Volumes of finished products are moving from China to South East Asia, with Vietnam and Indonesia being the main destinations. This is mainly due to a combination of:
- Higher wages
- Higher land rates
- Harsher environmental regulations
- US-China trade war
However, China is still the main actor in terms of raw textile materials such as fabrics, trims and accessories… Indeed, these industries require larger investments and are not as easy to relocate as finished products.
Why are raw materials so important?
| 70% | 50% |
| of the price of the product | of the root cause of quality issues |
*Average estimate based on SgT’s internal and external data
The benefits of focusing on raw materials’ quality are significant:
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BETTER BUY Understand suppliers’ technical capabilities, massify on the most reliable mills with re-negotiated prices |
Improved ROI Good fabric = fewer issues on making, less waste, more fluidity, faster to be worked |
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On-Time Delivery Early identification of issues allowing for changes before it is too late |
Less Returns in Store Reduced shrinkage, holes, color fastness = satisfied customers |
SgT’s raw materials solutions
Mills Technical Audit
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Color Process Validation
Metallic Trims Audit Ensures the origin & traceability of metal parts including belt buckles, metallic ornaments… |
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Mills Lab Certification Self-testing by a qualified mill representative for manufacturers with solid QMS and in-house lab |
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Final Inspection Before Export Inspections of finished fabrics, leathers and yarns |
Interested in assessing the quality of your raw textile materials produced in China?
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