VIETNAM KNITWEAR SECTOR BOOMING – DESPITE GLOBAL RECESSION

BY KARRYN MILLER VIETNAM has worked hard to convince foreign companies they should look past neighbouring China for their knitwear needs. Through an increasing commitment to quality, along with strong government support, Vietnamese knitwear firms are starting to see the fruits of their labour and tags 'made in Vietnam' are becoming more common both domestically and abroad. In recent years Vietnam has become a more attractive location for knitwear production as it offers foreign companies a more complete package. "Vietnam used to import 100% of its yarns ...


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