Rocketing orders for Vietnam’s sportswear manufacturers
11/09/2019
Shinkong, which supplies to Patagonia and Nike, reported a 25% increase in sales over the first six months of the year.
Its president, David Chiu, said: “Our top five clients have increased orders by more than 10% this year.”
De Licacy’s sales grew 18% over the first eight months compared with the same period last year.
A spokesperson told local press that its main clients, including Under Armour, have increased orders by 20%.
US-based companies, worried about the impact of US-China tariff increases, are looking to source a greater percentage of clothing and footwear from China’s neighbours.