In this piece, we will take a look at the five countries that produce the best fabrics/garments. For more countries, head on over to 12 Countries That Produce the Best Fabrics/Garments.
5. Italian Republic
Insider Monkey’s Score: 3
Garment Exports in 2021: $556 million
The Italian Republic, or Italy, is a prosperous European country that is well known for its fashion industry through bands such as Versace and Prada. The country also has a vibrant textile sector, with some speculating that the Italian textile sector represents up to 6.7% of the global industry. This sector covers the transformation of fiber into yarn and then into the fabric. Some of the largest Italian textile companies are the Miroglio Group, Calzedonia, and TOD’S Group.
4. Republic of India
Insider Monkey’s Score: 4
Garment Exports in 2021: $61 million
The Republic of India is one of the largest economies in the world. The Indian subcontinent has a long history of manufacturing clothing, which is tied to the Harappan Civilization of the Bronze Age. Additionally, India is also one of the world’s largest producers of cotton. Data from the Indian government shows that the domestic industry was worth $152 billion in 2021 and is expected to touch $225 billion by 2025.
3. Republic of Türkiye
Insider Monkey’s Score: 4
Garment Exports in 2021: $241 million
The Republic of Türkiye is a European and Asian country that has grown strongly over the past couple of decades on the back of rapid modernization and industrialization. Turkey has a very active fashion scene, and the textile industry is one of Turkey’s largest exporters. According to data from the Turkish central bank, Turkish textile exports were worth $12.9 billion in 2021, growing by a strong 33% annually. Some garment and fabric manufacturers in the country are KIvanc Textile, Ünteks Group, and Yunsa.
2. Socialist Republic of Vietnam
Insider Monkey’s Score: 5
Garment Exports in 2021: $996 million
The Socialist Republic of Vietnam, or simply Vietnam, is a Southeast Asian country and a dominant player in the global textile industry. Millions of people are employed in the industry, and Vietnamese suppliers have partnered up with well known firms such as NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE) for manufacturing clothing goods such as basketball shorts. Nike’s products are worn by high performance athletes, showcasing the high quality of the Vietnamese apparel industry.
1. People’s Republic of China
Insider Monkey’s Score: 6
Garment Exports in 2021: $4.8 billion
The People’s Republic of China is a global economic powerhouse and the world’s largest economy. The Chinese industry has grown due to abundant labor and low costs, which enables it to compete with other countries. The quality of these products depends on the customer. For instance, some products sold by Chinese retailers themselves are often criticized for tearing up too soon, while others are made for global brands such as Nike. Apart from the sporting goods company, other well known brands such as American Eagle, Adidas, Abercombie & Fitch, Burberry, Dolce & Gabbana, FCUK, GAAP, Gucci, Guess, Old Navy, and Mulberry all source their products from the country. Therefore, China was the most common country in the sources we consulted for this list.
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