Gildan Activewear is a vertically integrated apparel manufacturer that controls most of its production, from spinning cotton into yarn through making garments and distributing them. Founded on the idea that owning its factories provides better oversight, the company sells apparel in bulk to printers, brands and other businesses for decoration or resale. Its cotton is sourced primarily in the United States, and its manufacturing model incorporates sustainability measures across the supply chain.
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Ghim Li GroupFounded in Singapore in 1977 by Estina Ang with six sewing machines and $3,000, Ghim Li Group has grown into a vertically integrated textile and apparel manufacturer serving major retailers in the United States and Europe. Its 9,000-person workforce operates across a Southeast Asian manufacturing network, with an in-house Malaysian fabric mill supporting apparel production from design and sourcing through finished garments. The company reports annual output of more than 62 million garments and holds GOTS, GRS, OCS and WRAP-related certifications across its operations.
GreenStitch SourcingFounded in Tirupur in 1993, GreenStitch Sourcing manufactures and sources apparel for global fashion brands through two Indian factories and an international client network. The family-driven enterprise began with knitwear and later added a Delhi division for women’s lingerie, while its current offering includes low-MOQ production for D2C brands and sustainable garment programs. GreenStitch says it has served more than 500 brands across 50 countries and produced over two million garments.New York, NY
Winning Resources LimitedEstablished in 1988, Hong Kong-based Winning Resources Limited designs, sources and manufactures apparel for global brands, with 13 Bangladesh facilities producing up to four million garments a month. Its vertically integrated operation carries products from concept through production and delivery, including performance-focused apparel such as non-iron garments. The company’s factories use water- and energy-efficient technologies and hold certifications including GOTS, OCS, OEKO-TEX and WRAP.New York, NY
JS7 ApparelFamily-owned since 1994, JS7 Apparel grew from a knitted-apparel manufacturer and exporter into a supplier serving retailers and licensing companies worldwide. Its manufacturing arm in Karachi operates a 60,000-square-foot, vertically integrated facility with more than 400 machines, while the company supports U.S. customers with factory-direct blank garments and flexible production runs.MASON, OH