Comments on: Clothing Manufacture South Africa

By: Tanya van der Westhuizen

Tanya van der Westhuizen — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 13:58:07 +0000

I worked as a buyer for one of the retail groups, and I hated the idea that they only wanted imported goods. I am so for local manufacturing, it supports our country and our people!I am no longer in retail and thinking of doing my M degree in fashion writing about local manufacturing and the impact in our country.
Thanks for supporting local manufacturers
Tanya van der Westhuizen
082 572 6294

By: philani

philani — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 11:23:17 +0000

me and my friend muzi have came up wit the grate idea,we gonna change the way people think and more expecially we want to change the way youth think,can u plz call me back on this number cauze we short of finance and we are still students,we dont have money to start,plzzz!!.i promise that it will be big,just believe in us.thanks

By: Nicolette

Nicolette — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 02:49:37 +0000

A major boost to the clothing manufacturing sector in SA is on the cards… So if you are interested in this topic - stay in touch. So I take it you are members of Proudly SA then? If not - talk to me so we get you registered… Then you will mix with like-minded people and we can implement some changes!

By: Gemma

Gemma — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 14:32:10 +0000

I am all for “made in S.A” infact I am trying to get my own line of childrens clothing started! however I am having truble sourcing a CMT and need advise on how to get this ball rolling! dont suppose you could offer any?

Thanks
Gem

By: Zahrah Adolph

Zahrah Adolph — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 08:27:44 +0000

Hi,

I must admit my first thoughts are also to source CMT abroad. Purely because it keeps costs down.

Having said that, I too am more recently feeling to be supportive of our local CMT. Offcoure I now look at a lower profit margin than preciously anticipated.
What a shock! In terms of pricing, information on local CMT and transparency. Why is it such a big secret about who’s who in the Zoo? Also China can do it for 100% cheaper and therefore have the secured business.. Perhaps local CMT should keep this in mind or would it be seriously debated once there are more job loses?

I am starting out and therefore my unit numbers are not high. I found this, coupled with the before mentioned barriers makes it nearly impossible to go local! Perhaps I am missing someting?!

How does the CMT industry become more user friendly and easier accessible?

By: Charmaine

Charmaine — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 11:29:34 +0000

I just won a contract due to the previous contractor unable to supply material which they were importing. I can have the material locally dyed but I’m still looking for a CMT company with experience in making conti-suits and dust coats. Smallish quantities of 50 and 100 at a time, but I have a couple of contracts. To find a reliable and competent company seems to be few and far between. Any suggestions?

By: Jessica

Jessica — Wed, 06 Oct 2010 14:33:31 +0000

i am all for ‘local is lekker’. I am all for job creation etc. Having said this, I started my own CMT company in May this year. on the outset of starting this business i commited to myself that this business would be a good way creating jobs & better life for at least a few South African’s. To my “Surprise”, firstly you can’t get work, those willing to give you work pay peanuts for the job .. i’m battling .. there goes my vision .. anyway still .. LETS KEEP IT LOCAL n LEKKER.

By: Nicholas

Nicholas — Wed, 27 Oct 2010 19:53:07 +0000

Hi, I’m a local clothing manufacturer and looking for job which I can do locally. If anyone has the order please contact me via email Thanx.
My email add: nw8598@hotmail.com

By: Veronica

Veronica — Wed, 03 Nov 2010 13:45:05 +0000

Hi
I am looking for South African manufacturer of children clothing for the export market
would it possible to advice me who i should try cant not find much on the internet thank for you column very interesting
veronica

By: Ronald

Ronald — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 13:56:40 +0000

Hi Veronica I manufacture ladies and kiddies clothing so feel free to email me ronald_vishwadaw@yahoo.com

By: Thabo

Thabo — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 16:31:18 +0000

Hi..! I’m Thabo I’m looking for good quality blank clouthing thet I can use for printing and embroidery.please contact me if you have a good price for me.

By: esther

esther — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 05:55:22 +0000

I need someone to make overalls, security wear, webbed belts and caps for me. Thank u.

By: Charlene

Charlene — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 08:31:05 +0000

Hello,
I am looking for a manufacturer in newborn till 5 years old in clothing

Please send me your details

By: Chanel

Chanel — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 16:02:47 +0000

Good day to all

I’m a young fashion designer hoping to have my dreams of owning my own clothing company come true.

I’m looking for a local manufacturer in Jburg or Pretoria, who can produce girls clothing from 2-8 years. I’m starting small but we can all grow together.

By: Charlene

Charlene — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 08:17:26 +0000

Hello,
I am looking for a manufacturer in newborn baby clothes

Beanies, rompers, bibs, blankets, cloths, socks

Please send me your details, email, website

I am doing research at the moment, but will start out small