A.A. Arts

Specializing in scarves and shawls, A.A. exports to the EU, Russia and Southeast Asia. All shipments are under OEM and ODM contracts.

The company's factory is equipped with Juki sewing machines. There are five QC inspectors.

The five-member R&D team launches 20 to 30 models monthly. Buyers' samples are finished in 30 days.

A.A. is anticipating 10 percent growth in the next 12 months.

Company facts
Location	Delhi, India
Year established	1997
Business type	Manufacturer: Direct exporter
Annual sales	$0.3mn
Annual export sales	$0.3mn
Total monthly capacity	10,000 pieces
Average monthly output	5,000 pieces
Capacity utilized	50%
Average monthly exports	5,000 pieces
Export ratio	100%
OEM/ODM % of exports	100%

Blue Square is a supplier of scarves, ties and fashion bracelets for the gifts and premiums market. The company also offers digital clocks, photo frames, mugs and key holders.

All designs are exported, mainly to Canada, the US, South America and the EU.

The company works with several factories in mainland China, mostly in the provinces of Guangdong and Zhejiang. It has a 10-member QC team.

Blue Square has three designers who prepare a range of new products every six months. Sampling time for existing models is two days.

Company facts
Location	Hong Kong
Year established	1998
Business type	Trading company
Annual sales	$18mn
Annual export sales	$18mn
Average monthly exports	100,000 pieces
Export ratio	100%
OEM/ODM % of exports	100%

Established in 1992, Gatex specializes in knitted accessories such as hats, scarves, gloves and mittens. Women's shawls and scarves account for 40 percent of output.

OEM orders take up 90 percent. The main export markets are the US, Denmark, Poland and the UK.

Gatex operates two factories in mainland China's Guangdong province. Located in Xianmei and Shantou, the plants have a total area of 4,000sqm. The number of workers varies from 150 to 400, depending on the season. The peak period is from June to October.

Company facts
Location	Hong Kong
Year established	1992
Business type	Manufacturer: Direct exporter
Annual sales	$2mn
Annual export sales	$2mn
Total monthly capacity	80,000 pieces
Average monthly output	40,000 pieces
Capacity utilized	50%
Average monthly exports	40,000 pieces
Export ratio	100%
OEM/ODM % of exports	100%

At Nalini, scarves and shawls make up 85 percent of output. Bags, beachwear and sarongs account for the rest.

Products are exported to the US, the EU, the Middle East and South Africa. The majority of shipments are on an ODM basis, with the rest under the in-house brand.

The company's 3,000sqm factory has Juki sewing machines, among other equipment. Of the 100 workers, six inspect quality.

The R&D team launches 20 designs monthly. It has four designers and one pattern maker, while three other members develop buyers' samples.

Company facts
Location	Uttar Pradesh, India
Year established	1996
Business type	Manufacturer: Direct exporter
Annual sales	$2.5mn
Annual export sales	$2.5mn
Total monthly capacity	20,000 pieces
Average monthly output	15,000 pieces
Capacity utilized	75%
Average monthly exports	15,000 pieces
Export ratio	100%
OEM/ODM % of exports	95%

Scarves and shawls account for 30 percent of Nanjing Kohinoor's exports. The company also offers knitwear, headwear, bags and socks.

Shipments go mainly to the US and Europe, counting Esprit and Marks & Spencer among the clients. Twenty-five percent sales growth is expected in the next 12 months.

The trading company subcontracts production to 10 partner factories, most of which carry ISO 9001:2000 certification.

Buyers' samples are finished in five to 10 days.

Company facts
Location	Jiangsu, mainland China
Year established	2002
Business type	Trading company
Annual sales	$1mn
Annual export sales	$1mn
Average monthly exports	100,000 pieces
Export ratio	100%
OEM/ODM % of exports	100%

Established in 1950, Naval Kishore and Bros. offers scarves, shawls and sarongs. The EU, the UAE and Thailand are the main export markets. Shipments are purely on an ODM and OEM basis.

The company's factories are located in the cities of Bhagalpur and Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh. There are 17 full-time workers, and additional manpower is hired during the peak season.

The product development team launches more than 50 models monthly. There are two designers and a pattern maker.

Company facts
Location	Delhi, India
Year established	1950
Business type	Manufacturer: Direct exporter
Annual sales	$3mn
Annual export sales	$1mn
Total monthly capacity	100,000 pieces
Average monthly output	50,000 pieces
Capacity utilized	50%
Average monthly exports	15,000 pieces
Export ratio	30%
OEM/ODM % of exports	1090%

At Next China, scarves and shawls take up 50 percent of production. The company also offers handbags, CD wallets, shoppers and softside luggage.

All output is exported, mainly to the US, the EU, Japan and Australia. ODM orders account for 30 percent of shipments, with the rest under OEM.

The company's 5,000sqm factory in mainland China's Jiangsu province has 200 workers, of whom five are QC personnel.

Two designers release up to 10 models per season. Sampling takes 15 to 20 days.

Company facts
Location	Hong Kong
Year established	1999
Business type	Manufacturer: Direct exporter
Annual sales	$6mn
Annual export sales	$6mn
Total monthly capacity	300,000 pieces
Average monthly output	200,000 pieces
Capacity utilized	67%
Average monthly exports	200,000 pieces
Export ratio	100%
OEM/ODM % of exports	100%

Aside from scarves and shawls, which take up 15 percent of output, Pollux offers fashion jewelry, hair accessories and belts.

All products are exported, mainly to Finland, the Netherlands, Spain, the UK and South Africa. ODM orders make up 70 percent of shipments.

The trading company works with factories located in mainland China's Guangdong and Shandong provinces.

Besides its Hong Kong headquarters, Pollux operates an office in Yiwu for purchasing and inspection.

The company has 10 QC personnel. Its R&D team releases up to 30 new products per month. Sampling time is two weeks.

Company facts
Location	Hong Kong
Year established	1999
Business type	Trading company
Annual sales	$5mn
Annual export sales	$5mn
OEM/ODM % of exports	100%

Shanghai Mind Accessories Mfg Co. Ltd

Shanghai Mind is a Hong Kong-invested maker of scarves, shawls, caps, gloves, neckties and socks.

Exports are purely on an OEM basis, with the US, Europe and Japan among the main markets. The company's clients include Carrefour and Metro.

Shanghai Mind is anticipating 20 percent sales growth in the year ahead.

Of the 70 workers at the company's 5,280sqm factory, 10 inspect product quality.

The R&D team launches two or three new designs monthly.

Company facts
Location	Shanghai, mainland China
Year established	1999
Business type	Manufacturer: Direct exporter
Annual sales	$1.5mn
Annual export sales	$1.5mn
Total monthly capacity	300,000 pieces
Average monthly output	200,000 pieces
Capacity utilized	67%
Average monthly exports	200,000 pieces
Export ratio	100%
OEM/ODM % of exports	100%

Established in 1840, Shaw Brothers devotes the majority of production to scarves and shawls. It also offers carpets and jackets. The EU, the US, Southeast Asia and the Middle East are the main export markets.

The company's factories are located in Kashmir and Delhi. There are four QC inspectors and four R&D personnel.

The product development team launches 10 to 15 designs monthly. Sampling time is 15 to 45 days.

Shaw Brothers is expecting 20 percent growth in the next 12 months.

Company facts
Location	Delhi, India
Year established	1840
Business type	Manufacturer: Direct exporter
Annual sales	$0.3mn
Annual export sales	$0.3mn
Total monthly capacity	5,000 pieces
Average monthly output	3,000 pieces
Capacity utilized	60%
Average monthly exports	3,000 pieces
Export ratio	100%
OEM/ODM % of exports	40%

Suzhou Tokoyo Silk Fashion Co. Ltd

Devoting half of production to scarves and shawls, Suzhou Tokoyo also offers hats, gloves, and beaded and crocheted bags. It exports largely to the EU, the US, Japan and the Middle East. Marks & Spencer, Esprit and Benetton are among its clients.

The company's two factories total 7,000sqm and are ISO 9001:2000-certified. There are 80 workers, five of whom handle QC.

The R&D team's two designers and three sample makers create 10 models monthly. Buyers' samples are prepared in 10 to 30 days.

Company facts
Location	Jiangsu, mainland China
Year established	1998
Business type	Manufacturer: Direct exporter
Annual sales	$2mn
Annual export sales	$2mn
Total monthly capacity	100,000 pieces
Average monthly output	100,000 pieces
Capacity utilized	100%
Average monthly exports	100,000 pieces
Export ratio	100%
OEM/ODM % of exports	100%

Suzhou Xinhui offers scarves and shawls that have burnout prints or are handpainted. Silk, velvet, rayon, acrylic and polyester are among the materials used.

The company owns an 8,000sqm factory, which is equipped with 100 sewing machines. Ten of the 200 workers check product quality.

There are two designers and two pattern makers in the R&D team. Two other members prepare buyers' samples, which are ready in about 15 days.

Products are exported on an OEM and ODM basis. The US, Europe and Southeast Asia are the main markets.

Company facts
Location	Jiangsu, mainland China
Year established	1994
Business type	Manufacturer: Direct exporter
Annual sales	$3mn
Annual export sales	$2mn
Total monthly capacity	50,000 pieces
Average monthly output	30,000 pieces
Capacity utilized	60%
Average monthly exports	27,000 pieces
Export ratio	90%
OEM/ODM % of exports	100%

Zhejiang Dongyang Yilu Silk Printing Co. Ltd

Zhejiang Dongyang Yilu devotes the majority of output to scarves and shawls. It also offers neckties and fabric belts. Products carry the CE mark.

The company has an 800sqm factory devoted exclusively to scarves and shawls. It has 60 sewing machines and equipment for wiring, embroidery, molding and pressing. Of the 200 workers, 10 inspect product quality.

Zhejiang Dongyang Yilu also owns two other plants for neckties and printing.

The R&D team launches five to 10 models monthly.

Company facts
Location	Zhejiang, mainland China
Year established	1999
Business type	Manufacturer: Direct exporter
Annual sales	$2.7mn
Annual export sales	$2mn
Total monthly capacity	100,000 pieces
Average monthly output	80,000 pieces
Capacity utilized	80%
Average monthly exports	60,000 pieces
Export ratio	75%
OEM/ODM % of exports	80%

Zhejiang Fortune allots 60 percent of production to scarves and shawls. Its other products include gloves, sweaters and caps.

Production at the company's 8,500sqm factory follows ISO 9001:2000 guidelines. The facility is equipped with 1,068 computerized flat-knitting machines. Of the 1,450 workers, 150 inspect quality.

The R&D team consists of 20 designers, 10 pattern makers and 20 sample creators. It takes six days to finish buyers' samples.

Zhejiang Fortune exports mainly to the US.

Company facts
Location	Zhejiang, mainland China
Year established	1993
Business type	Manufacturer: Direct exporter
Annual sales	$8mn
Annual export sales	$8mn
Total monthly capacity	120,000 pieces
Average monthly output	100,000 pieces
Capacity utilized	83%
Average monthly exports	100,000 pieces
Export ratio	100%
OEM/ODM % of exports	100%