USAID TradeHub – East Africa Apparel and PPE Look Book

USAID TradeHub – East Africa Apparel and PPE Look Book

Compliant. Capable. Duty-Free.

04 Best International Garments PLC

06 Desta PLC

08 Isabella & Sarasavi Export (PVT)

10 Kanoria African Textiles PLC

12 Silver Spark Apparel Ethiopia PLC

22 A-Z Textile Mills

24 Mazava Fabrics and Production East Africa

26 Tanzania Tooku Garments Company

28 21st Century Textiles Limited (MeTL Group of Companies)

30 Southern Range Nyanza14 Africa Apparels EPZ Ltd

16 Hela Intimates EPZ Ltd

18 Shona EPZ Ltd

20 United Aryan (EPZ) Ltd

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INTRODUCTION01

About USAID TradeHub, East AfricaThe United States Agency for International Development Southern Africa Trade and Investment Hub (USAID TradeHub) has an 18-month activity, working to promote two-way trade and investment between the U.S. and 5 East African countries: Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Uganda. A major focus of the activity is enhancing AGOA utilization and supporting access to U.S. capital and technology by exporting East African firms. The USAID TradeHub supports increased awareness of U.S. market opportunities and requirements by East African exporters and builds their capacity to trade with U.S. buyers, while also supporting buyer-seller linkages between U.S. and East African businesses for mutually beneficial business opportunities in target sectors.

The USAID TradeHub thus helps to:

• expand East Africa’s duty-free exports to the U.S. under AGOA

• increase flows of U.S. technology, investment and finance to East Africa, and

• fuel economic growth and job creation in both the U.S. and East Africa

East African Apparel and PPE Producers: Capable and Compliant Partners for the U.S. Market The apparel and personal protective equipment (PPE) makes the largest contribution to exports from East Africa to the U.S.

East Africa offers U.S. buyers an opportunity to diversify and optimize their supply chain. The region has a long history supplying the U.S. market, and reputable U.S. brands have trusted East Africa as a sourcing location. The East African apparel industry has embraced sustainable, versatile and efficient operations, with many enterprises incorporating virtual collaboration, transparency, flexible production, traceability and social compliance. The producers integrate East Africa into global supply chain thus creating jobs in their countries and contributing to sustainable economic growth.

The USAID TradeHub has supported East African apparel and PPE producers to build their understanding of the U.S. market, helping them to meet U.S. market requirements and linking them to U.S. buyers. These modern apparel enterprises produce a range of high-quality apparel and PPE products, with many of them having requisite social compliance certifications like WRAP.

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Apparel comprises 90% of East Africa’s exports to the U.S, and volumes have been steadily rising over the past 6 years with the exception of FY 2020, when disruptions from COVID caused a 3.5% drop in overall apparel exports. Duty-free apparel products come from Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda – all AGOA-eligible countries which can use either fabric made in the U.S., fabric made in an AGOA-eligible sub-Saharan country, or in the case of “third-country fabric provision” - fabric made in non-U.S/non-AGOA countries but cut, sewn and finished in an AGOA-eligible country and shipped directly to the U.S. accompanied by a textile visa. The following pages showcase East Africa’s apparel export capability, capacity and quality, featuring enterprises from Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda, in that order.

Expand your sourcing. Make East Africa your next sourcing destination and enjoy duty-free, compliant supply from capable production partners.

For more information, contact: [email protected]

Country FY 2016 FY 2017 FY 2018 FY 2019 FY 20206mo

FY2021

Ethiopia

28.380

45.315

90.940

179.762

236.642 113.65

Kenya

351.804 329.917

378.549

449.374

385.260 197.803

Tanzania

35.399

39.082

41.713

48.949

45.560 14.982

Uganda

-

0.037

0.067

0.043

0.015 0.022

TOTAL

415.583 414.351

511.269

678.128

667.477 326.457

Table 1. East Africa Apparel Exports to the U.S. under AGOA ( in U.S. $ million)

Figure 1. Apparel Exports to the U.S. under AGOA from East Africa FY 2016-2021( in U.S. $ million)

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FY 2016 FY 2017 FY 2018 FY 2019 FY 2020 6Mo FY 2021

Ethiopia Kenya Uganda TOTALTanzania

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Best International Garments PLC

Operating from three sheds of 5,500 square meters each and 900 machines with over 2,000 full-time employees, Best International Garments PLC produces 12 million pieces of t-shirts, leggings and men and women underwear annually.

The company has Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production (WRAP) and (Supplier Compliance Audit Network (SCAN) certifications.

Contacts: Goutham Reddy, Vice President,

Best International Garments PLCShed No.38 & 41, Hawassa Industrial Park, Sidama Region, Hawassa, Ethiopia.T: 251977423247;+251985612161; +251977423247 E: [email protected] W: www.bestcorp.in

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Desta PLC

ContactsEyob Bekele, CEO,

Desta PLC,Abshiro Building, Gerji Area, Bole Subcity,Woreda 12, No. 3866P.O. Box 2964, Addis Ababa, EthiopiaT: +251 11 629 0134/0450/51 , +251 91 120 3668E: [email protected]: www.desta-garment.com

Desta PLC is an independent, family-run and family-owned ethical garment manufacturer based in Ethiopia. We provide a full range of cutting, sewing and finishing services including, accessories and embroidery. We employ more than 2,000 people and ship products around the world. We specialize in t-shirts, uniforms, and fashion items for youth and adults.

Currently, we produce t-shirts, polo shirts, uniforms, aprons, sportswear, scrubs, face masks, knitted and woven tops and bottoms, sweatshirts, leggings, vests, underwear, track tops, and hoodies.

Desta has been inspected and certified by the following different independent international auditing organizations.

• Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production (WRAP), • ISO 1900:2015, • Step by OEKO-TEX (It makes Desta the only company in Africa

having been certified by Hohenstein institute Germany in this way)• amfori BSCI and • Better work ILO, initiated in Ethiopia.

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Isabella & Sarasavi Export (PVT)Isabella Socks Manufacturing PLC Ethiopia was established on June 21, 2016 in Hawassa Industrial Park. The company has 800 employees and 40 expatriates expertise, 95% of whom are Ethiopians. With the state of the art machinery and equipment, the company produces over two million pairs of socks, tights, leggings and leg and arm warmers per month and exporting the products mainly to USA, Canada, France, Germany and Norway. The company complies with Oeko Tex Class1, Business Social Compliance Initiative (BSCI), Supplier Compliance Audit Network (SCAN) and BSR’s HER Project etc.

ContactsBuddhika Mummullage, CEO,

Isabella Socks Manufacturing PLCShed 14, Hawassa Industrial Park,Hawassa, EthiopiaT: +94 71 2345783/+94 77 3503153 / +251929531677E: [email protected]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hGid-R5z8bE

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Kanoria African Textiles PLCKanoria Africa Textiles PLC was established by the Kanoria Group’s flagship company Kanoria Chemicals and Industries Limited, based in New Delhi, India.

The company produces high quality denim to meet the high quality standards of leading international brands through investment in the latest technology and highly qualified talent.

Kanoria Africa Textiles PLC in Ethiopia is the first green denim manufacturing facility in the world and the first integrated and eco-friendly in East Africa.

With a workforce of 1,000 full time employees, Kanoria produces 9,125,000 meters of denim fabrics – trousers, shirts, kids wear, open-end yarn, ladies and gents fabric dress material. It also produces PPE including face masks. Kanoria has OEKO-TEX 100, CPI 2, Cotton Made in Africa(CMIA) and STeP by OEKE-TEX certifications.

Contacts: Ashish Agrawal, Group CEO,

Kanoria African Textiles PLC, Amanelwa Building 4th floor,Subcity-Kirkos, Woreda-03, Wolo Sefer,Addis Ababa, EthiopiaT: +251929907457; E: [email protected] [email protected]: www.kanoria-africa.com

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Silver Spark Apparel Ethiopia PLCEstablished in 2017, Silver Spark Apparel Ethiopia PLC, a Raymond’s wholly-owned subsidiary produces worsted suiting fabrics and ready-to-wear apparel in its greenfield garment manufacturing facility.

Equipped with the state-of-the-art manufacturing technology and 2,100 workforce, Silver Spark Apparel Ethiopia produces 1.2 million pieces annually of spurn yarn, woven fabric, uniforms & work wear, formal wear, casual wear (including sportswear), textile/apparel-related products (men tailored blazer, sports coat, trouser and vest). It also produces high quality PPEs (coveralls, hair/shoe covers, aprons, isolation gowns, masks and scrubs) approved by SITRA and SGS.

The company is Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production (WRAP) certified.

Contacts: Shashi Bhushan, Country Director,

Silver Spark Apparel Ethiopia PLCShed 17, 18 & 19, Hawassa Industrial Park, Hawassa T: +251929380592 E: [email protected]: https://www.raymond.in/

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Africa Apparels EPZ LtdAfrica Apparels EPZ Ltd is part of Sunflag Group of Companies established in April 2007 to cater for the export market. It is one of the largest manufacturers of denim jeans and other bottoms in Eastern Africa. It is managed by a highly qualified professional team to produce high quality products for the most quality conscious brands.

The factory is well equipped with over 1,500 machines and has a production capacity of 600,000 woven pieces/month of basic 5-pocket pants.

Africa Apparels EPZ Ltd has 1,636 full-time employees and produces work wear (uniforms/work wear), casual wear (including sportswear), special occasion clothing, and other clothing (including formal wear). The factory also produces PPEs including face masks, hospital gowns/jumpsuits, scrubs and aprons.

Africa Apparels EPZ Ltd has Worldwide Responsible Apparel Production (WRAP) Gold, HIGG INDEX and certifications from major buyers such as Levis, VF, CINTAS and OJG.

Contacts: Mr. P. S. Balu, MD & CEO,

Africa Apparels EPZ LtdRunyenjes Road, Off Nanyuki Road, Industrial Area, Nairobi, KenyaP. O. Box 1443 - 00100 T: +254 020 2625066/254 787 703153;E: [email protected]: www.aaepz.com

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Hela Intimates EPZ Ltd

Hela Intimates EPZ Ltd was established in Kenya in 2016. The company produces woven products (bottoms - chinos, 5-pocket pants, cargo pants, semi denim, shorts) and knit products (t-shirts - crew neck, V-neck, polo and pullovers and boxers. The company also produces face masks and coverings, hospital gowns/coveralls, scrubs, aprons, hair and shoe coverings.

Hela Intimates EPZ Ltd has 3,500 full-time employees and is responsible for 15% of Kenya’s apparel export. With green rating from PVH & VF compliance, the company produces 2.5 million pieces per month. Based on customer quality requirements, test reports are taken from the customer approved testing labs such as Bureau Veritas, Intertek etc. Hela Intimates also holds WRAP certification.

Contacts: Sanka Koralearachchi, Finance Manager

Hela Intimates EPZ LtdAthi River EPZ, Nairobi E: [email protected] [email protected] W: www.helaclothing.com

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Shona EPZ Ltd

Located at the Export Processing Zone (EPZ) in Athi River, Shona EPZ Ltd is a leading PPE producer in the country producing disposable medical PPE - scrubs, hazmat suit (seam sealed coverall), surgical gowns and apron; and re-usable medical PPE such as scrub tops and bottoms. Shona EPZ Ltd also produces knitwear tops - jerseys, V-neck, crew neck, fleece tops, sweater tops; ¼ zip, ½ zip and full zip tops, jackets & hoodies, long short short sleeve fashionwear; knitwear bottoms - leggings, sweatpants, shorts, tracks and pajamas; intimates – underwear; and evening dresses.

With a workforce of more than 500, Shona EPZ Ltd has an annual production capacity of 3,931,200 knitwear pieces, 6,240,000 safety PPE suits pieces and 62,400,000 face mask pieces.

Shona EPZ has the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) and WRAP certifications.

Contacts:Isaac Maluki, Director,

Shona EPZ LtdUnit B2, Athi River EPZ, P. O. Box 3031 – 00506 NairobiT: +254 725260020/+254 722811623E: [email protected]: www.shona.co.ke

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United Aryan (EPZ) LtdUnited Aryan EPZ Ltd was established in 2002. With over 8,000 full-time employees and 4,358 machines, the company produces 24 million pieces annually of denim and non-denim bottoms, shirts, denim and non-denim jackets, knits and PPE. Specifically, United Aryan EPZ Ltd produces the following:

Ladies wear: bottoms (skinnies, leggings, curve fits, shorts, skirts and knit bottoms); sleepwear (pyjama, shorts and robes); knitwear (activewear, polos, crew necks, micro polar fleece hoodies and pullovers); hospital uniforms – tops and pants in 4-way stretch and special finish fabrics

Menswear: bottoms (denim and non‐denim, casualwear, trousers); industrial wear (coverall, industrial denimwear, bib overall, FR industrial wear, FR shirts & bottoms and FR denim); knitwear (activewear, polos, crew necks, micro polar fleece hoodies and pullovers; hospital uniforms (tops and pants in 4‐way stretch & special finish fabrics);

Kids wear (denim bottoms, shorts) and activewear, polos, crew necks, micro polar fleece hoodies and pullovers

United Aryan EPZ Ltd has BSCI, WRAP and HIGG certifications.

Contacts: Amit Bedi, Managing Director

United Aryan (EPZ) LtdBalaji Export Processing Zone, Ruaraka, Off Outering & Thika RoadsP.O. Box 126-00621, Village Market,Nairobi Kenya.T: 254-20-2396197 E: [email protected] [email protected] W: www.unitedaryan.net

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A-Z Textile Mills

A-Z Textile Mills Ltd. is a family business established over 50 years ago in 1966, and has gained extensive manufacturing experience over the years. It has ISO 9001:2015, OEKO-TEX and WRAP certifications.

Employing over 7,000 Tanzanians, A-Z produces over one million high quality garments – single jersey fabrics, t-shirts, polo shirts, vest tops, sportswear, knits, leggings and underwear per month.

ContactsKalpesh Shah, Director General,

A-Z Textile Mills Ltd.,Plot No. 698, Networld Area, KisongoP.O. Box 945, Arusha, TanzaniaT: +255782800008/+255788808534E: [email protected]: http://www.azpfl.com/

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Mazava Fabrics and Production East AfricaMazava Fabrics and Production East Africa Ltd. was established in October 2008. It has 2002 employees and produces 1.2 million polo shirts, t-shirts performance athletic wear, outerwear, masks and gowns with fabrics per month.

Building on the vast experience of its parent company, Winds Enterprises, Mazava Fabrics and Production East Africa leverages a unique global manufacturing platform, delivering on-time, compliant, quality apparel at highly competitive prices.

ContactsMr. Kersley Ramdoss, CMO,

Mazava Fabrics & Production E.A. Ltd,P.O. Box 850 Morogoro, TanzaniaT: +255 232600068/ +255 789666066 +255 689221547/ +230 52507508E: [email protected]: www.windsgroup.com

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Tanzania Tooku Garments Company

Tanzania Tooku Garments Company Ltd was established in Dar es Salaam on June 2012. It is one of the overseas subsidiary garment manufacturing company of J. D. United Corporation Ltd established in 2005 in Changzhou, Jiangsu Province China.

With 3,500 employees, 76% of whom are women, and equipped with the highest technologies from Europe, the company produces over 700,000 pair of jeans and knits for the US Market with a very clear strategy: Customers, People and Planet FIRST. Sustainability as the only way to do business.

ContactsBorja Trénor Casanova, G.M.,

Tanzania Tooku Garments Company Ltd.,Benjamin Mkapa Processing Zone,Ubungo Mabibo, Nelson Mandela RoadT: +255 755 400 127E: [email protected]: www.jdunited.com

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21st Century Textiles Limited (MeTL Group of Companies)MeTL Group’s 21st Century Textiles is one of the largest composite textile facility in Sub-Saharan Africa with an annual production of over 100 million running meters of fabric. The plant has undergone intensive modernization and expansion with considerable investment made to upgrade all areas of activity – spinning, weaving and processing with the latest state of-the-art technology.

Located in Morogoro, Tanzania, 21st Century Textiles Ltd is one of the largest employer in Tanzania’s textile sector and produces high quality cotton and blended yarn, woven and knit fabrics and garments. With over 2,500 full-time employees, the company produces t-shirts (round neck and golf type), uniforms – hospital, industrial and security, knitted fabrics, woven fabric - canvas, poly viscose suiting , wax/java kitenge and khanga.

Contacts: Denish Kotecha, Product Development Manager

MeTL Group of CompaniesKihonda Industrial Estate, Morogoro, Tanzania P.O. BOX 20660 Dar es salaam Tanzania.T: +255 22 2122830, +255 745350971; E: [email protected]: www.metl.net

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Southern Range NyanzaSouthern Range Nyanza Ltd. has been operational since 1996, after taking over from Nyanza Textiles Industries Limited. The company has made heavy investments to revive and modernize the plant with state of the art machinery. The company produces c argo trousers and jackets, shirts, t shirts, polo (with print and embroidery), sweaters, warm suits, tents/ponchos/rain coats, medical masks, hazmat suits, disposable gowns, caps and shoe covers .

Southern Range Nyanza Limited has 3,100 employees and produces 25,000 garment pieces and over 200,000 PPEs per day. The company has the following certifications: ISO 9001: 015 , ISO 14001: 2015 , as well as ISO 12485: 2016 and an ECC certification for mask making.

ContactsVinay Kumar, G.M.,

Southern Range Nyanza Ltd.,Uganda House , Plot 8 10, Kampala JinjaRoad, UgandaT: +256 707 309154E: [email protected]: www.nytil.com

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For more information on these exporters, contact:

Margaret Waithaka,Program Director, East Africa

USAID Southern Africa Trade and Investment [email protected] [email protected]

DisclaimerViews expressed in this book do not necessarily reflect the views of the United States Agency for

International Development or the United States Government.

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