Clothing and textile sector in Flanders Investment & Trade - I November 2012

CLOTHING AND TEXTILE SECTOR IN FINLAND

Frank Van Eynde and Wilma Wiinamäki Flanders Investment & Trade Helsinki C/o Embassy of Belgium P.O.Box 800 (Aleksanterinkatu 17) 00101 Helsinki FINLAND

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CONTENTS

GENERAL OVERVIEW ...... 5 FINLAND ...... 5 Basic information ...... 5 Key figures ...... 5 THE CLOTHING AND TEXTILE SECTOR ...... 6 Clothing industries and employment ...... 7 Clothing and textile imports ...... 8 Clothing and textile exports ...... 9 The Finnish clothing production ...... 11 CLOTHING AND TEXTILE FAIRS AND ASSOCIATIONS ...... 11 Associations ...... 11 Fairs ...... 12 ADDRESS LISTS ...... 12 The largest distributors of textiles (fabrics) ...... 17 The Finnish clothing producers ...... 18 The Finnish textile (fabrics) producers ...... 26 SOURCES ...... 28

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GENERAL OVERVIEW

Since the collapse of the in the early ‘90s, the Finnish clothing and textile industry has been in a downfall. The production costs aren’t compatible with the neighbouring low-cost countries and so the production lines have moved to the Baltics or the Far East.

However, the clothing retail chains are flourishing. Despite the economical crisis the people still buy clothing and new retail chains are entering the market. Many of the clothing retail chains are Scandinavian, e.g. Vero Moda, H&M, Gina Tricot, Dressmann, Carlings, Cubus and the latest: Bik Bok. In addition to these, a large part of clothing is bought from hypermarkets and department stores. According to the market leader in shopping centres, Citycon, by 2016 twenty new retailers are expected to enter the markets.

The textile and fabric retail sector is dominated by Eurokangas Oy. The company also imports fabrics. This company has stores across Finland.

FINLAND

Finland has survived well in the current economical crisis in the EU. Despite this, the crisis has had a negative effect on the Finnish markets and the number of investments has fallen.

BASIC INFORMATION

• Population: 5,4 million (Helsinki metropolitan area: 1,25 million) • Area: 385,000 km² • Languages: Finnish (90%), Swedish (5.4%) • Form of government: Republic • Member of the EU since 1995

KEY FIGURES

The gross domestic product grew 2.7% in total in the year 2011. It has been predicted the GDP will grow 2.6% the next year.

Macro-economic indicators

GDP per capita, EUR 35,000 (approximately)

Average annual inflation, % 2.8% (June 2012)

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Also the investments, exports and imports grew during the last year: • Investments 6.8% • Exports 2.6% • Imports 5.7%

The amount of unemployed has stayed on the same level as in July 2011. The employment of the young adults has improved by two percent compared to last year.

Labour market

Unemployment rate, % 6.9% (July 2012)

Unemployment rate 11.7 (July 2012) (15-24 years old), %

THE CLOTHING AND TEXTILE SECTOR

The Finnish clothing industry consists mostly of small and medium sized companies which employ people locally. The Finnish clothing industry is versatile. There are companies producing clothing for various purposes: day-to-day and festive clothing, sportswear and professional and protective clothing for firemen, nurses, builders etc. There is also production of high quality leather and fur clothing.

The Finnish textile sector is nowadays very limited. Most of the production has been moved to the low-cost countries in Eastern Europe and Asia.

The various training programmes in the field direct the students to the entrepreneurship and design. In addition to these, textile engineer and technician training can be found around Finland.

6 ______The clothing sector in Finland focuses on the design of the product. The production is often carried out either in the neighbouring low-cost countries, Southern Europe or in the Far East. The Finnish production lines have been layed off due to high production costs. The local clothing production could not answer to the very quick changes and the demand of flexibility of the modern fashion industry.

CLOTHING INDUSTRIES AND EMPLOYMENT

The clothing industry employs approximately 2,000 people in Finland (excluding the clothing retail sector). The textile industry employs approximately 8,000 people in Finland.

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Due to the limited local production, most of the clothing and textiles are imported. The value of the clothing and textile retail is appr. 3,4 billion euros.

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CLOTHING AND TEXTILE EXPORTS

The Finnish clothing brands are often known for the high quality and most of the clothing produced is exported.

In the past a large part of the Finnish clothing made in Finland was imported to the Soviet Union area in which the branding was not necessary for the products to sell. Still nowadays is the most important export country for Finnish clothing and textiles. As Russia recently became a member of the World Trade Organization, the clothing and textile exports to the East are expected to grow. Other important export countries for the industry are and .

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10 ______THE FINNISH CLOTHING PRODUCTION

There are a few companies which can be stated to be the most Finnish: Virke, Nanso, Amise and Turo Tailor. As the production chain in the clothing industry is very long, most of these players do not produce everything in Finland, but the head quarters and decision making is located in Finland.

CLOTHING AND TEXTILE FAIRS AND ASSOCIATIONS

ASSOCIATIONS

TMA – Association of the Textile and Fashion Sector in Finland www.textile.fi The textile and fashion sector employs in Finland around 40 000 people, of which 33 000 in retail. The value of retail sales is about 3,4 mrd €. The Textile and Fashion Sector (Tekstiili- ja Muotialat) looks for the benefits of its members and works as a cooperation organization. The members of TMA represent around 84% of the Finnish clothing and footwear trade and 94% of the sports clothing and footwear trade. Its members include the fashion chains, department stores and distributors/importers.

FINATEX – The Federation of Finnish Textiles and Clothing Industries www.finatex.fi The Federation of Finnish Textiles and Clothing Industries is a lobby, training and service organisation. Our primary mission is to enhance the business potential of members operating in the highly-competitive Finnish and international markets by furthering their business and labour-market interests. The Federation has around 150 members together employing a labour force of nearly 8,000 i.e. well over 90% of the total for the sector. Finatex is a member of the Confederation of Finnish Industries and Employers (EK).

The Finnish Association of Fashion Retailers www.muotikaupanliitto.fi The association keeps a listing of its members online. The website is in Finnish.

Clothing and textile sector in Finland| November 2012 ______11 Nimettömät - Association for Lingerie Distributors and Importers www.nimettomat.net

Finnish Foreign Trade Agents’ Federation www.agenttiliitto.fi The Finnish Foreign Trade Agents' Federation is an association of commercial agents, distributors and importers. The Federation was established in 1945. The commercial agents of this Federation have gained their membership after a thorough examination. They are a valuable marketing force on the Finnish market in raw materials, semi-manufactured goods and investment goods to industry as well as consumer goods to wholesalers and retailers. The great majority of the member companies are small, owner led businesses.

Ornamo www.ornamo.fi The members of Ornamo are professionals in industrial design, fashion, textile and furniture design, interior architecture, craft art and textile art as well as researchers of design. Ornamo maintains a member register. The contact information of the companies of members can be obtained from the Ornamo office. Industrial designers and interior architects have their own office registers.

FAIRS

Polarstoff www.agenttiliitto.fi/uutiset.html There are no big professional textile fairs in Finland, most Finnish buyers and companies travel to the big fairs in Europe. The only one organized in Finland is Polarstoff.

The Federation of Finnish Textiles and Clothing Industries and the Finnish Foreign Trade Agents' Federation organise sales exhibitions under the name of Polarstoff. These exhibitions are devoted to clothing textiles, accessories and household textiles and are a traditional forum for manufacturers of raw materials to display their products.

Finnish Catwalk www.finnishcatwalk.fi The Finnish Catwalk is a meeting place for fashion experts and a means of giving the fashion industry and companies widespread media visibility. A trade show with stands.

Muoti - Fashion Fair (I love me) http://web.finnexpo.fi/Sites3/Iloveme2012/en/Pages/default.aspx A fashion fair targeted to the greater public, usually organized together with the Health and Wedding Fairs.

ADDRESS LISTS

The largest distributors and retail chains of clothing:

Antonniina Oy www.antonnina.com Children’s clothing: 14 stores around Finland: , , Haukiputaa, , Kemi, Riihimäki, Lempäälä, Nokia, , , Ylöjärvi, , and . Established in Oulu in 1990 and currently employs 85 people.

Address: Alasintie 3-7, 90400 Oulu, Finland Tel.: +358 (0)10 821 6499

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Atelier Goldner Schnitt Oy www.ateliergs.com Clothing for men and women: 10 years in Finland. Does clothing in special sizes: very short, very long and wider than normally.

Address: Kamreerintie 10, 02770 , Finland Tel.: +358 (0)9 8676 081 Fax: +358 (0)9 8843 800 Email: [email protected]

Bestseller Retail Finland Oy www.bestseller.com Clothing for men and women. A Danish company founded in 1975. Concentrates on fashion for young women and men. Present in 46 countries world wide.

Address: Mikonkatu 17 A, 00100 Helsinki, Finland Tel.: +358 (0)9 341 751 78 Fax: +358 (0)9 251 071 21 Email: [email protected]

Carlson-Muoti Oy www.carlson.fi Clothing for men and women. Present in Eastern Finland and employs around 400 people. Department store.

Address: Kauppakatu 36, 70110 , Finland Tel.: +358 (0)20 742 70 00 Fax: +358 (0)20 742 70 01 Email: [email protected]

Dressmann Oy Ab www.dressmann.fi Men’s clothing. The largest retail chain in its field in the . Originally Norwegian. Employs approx. 3,000 people.

Address: Aleksanterinkatu 11, 00100 Helsinki, Finland Tel.: +358 (0)9 759 79 50 Fax: +358 (0)9 759 795 19

Everdeal Retail Oy www.yourface.fi Women’s clothing. Retail store under the Finnish L-Fashion Group, which is one of the leading clothing producer and retail companies in the Nordic countries. Has several brands: Luhta, Rukka, Icepeak, Torstai, Sinisalo, Ril’s, O.i.s, Story, J.A.P and Your FACE. The most important export countries are Germany, Russia, Sweden, the Netherlands and France.

Address: Linjakatu 5, 15501 Lahti, Finland Tel.: +358 (0)3 822 111 Fax: +358 (0)3 822 1215 Email: [email protected]

Clothing and textile sector in Finland| November 2012 ______13 Fashion Partners Oy www.riverco.net Clothing for men and women. A Finnish retail chain, 9 stores around Finland. Offers fashion for grown up taste: international brands at a good price.

Address: Piispansilta 11, 02230 Espoo, Finland Tel.: +358 (0)20 760 84 02 Fax: +358 (0)20 7608 409 Email: [email protected]

Halonen www.halonen.net Clothing for men and women. Has department stores around Finland. Offers quality at a good price for everyone: fashion and timeless pieces, also for children.

Address: Pohjoisesplanadi 37 A, 00100 Helsinki, Finland Tel.: +358 (0)9 341 75 50

Halpa-Halli www.hhnet.fi Clothing for men, women and children. The retail chain is department store style and offers various products from cosmetics to kitchen ware. The company has 38 stores around Finland and employs approx. 1400 people. The company is in the low cost sector.

Address: Kaarlelankatu 7, 67101 , Finland Tel.: +358 (0)20 718 2000 Fax: +358 (0)20 718 2100 Email: [email protected]

JC Jeans & Clothes Oy www.brothers.fi Clothing for men and women. A Swedish company. Fashion and various jeans brands for young adults. The retail chain has also its own brands.

Address: Korkeavuorenkatu 34, 00130 Helsinki, Finland Tel.: +358 (0)10 2177 850

Minimani Yhtiöt Oy www.minimani.fi Clothing for men, women and children. The retail chain is department store style and offers various products from cosmetics to kitchen ware. The company is in the low cost sector.

Address: Yrittäjäntie 12, 60100 Seinäjoki, Finland Tel.: +358 (029) 080 1580 Fax: +358 (0)6 214 0281 Email: [email protected]

Kapp Ahl Oy www.kappahl.fi Clothing for men, women and children. Has 380 stores in five countries: Sweden, , Finland, Poland and the Czech Republic. This Swedish retail chain only sells its own brands.

Address: Unikkotie 3 C, 01300 , Finland Tel.: +358 (0)9 838 63 00 Fax: +358 (0)9 838 630 30

14 ______Kari Aukia Oy www.aukia.fi Clothing for men and women. Has stores in four towns in Finland: Seinäjoki, , Kokkola and . In Tampere this company also has Esprit-stores. The retail chain offers international brands for adults: timeless day-to-day wear and accessories.

Address: Rewell Center 134, 65100 Vaasa, Finland Tel.: +358 (0)6 319 22 52 Email: [email protected]

Kekäle Oy www.kekale.fi Clothing for men, women and children. The company specializes in high-quality clothing. In addition to the day-to.day wear, this company offers also conservative and dress code wise party dresses and various suits for men.

Address: Kauppakatu 20, 80101 , Finland Tel.: +358 (0)20 7010 300 Email: [email protected], [email protected] (Purchases)

Kesko Oyj www.kesko.fi Clothing for men, women and children. The company has department stores around Finland. Offers middle priced clothing from local and international brands.

Address: Satamakatu 3, 00160 Helsinki, Finland Tel.: +358 (0)10 53 11 Fax: + 358 (0)9 174 398 Email: [email protected]

Lindex Oy www.lindex.fi Clothing for women and children. The company is Swedish and has 430 stores around the world. Sells only its own brands.

Address: Itäkatu 1 B, 00930 Helsinki, Finland Tel.: +358 (0)800 130 730 Fax: +358 (0)20 142 25 00 Email: [email protected]

Lorella Oy www.lorella.fi Clothing for women. The company offers international brands and concentrates especially on the special sizes, e.g. larger than normal.

Address: Linnanrakentajantie 6, 00880 Helsinki, Finland Tel.: +358 (0)9 694 38 33 Fax: +358 (0)9 694 38 06 Email: [email protected]

Löytötex Oy www.loytotex.fi Clothing for men, women and children. The company has 8 stores in Finland and it employs approx. 90 people. The retail chain aims to provide all kinds of household textiles and clothing for various purposes at a reasonable price.

Clothing and textile sector in Finland| November 2012 ______15 Address: Alasenkuja 1, 36220 , Finland Tel.: + 358 (0)20 785 19 10 Fax: +358 (0)3 379 15 31 Email: [email protected] (Purchases, women's clothing), [email protected] (Purchases, men's clothing)

Matti Hannila Oy www.modabronco.fi Women’s clothing. The retail chains offers international quality brands and fashionable clothing for women.

Address: Antaksentie 4, 01510 Vantaa, Finland Tel.: +358 (0)10 617 44 00 Fax: +358 (0)9 566 201

Moda Exotic Oy www.moda.fi Clothing for men and women. The largest retail chain in its field. The company has 40 stores around Finland. Offers both international brands and the company’s own brands. Has also youth fashion departments.

Address: Läkkisepäntie 3, 00620 Helsinki, Finland Tel.: +358 (0)9 7771 200 Fax: +358 (0)9 7771 2099 Email: [email protected]

Jim&Jill www.jimjill.com Clothing for young men and women. See the MODA retail chain above.

Address: Läkkisepäntie 3, 00620 Helsinki, Finland Tel.: +358 (0)9 7771 200 Fax: +358 (0)9 7771 2099 Email: [email protected]

Muotitalo Jokinen Oy www.modajokinen.fi Women’s clothing. The company offers classic quality clothing. The retail chain has five stores around Finland.

Address: Puistokatu 9, 38200 , Finland Tel.: +358 (0)3 511 24 16 Fax: + 358 (0)3 5112418 Email: [email protected]

Tarjousmaxi Oy www.tokmanni.fi Clothing for men, women and children. The retail chain is department store style. In addition to the price wise clothing, the stores have household textiles, cosmetics and even food products in their selection.

Address: Isolammintie 1, 04600 Mäntsälä, Finland Tel.: +358 (0)20 778 2000 Email: [email protected]

16 ______Veljekset Keskinen Oy www.tuuri.fi Clothing for men, women and children. A large shopping complex in the country side approx. two hours north from Tampere. Attracts people around Finland. Both quality international brands and low cost store own brands.

Address: Onnentie 7, 63610 Tuuri, Finland Tel.: +358 (0)10 770 7000 Email: [email protected]

Z-Fashion Finland Oy www.zara.com Clothing for men, women and children. A Spanish retail chain offering latest fashion. They only sell their own brands.

Address: Aleksanterinkatu 52 B, 00100 Helsinki, Finland Tel.: +358 (0)9 253 003 00 Fax: +358 (0)9 123 632

THE LARGEST DISTRIBUTORS OF TEXTILES (FABRICS)

Oy Orient-Occident Ltd www.orientoccident.fi Upholstery fabrics, wall-to-wall carpets. High quality products for e.g. interior designers. Member of the international Homedecor International – organization.

Address: Ruukinkuja 2, 02330 Espoo, Finland Tel.: +358 (0)9 260 660 Fax: +358 (0)9 801 12 27 Email: [email protected]

Eurokangas Oy www.eurokangas.fi Fabrics for various purposes: clothing, upholstery, etc. Sells to private persons and companies. The company has retail stores around Finland and also offers services related to the field.

Address: Tiilentie 2, 16320 Pennala, Finland Tel.: +358 (0)3 879 20 00 Fax: +358 (0)3 782 68 46 Email: [email protected]

Henry Borg Oy www.henryborg.fi Upholstery fabrics, leather. Materials also for vehicle and boat upholstery.

Address: Vipusenkatu 2, 15230 Lahti, Finland Tel.: +358 (0)3 782 42 50 Email: [email protected]

Clothing and textile sector in Finland| November 2012 ______17 Oy Naccanil Ab www.naccanil.fi Upholstery fabrics, other fabrics for furniture. Customers: interior designers, furniture manufacturers and high end interior design stores. Also exports yarns for the textile industry.

Address: Speranskintie 3, 00150 Helsinki, Finland Tel.: +358 (0)9 682 20 20 Fax: +358 (0)9 587 31 89 Email: [email protected]

THE FINNISH CLOTHING PRODUCERS

Eila Helén Oy www.eilahelen.fi Women’s clothing. Has a strong handicraft style and uses high quality fabrics.

Address: Tehtaankatu 47, 67100 Kokkola, Finland Tel.: +358 (0)6 831 92 99 Fax: +358 (0)6 831 06 42 Email: [email protected]

Halti Oy www.halti.fi Sport and outdoor clothing, camping equipment. Concentrates especially on winter sports wear (alpine and cross-country skiing). The products are sold in sports equipment stores and department stores in 15 different countries. The main territory is Finland and central European alpine countries.

Address: Valimotie 5, 01510 Vantaa, Finland Tel.: +358 (0)9 852 081 Email: [email protected]

Helmi Vuorelma Oy www.vuorelma.net Producer of national costume and traditional fabrics. Has a webstore, postal catalogue and sales points in handicraft stores around Finland.

Address: Koukuntie 28, 16600 Järvelä, Finland Tel.: +358 (0)3 877 780 Fax: +358 (0)3 877 78 30 Email: [email protected]

Image Wear Oy www.imagewear.eu Work clothing. The production has been growing since 1959 and nowadays the company manufactures nearly 5000 different products for local and international markets.

Address: Yrittäjänkatu 24, 33710 Tampere, Finland Tel.: +358 (0)20 798 06 50 Fax: +358 (0)3 287 83 00 Email: [email protected]

18 ______L-Fashion Group Oy www.luhta.fi One of the largest companies in the Nordic Countries, offers clothing for men, women and children. Produces day-to-day wear and sports wear (also motor sports), both known for their quality.

Address: Linjakatu 5, 15501 Lahti, Finland Tel.: +358 (0)3 822 Fax: +358 (0)3 822 1215 Email: [email protected]

Marimekko Oyj www.marimekko.fi Clothing for men, women and children, fabrics and interior decoration items. The signature prints and patterns make this brand. Marimekko products are sold in 40 different countries, the key target markets being North America, and Asia-Pacific. The Marimekko concern employs around 500 people.

Address: Puusepänkatu 4, 00880 Helsinki, Finland Tel.: +358 (0)9 758 71 Fax: +358 (0)9 755 30 51 Email: [email protected]

Nanso Group Oy www.nansogroup.com Clothing for men, women and children. The second largest company within the Finnish clothing industry. Produces mainly various tricot textiles. The production concentrates in Finland and partly in Tallinn, .

Address: Tanhuantie 2, 37100 Nokia, Finland Tel.: +358 (0)20 125 800 Fax: +358 (0)20 125 82 50 Email: [email protected]

Reima Oy www.reima.fi Functional outerwear, shoes and other clothing for children aged 0-14 years. The Reima clothing suits well in the Finnish extreme weather and keeps children dry. Know for quality and functionality and the brand is widely sold in stores and department stores around Finland.

Address: Jämintie 14, 38700 Kankaanpää, Finland Tel.: +358 (0)20 759 58 00 Email: [email protected]

Unica Fashion Oy www.unicafashion.fi Women’s clothing and decoration items. The clothing has a strong handicraft style, but is classical. Most of the clothing is manufactured for exports, the key target markets are Japan, Russia and Central Europe. The basic material running through the entire collection is cotton velvet and wool fabrics.

Address: Pyynikintie 25, 33230 Tampere, Finland Tel.: +358 (0)3 222 51 02 Fax: +358 (0)3 222 51 22

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Adatto Oy www.adatto.fi Women’s clothing (large sizes). Classical style for adults.

Address: Tehtaankatu 10, 11710 Riihimäki, Finland Tel.: +358 (0)19 722 905 Fax: +358 (0)19 722 793 Email: [email protected]

Agtuvi Ky www.agtuvi.fi Children’s clothing and accessories. The production is in Tampere. The company is most known for the knitted hats and other accessories for children.

Address: Kursonkatu 4, 33840 Tampere, Finland Tel.: +358 (0)3 389 02 25 Fax: +358 (0)3 212 66 69 Email: [email protected]

AK Annikki Karvinen www.annikkikarvinen.com Unique clothing from natural fibres. The factory is in Jyväskylä. In addition to the collections they also do custom order clothing. Half of the production goes to exports. The main exporting countries are Japan, Germany, the Netherlands, USA and South Korea.

Address: Vasarakatu 9, 40320 Jyväskylä, Finland Tel.: +358 (0)14 337 90 00 Fax: +358 (0)14 616 892 Email: [email protected]

Andiata Oy www.andiata.fi Clothing for women. Classical and feminine clothing for modern women. Dresses politicians, celebrities and business women. Top of the Finnish fashion brands and also known for the high quality fabrics and tailoring. Sweden and Russia are important market areas too.

Address: Kuortaneenkatu 5, 00520 Helsinki, Finland Tel.: +358 (0)9 868 92 00 Fax: +358 (0)9 868 920 20 Email: [email protected]

Annulin neule ky www.annulinneule.fi Linen knitwear for women. Products sold around Finland.

Address: Teollisuustie 5, 42700 Keuruu, Finland Tel.: +358 (0)40 546 42 13 Fax: +358 (0)14 722 313 Email: [email protected]

20 ______Fibra Oy www.willana.com Knitwear for women. Uses various high quality natural fibres from Italy. Simple and feminine clothing and accessories for adult women.

Address: Rantapolku 9 A 2, 00330 Helsinki, Finland Tel.: +385 (0) 500 513 320

Finn-Savotta Oy www.finn-savotta.fi Camping clothing and equipment. Known for high quality world wide. Product range consists of backpacks, tents, lean-tos, sleeping bags and other camping equipment.

Address: Onnelantie 2, 43500 Karstula, Finland Tel.: +358 (0)14 417 14 00 Fax: +358 (0)14 461 310 Email: [email protected]

Hanx-Suomi Oy www.hanx.fi Technical clothing for motorcycling and snow mobiling. The design takes into consideration the Finnish body structure and climate.

Address: Mainarintie 1, 71470 Oravikoski, Finland Tel.: +358 (0)17 554 42 05 Fax: +358 (0)17 554 41 61 Email: [email protected]

HT Sport www.htsport.fi Sport clothing for teams etc. The design and production happens in Finland. Does both seasonal collections and custom orders.

Address: Voimatie 5 B 3, 90620 Oulu Tel.: +358 (0)400 850 810 Email: [email protected]

Inter-Style Oy www.inter-style.fi Work clothing. Specialises on indoor work clothing such as nursing and HoReCa. Own manufacturing and representation of other brands.

Address: Hämeentie 15, 00500 Helsinki, Finland Tel.: +358 (0)9 701 39 00 Fax: +358 (0)9 730 789 Email: [email protected]

Kankaanpään Pajunen Oy www.pajunen.fi Work clothing, uniforms etc. Manufactures outfits for the Finnish military, firemen, chefs and priests.

Address: Toimenkatu 2, 38700 Kankaanpää, Finland Tel.: +358 (0)2 572 10 82 Email: [email protected]

Clothing and textile sector in Finland| November 2012 ______21 Karjalan Puku Oy www.karjalanpuku.fi Suits for men. Known for high quality tailoring and materials. Has two lines: business & celebration and day-to-day suits. Third of the production is exported to the other Nordic Countries, the Baltics and Russia.

Address: Kauppakatu 28, 40100 Jyväskylä, Finland Tel.: +358 (0)14 614 640 Fax: +358 (0)14 614 822 Email: [email protected]

Leonardo Design Oy Ltd www.leonardodesign.fi Work clothing. Both own production and also representations.

Address: Ruosilantie 7, 00390 Helsinki, Finland Tel.: +358 (0)9 512 34 00 Fax: +358 (0)9 548 69 40 Email: [email protected]

Granato Tekstiilit www.granato.fi Work clothing. Collections and custom orders. The company is prepared even for the most demanding orders. They are able to do the clothing entirely starting from the fabrics.

Address: Eteläpuisto 15, 28100 , Finland Tel.: +358 (0)2 633 52 22 Fax: +358 (0)2 6335 210 Email: [email protected]

M.A.S.I Company Oy www.masicompany.com Clothing for men and women. Produces some of the Finnish classics: graduation hats and Lee Cooper jeans. The manufacturing is in Finland and neighbouring countries. The company currently employs approx. 350 people.

Address: Vesannontie 10, 72600 , Finland Tel.: +358 (0)17 769 76 11 Fax: +358 (0)17 852 354 Email: [email protected]

Matex Oy www.matex.fi Neckties, bow ties.

Address: Ketarantie 31, 20100 , Finland Tel.: +358 (0)2 212 21 00 Fax: +358 (0)2 233 04 45 Email: [email protected]

22 ______Merineule Oy www.merineule.fi Knitwear. The company manfactures the products starting from the yarns. Concentrates on natural fibres such as wool and cotton.

Address: Keskuskuja 1, 23360 , Finland Tel.: +358 (0)2 876 347 Fax: +358 (0)2 876 347 Email: [email protected]

Mira-Tex Oy www.mira.fi Sportswear (trotting). The production happens together with the Finlayson Oy (fabric and textile producer). Exports to Europe and North America.

Address: Verstaskatu 14, 20360 Turku, Finland Tel.: +358 (0)2 274 32 00 Fax: +358 (0)2 274 32 33 Email: [email protected]

Modelia Oy www.modelia.fi Women’s wear. The entire clothing production is in Finland. The company targets the adult women and creates fashionable yet classical and wearable clothing. The brand is sold around Finland in department stores and also in other Nordic Countries and Central Europe.

Address: Brahenkatu 12, 20100 Turku, Finland Tel.: +358 (0)2 233 52 12 Fax: +358 (0)2 233 55 15 Email: [email protected]

Muoti-Hovi Oy www.muoti-hovi.fi Women’s wear. Classical clothing in loose sizing for adult women.

Address: Petsamonkatu 94, 11120 Riihimäki, Finland Tel.: +358 (0)19 751 121 Fax: +358 (0)19 751 125 Email: [email protected]

Myllymuksut Oy www.myllymuksut.com Clothing for children and pregnant women. The company manufactures the products in Finland and also represents some brands. Sales for private persons and companies and public organizations (e.g. schools).

Address: Kopsamontie 190, 35540 Juupajoki, Finland Tel.: +358 (0)45 671 1003 Email: [email protected]

Clothing and textile sector in Finland| November 2012 ______23 Naisten Pukutehdas Oy www.np-collection.com Women’s wear and knitwear in large sizes. Classical clothing for adult women.

Address: Tarmontie 7, 15870 , Finland Tel.: +358 (0)3 523 411 Fax: +358 (0)3 523 43 00 Email: [email protected]

Oy Kerno Ab www.kerno.fi Work clothing, especially rain coats etc. for professional use.

Address: Punninportti 1, 64350 , Finland Tel.: +358 (0)6 228 02 00 Fax: +358 (0)6 2280244 Email: [email protected]

Oy Turo Tailor Ab www.turotailor.fi Men’s clothing. The largest men’s suit manufacturer in the Nordic Countries.

Address: Teollisuuskatu 1, 70620 Kuopio, Finland Tel.: +358 (0)17 208 111 Fax: +358 (0)17 282 13 40 Email: [email protected]

Prostyle Ky www.prostyle.fi Work clothing. A large selection of professional wear. The company also does custom made outfits.

Address: Hämeentie 15, 00500 Helsinki, Finland Tel.: +358 (0)9 701 27 00 Fax: +358 (0)9 730 789 Email: [email protected]

R-Collection www.r-collection.com Clothing for men, women and children. Timeless high quality pieces. The outerwear has been designed especially for the Finnish climate. The tricot production is entirely in Finland. The sewing takes place in Tallinn, Estonia.

Address: Kasarminkatu 8, 87100 , Finland Tel.: +358 (0)8 633 24 40 Email: [email protected]

Sademan Oy www.sademan.fi Rain coats and protective clothing for professionals. Customers: police and security services, governmental institutions, lumberjacks, laboratories and hospitals (disposable products).

Address: Possilankatu 15, 33400 Tampere, Finland Tel.: +358 (0)3 344 51 11 Fax: +358 (0)3 345 05 50 Email: [email protected]

24 ______Salmutex Oy www.salmutex.fi Men’s clothing. Custom tailored suits for men.

Address: Yrjöläntie 19, 44400 Konginkangas, Finland Tel.: +358 (0)14 584 661 Fax: +358 (0)14 584 220 Email: [email protected]

Sankar Men's Fashion Oy www.sankar.fi Men’s clothing (suits etc.). Made to fit the Finnish body structure.

Address: Kulmatie 5, 57210 , Finland Tel.: +358 (0)15 576 880 Fax: +358 (0)15 531 137 Email: [email protected], [email protected]

Sarafaani Oy www.sarafaani.fi Women’s clothing. Production in many sizes: XS-5XL. For adult women.

Address: Vaahteratie 4 B, 12100 Oitti, Finland Tel.: +358 (0)10 440 50 00 Fax: +358 (0)19 782 946 Email: [email protected]

Sasta Oy www.sasta.fi Hunting and camping clothing. High quality materials to last in extreme conditions. Most of the clothing is manufactured in Europe.

Address: Sastapolku 1, 75530 Nurmes, Finland Tel.: +358 (0)20 742 44 30 Fax: +358 (0)20 742 44 31 Email: [email protected]

Soilituote Oy www.soilituote.fi Women’s clothing. Classical outfits for adult women. The clothing comes in sizes 32-54. Part of the production is exported to other Nordic Countries, Central Europe and Russia.

Address: Vanhatie 22, 15240 Lahti, Finland Tel.: +358 (0)3 883 100 Fax: +358 (0)3 883 10 31 Email: [email protected]

Titvi Ky www.titvi.com Women’s clothing and accessories. A former textile artist designs day-to-day wear and evening outfits.

Address: Tallberginkatu 1 E 47, 00180 Helsinki, Finland Tel.: +358 (0)40 557 28 98 Fax: +358 (0)9 694 448

Clothing and textile sector in Finland| November 2012 ______25 Email: [email protected]

Top-Knit Oy www.topknit.fi Woolen knitwear. The leading knitwear manufacturer in the Nordic Countries. License agreement with the French brand Pierre Cardin.

Address: Kankaanpääntie 10, 29810 , Finland Tel.: +358 (0)2 552 12 00 Fax: +358 (0)2 552 13 58 Email: [email protected]

Topper Tuotanto Oy www.topper.fi Work and professional clothing. Both collection and custom made clothing.

Address: Luumäentie 7, 21420 Lieto, Finland Tel.: +358 (0)2 273 81 00 Fax: +358 (0)2 273 81 20 Email: [email protected]

Voglia Yhtiöt Oy www.voglia.fi Women’s clothing. Unique European clothing for adult women. Day-to-day wear and party clothing.

Address: Häkylätie 12, 16900 Lammi, Finland Tel.: +358 (0)3 628 181 Fax: +358 (0)3 633 25 83 Email: [email protected]

Zira Oy www.mediwe.fi Hospital clothing for the municipal and private sector. Collections for both the nurses and patients.

Address: Teollisuuskatu 13, 74121 , Finland Tel.: +358 (0)17 814 010 Fax: +358 (0)17 814 885 Email: [email protected]

THE FINNISH TEXTILE (FABRICS) PRODUCERS

Ahlstrom Tampere Oy www.ahlstrom.com Fibre fabrics. The products are used around the world whenever high quality products are needed.

Address: Aunankaari 4, 33840 Tampere, Finland Tel.: +358 (0)3 246 3111 Fax: +358 (0)3 246 3484 Email: [email protected]

26 ______Finlayson & Co Oy www.finlayson.fi Fabrics. The company was established in Finland 200 years ago. The company is known for high quality household textiles. The company manufactures 4 million meters of fabric yearly.

Address: Heikkiläntie 7, 00211 Helsinki, Finland Tel.: +358 (0)20 721 3500 Fax: +358 (0)20 721 3501 Email: [email protected]

Jokipiin Pellava Oy www.jokipiinpellava.fi Linen fabric: Textiles for kitchen and bathroom. Address: Pellavatehtaantie 35, 61280 Jokipii, Finland Tel.: +358 (0)10 839 4500 Fax: +358 (0)10 839 4510 Email: [email protected]

Kangastus Oy www.kangastus.fi Fabrics made in Finland.

Address: Artturintie 12-14, 36220 Kangasala, Finland Tel.: +358 (0)3 379 2100 Fax: +358 (0)3 379 2315 Email: [email protected]

AK Annikki Karvinen www.annikkikarvinen.com Fabrics made out of natural fibres (and used for the brands clothing).

Address: Vasarakatu 9, 40320 Jyväskylä, Finland Tel.: +358 (0)14 337 9000 Fax: +358 (0)14 616 892 Email: [email protected]

Marimekko Oyj www.marimekko.fi Fabrics known for the prints and patterns (used for the brands clothing and textiles).

Address: Puusepänkatu 4, 00881 Helsinki, Finland Tel.: +358 (0)9 75 871 Fax: +358 (0)9 755 3051 Email: [email protected]

Ten Oy www.ten.fi Rib fabric for technical and functional clothing used in demanding situations.

Address: Hepolamminkatu 11, 33720 Tampere, Finland Tel.: +358 (0)3 234 9300 Fax: +358 (0)3 234 9330 Email: [email protected]

Clothing and textile sector in Finland| November 2012 ______27 Myllymuksut Oy www.myllymuksut.com Anti-allergenic textiles.

Address: Kopsamontie 190, 35540 Juupajoki, Finland Tel.: +358 (0)45 671 1003 Email: [email protected]

SOURCES

Finatex Ry Finnfacts Kompass Online

Companies’ websites

Articles: Talouselämä Helsingin Sanomat Yle Kauppalehti

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