USAID TradeHub – East Africa Apparel and PPE Look Book

Compliant. Capable. Duty-Free. INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION 01 About USAID TradeHub, East Africa East African Apparel and PPE ETHIOPIA TANZANIA The United States Agency for International Development Producers: Capable and Compliant Southern Africa Trade and Investment Hub (USAID TradeHub) Partners for the U.S. Market has an 18-month activity, working to promote two-way trade 04 Best International Garments PLC 22 A-Z Textile Mills and investment between the U.S. and 5 East African countries: The apparel and personal protective equipment (PPE) makes 06 Desta PLC 24 Mazava Fabrics and Production East Africa Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Uganda. A major focus the largest contribution to exports from East Africa to the U.S. 08 Isabella & Sarasavi Export (PVT) 26 Tanzania Tooku Garments Company of the activity is enhancing AGOA utilization and supporting East Africa offers U.S. buyers an opportunity to diversify 10 Kanoria African Textiles PLC 28 21st Century Textiles Limited (MeTL access to U.S. capital and technology by exporting East African and optimize their supply chain. The region has a long history firms. The USAID TradeHub supports increased awareness of 12 Silver Spark Apparel Ethiopia PLC Group of Companies) supplying the U.S. market, and reputable U.S. brands have U.S. market opportunities and requirements by East African trusted East Africa as a sourcing location. The East African exporters and builds their capacity to trade with U.S. buyers, apparel industry has embraced sustainable, versatile and while also supporting buyer-seller linkages between U.S. efficient operations, with many enterprises incorporating virtual and East African businesses for mutually beneficial business collaboration, transparency, flexible production, traceability and KENYA UGANDA opportunities in target sectors. social compliance. The producers integrate East Africa into The USAID TradeHub thus helps to: global supply chain thus creating jobs in their countries and contributing to sustainable economic growth. 14 Africa Apparels EPZ Ltd 30 Southern Range Nyanza • expand East Africa’s duty-free exports to the U.S. under 16 Hela Intimates EPZ Ltd AGOA The USAID TradeHub has supported East African apparel and 18 Shona EPZ Ltd • increase flows of U.S. technology, investment and finance PPE producers to build their understanding of the U.S. market, to East Africa, and helping them to meet U.S. market requirements and linking 20 United Aryan (EPZ) Ltd • fuel economic growth and job creation in both the U.S. them to U.S. buyers. These modern apparel enterprises produce

CONTENTS and East Africa a range of high-quality apparel and PPE products, with many of them having requisite social compliance certifications like WRAP.

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Table 1. East Africa Apparel Exports to the U.S. under AGOA ( in U.S. $ million) Apparel comprises 90% of East Africa’s exports to 6mo the U.S, and volumes have been steadily rising over Country FY 2016 FY 2017 FY 2018 FY 2019 FY 2020 FY2021 the past 6 years with the exception of FY 2020, when disruptions from COVID caused a 3.5% drop in Ethiopia 28.380 45.315 90.940 179.762 236.642 113.65 overall apparel exports. Duty-free apparel products

Kenya 351.804 329.917 378.549 449.374 385.260 197.803 come from Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda Make the Shift –Source – all AGOA-eligible countries which can use either Tanzania 35.399 39.082 41.713 48.949 45.560 14.982 fabric made in the U.S., fabric made in an AGOA- from East Africa eligible sub-Saharan country, or in the case of “third- Uganda - 0.037 0.067 0.043 0.015 0.022 country fabric provision” - fabric made in non-U.S/

TOTAL 415.583 414.351 511.269 678.128 667.477 326.457 non-AGOA countries but cut, sewn and finished in an AGOA-eligible country and shipped directly to Compliant. the U.S. accompanied by a textile visa. The following Figure 1. Apparel Exports to the U.S. under AGOA from East pages showcase East Africa’s apparel export capability, Africa FY 2016-2021( in U.S. $ million) capacity and quality, featuring enterprises from Ethiopia, Capable. 800.000 Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda, in that order. 700.000 600.000 Expand your sourcing. Make East Africa Duty-Free 500.000 your next sourcing destination and enjoy 400.000 duty-free, compliant supply from capable 300.000 production partners. 200.000 100.000 0.000 FY 2016 FY 2017 FY 2018 FY 2019 FY 2020 6Mo FY 2021 For more information, contact: [email protected] Ethiopia Kenya Tanzania Uganda TOTAL

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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 Contacts: Production (WRAP) and (Supplier Compliance Audit Goutham Reddy, Vice President, Network (SCAN) certifications. Best International Garments PLC Shed 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 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, Contacts sweatshirts, leggings, vests, underwear, track tops, and hoodies. Eyob Bekele, CEO,

Desta has been inspected and certified by the following different Desta PLC, independent international auditing organizations. Abshiro Building, Gerji Area, Bole Subcity, Woreda 12, No. 3866 • Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production (WRAP), P.O. Box 2964, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia • ISO 1900:2015, T: +251 11 629 0134/0450/51 , +251 91 120 3668 E: [email protected] • Step by OEKO-TEX (It makes Desta the only company in Africa W: www.desta-garment.com 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, Contacts France, Germany and Norway. The company complies with Buddhika Mummullage, CEO, Oeko Tex Class1, Business Social Compliance Initiative (BSCI), Supplier Compliance Audit Network (SCAN) and Isabella Socks Manufacturing PLC BSR’s HER Project etc. Shed 14, Hawassa Industrial Park, Hawassa, Ethiopia T: +94 71 2345783/+94 77 3503153 / +251929531677 E: [email protected] Profile: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hGid-R5z8bE

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Kanoria African Textiles PLC

Kanoria 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. Contacts: Ashish Agrawal, Group CEO, Kanoria Africa Textiles PLC in Ethiopia is the first green denim manufacturing facility in the world and the first Kanoria African Textiles PLC, integrated and eco-friendly in East Africa. Amanelwa Building 4th floor, Subcity-Kirkos, Woreda-03, Wolo Sefer, With a workforce of 1,000 full time employees, Kanoria Addis Ababa, Ethiopia produces 9,125,000 meters of denim fabrics – trousers, T: +251929907457; shirts, kids wear, open-end yarn, ladies and gents fabric dress E: [email protected] material. It also produces PPE including face masks. Kanoria [email protected] has OEKO-TEX 100, CPI 2, Cotton Made in Africa(CMIA) W: www.kanoria-africa.com and STeP by OEKE-TEX certifications.

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Silver Spark Apparel Ethiopia PLC

Established 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, Contacts: uniforms & work wear, formal wear, casual wear (including Shashi Bhushan, Country Director, sportswear), textile/apparel-related products (men tailored blazer, sports coat, trouser and vest). It also produces high Silver Spark Apparel Ethiopia PLC Shed 17, 18 & 19, Hawassa Industrial Park, quality PPEs (coveralls, hair/shoe covers, aprons, isolation Hawassa gowns, masks and scrubs) approved by SITRA and SGS. T: +251929380592 E: [email protected] The company is Worldwide Responsible Accredited W: https://www.raymond.in/ Production (WRAP) certified.

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Africa Apparels EPZ Ltd

Africa 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 Contacts: a production capacity of 600,000 woven pieces/month of basic Mr. P. S. Balu, MD & CEO, 5-pocket pants. Africa Apparels EPZ Ltd Africa Apparels EPZ Ltd has 1,636 full-time employees and Runyenjes Road, Off Nanyuki Road, produces work wear (uniforms/work wear), casual wear Industrial Area, (including sportswear), special occasion clothing, and other Nairobi, Kenya P. O. Box 1443 - 00100 clothing (including formal wear). The factory also produces PPEs T: +254 020 2625066/254 787 703153; including face masks, hospital gowns/jumpsuits, scrubs and aprons. E: [email protected] Africa Apparels EPZ Ltd has Worldwide Responsible Apparel W: www.aaepz.com Production (WRAP) Gold, HIGG INDEX and certifications from major buyers such as Levis, VF, CINTAS and OJG.

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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 Contacts: shoe coverings. Sanka Koralearachchi, Finance Manager

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

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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 Contacts: neck, fleece tops, sweater tops; ¼ zip, ½ zip and full zip Isaac Maluki, Director, tops, jackets & hoodies, long short short sleeve fashionwear; Shona EPZ Ltd knitwear bottoms - leggings, sweatpants, shorts, tracks and Unit B2, Athi River EPZ, pajamas; intimates – underwear; and evening dresses. P. O. Box 3031 – 00506 Nairobi T: +254 725260020/+254 722811623 With a workforce of more than 500, Shona EPZ Ltd has an E: [email protected] annual production capacity of 3,931,200 knitwear pieces, W: www.shona.co.ke 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.

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United Aryan (EPZ) Ltd

United 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, Contacts: polos, crew necks, micro polar fleece hoodies and pullovers); hospital Amit Bedi, Managing Director uniforms – tops and pants in 4-way stretch and special finish fabrics United Aryan (EPZ) Ltd Menswear: bottoms (denim and non‐denim, casualwear, trousers); Balaji Export Processing Zone, Ruaraka, industrial wear (coverall, industrial denimwear, bib overall, FR industrial Off Outering & Thika Roads wear, FR shirts & bottoms and FR denim); knitwear (activewear, polos, crew P.O. Box 126-00621, Village Market, Nairobi Kenya. necks, micro polar fleece hoodies and pullovers; hospital uniforms (tops T: 254-20-2396197 and pants in 4‐way stretch & special finish fabrics); E: [email protected] Kids wear (denim bottoms, shorts) and activewear, polos, crew necks, [email protected] W: www.unitedaryan.net micro polar fleece hoodies and pullovers United Aryan EPZ Ltd has BSCI, WRAP and HIGG certifications.

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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, Contacts t-shirts, polo shirts, vest tops, sportswear, knits, leggings and Kalpesh Shah, Director General, underwear per month. A-Z Textile Mills Ltd., Plot No. 698, Networld Area, Kisongo P.O. Box 945, Arusha, Tanzania T: +255782800008/+255788808534 E: [email protected] W: http://www.azpfl.com/

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Mazava Fabrics and Production East Africa

Mazava 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, Contacts Winds Enterprises, Mazava Fabrics and Production East Mr. Kersley Ramdoss, CMO, Africa leverages a unique global manufacturing platform, delivering on-time, compliant, quality apparel at highly Mazava Fabrics & Production E.A. Ltd, competitive prices. P.O. Box 850 Morogoro, Tanzania T: +255 232600068/ +255 789666066 +255 689221547/ +230 52507508 E: [email protected] W: 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 Contacts equipped with the highest technologies from Europe, the Borja Trénor Casanova, G.M., company produces over 700,000 pair of jeans and knits Tanzania Tooku Garments Company Ltd., for the US Market with a very clear strategy: Customers, Benjamin Mkapa Processing Zone, People and Planet FIRST. Sustainability as the only way to do Ubungo Mabibo, Nelson Mandela Road business. T: +255 755 400 127 E: [email protected] W: 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 Contacts: latest state of-the-art technology. Denish Kotecha, Product Development Manager

Located in Morogoro, Tanzania, 21st Century Textiles Ltd MeTL Group of Companies is one of the largest employer in Tanzania’s textile sector Kihonda Industrial Estate, Morogoro, Tanzania and produces high quality cotton and blended yarn, woven P.O. BOX 20660 Dar es salaam Tanzania. T: +255 22 2122830, +255 745350971; and knit fabrics and garments. With over 2,500 full-time E: [email protected] employees, the company produces t-shirts (round neck and W: www.metl.net golf type), uniforms – hospital, industrial and security, knitted fabrics, woven fabric - canvas, poly viscose suiting , wax/java kitenge and khanga.

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Southern Range Nyanza

Southern 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, Contacts disposable gowns, caps and shoe covers . Vinay Kumar, G.M., Southern Range Nyanza Limited has 3,100 employees and produces 25,000 garment pieces and over 200,000 PPEs per Southern Range Nyanza Ltd., Uganda House , Plot 8 10, Kampala Jinja day. The company has the following certifications: ISO 9001: Road, Uganda 015 , ISO 14001: 2015 , as well as ISO 12485: 2016 and an T: +256 707 309154 ECC certification for mask making. E: [email protected] W: www.nytil.com

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Margaret Waithaka, Program Director, East Africa USAID Southern Africa Trade and Investment Hub [email protected] or [email protected]

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