyviscose, including flame
retardant & acid resistant
ESTABLISHED:
1972
SALES:
Africa 100%
CAPACITY:
50,000 units/month
MACHINES:
200
VALUE ADDING:
Embroidery
LEAD TIME:
Order to Shipment 1 month
LOOKING TO:
Meet buyers of casualwear, constructed and school trousers
Work with distributors to supply workwear
Supply non-season garments to overseas markets
Source fabrics & trims regionally
Open to agency for corporatewear/securitywear
Visconti Garment Hangers
DELEGATES:
Jane Curtis – CEO
Carmen da Silva
ACTIVITIES:
Hanger manufacturers for all clothing, accessories and footwear
PRODUCT LINES:
Injection Moulded Hangers
SALES:
Africa 98%, USA 2%
LOOKING TO:
Meet existing & potentially new clients
Wesco Fabrics/Wesco Fabrics
International
DELEGATES:
Jabu Ngcobo – Director
Frank Macfarlane – Sales Director
ACTIVITIES:
Fabric Weaver & Finisher
PRODUCT LINES:
Cotton, Polycotton, Polyviscose and Polywool fabrics
(125 to 250 gsm)
ESTABLISHED:
2010 Wesco Fabrics International
1987 Wesco Fabrics (see below)
EMPLOYEES:
50
TURNOVER:
$ 5.0 million
SALES:
Africa 100%
CAPACITY:
200,000 lm/month
LEAD TIME:
Order to Shipment 90 days, Repeat 60 days
LOOKING TO:
Meet existing and potential new clients for our range of apparel and
workwear fabrics
Source cotton and polycotton yarn
NB: Wesco Fabrics (parent company) weaves window
coverings (blinds and curtaining and outdoor fabrics)
YKK Southern Africa
DELEGATE:
Roland Singh – Marketing Manager
ACTIVITIES:
Trims Manufacturers
PRODUCT LINES:
Slider Fasteners (Zips), Snaps and Buttons, Hook & Loop, Retro
Reflective Tapes, Narrow Textiles
ESTABLISHED:
1976
EMPLOYEES:
300
TURNOVER:
$ 13 million
SALES:
EU, USA, Africa & Other Regions
CAPACITY:
Zips 12 million/month and unlimited snaps & buttons, hook & loop
and narrow textiles
LEAD TIME:
Order to Shipment 2 to 5 weeks
MINIMUM ORDER: 100 units per colour and size
MAJOR CLIENTS:
Levis, GV, local Retail Chains
LOOKING TO:
Meet buyers to facilitate sales and introduce fastening solutions
Zheng Yong SWD
DELEGATES:
Kevin Chao – Divisional Merchandise Manager
Ms Chai Pei Chan – Senior Merchandiser
Ray Jahn – Senior Merchandiser
ACTIVITIES:
Garment Manufacturer (Full Package)
PRODUCT LINES:
M,L,Ch Jeans and Shorts, M Cargos
FABRICS USED:
100% Cotton, Denim, Polycotton (cotton or synthetic rich, some with
Spandex)
ESTABLISHED:
2000
EMPLOYEES:
2,000
TURNOVER:
$ 43 million
SALES:
Africa 20%, USA 80%
CAPACITY:
350,000-400,000 units/month
MACHINES:
1,000
VALUE ADDING:
Wash plant and specialised Finishes, 29 Embroidery machines,
Heat transfer printing
LEAD TIME:
Order to Shipment 120 days, repeat orders 45 to 50 days
MINIMUM ORDER: 5,000 pieces/colour/style
MAJOR CLIENTS:
The Childrens Place, Nautica, Gymboree, Dollar General, Edcon,
Ackermans, Pep
LOOKING TO:
Meet existing and potentially new Regional & International Buyers