I. The Philippine Garments Industry

• Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008

II. Directory of Members

Product Coverage

For Garments product coverage/classification by Harmonized System (HS) please click here.

Product Use/s

• Yarn
  for knitting and weaving into fabrics, garments, and   other made-up articles  
• Fabrics
  are made into garments, accessories, home furnishings and other made- up articles  
• Garments
  men's, women's, children's and infants' wear and other wearing apparel such as gloves, mittens, undergarments, stockings, socks, shawls, scarves, neckwear and other related apparel  
• Other Textile made-up  Articles
  tents, luggage, fishing nets, sacks, carpets., etc.  

Production Capacity

Total monthly capacity by product of active firms.
               

 
Factors of Production

a.   Raw Materials
The raw materials needed in the production of garments are yarn, fabrics, garment accessories (buttons, thread, zipper, rivets, etc.) and packaging materials (poly bags, corrugated boxes, etc).
Majority of the exporters import fabrics, accessories and packaging materials either directly (thru letter of credit) or under consignment.
Major sources of yarns and textiles are Taiwan, Hong Kong, Republic of Korea, Japan, US, China, Indonesia, Thailand and United Kingdom.  As for garment accessories and packaging materials, major sources are Japan, USA, Hong Kong, Republic of Korea and China. 
b.  Labor
The industry has ample supply of labor.  Qualified workers are abundant and can easily be trained to handle the machinery and equipment used in the production process.
The manufacturer-exporters also avail of the services of subcontractors to perform some of the processes in garment production such as sewing, embroidery, printing, dyeing, knitting, pressing, finishing and packing.

c.   Technology
The industry has realized the importance of automation in improving productivity.  The use of computerized machinery and equipment such as the CAD/CAM, machine attachments and barcode tickets has enhanced the manufacturing processes and has lowered manpower requirements and supervising time needed.  The manufacturers' costs have been dramatically reduced, quality and speed of delivery has improved and the trust of buyers has been gained.

 
Export Performance

Please refer to http://tradelinephil.dti.gov.ph/betp/trade_stat.main for the current export performance.
 
Useful Addresses

Confederation of Garment Exporters of the Philippines  (CONGEP)
Rm. 609, 6/F, Executive Centre Bldg. Makati Ave. cor. Gil Puyat Ave. 1200 Makati City
Contact person: Mr. George T. Siy - President
Tel. no.: (632) 895-7614; (632) 895-1505
Fax no.: (632) 895-7614
Email: congep@vasia.com

Garment Business Association of the Philippines (GBAP)
Suite 1007 88 Corporate Center, Valero Cor. Sedeño Street, Salcedo Village, Makati City
Contact person: Ms. Margarita Dela Rama - President
Tel. no.: (632) 887-2124 / 5330706
Fax no.: (632) 887-2124 / 5330706
Email: gbap@info.com.ph 
 
Textile Mills Association of the Philippines (TMAP)
G/F Alexander House, 132 Amorsolo Street
Legaspi Vill., Makati City 1229  
Contact person: Mr. Claro C. Arriola - President
Tel. no.: (632) 818-6601; (632) 818-6605
Fax no.: (632) 818-3107
Email: tmap@pacific.net.ph  
   
Foreign Buyers Association of the Philippines (FOBAP)
Unit 1215 Cityland Condominium 10, Tower I #156 H.V. Dela Costa, Ayala North, Salcedo Village, 1227 Makati City
Contact person: Mr. Eliseo Miranda - President
Tel. no.: (632) 892-8492; (632) 753-3029
Fax no.: (632) 893-5126
Email: fobap@i-manila.com.ph  
   
 
Children's Apparel Association of the Philippines (CAAP)
21 Duhat Road, Potrero Malabon Metro Manila

Mr. WILLIE LIM
(President)
Email: mlac@I-next.net
Telephone No.: 363 8878 / 363 8882
 Fax No.: 361 3775
 
M.R. Knitwear Specialists Phil., Inc.
428 Calbayog St., Mandaluyong City, Metro Manila
 
Ms. MARGARITA J. DE LA RAMA
(General Manager)
Email: mrmerge@qinet.net
Telephone No.: 533 0214 / 532 6162 /533 0706
Fax No.: (632) 531 0863  

Source: Bureau of Export Trade Promotion (BETP)