Textile Industry

Textile industry

The Peruvian textile sector has the characteristics of a full package industry worldwide:

Vertically integrated supply of raw materials through the final product.

Highly qualified personnel throughout the value chain.

Home to the most luxurious and finest fibers in the world alpaca and cotton. .

Optimal times delivery, price according to the market and compliance with internationally required standards .

Supporting a regulatory environment that facilitates business, framed in 19 free trade agreements with the 55 main countries and economic blocs: United States, China, Canada, European Union and others .

Sustainability

Textile production in Peru not only generates an impact on the actors in the value chain, but also enables it to meet goals of social responsibility and care for the environment, contributing to a policy of sustainable development. In Peru Moda, companies certified in Fair Trade, Fair Trade and others participate.



Natural fibers

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Cotton

"Gossypium barbadense" is the scientific name for cotton grown in Peru. Pre-Inca cultures used it to make fabrics that to this day retain their properties

At the beginning of the 20th century, the Pima (in Piura) and Tangüis (in Ica) varieties of cotton emerged, which are unique. Their extra long staple length, results in unparalleled softeness, quality as well as durability and resistance to pilling

In addition, Pima cotton garments have a special shine and hand feel that is unlike any other, while Tangüis is perfect for blending with other natural and synthetic fibers to make technologically advanced materials.

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Alpaca

Alpaca

In the case of alpaca fiber, 80% of world production is concentrated in Peru, being highly valued for its softness, ease of weaving, anti-allergy properties and variety in its natural tones.

Currently, specialized programs are being developed for livestock producers that are focused on optimizing the breeding of the alpaca and improving its genetic management and fiber selection.

The goal is to advance the quality of the fiber and the quality of life of the alpaca breeders, whose livelihood depends on this camelid.

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