Finding sustainable clothing manufacturers in Vietnam

Finding sustainable clothing manufacturers in Vietnam is a growing concern for businesses and fashion companies to satisfy the increasing clothing demand of customers. With that in mind, this article will cover the key factors & methods to find a reliable Vietnamese sustainable clothing supplier.

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Key indicators of sustainable clothing manufacturers in Vietnam

Certificates for the fabrics

If the manufacturer you find advertises that they are sustainable, then they should have certificates for the fabrics, haberdashery, dyes, and sublimation inks they use. Some most common certifications are OEKO-TEX 100, GOTS, GRS, and Better Cotton Initiative (BCI)

• OEKO-TEX 100 is one of the best-known certifications for safe & sustainable textiles. It is proof that the materials have passed the test for harmful substances. Thus, the manufacturer can guarantee customer confidence and high product safety. 
• The GOTS quality assurance system is based on on-site inspection and certification of the entire textile supply chain. Products of GOTS certificate contain the credible assurance of organic origin, as well as environmentally and socially responsible processing.
• GRS (Global Recycle Standard) is an international and sufficient standard that imposes third-party certifications requirements for their manufacturing process of recycling components, product chains, environmental activities, and chemical restrictions.
• The Better Cotton Initiative is the most widely used cotton scheme. It is a member-based association made up of key cotton consumers in the textile industry. BCI is centered on the promotion and execution of core production standards that are based on generally accepted sustainability, social justice, and economic development concepts, as well as supply chain management ideas.

Certifications for social responsibility

Another criterion for sustainable clothing manufacturers is the certifications for their ethics in business. The most notable option is SA8000. The SA8000 Standard is predicated on internationally recognized standards of decent work, including the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, ILO conventions, and national laws. 

SA8000 applies a management-systems approach to social performance and emphasizes continual improvement—not checklist-style auditing.

Where to find sustainable clothing manufacturers in Vietnam?

Meetups within the textile and garment industry can help you a lot in finding clothing manufacturers with the proper potential to work with your company. 

Trade shows

Every year, in Vietnam, there are many Trade shows for domestic and foreign businesses to connect with clothing manufacturers in Vietnam, thereby the two sides can establish an in-depth and mutually beneficial business relationship. You can visit some of these Trade shows in Vietnam:

• The Vietnam International Textile & Apparel Accessories Exhibition: This is a very big exhibition, the participation of garment manufacturers from Vietnam and China, and Southeast Asian countries.
• Vietnam International Textile & Garment Industry Exhibition: This exhibition focuses mainly on machinery commonly employed in the production of materials.
• Vietnam Hanoi Fabric & Garment Accessories Expo (HanoiFabric): This expo doesn’t target finished garment products, but promotes textile machinery, sewing technology, dyeing, and other chemicals within the textile and garment industry.
• Vietnam Saigon International Textile and Garment Industry Expo (SaigonTex): organized by Vietnam National Textile & Garment Group, Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry, VCCI Exhibition Service Co Ltd, this is a big fair and brings many of the most famous clothing manufacturers in Vietnam together.

Vietnamese sustainable clothing manufacturers can also be found in some international textile and garment expos. Specifically, there are some international trade shows are for sustainable fashion such as: 

• Who’s Next: For more than 20 years, Who’s Next has been one of the leading fashion shows in Europe for clothing manufacturers producing womenswear. 
• Intertextile Fair Shanghai: this will bundle many textile fabric, yarn, and garment manufacturers from all over Asia
• The London Textile Fair: during this show, manufacturers have the possibility and opportunity to showcase products to the most influential British buyers and designers. 
• Future Fabric Expo: the biggest dedicated showcase worldwide with sustainably and responsibly produced fabrics and materials. 
• Texworld Paris: 1,000 exhibitors of the textile and clothing industry and 29,000 professional buyers from 130 countries/regions are united in this fashion sourcing event every year.
• International Apparel & Textile Fair: textiles, fabric, footwear accessories, and prints in this show are the best in the region, and all of them are shown here.
• Pure – London: The Pure exhibition is divided into two sections. The first is devoted to bringing sustainable brands and buyers together. The second is designed to bring those brands together with manufacturers. 
• ReMode – L.A: The show is organized by the same individuals behind Magic, Coterie, Project, Fn Platform, and Children’s Club. It’s a separate show devoted to all things ethical and sustainable in the fashion industry.
• Future Fabrics Expo: This is Europe’s largest specialized exposition of sustainable materials for the fashion and textile industries. More than 5000 commercially available textiles and materials from over 150 manufacturers are on display at the expo, many of which provide creative solutions with a low environmental imprint.

Work with Directories

Directories can facilitate you with finding clothing manufacturers that are suitable for your business. You ought to keep on with well-known and experienced directories because these directories usually have plenty of options for you. You should carefully explain your requirements to choose the best suitable clothing manufacturer for you.

Here are some famous clothing directories in Vietnam where you can find the clothing manufacturer you need.

• Vietnam AZ
• Yes Asia (Vietnam Manufacturers)
• Vietnam Yellow Pages
• Vietnam Export
• Global Manufacturers
• ASEM Connect
• ZipLeaf
• Vtown.vn
• Global Sources Vietnam
• Alibaba Vietnam Pavilion

Business emails and website

The Covid-19 pandemic has pushed many textile manufacturers to own a digital presence that allows new logistics and sales-fulfillment options (such as click-and-collect and drive-through), promotes innovative ways to draw in customers, and helps forecast and manage inventory to create a more resilient supply chain.

This means that clothing brands can simply go online to contact top manufacturers, including Thygesen Textile Vietnam. Moreover, contacting us via email and website is a time-saving and convenient way for you to contact us. 

On these online platforms, you can easily find and enquire info about their sourcing & manufacturing practices. You can also communicate your request about the sustainability requirements to the textile and know the way these options will affect your quote. From there, you can choose the best sustainable clothing manufacturers to have the best satisfactory products at consistent costs.

Thygesen Textile Vietnam – the reliable sustainable clothing manufacturer in Vietnam

Our reputation

Thygesen Textile Vietnam is among the most trustworthy clothing manufacturers in northern Vietnam. With 90 years of experience within the field of garment and fabric manufacturing, we are a seasoned & worldwide reputable manufacturer that can cater to any of your requirements. 

Thygesen Textile Vietnam has provided OEM and private labeling services for several reputable brands such as Fjallraven, G-Form, Boody, and so on. Our superior services are what make us a clothing manufacturer that a lot of established brands can trust.

Using the safest dye and fabrics, all of the products made by Thygesen Textile Vietnam comply with international standards such as ISO 9001, FDA, GSV, Oeko-tex 100. Beyond that, we also implement quality control to make sure the products’ quality is consistent. Therefore, our garments are often sold in European countries and thrive even under stringent quality criteria. 

With Thygesen Textile Vietnam’s OEM services, the manufacturer can produce your clothing at a hi-tech, high-capacity factory that has abundant skilled labor. We have got hundreds of modern machines & workers, which help us manufacture more than 800,000 pieces of clothing monthly. Thanks to this system, we are also able to make almost any type of clothing such as:

• Casual wear
• Workwear
• Activewear
• Kidswear
• Underwear
• Hospital Wear & Bandage

Sustainable materials and manufacturing options

We assure you that the standard of all of our products can meet well with OEKO-TEX standards to prove that they’re safe with the wearer’s skin. They are freely imported into highly developed markets like the USA, EU, Japan, Australia,… without any trouble with trade barriers.

We are using the LEAN concept in production flow so that we can simultaneously optimize our operational performance and improve sustainability, so we are going to be more efficient and cost-effective.

Thygesen Textile Vietnam uses safe and sustainable fabrics and dyes to continuously contribute to living and environmental standards. With high-quality machinery, we make sure that all products and fabric comply with ISO 9001: 2015, SA 8000:2014, ISO 13485: 2016, WRAP, CE marking, FDA, GSV, OEKO-TEX 100.

Reliable and sustainable supply chains

Finding clothing manufacturers with reliability should be a top priority. To do this, brands should seek suppliers and manufacturers with 24/7 customer support service, or at least during office hours. The reason is that it’s not always possible to directly monitor the process as well as the production progress in step with your requirements, so good customer service will help brands to follow up the project.

Besides, suppliers with great customer service will provide you with a lot of useful information and tips for fulfillment in your next project like choosing fabrics, designs, and patterns for your next batch of clothing. This helps new brands to understand the production process and provides them with many innovative ideas to develop in this competitive market.

Moreover, you can find reliable suppliers by looking for garment manufacturers that provide timely delivery. You can also find out whether the manufacturer has a reputation for ensuring that the correct product specifications are provided.

In addition to quality, we also improve efficiency throughout the production process, especially to save time for your business. The average production lead time in Thyssen Textile Vietnam is between 8 and 12 weeks, depending on the quantity and the type of order. At this time, quotations and fabrics, and technical solutions are provided within 3-5 days. Then, we spend 1 week for sample development and 7-10 weeks for bulk production.