Casual Clothing

Casual Clothing

Colombian casual clothing products are manufactured from a wide range of diverse materials, of natural origin and lightweight characteristics like cotton, to ensure comfort and freedom when moving. 

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COLOMBIAN DIVERSIFIED OFFER THAT GOES FROM BASIC TO COMPLEMENTARY GARMENTS THAT ADAPT TO EVERY OCCASION.

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Why buy in Colombia

  • Colombia is positioned as the second largest exporter of casual clothing in South America and the eighth largest in Latin America and the Caribbean, respectively.
  • Colombia was the 62nd exporter of casual clothing in the world in 2019.
  • In Colombia, some companies have adapted vertical integration, which includes spinning, dyeing, textile, and distribution processes to ensure flexibility and competitiveness.
  • Processes developed under high quality standards to ensure satisfaction and added value to the final consumer.
Colombia is positioned as the second largest exporter of casual clothing in South America and the eighth largest in Latin America and the Caribbean, respectively.
Colombia was the 62nd exporter of casual clothing in the world in 2019.
In Colombia, some companies have adapted vertical integration, which includes spinning, dyeing, textile, and distribution processes to ensure flexibility and competitiveness.
Processes developed under high quality standards to ensure satisfaction and added value to the final consumer.

Exported value in 2019

USD 27.1 million.

Destinations in 2019

35 countries with exports greater than or equal to 10,000 USD.

Main export destinations in 2019

  • United States
  • Peru
  • Ecuador
  • Costa Rica
  • Mexico
  • Netherlands

Exporting companies in 2019

148 companies with exports greater than or equal to 10,000 USD.

Control Clothing

Control Clothing

Control strips and clothing belong to a national industry with international recognition. Garments that include added values such as bands for the correction of posture, abdominal bands to raise body temperature or textiles with special properties.

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Colombian control clothing has also been integrated into outerwear such as leggings, jeans and one-piece swimwear, reducing it to two sizes.
* There is a variety of designs adapted to the needs of the client, whether to mold hips, abdomen, waist, legs, buttocks or bust, with products such as bodysuits, T-shirts, pantyhose, bras, cyclists, among others. Use of soft materials and diversity of inputs.

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Why buy in Colombia

  • Colombia has the capacity to supply the international demand, during 2018, it was the second largest exporter of girdles and control clothing in the world.
  • Colombia was the main commercial partner of countries such as Peru, Chile and Costa Rica for this category in 2018.
  • Within the category of control garments there are products with a post-surgical approach and others with an aesthetic and shaping approach.
  • Colombia uses materials such as seaweed or caffeine to help in slimming treatments. Some fabrics include milk and oatmeal to nourish the skin, other materials use internal coatings soft to the touch by concentrated finishes in Aloe, Vitamin E and aromatic herbal extracts. This demonstrates the innovation that Colombia offers.
Colombia has the capacity to supply the international demand, during 2018, it was the second largest exporter of girdles and control clothing in the world.
Colombia was the main commercial partner of countries such as Peru, Chile and Costa Rica for this category in 2018.
Within the category of control garments there are products with a post-surgical approach and others with an aesthetic and shaping approach.
Colombia uses materials such as seaweed or caffeine to help in slimming treatments. Some fabrics include milk and oatmeal to nourish the skin, other materials use internal coatings soft to the touch by concentrated finishes in Aloe, Vitamin E and aromatic herbal extracts. This demonstrates the innovation that Colombia offers.

Control Clothing

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Control Clothing

37 countries.

Control Clothing

  • United States
  • Mexico
  • Peru
  • Ecuador

Control Clothing

108 exporting companies.

Footwear

Footwear

Colombian footwear has a technical industry with a history that has gained international recognition mainly due to factors such as its quality and specialized labor force. 

Due to its recognition, quality, and tradition, the Colombian footwear industry is positioned as the second exporter in South America and the seventh in Latin America and the Caribbean, reaching demanding markets such as Ecuador and the United States. 

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WOMEN AND MEN FOOTWEAR, CHILDREN'S FOOTWEAR, INDUSTRIAL FOOTWEAR, MEDICAL FOOTWEAR, FORMAL FOOTWEAR, SPORTS FOOTWEAR.

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ASTM, CSA GROUP, NFP.

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Why buy in Colombia

  • The flexibility in the minimums offered by the companies allows buyers to initiate low quantity purchases to know and try the products.
  • The labor force has a long history that merges traditional methods with current production processes, delivering innovative products with good quality, for being a diverse industry with ancient tradition and a wide range from unique pieces to large-scale.
  • Pieces worked with native materials such as gold, silver, emeralds, precious and semi-precious stones, and seeds.
  • The pieces of art are made by expert designers, which gives the sector differentiation and exclusivity.
  • The labor force has a long history that fuses traditional methods with current production processes.
The flexibility in the minimums offered by the companies allows buyers to initiate low quantity purchases to know and try the products.
The labor force has a long history that merges traditional methods with current production processes, delivering innovative products with good quality, for being a diverse industry with ancient tradition and a wide range from unique pieces to large-scale.
Pieces worked with native materials such as gold, silver, emeralds, precious and semi-precious stones, and seeds.
The pieces of art are made by expert designers, which gives the sector differentiation and exclusivity.
The labor force has a long history that fuses traditional methods with current production processes.

Exported value in 2019

USD 33.3 million.

Main export destinations in 2019

241 companies with exports greater than or equal to USD 10,000.

Destinations in 2019

  • Ecuador (35.8%)
  • United States (13.1%) 
  • Panama (8.5%)
  • Costa Rica (8.3%)
  • Peru (5.8%)

Exporting companies in 2019

241 companies with exports greater than or equal to USD 10,000.

Jeans

Jeans

The Colombian jeans industry is internationally recognized for its differentiating factors in terms of design, durability, and quality. The long history of the sector allows the consolidation of a specialized workforce. 

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THE COLOMBIAN OFFER INCLUDES THE USE OF CUTTING-EDGE TECHNOLOGY TO OPTIMIZE PROCESSES. IN THIS WAY, LASER AND OZONE ARE USED FOR DENIM FINISHES, WHICH ALLOW THE DISPENSING OF VARIOUS CHEMICALS AND THE SAVING OF WATER.

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Why buy in Colombia

  • Colombia is highly positioned in the international markets for the quality and the butt-lift and tummy-check jeans.
  • Colombia is the first exporter of jeans in South America.
  • Currently, companies in the sector have been concerned with minimizing the environmental impact they generate, promoting eco-design and the circular economy.
Colombia is highly positioned in the international markets for the quality and the butt-lift and tummy-check jeans.
Colombia is the first exporter of jeans in South America.
Currently, companies in the sector have been concerned with minimizing the environmental impact they generate, promoting eco-design and the circular economy.

Exported value in 2019

USD 101.4 million.

Destinations in 2019

36 countries with exports greater than or equal to 10,000 USD.

Main export destinations in 2019

  • United States 
  • Ecuador
  • Guatemala
  • Canada

Total exporting companies in 2019

170 companies with exports greater than or equal to 10,000 USD.

Jewelry

Jewelry

First jewelry exporter in South America and first world producer of emeralds qualified as the finest.

 

 

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Rings, Earrings, Pendant Earrings, and Necklaces, Bracelets and Bracelets.

Certifications:

ISO 9001, PCI, ISO 27001, COPC, WECONNECT INTERNATIONAL, NTC ISO 45001, NTC ISO 14001.

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Why buy in Colombia

  • In the Colombian territory you can find high quality raw material for the production of jewelry. There are deposits of gold, silver and platinum and of precious and semi-precious stones such as emeralds, pearls, various types of quartz, amethyst, garnet and morganite.
  • Colombia is the first world producer of emeralds, qualified as the finest in the world and the first exporter of jewelry in South America and the second in Latin America and the Caribbean.
  • The art pieces are made by artisans and designers, which gives the sector differentiation and exclusivity. With important designers such as Isabella Bueno Mallarino, her original jewelry sold in markets such as France and the United States.
  • Unique pieces or large scale production, worked with gold, silver, emeralds, semi-precious stones and seeds among other native materials, in ancient techniques such as filigree and inspired by both avant-garde and pre-Columbian designs, make up a varied offer.
  • Some famous people who are using Colombian jewelry and bijouterie are Cristiana Warner, famous Spanish actress, and Naty Abascal, Spanish haute couture model, among others.
In the Colombian territory you can find high quality raw material for the production of jewelry. There are deposits of gold, silver and platinum and of precious and semi-precious stones such as emeralds, pearls, various types of quartz, amethyst, garnet and morganite.
Colombia is the first world producer of emeralds, qualified as the finest in the world and the first exporter of jewelry in South America and the second in Latin America and the Caribbean.
The art pieces are made by artisans and designers, which gives the sector differentiation and exclusivity. With important designers such as Isabella Bueno Mallarino, her original jewelry sold in markets such as France and the United States.
Unique pieces or large scale production, worked with gold, silver, emeralds, semi-precious stones and seeds among other native materials, in ancient techniques such as filigree and inspired by both avant-garde and pre-Columbian designs, make up a varied offer.
Some famous people who are using Colombian jewelry and bijouterie are Cristiana Warner, famous Spanish actress, and Naty Abascal, Spanish haute couture model, among others.

Jewelry

Jewelry and bijouterie companies accounted for 0.2% of the country's non-mining exports in 2018.

Jewelry

32 countries.

Jewelry

  • Ecuador
  • Mexico
  • Peru
  • United States
  • Bolivia

Jewelry

59 exporting companies.

Shapewear

Shapewear

Control strips and clothing are part of a national industry with international recognition. Garments that include added value such as bands for posture correction, abdominal bands to raise body temperature or textiles with special properties. 

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COLOMBIAN CONTROL CLOTHING HAS ALSO BEEN INTEGRATED INTO OUTERWEAR SUCH AS LEGGINGS, JEANS AND ONE-PIECE SWIMWEAR, REDUCING IT TO TWO SIZES.

* THERE IS A VARIETY OF DESIGNS ADAPTED TO THE NEEDS OF THE CLIENT, WHETHER TO MOLD HIPS, ABDOMEN, WAIST, LEGS, BUTTOCKS OR BUST, WITH PRODUCTS SUCH AS BODYSUITS, T-SHIRTS, PANTYHOSE, BRAS, CYCLISTS, AMONG OTHERS. USE OF SOFT MATERIALS AND DIVERSITY OF INPUTS.

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Why buy in Colombia

  • Colombia has the capacity to supply the entire international demand. In 2019, it was the second largest exporter of girdles and shapewear in the world.
  • Colombia was the main commercial partner of countries such as Peru, Chile, and Costa Rica for this category in 2019.
  • Within the category of control garments there are products with a post-surgical approach and others with an aesthetic and shaping approach.
  • Colombia uses materials such as seaweed or caffeine to help in slimming treatments. Some fabrics include milk and oatmeal to nourish the skin, other materials use internal coatings soft to the touch by concentrated finishes in Aloe, Vitamin E and aromatic.
Colombia has the capacity to supply the entire international demand. In 2019, it was the second largest exporter of girdles and shapewear in the world.
Colombia was the main commercial partner of countries such as Peru, Chile, and Costa Rica for this category in 2019.
Within the category of control garments there are products with a post-surgical approach and others with an aesthetic and shaping approach.
Colombia uses materials such as seaweed or caffeine to help in slimming treatments. Some fabrics include milk and oatmeal to nourish the skin, other materials use internal coatings soft to the touch by concentrated finishes in Aloe, Vitamin E and aromatic.

Exported value in 2019

USD 56.9 million.

Destinations in 2019

37 countries with exports greater than or equal to 10,000 USD.

Main export destinations in 2019

  • United States
  • Mexico
  • Peru
  • Ecuador
  • Chile

Exporting companies in 2019

111 companies with exports greater than or equal to 10,000 USD.

Swimwear

Swimwear

Colombian swimwear is characterized by a mix of elegance, comfort, and color, the diversity and vividness of tones are mixed with handmade appliqués which become the hallmark when models walk by catwalks and make them unique pieces. 

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THE EXPORTABLE OFFER INCLUDES SWIMSUITS, SARONGS, SHORTS, DRESSES, AMONG OTHERS.

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Why buy in Colombia

  • Colombia is the first exporter of swimwear in South America.
  • Colombia has a diversified product offer that is recognized by its high quality.
  • The swimwear designs are unique and are at the forefront of world trends.
  • Diversity and vividness of tones to which handcrafted appliqués are added become the differentiating seal, positioning Colombia successfully in international premium niches.
  • Colombian companies are in the most representative international fairs of the sector, such as SWIMSHOW in Miami, SWIM COLLECTIVE in Los Angeles, MAGIC in Las Vegas and MODE CITY in Paris.
Colombia is the first exporter of swimwear in South America.
Colombia has a diversified product offer that is recognized by its high quality.
The swimwear designs are unique and are at the forefront of world trends.
Diversity and vividness of tones to which handcrafted appliqués are added become the differentiating seal, positioning Colombia successfully in international premium niches.
Colombian companies are in the most representative international fairs of the sector, such as SWIMSHOW in Miami, SWIM COLLECTIVE in Los Angeles, MAGIC in Las Vegas and MODE CITY in Paris.

Exported value in 2019

USD 21 million.

Destinations in 2019

36 countries with exports greater than or equal to 10,000 USD.

Main export destinations in 2019

  • United States
  • Mexico
  • Chile
  • Ecuador
  • Peru

Exporting companies in 2019

111 companies with exports greater than or equal to 10,000 USD.

Textiles and Supplies

Textiles

The Colombian textile and supply industry enjoy important recognition and positioning due to its quality and the use of cutting-edge technology to optimize processes. Likewise, many of its companies employ environmental sustainability processes in their productive chain and have social responsibility in the hiring of vulnerable populations.  

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COLOMBIA OFFERS HIGH DESIGN, PRINTING AND FINISHING CONTENT. PRODUCTS ARE MADE WITH FABRICS SUCH AS RAYON, POLYAMIDE, ELASTANE, SPECIAL POLYESTER, VISCOSE, AND OTHERS. THEY INCLUDE DIFFERENTIATED DESIGNS ELABORATED WITH DIGITAL AND SUBLIMATION PRINTING TECHNIQUES AS WELL AS FABRIC EMBODIED DESIGNS DEVELOPED IN COOPERATION WITH COMPANIES AND SUPPLIERS. THERE ARE ALSO INTELLIGENT FABRICS WITH UV PROTECTION, ANTI-FLUIDS AND WATER REPELLENT FEATURES AND SUPPLIES SUCH AS ZIPPERS, CLASPS, BUTTONS, TAGS, LACE, ELASTICS, AND CUPS.

Certifications:

BCI- CLIMATE BENEFICIAL WOOL – ECARF.

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Why buy in Colombia

  • Colombia was the fourth exporter of textiles and supplies in South America and the seventh in Latin America and the Caribbean in 2019.
  • The country offers products with important added value, among others, the high quality of design in the inputs, printing, and finishing.
  • In Colombia there are different international conventions such as Colombiatex that present cutting-edge innovations in textiles and supplies and allow attendants to see the variety of the offer.
  • The textile and clothing industry in Colombia have over 100 years of experience. It is a consolidated and experienced production chain that has an excellent positioning in the region due to its quality, labor, and exclusive designs.
  • This industry offers a production diversity in different product categories. Many of the country's textile exporting companies are vertically integrated and offer full package for product categories such as: sportswear, uniforms, and household linen.
  • Agile response times due to the capacity and flexibility of the production volumes.
  • Great international brands such as Nike, Levys, Under Armour, lululemon and Adidas, have chosen Colombia as their trusted supplier.
  • Colombian designers and brands are present in large retailers and boutiques in international markets.
  • This Industry is committed to complying with environmental legal requirements such as water dumping, chemical product management, waste recycling, carbon footprint reduction.
Colombia was the fourth exporter of textiles and supplies in South America and the seventh in Latin America and the Caribbean in 2019.
The country offers products with important added value, among others, the high quality of design in the inputs, printing, and finishing.
In Colombia there are different international conventions such as Colombiatex that present cutting-edge innovations in textiles and supplies and allow attendants to see the variety of the offer.
The textile and clothing industry in Colombia have over 100 years of experience. It is a consolidated and experienced production chain that has an excellent positioning in the region due to its quality, labor, and exclusive designs.
This industry offers a production diversity in different product categories. Many of the country's textile exporting companies are vertically integrated and offer full package for product categories such as: sportswear, uniforms, and household linen.
Agile response times due to the capacity and flexibility of the production volumes.
Great international brands such as Nike, Levys, Under Armour, lululemon and Adidas, have chosen Colombia as their trusted supplier.
Colombian designers and brands are present in large retailers and boutiques in international markets.
This Industry is committed to complying with environmental legal requirements such as water dumping, chemical product management, waste recycling, carbon footprint reduction.

Exported value in 2019

USD 199.2 million.

Destinations in 2019

59 countries with exports greater than or equal to USD 10,000.

  • Main export destinations in 2019

  • Ecuador (29.9%)
  • Mexico (19.9%)
  • Brazil (12.9%)
  • United States (9.4%)
  • Peru (7.8%)

Exporting companies in 2019

112 companies with exports greater than or equal to USD 10,000.

Underwear

Underwear

Underwear is one of the main exported products by Colombia to the world, and it is recognized in demanding markets. Colombia offers high value-added brands with innovative proposals for various segments. There are brands for the high segment with sexy, functional, or comfortable approaches. At the same time, there are brands for the younger population, for pregnant women, or for a conservative target market. 

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UNDERWEAR FOR DAILY ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WORK OR STUDY. UNDERWEAR FOR PREGNANT WOMEN. IT INCLUDES FLEXIBLE AND ADJUSTABLE PANTIES AND NURSING BRAS TO INCREASE SIZE, AND SPECIALIZED GARMENTS FOR THE WEDDING NIGHT OR HONEYMOON OF A COUPLE. MEN'S UNDERWEAR, AMONG OTHERS.

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Why buy in Colombia

  • Colombia is positioned as the first exporter of brassieres in South America and the fourth in Latin America and the Caribbean. It was also the 40th exporter in the world.
  • Colombia is positioned as the first exporter of brassieres in South America and the fourth in Latin America and the Caribbean. It was also the 40th exporter in the world.
  • Brassieres and pantyhose with control characteristics are developed, as well as garments with delicate materials that show the natural shape of the body demonstrating that the industry is innovative and capable of adjusting to international demand.
Colombia is positioned as the first exporter of brassieres in South America and the fourth in Latin America and the Caribbean. It was also the 40th exporter in the world.
Colombia is positioned as the first exporter of brassieres in South America and the fourth in Latin America and the Caribbean. It was also the 40th exporter in the world.
Brassieres and pantyhose with control characteristics are developed, as well as garments with delicate materials that show the natural shape of the body demonstrating that the industry is innovative and capable of adjusting to international demand.

Exported value in 2019

USD 62.3 million.

Destinations in 2019

34 countries with exports greater than or equal to 10,000 USD.

  • Main export destinations in 2019

  • Peru
  • Ecuador
  • United States
  • Costa Rica
  • Mexico
  • Chile

Exporting companies in 2019

122 companies with exports greater than or equal to 10,000 USD.