“Made In Portugal”: The Benefits For Your Fashion Brand

The “Made in Portugal” label on the textile industry is a reference of excellence all over the world. According to the “Associação Têxtil e Vestuário Portuguesa” clothing labeled with “made in Portugal” have achieved a high international notoriety and reputation. This places this industry, currently, among the most advanced and best performing manufacturing industries worldwide!

But you may be asking yourself what are the real benefits of placing the production of your fashion collection in Portugal. That’s why we have done some research. And aggregated all our knowledge of more than 20 years in the textile industry. In order to explain you the benefits of “made in Portugal” for your fashion brand.

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An Overview Of The Portuguese Textile And Clothing Industry

In 2019, the Portuguese Textile and Clothing Industry was made up of around 6,000 companies and 5,900 individual companies in the area. Which also includes textile agencies. Furthermore, in that year, these companies employed a total of around 138 thousand direct workers. They generated a turnover of 7.6 billion euros. Of which 5.3 billion euros were related to the export activity, which represents 10% of national exports, (ATP, 2019).

If you are an established fashion brand in the market, you know that managing the whole process of building a fashion collection is not an easy thing to do. Before you choose the right country, you need to decide what kind of products you would like to develop. Depending on what kind of product you want to create, you need to figure out what country will best suit your brand. When the production is placed abroad and you and your team can be thousands of kilometers away from the manufacturers, everything seems more difficult. So, having this in mind, Portugal Textile offers a completed service. That will allow you to have an easier and simplified journey, here in Portugal.

We will give you many of reasons to love our country as much as we do. And believe us, our awesomeness has nothing to do with Ronaldo’s beautiful scoring kicks! Don’t worry. it’s a common mistake and that’s why we want you to know a bit more of what makes us that special.

The Advantages Of Producing In Portugal

Strategic location and geographic proximity to EU markets – The heart of textile industry is located in the North of Portugal, and being based there, at Vila do Conde, allows Portugal Textile to have a huge network of the best suppliers.
We implement all the European Union Policies.
Furthermore, we always implement Fair Trade, Ethical work and Health Working Conditions – We work closely to our suppliers, so that we can ensure that all the processes are ethical. This means none child labour is involved. Everyone across the supply chain have good working conditions.
High Quality Fabrics and Sustainable Materials – Sustainable fashion is the future and that’s our vision and commitment! With Portugal Textile your fashion collection can be made with high-quality recycled or sustainable materials.
Nowadays Portugal produces for all major luxury brands, as well of the top larger retailers.
Working in Portugal gives you access to higher leather qualities. Furthermore, our country has heritage of leather workmanship since the 16th century! That’s like ages ago, which makes us not only old but wise!
We have a wide production portfolio.
Working with us, you will have an organized team and expert in product development, that are constantly in touch with the suppliers, and ensuring sourcing and quality control to fulfill your requests.
Also, a commercial team that will go along with you in every phase of the process, giving you the follow-up that you need.
Our main focus is always our clients! We built a trusting relationship insuring them quality products and suitable solutions when something doesn’t go as planned.
Not impressed yet? Would it seal the deal if we said we are really nice people and our food is to die for?

ETIC – European Textile Industry Card

ETIC, European Textile Identity Card, is the smart ID that traces and tells you the story behind your clothes. Where are they made? How transparent is their production process? They fulfill social and environmental standards?

It is a voluntary labelling system that informs consumers about traceability of the production process of clothing and textiles. Practical, easy-to-read and understand, ETIC has an important mission. To raise consumers’ awareness on what they wear and allow them to make conscious responsible choices starting from traceable products. (ETIC, 2022).

The textile industry in Portugal is ready for the next challenges! And so we are! Develop your collection with us. With the best suppliers, and sustainability and ethics as the basis of the business. Contact us to know everything.