Yakjin Trading

What Yakjin Trading does

Yakjin Trading Corporation is a South Korean-headquartered, privately held knit apparel manufacturer founded in 1978 that supplies global fashion brands through vertically integrated fabric and garment production. Its operating model spans upstream textile manufacturing through Yakjin Intertex Co., LTD (knitting, dyeing, and finishing in Vietnam's Binh Phuoc Province — an 85,266 m2 complex capable of 2.3 million kg/month fabric output, 59,000 units/day knitting, 54,000 units/day dyeing, 55,000 units/day finishing, with 2,900 tons/day wastewater treatment capacity) and downstream garment assembly across wholly-owned subsidiaries in Vietnam, Cambodia, Indonesia, and Guatemala, supported by R&D and merchandising offices in Seoul and New York. The company holds brand-issued QA lab certifications from Gap Inc. and L Brands and operates proprietary self-developed ERP, barcode, and LEAN manufacturing systems. Customer-facing channels are direct B2B enterprise relationships; revenue mechanics are quote-based, contract-manufacturing pricing with no publicly disclosed price list, and the brand portfolio includes Gap Inc. (Gap, Old Navy, Banana Republic), Victoria's Secret/PINK, Walmart, Levi's, American Eagle, Carter's, and Shinsegae International. Corporate governance is led by CEO Seung Hoon Lee according to the most recent website disclosure, with leadership continuity since founder-era operations under prior CEO Jake Hong indicated in earlier materials; the company employs more than 25,000 people across its operating geographies. Sustainability positioning is reinforced through MCAP participation with Gap Inc., OCS/RCS sustainable-material certifications, and dedicated wastewater treatment infrastructure, framing Yakjin as a compliance-ready OEM partner for brand-mandated environmental targets.

Name

Yakjin Trading

Legal name

Yakjin Trading Corporation

Website

https://yakjin.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Yakjin Trading Corporation is a South Korean-headquartered, privately held knit apparel manufacturer founded in 1978, operating vertically integrated fabric and garment production across Vietnam, Cambodia, Indonesia, and Guatemala, supplying global fashion brands such as Gap Inc., Victoria's Secret, Walmart, Levi's, American Eagle, and Carter's.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Apparel Manufacturing

NAICS

Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing (except Contractors) (31525), Apparel Knitting Mills (3151), Knit Fabric Mills (313240)

SIC

Apparel & Other Finishd Prods Of Fabrics & Similar Matl (2300), Knit Outerwear Mills (2253), Knitting Mills (2250)

akta.pro primary industry

Tops & Shirts Cut & Sew (T-Shirts/Shirts/Blouses) (IMAOAEAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Denim & Bottoms Cut & Sew (Jeans/Trousers/Shorts) (IMAOAEAD)

Keywords

• Knit apparel manufacturing
• Fabric production services
• Garment manufacturing OEM
• Private label apparel
• Sustainable fabric production

Headquarters

HQ city

Seoul

HQ country

South Korea

HQ region

Asia

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Apparel Manufacturing Services: Full-service apparel manufacturing including fabric production (knitting, dyeing, finishing), garment production, and global supply chain management for international fashion brands

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Yakjin Trading Corporation is a vertically integrated knit apparel manufacturer that designs, develops, and produces garments for major global fashion brands. Its core offering spans in-house fabric production (knitting, dyeing, finishing) through its Yakjin Intertex subsidiary, plus finished garment assembly of T-shirts, pants, hoodies, yoga pants, polo shirts and other knit apparel, delivered to enterprise brand customers from manufacturing facilities in Vietnam, Cambodia, Indonesia, and Guatemala with R&D support from Seoul and New York.

Product overview

Yakjin Trading Corporation is a leading knit apparel manufacturer offering vertical integration of fabric production and garment manufacturing. The core product is Yakjin Intertex, an in-house fabric manufacturing facility in Vietnam that handles knitting, dyeing, and finishing operations. Supporting modules include the QA System with Gap Inc. and L Brands lab certifications, the LEAN System for manufacturing efficiency, the Integrated R&D Hub System spanning Seoul and New York offices, and the Wastewater Treatment System for environmental compliance. The company operates manufacturing sites across Vietnam, Indonesia, Cambodia, and Guatemala with over 25,000 employees, serving major global apparel brands.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Yakjin Intertex: In-house fabric manufacturing (knitting/dyeing/finishing) and supplying facility in Vietnam.

Products and services

• Knit Apparel Manufacturing Contract manufacturing of knit apparel (T-shirts, pants, hoodies, yoga pants, polo shirts) for enterprise fashion and retail brands, produced at manufacturing facilities in Vietnam, Cambodia, Indonesia, and Guatemala.
• Yakjin Intertex Fabric Production In-house fabric manufacturing subsidiary providing knitting, dyeing, finishing, and brushing operations for knit apparel, with automated dyeing facilities and a 2,900-ton/day wastewater treatment plant at the Binh Phuoc, Vietnam site.
• Sustainable Fabric Products Sustainable knit fabrics including organic and recycled materials with OCS (Organic Content Standard) and RCS (Recycled Claim Standard) certifications, plus BCI cotton, supplied to brand customers with sustainability commitments.

Quantifiable outcome

• Lead time reduction through vertical integration and strategic location optimization
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Gap Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerActive collaboration through the Manufacturer Climate Action Program (MCAP) to achieve science-aligned targets and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Gap Inc. leads sustainability efforts and works with suppliers including Yakjin Trading Corp.
• Gap Inc. (QA Certification)coreTechnology or IntegrationGap Inc. provides Lab Certification to Yakjin's HQ and In-House Lab facilities, enabling quality assurance under brand standards.
• L Brands (QA Certification)coreTechnology or IntegrationL Brands provides Lab Certification to Yakjin's HQ and In-House Lab facilities for quality testing standards.
• Hansae Co LtdminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-supplier in Gap Inc.'s MCAP sustainability program alongside Yakjin Trading Corp.
• Makalot Industrial Co LtdminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-supplier in Gap Inc.'s MCAP sustainability program alongside Yakjin Trading Corp.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Hansae Co., Ltd. Korean apparel manufacturer of comparable scale with multi-country production in Vietnam, Cambodia, and Central America. Like Yakjin, Hansae is a co-supplier in Gap Inc.'s MCAP sustainability program and supplies major US apparel brands, making it the closest direct competitor.
• Makalot Industrial Co., Ltd. Taiwanese apparel OEM serving global fashion brands with manufacturing across Asia. Makalot is another co-supplier in Gap Inc.'s MCAP program alongside Yakjin, with overlapping knit/cut-and-sew capabilities and similar enterprise B2B customers.
• Sae-A Trading Co., Ltd. Korean apparel OEM with 30,000+ employees and significant manufacturing in Central America (Guatemala, Nicaragua, Honduras) and Southeast Asia. Sae-A's vertical, multi-region knit apparel model closely parallels Yakjin's strategy and customer target.
• Youngone Corporation: Korean apparel and textile manufacturer with large-scale Bangladesh, Vietnam, and other Asian operations. Comparable as an OEM of knit apparel and outdoor/activewear for global brands, with similar scale and vertical integration.
• Shenzhou International Group Holdings: Largest Chinese knit garment OEM, supplying Nike, Adidas, Uniqlo, and other global apparel brands. Highly comparable vertically integrated knit manufacturer with comparable customer-type enterprise B2B relationships.
• TAL Apparel Limited: Hong Kong-headquartered apparel manufacturer with global production serving major Western brands and retailers. Similar B2B enterprise sales motion and overlap in dress shirts and bottoms categories adjacent to Yakjin's knit focus.
• Eclat Textile Co., Ltd. Taiwanese vertically integrated knit fabric and apparel manufacturer producing for major US athleisure and activewear brands (e.g., Lululemon, Nike, Under Armour). Comparable vertical integration from knitting through finished garments and comparable customer profile.
• Nien Hsing Textile Co., Ltd. Taiwanese apparel and textile conglomerate with vertical production facilities in Asia and the Americas serving major US apparel brands. Overlapping knit cut-and-sew capabilities and multi-region manufacturing footprint make it a close comparable.

Broad incumbents

• Li & Fung Limited: Hong Kong-based global sourcing and supply-chain giant that orchestrates apparel manufacturing across thousands of factories for major US and European brands. Broader and more diversified than Yakjin, but competes for the same brand sourcing budgets at the OEM/sourcing layer.
• Hanesbrands Inc. US-headquartered apparel company owning brands such as Hanes, Champion, and Bonds with vertical textile and apparel manufacturing. A broader incumbent with significant in-house manufacturing capability that competes for some of the same apparel categories and brand-supplier relationships.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/yakjin-trading-corporation

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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