In recent years, Vietnam has become an attractive sourcing destination for many products, including Textiles and Garments. With advantages from skilled workers, and diverse products, also the recent free trade agreements (FTAs) with many countries and regions, more and more importers are looking for sourcing opportunities in Vietnam.
The advantages of sourcing Textiles and Garments in Vietnam
Vietnam signed some important FTAs in recent years. These FTAs give lower taxes, easier market access, and favourable rules for Vietnamese textile and garment products. Some of the major FTAs that Vietnam has are:
• The EU-Vietnam FTA (EVFTA) removes 99% of taxes on goods traded between parties.
• The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) reduces taxes on 95% of goods traded among the 11 members.
• The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) creates the world's largest free trade area with 15 members. These include the 10 ASEAN countries, as well as five partner countries: China, Japan, Korea, Australia, and New Zealand.
• The UK-Vietnam FTA (UKVFTA) keeps the EVFTA's benefits after Brexit.
These FTAs bring Vietnam many export opportunities. According to statistics from the Vietnam Textile and Apparel Association and the General Department of Customs, Vietnam's textile and garment export turnover reached 44.4 billion US dollars, up 9.7% compared to 2021. Vietnam sets a target of increasing export value to 55 billion USD by 2025, of which the main products include fibres, yarns of all kinds reaching 4,000 tons, fabrics reaching 3,500 million m2, and garments over 8,500 products. The trade surplus value by 2025 strives to reach 33 billion USD, with an average growth rate of 11.6% from 2021 to 2025.
But to take advantage of these FTAs, Vietnamese textile and garment exporters must also follow various market rules and requirements. These rules and requirements are about technical standards, quality standards, safety standards, environmental standards, social standards, etc. They are often complex, strict, and different. They may also change often because of market demand or policy changes.
To ensure product quality and meet the standards and requirements of different markets, brands should pay attention to quality control inspection. Conducting a QC inspection with a professional team can help you avoid bad or wrong products that could affect your reputation or cause legal problems. Also, with the inspection report, you can improve product quality, fix the defects before they reach the market, satisfy your customers, and enhance your brand.
How to Ensure Your Textile Product Quality
One important rule that Vietnam exporters, especially those making children's clothes, must follow is EN14682-2007. This standard tells safety requirements for drawstrings on children's clothing to protect young consumers. Following this rule is very important for exporting textile products to the US, as it is part of their strict safety guidelines.
Besides following specific rules, fabric inspection is another important thing that brands should do. The fabric QC result will help to find possible defects, ensure the use of high-quality materials, and keep the final product consistent. Manufacturers can greatly reduce the chances of defects and recalls by doing fabric inspections and strengthening their position in the global market.
VIS Quality Control’s Inspection was checking product quality at the factory
In pursuing product quality excellence, VIS Quality Control can help your textile business. VIS offers valuable support to manufacturers, providing professional QC services that help businesses follow standards like EN14682-2007 and other essential requirements. VIS also specializes in fabric and textile inspection, ensuring manufacturers use high-quality products. By working with reputable Textile Labs in Vietnam and China, VIS can also help to do comprehensive textile testing, guaranteeing top-notch quality for your textile products.
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