Clothing and fashion are the basic human needs regardless of the sporadic changes in technologies that happen all the time. Fashion has changed a lot in recent decades. Around the world, there are thousands of companies and brands working around the clock to bring the latest fashions to their customers. Textile is the soul of all fashion. Let’s take a look at the top 10 textile manufacturing companies that have dominated the fashion world for decades.
1.Arvind Limited: This is an Indian textile manufacturer and the flagship company of Lalbhai Group, founded in 1931 in Ahmedabad. The company has been setting trendsetting styles for decades. It focuses on making finer fabrics and unique styles. The company holds the license for popular international brands such as Arrow, Tommy Hilfiger, Cherokee, lee, wrangler and owns brands such as Flying Machine, Newport.
2. Dorothy Perkins: This is a US based fashion manufacturer and retailer that is world famous for its lingerie, hosiery and nightwear collections. The company designs clothes in different styles and offers a wide range of facilities and outfit ideas in its online stores. The brand is a favorite among women.
3. Dyed Bombay: The Indian flagship company of the Whadia Group is a leader in the home textiles industry. The company has been redefining home fashion for so many decades. It offers some of the best products such as bedding, sheets, curtains, duvets, blankets and a whole range of other products.
4. Agile: Established in 1853, the French company offers quality footwear and textile products. The company is known for its chinos, bias ribbed jumper, essential five-pocket trousers, long warm parka, puffer winter jackets and heathered jumper.
5. New Zealand’s Canterbury: Established in 1904, this is a UK based sportswear company focused on rugby football. Their motto reflects their dedication to the business: “committed to the game.” The company is also the official sponsor of the New Zealand and Scottish cricket teams. It has also sponsored many rugby football clubs and nations like England, Georgia, Japan, Poland, etc.
6. Admiral Sportswear: This UK-based company has been manufacturing football and cricket-related sportswear since 1914. The company focuses primarily on three genres: football sports performance, retro-inspired sportswear, and fashion sports-inspired casual.
7.Ashworth: This is a US based golf apparel company established in 1987. They initially dealt in golf-based merchandise and later switched to designing other apparel as well. Golfers endorse their products as their ambassadors. The company has been acquired by Taylormade (Adidas). Now, the company focuses on both traditional and modern clothing.
8.Bruno Banani: Established in 1933, is a German-based clothing company that manufactures men’s and women’s clothing and underwear. They are also involved in some fashion accessories such as belts, handbags, shoulder bags, handbags, and perfumes. One of the main advances of the company is the ecological fiber: biophys.
9. Cone Mill Corporation: This Germany-based company is the leading producer of denim. The corporation owned Asheville Cotton, Minneola Manufacturing Company, John Wolf Textiles, American Spinning Company. etc., which were later acquired by WL Ross. However, they still rule as one of the largest producers of denim.
10.Cotton Corporation of India: This is an Indian government company, administered by the Ministry of Textiles. The corporation is mainly engaged in the import and export of cotton and cotton-related products in different countries of the world.