Malaysia Apparel, Garment and Textile Industries, which includes manufacturer, distributor, supplier and exporter.

Backed by vast experience, superior quality and reasonable prices, Malaysian textiles and apparel, one of the country's leading export sectors, have gained a strong foothold in global markets. In 2003, Malaysia exported textiles and apparel valued at RM8.48 (US$2.23) billion, most of which went to the discerning markets of the US, Singapore, UK and Hong Kong. Malaysian textiles and apparel have also made inroads into the niche upmarket segments of developing countries like Cambodia, Indonesia, India and Vietnam.

Textiles
Malaysian textile manufacturers have always had an excellent reputation for quality, reliability and prompt delivery, making their products a favoured choice in competitive markets such as Hong Kong and Japan. Diverse textile goods made-in-Malaysia include:

Fibres
Yarns e.g. cotton yarn, CVC yarn, polyester/cotton yarn, polyester/rayon yarn, spun polyester yarn, texturised nylon yarn, polyester filament yarn, acrylic yarn, acrylic/wool blended yarn, worsted and woollen yarn, cotton coarse yarn

Apparel
Malaysia's premium apparel and textile accessories are increasingly accepted in markets such as Singapore, Hong Kong and Japan. These items include

Textile accessories such as zippers, buttons, sewing thread, industrial thread, embroidery thread, drawstrings, labels, laces, embroidered articles, collars, cuffs, hooks and eyes, tape, polyester padding, interlining, velcro tape, cotton tape and narrow fabric.

Global brands also rely on Malaysian producers to contract manufacture apparel. Over the years, Malaysian apparel producers have differentiated themselves from competitors by stressing their commitment to worker safety, employee welfare, reliability, and quality. Malaysian manufacturers have also implemented automation and computerised manufacturing to cut production cycle time and increase productivity.

By using processes such as CAD/CAM, Malaysian companies can easily meet client's rigid production time-frames and requirements for prompt delivery. Today, these qualities ensure that Malaysia remains an attractive outsourcing destination for international brands:

By increasing efficiency and productivity, Malaysia intends to maintain its desirability as an international producer of premium quality and reasonably-priced goods. With the development of indigenous brands, Malaysian companies add extra value to their products. Home-grown brands such as Anakku, Padini, PDI, Seed, Donna Knits, Sub Zero, Somerset Bay and East India Company are attempting to capture the domestic middle-class market as a prelude to venturing overseas. Local brands like John Masters, British India, and Padini have successfully penetrated overseas markets like the West Asia with their focus on superior quality and designs.

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