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Vietnam's Textile and Garment

Exports Hit 44 billion USD

The Vietnam Textile and Apparel Association said, on
December 15, that the export turnover of the whole in-
dustry has reached 44 billion USD in 2022, an increase
of 8.8% compared to 2021.
This is a very encouraging result and the effort of all
textile enterprises in the country. Vietnam's textile and
garment has been exported to about 66 countries and
territories globally, with 55 key products.
However, the textile and garment industry is facing great
difficulties and challenges such as epidemics, global
economic recession, and reduced purchasing power in (L-R): Ronaldo Huber (MAPEKO), Esteban Scigliano
both domestic and foreign markets. In fact, the number (TEXCOM) and Rodrigo Huber (MAPEKO) in front of
of orders dropped sharply by about 25% in the markets one of the two new Brückner Power-Frame stenters
of major importing countries such as the United States,
workwear fabrics stand out. The company's own develop-
Japan, Korea, China... Not to mention, the textile and
ments, such as Twintex, Polisap, Neodry, Sense, Texcom
garment industry was also negatively affected. from cur-
antibacterial, among other brands, are perfect for sports
rency devaluation in some countries importing large
and leisure due to their technical attributes. The company
quantities.
attaches great importance to the fact that all processed
tinue to listen and create all conditions and support to solve materials have the appropriate current environmental cer-
difficulties for the development industry. Facilitating calls tificate (OkoTex Standard 100, BlueSign and ZDHC). The
for investment in the shortfall so that the industry can take efficient and responsible use of chemicals is also a matter
advantage of the free trade agreements that Vietnam has of course.
signed. Industry technology equipment suppliers accom-
Texcom has more than 100 circular knitting machines and
pany businesses to offer model solutions for automation,
a wide range of possibilities for rotary printing, sublimation,
circular economy, digital management, especially a sus-
lamination as well as special finishes such as antibacterial
tainable development model for businesses in the coming
or hydrophilic, TEXCOM produces premium sports and lei-
time.
sure wear. This includes the official jersey of one of the
Mr. Le Tien Truong - Chairman of the Board of Directors of world's most successful national soccer teams, the white
Vietnam National Textile and Garment Group said: After a and sky-blue striped Albiceleste jersey of the Argentines.
period of hiatus due to the epidemic, this year the exhibi-
Texcom has recently started two new Brückner Power-
tion was held again. This year's exhibition brought together
Frame stenters for knitted fabric with eight compartments
more than 146 prestigious units from 9 countries and terri-
and lubrication-free vertical chain and direct gas heating.
tories around the world.
This is the 5th Brückner line purchased by Texcom and the
Texameri S.A. of Argentina Installs successful continuation of the cooperation with Brückner
since 1979. The third member of this successful alliance is
State-of-the-art Brückner Power- the commercial agency, MAPEKO, which has been active
Frame Stenter for Brückner for several decades and in the 3rd generation.
Highest drying capacity and the technically proven split-
The Argentine textile industry is booming, which means
flow ventilation system, the extremely homogeneous air
a prosperous period for investment, increased produc-
volume and temperature distribution due to countered
tion and therefore the creation of new jobs, which greatly
thermo zones were decisive features for the customer. The
benefits the development of the national industry.
low specific energy consumption of the direct gas heating
Texcom- as Texameri S.A. with headquarters in Buenos and the maintenance-friendly components, such as the
Aires is officially called - is one of the leading companies completely lubrication-free vertical circulating chain and
in Argentina with more than seventy years of experience in width adjustment spindles, help to save production costs,
the market. With 3 production plants, a commercial office especially in economically difficult times. Especially in the
and 6 sales stores distributed around the country, Texcom premium sector, the exactly reproducible finishing results
manufactures and distributes knitted fabrics for a highly due to full automation as well as recipe management of the
demanded market, where sports, technical, fashion and line are appreciated.

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