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Without a doubt our country has a clear competitive edge for clothing exports and it doesn’t surprise anyone, that using the unilateral preferences from the ATPDEA, this sector has heavily increased its sales to the United States stimulating the growth of non traditional Peruvian exports.

It is easy to observe that Peruvian clothing exports increased by 58% between the years of 2004 and 2007, being U.S. and Venezuela the fundamental markets. The main products exported were cotton t-shirts, blouses and shirts, even though there is an interesting dynamic going on with baby clothing as well.

And it is because our country has the benefit of having access to high quality raw materials, like Pima cotton and Alpaca fibers, it is able to succeed by being close to the U.S. market. Added to that, the fact that it has a solid reputation for quick and efficient delivery as well as flexibility in the turn around when it comes to shipment volumes, all these results in the increase of sales that we have been observing in the past few years.

And even if this sector shows an interesting growth it is a determining generator of formal work, it is necessary to ask ourselves how can we extend our sales more now that the imminent preferential taxes are due to start with the U.S. and Peru agreement?

Especially considering that Asian countries like China, Vietnam and Indonesia, dominate the market with their low prices based on cheap labor, it is obvious that even though our industries are making a huge effort to be more competitive and to cut costs, they have less and less margin each and every time to overcome the competition with those particular countries. Hence the differentiation is key for the future of this sector. In as much as to add value to these type of products, our industry needs to concentrate their effort in developing new designs and branding for their fashion items. This will allow bigger prices and bigger margins of revenue that will introduce the pressure of option already introduced by the Asian competitors. Nevertheless, in order for this to happen, it is necessary to invest in the diverse capabilities and meticulously observe the success of countries like Italy or France, that have managed to create an image of exclusivity and quality around their labels.

A clear example of the effort some businesses are investing in this matter, was observed in the latest edition of the Peru - Moda 2008 Fair, which joined under a same roof, 400 textile producers and exporters, manufacturers, jewelers, shoes manufacturers and accessories. In such an event, our country was able to show the world that not only are we capable of producing high quality products, but we can also provide creativity and innovative designs.

Therefore, dear reader, the development of a brand is not easy and demands a lot of time and effort, especially in the phases of promotion and location. But considering the immense existent possibilities, it is definitely a recommendable strategy for our exporters.



*Translated by Joceline Frank

Frankly Speaking Inc.

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Hi guys!
I am interesting to start  small business of export cloths from peru to eeuu. I need all kind of requirements or needs.  
I would like to receive any information about it to my e mail. at:  pilar561@yahoo.com.

I hope answer as soon as posible .
Thanks,
Pilar

I think Peru's only chance to compete against the Asian clothing manufactures is to Publicize the fact that Peruvian clothing is not made in slave labor sweatshops by children. This approach is working to pay a fair price in the Coffee industry. Also advertise that all materials ,dyes etc. are safe and the environment was not harmed in the making of this product.That's just a few claims the Chinese can't answer.

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 HI ,AT THIS MOMENT I´M DOING FIRST SOME RESEARCH OF WHAT CAN BE EXPORTED FROM PERU TO CANADA OR THE U.S.A. PLEASE SEND ME SOME MORE IMFORMATOIN  OR IDEAS OF WHAT´S IN DEMAND IN THE MARKET PLACE AND ,HOW TO GET STARTED IN THE EXPORTING BUSINESS,THANK YOU

This is all new to me, but I would like to begin my clothing design business and I am looking for a manufacturer to take my designs and produce them for me. I do not know anything about importing goods into the US. Any help would be appreciated

Lynette, email me-  I have been working with a clothing factory here in Lima Peru for the Past 2 years.  I am interested in taking a look at your designs and speaking with you further.

Hi,
We are very interested in making some business with Peru, and importing clothing  could be a good possibility, thus, could you e-mail us the requisites, and what else do you think  would be so demanding here in U.S. from Peru?

Thanks.

Markus Kemmere
Julia Chacon

Hello.

Peruvian textile and garment products are interesting to US designers due to the quality of Peruvian natural fibers. 

BellissimiNY has been importing our own designs and "private label" manufactured goods for the past 7 years satisfying our boutique clients with quality, price and prompt service.

Our office in NY designs, imports and distributes to clients throughout the US. Our lines are mainly "baby's and women's fashion.

Our plant in Lima manages production and exporting under all APTDEA rules.

Want to import to the US? Want your product distributed in the US? Contact us.

Jorge Meneses M.

bellissimiNY @verizon.net

I am peruvian but living now in Australia (adelaide) I am want to start a bussiness importing clothing and shoes from Peru, here most of the clothing is chinese and bad quality and people have money to expend but not choices.
I need as much data as possible about how to start it and I also would like to contact organisms which can give me some info/advices
Kind Regards,
Gladys M.

Gladys Mendoza
Australia is an excellent market for Peruvian textiles.
How do you plan to market this products? Retail/wholesale?
You could start selling T-Shirts and Polo shirts, chlidren and adults; the quality is the best in Pima Peruvian cotton. Embroidered or/and silk screened. Organic cotton would be an extra asset to enter the market.
Please let me know how I can help you succeed.
Organisms that will help you: your local Peruvian Consulate. PROMPEX.
Stay in touch.
Jorge
bellissimiNY@verizon.net

Hi, I am a United States clothing designer and business is expanding. I am looking for a factory to handle my designs. I specialize in children's clothing sizes 3m-6 years, and would also like to impliment smocked clothes as well.  I need all info for importing to the states, delivery times, pricing, etc... please contact immediately as I am preparing to go to market. Thanks

Hi again my email address is rheabrown14@yahoo.com.   Thanks

Hi,

I am very interested in infants-children clothing. I have a design line in mind. Exclusive, for selling in the US either in small specialty boutique or direct  to costumer sale. Organic fabrics preferably. Very soft, delicate hues with a line of vibrant happy. Interested in finding quality embroiderer/seamtress.  Would like to find peruvian counterpart as associate.

Leyda
Interested parties please write at rehabworks@gmail.com

yeah ...... i knew that we have the best cotton in the hole world, i really wanna start business ,  i know about this place gamarra ..  the fabric is really good everything is pretty much comercial  material  it will be a boomb !!! here where i live in texas , all the name brands are made in peru specially la coste , polo , there is someother brands that can be made in peru like bebe or marciano , banana republic , and u know what no matter how much the gasoline price is , there is people that wanna look good ,  even me  a regular guy i dont make much money but i go shopping every two weeks  or so ...... i think  if i import cloth from my country  and open up my own store  , il make good money.... so i need a few tips how to start .................. il apreciate  if  somebody help me out! thanks

we wold be interested in contacting some suppliers in peru for men's underwear and swimwear  of excellant quality and fashionable design, also would like to have information about opening a store in Lima and the requirements for doing so, i.e. time, permits, rents, locations for boutique,registrations, residence  etc.

Estoy interesada en importar ropa (t-shirts polo Lacoste, Abercrombie, Polo etc.) a México, y me gustaría saber que necesito para hacerlo, cantidades modelos, tiempo de entrega, precios, forma de pagos etc.
Agradeceré toda la información que me puedan dar.
I´m interested to import a peruvian cloths (t-shirts polo, Lacoste, Abercrombie, Ralph Lauren, Tommy etc.) and I would like to know all the information about the requirements, I apreciate all the information. My e-mail    goly3@hotmail.com

Hi
Am looking for big manufacturer who can produce Ralph lauren and Lacoste polo in bulk quantities of 20,000 pcs per month. my email is: wasdom@yahoo.com

Wasco@yahoo.com

RL & Lacoste are already manufacturing in Peru through their local associated companies.
These factories have set their standards according to their clients specs.

If you wish to investagate this further, please contact me. I m in NYC

Jorge Meneses M.
718 784 3280

hello , im not sure if I have come to the right place but I am interested in getting high quality alpaca clothing, peruvian jewlery and pottery to open a shop in the states. I want authentic merchandise from peru and I need consistant bussiness... where do I go to get such merchandise.

I do not want to buy american knock offs... only real peruvian stuff.

LivinginPeru Editors.

Whenever there is a "posted comment" I get a notification in my private e-mail box. When I go to read it, in the "livinginPeru" section where it is supossed to be published, it does not show.
Where can I read them? Is there another space where they are posted?

Please let me know.

Gracias
Jorge Meneses M.

Jorge , I have the same problem .IT says a new thread but when you loofor it  what happens? The same things appaer over and over and if you contact the webmaster ,no answer .

Dear Sir / Madam

Good Day

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we are interested to purchase your company products into our country  Cameroun
and Central Africa.

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We notice your company through internet and we will like to develope our business transaction with your estem company for our both future trading.

Therefore kindly forward to us more details about your company and your products for our study with our customers to enable us proceed.

Thanks and have a nice day as we await for your responds

Best Regards

Mr Ndikum Divine/ CEO

Divine Trading Complex
Address.22 Entree Camrail Douala Cameroun
Tel.00237-9-9343791

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Living in Peru Editors/AmCham Editors.

Sirs.

Where in your pages would I find this, and other, updates?

I am sending you a pasted copy that appears in my gmail account.

Please help me, and others, resolve this situation.

Jorge Meneses





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To whom it may concern,


I am interested in getting Lacoste products shipped from Peru to my place of residence in Vancouver British Columbia Canada. I would like to open a small business and sell these products. I want to know how I can get in contact with a supplier of lacoste products and help me bring them into Canada. As well what is involved in order to get the product here in Canada. Are there any legal restrictions? please advise  mr.alex.graham@gmail.com thank you

We'd like to introduce Rainer SAC as your potential supplier of unique organic baby and children clothes.
Rainer SAC designs and elaborates exclusive baby and children fashion with super soft 100% Organic Color Grown Peruvian Cotton certified by Control Union (Skal). This cotton is praised worldwide because it's one of the softest and purest available.
Because it doesn't have pesticides, chemicals or artificial colors, Organic Color Grown Cotton is believed to reduce allergies and respiratory problems. It also feels softer to the skin and has a pleasant smell. Every color in our fabrics is the cotton seeds original color. Our naturally grown colors range from white to chocolate, with green and brown shades in between.
Our products are one of a kind; in fact, many of our products are hand-made, making them unique. We provide work to very talented women who have inherited a long time tradition of sewing and knitting. These women work in the best environment -- they make Rainer SAC clothes at home -- so they can be with their kids while contributing to their family income.
Rainer SAC clothes are not only naturally gentle to children and mother earth; they are fashionable and comfortable to wear. Our look is traditional and clean; thus reflecting a classy, eco-friendly lifestyle.
We can supply small orders immediately (starting at 1 item per model chosen) but will be glad to accommodate large orders as well. We can work your own brand and designs.
Please don't hesitate to contact us via e-mail or via phone . If you like to know more about us and our products visit www.earth-tots.com or call 511-3443338 or cell 511-999065179 in Peru or (305) 398-4102 in USA or emailme claudia@earth-tots.com

We are manufacturers too.

Best Regards,
Claudia Rainuzzo

Hello! Im looking to purchase Lacoste products such as Polo shirts and import them into the UK at wholesale prices. Can anyone help?! Please email me with any details or anything that might help me in the right direction. Thanks S

Regarding the Lacoste clothing, mail is wbws@btinternet.com . Thankyou everyone!

Para Jorge Meneses,

Did someone answer your question about the missing post?

and by any chance you have relatives in Guadalupe/La Liberta?

Saludos

Peloflex

Para Peloflex

The note I sent to the editors about missing posts is, still, unanswered.
Perhaps the editors do not have a response either.

Meneses relatives in Guadalupe?
As far a I know, all Meneses are related and come from a Gothic family in Northern Spain, Palencia,  where the name was created.

Si quereis saber quien son
los de dorados harneses
hijos de la hija son
de Ordono rey de Leon
y de Tellez de Meneses.

It appears that when there is an indication of a new post it doesn't get posted. When you try to contact Amcham peru they are either taking a coffee break or there is no one to respond. So what is the purpose to this site. By the way on youtube I found aninteresting video called opec go pound sand about the energy crisis but also this could apply to Peru and other countries.

Jorge,

I was just curious, because the city where I come from, Guadalupe in La Libertad (north of Peru) there is a Meneses Family, which by the way were very close friends to my parents, (Julio and Luis Meneses) and as far as I know, some of them had migrated to Lima, I thought you might come from one of them. Just curious, but thank you for taking the time to answer me.

Best regards,

Alberto.

Looking for Lacoste shirts

we are able to export to peru a line of fine men's ropa interior in various styles and designs. These include boxer,slips,bikinis,tangas, made with the finest materials and the highest quality of manufacturing. We also have some designs of Tee shirts for a fashionable market. These products are designed for a more fashionable, boutique, men's market and caters to those men of today that demand modern styles and comfort. jmacentral@yahoo.com. The terms are bank transfer with order and a minimum of fifty items per reference. Freight and import duties plus taxes are the responsibility of the buyer.

where are the updates that are listed in the notification  by email? anybody know?

I would like to export name brand clothes from peru to the usa.  If anyone has any information for me, it would be greatly appreciated. 

send info to wernettem@hotmail.com

Hi,  I would like to start my clothing design bussines &  I'm  looking for a factory/ manufacturer that will produce them for me.I need some help in how to start doing business with Peru. I'll appreciate any information you can provide.Please  email : espper13@yahoo.com. Thanks.

Hi Mery, I live in the U.S., I am currently enthusiastic to import some clothing, when you have your designs, please e-mail me: milk@qnet.com.pe; by the way if any party is interested in export clothing, fashion clothing you know where can reach me.

I just received a notification of a new entry, but surprise, I can read the same complaints about the same issue, CAN NOT find the entry

manuel
the new entries are listed on the side of the page. It took me a time to find them but now I know that when there is a new entry, you click on it and it shows. By the way I have not received any inquiries about the entries that I have made about information regarding a business in Peru so don't feel bad.

John, thank you for the information, well I do not feel bad; actually I am interested in the same issue as yours, like alpaca, jewelry, I already have somebody in Peru that is going to help me with that, if your are interested we could change ideas, at milk@qnet.com.pe; I live in the U.S. as you

Dear Manuel
I have sent you an email at the address that you indicated and it was returned as unable to find this host. Please inform  me . Jmacentral@yahoo.com

Hi, I am researching for suppliers or wholesalers in Peru that offers certified organic infant and toddlers clothes. I am new to this so I need all the help regarding importing to the USA. I am only interested in companies that offers OEM, Design Service and Buyer Label.

Please email me on li-ha@talk21.com.

Dear John, pls try again: milk@qnet.com.pe, I will send you an e-mail anycase.

Hello, I am looking for clothing manufaturers in Peru. I need info on how to export from Peru to the U.S. and whatever info you can supply. I will be traveling to Peru soon so if anyone out there can send me info on factories in Peru, or if you are a manufacturer reading this, please contact me at:   shylohcorp@aol.com. Thanks so much for any help you can provide.

Be very careful about buying merchandise from Peru as much is conterfeit. Only deal directly with the owner of the trademark or it could lead to serious problems for you. If you need to find out the manufacturer or distributor go on line and search for the legal owner of the product or service or check with the consulate of that country. The customs people can caonficate and will all such illegal merchandise and you will lose you money and could be prosceuted. In Chile recently thousands of garments with false brand names were confiscated and several people were arrested and the buyer of such merchandise can also be arrested.

hi,

Me gustaria obtener cualquier informacion acerca de importacion de productos de algodon organico del Peru.  Que licensias se necesitaria.  He comprado camisas en Peru y siempre me ha gustado la calidad y estoy interesada en empezar un negocio en Canada.

Muchas gracias.

HI, I´M WANT TO START EXPORTING FROM PERU, TO CANADA AND U.S.A .PLEASE SEND ME INFORMATION ON THE STEPS I NEED TO TAKE TO BEGIN EXPORTING . THANK YOU

Hola Cristina y Adriana,
Tengo una pequeña empresa exportadora de productos orgánicos, básicamente ropa de bebés y niños, pero tambien producimos prendas para adultos tipo t-shirt y delantales, todo en telas 100% orgánicas certificadas, con impresiones y tintes herbales/ecofriendly.
Comuníquense conmigo al correo claudia@earth-tots.com que con gusto las atenderemos.

Hola, Estoy muy interesada en poner mi propio negocio de ropa y accesorios para bebe, todo organico, quiero que me manden informacion lo mas completa posible al respecto, por favor comunicarse conmigo lo antes posible.
gracias

We can export fine quality men's underwear to peru , if you are a bouique that has a clientele with discernable taste. Please contact me at jmacentral fro additional information.

I want to make a correction on an earlier entry. It is as follows. For contact information about men's underwear and sports wear contact me at jmacentral @yahoo.com.

Hi there!

we are looking for organic denim supliers in Peru. We are an Envionmentally fliendly Brand based in Brazil.

thank you!

Cassius silva

Dear Cassius Silva
Let me know if you can find one. One that can assure you of the quality of not only the fabric but also the dye process as in the past we have had a bad experience with he dye washing out when the clients put the garment in the laundry and for that reason we have not purchased any more garments from Peru. However if things have changed we would reconsider our decisions.

Greetings,
On reading through the posts above, re: organic cotton products, I would be happy to introduce all interested parties  in Europe, Canada or the US, to a company in Peru that can provide high quality organic product -- from organic yarn through textiles and garments/ denim, knit or other.

Kind regards, Monica Millar
monicamillar1@yahoo.ca

Greetings,

We are a business services company located at Lima-Peru.
For importers of Peruvian products we can be your eyes here in Peru.  We specialized in Contracts Administration, expediting, inspections, export-shipments inspections/coordinations/shipping documents and others as required.  Also, administrative and office support.
For Peruvian exporters we offer the same business services.
If interested please contact us at sperez@ssaisac.com

Thank you for your attention to this message.
Sonnia Perez Velez
SSAI S.A.C.
www.ssaisac.com
sperez@ssaisac.com
+ 511 513-5643 (direct line)

Greetings,

We are a business services company located at Lima-Peru.
For importers of Peruvian products we can be your eyes here in Peru.  We specialized in Contracts Administration, expediting, inspections, export-shipments inspections/coordinations/shipping documents and others as required.  Also, administrative and office support.
For Peruvian exporters we offer the same business services.
If interested please contact us at sperez@ssaisac.com

Thank you for your attention to this message.
Sonnia Perez Velez
SSAI S.A.C.
www.ssaisac.com
sperez@ssaisac.com
+ 511 513-5643 (direct line)

Dear Sandra Perez Velez
we have written several questions regarding business in peru and have not received one inguiry or answer to our request. Perhaps you have information that will be of use to use. Ifso Please contact me at the above email address. jmacentral@yahoo.com

I wanting to find a designer who would like to push thier line in the USA I have lot of connections and would love to find a great designer who works with many different textiles.  Looking for manufacture who can do rhinestones, foiling please email me if interested will do all marketing to really push line.  Currently have successful retail store just want to get on the production side....

Thanks
Gabriel
gabriel.montoya1999@yahoo.com

In the face of recent agressive , stupid, and hateful comments made by a leading military leader in Peru we have decided to wait until sometime in the future and see if Peru is able to enter the real world of today or will continue to respect those persons with a chest full of plastic unearned medals. Take a look at that clown and see that if he had earned all those honors on his uniform he would have had to started his career during the war of the pacific. Not only that but his attitude reflects that of the people who support him and this makes Peru less than desirable for investment by foreign companies.

On a site that is dedicated to fashion it doesn't make much sense to be selling coffee, diamonds  and gold stocks and the process of milling flour.Is it possible to get information related to fashion ?

John, 

We appreciate your point of view in the matter however, why don't we stick to what this blog is intended for,  perhaps you can direct your Peruvian-Chilean politics to another forum. 
Guess Peruvians can play at the same argument with Pinochet roaming freely

I love it when I go to Macy's or Dillards and such, and can run my hands over the racks of Polo, Timberland, Nautica. etc., etc., and can pick out the items with the MADE IN PERU tags. I would like someone to RUN with my idea of desighner jeans made from a blend of Peruvian Pima cotton and Alpaca......

Josh
 I repect your views and my intent was not to insult Peru or Peruvians but to point out to the many fine people that the comments of this General were out of place . And since this blog is used for everthing except fashion I felt free to comment as it probably reaches people that are concerned about the country and its future. Oh, by the way Pinochet is dead and cremated.

Hi
i like to buy Lacoste polo shirts that made in peru but i dont know how to do it
can you tell me how to start working in peru
send me to    oferdan@hotmail.com