Southern Textile Network

What Southern Textile Network does

Southern Textile Network (STN) is a Peruvian full-package apparel manufacturer founded in 1998 and headquartered at Av. Defensores del Morro 2066, Chorrillos, Lima. The company operates end-to-end production from garment design through material selection, knitting (circular and flat), dyeing, digital printing, finishing, garment assembly, and delivery, supported by an in-house ISO 9001-certified quality testing laboratory. STN produces polos, T-shirts, hoodies, shirts, and light jackets for women, men, and kids, working with extra-long staple Pima cotton and a range of organic, recycled, and synthetic materials.

STN sells exclusively to enterprise B2B customers, serving globally recognized fashion brands including Ralph Lauren, Lacoste, Abercrombie & Fitch, Vineyard Vines, TravisMathew, Chevignon, alphabroder, Amazon, Lucky Brand, Dick's Sporting Goods, Psycho Bunny, Zadig & Voltaire, Cuts Clothing, Johnnie-O, Jos. A. Bank, and Arturo Calle. The company differentiates on stacked sustainability credentials (WRAP Platinum for 14 consecutive years, GOTS, GRS, Higg FEM and FSLM third-party verified), proximity to the US under free trade agreements, and quick-response manufacturing capabilities, including a dedicated speed center for Vineyard Vines.

The business model is enterprise contract manufacturing: full-package production priced on a per-project/negotiated basis, with revenue concentrated in apparel manufacturing services and supplemented by sustainable certified materials, quick response production, and salesman sample services. Distribution is direct via a commercial team targeting North American and European brands; no public pricing, revenue, or headcount figures are disclosed. The company is privately held under the legal name SOUTHERN TEXTILE NETWORK SAC, founded and led by Julio Velarde, with Banco de Crédito del Perú as its banking partner since 1998.

Name

Southern Textile Network

Legal name

SOUTHERN TEXTILE NETWORK SAC

Website

https://perustn.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Southern Textile Network is a Peruvian full-package apparel manufacturer founded in 1998 that produces knit garments from design to delivery for global premium fashion brands including Ralph Lauren, Lacoste, Vineyard Vines, and Abercrombie & Fitch, leveraging stacked sustainability certifications and nearshoring advantages to North America.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Apparel Manufacturing Services

NAICS

Apparel Knitting Mills (3151), Knit Fabric Mills (313240)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Knitwear & Sweaters Manufacturers (CRAAAAAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Finishing & Dyeing Contract Services (Job Work/Toll Processing) (IMAOACAL)

Keywords

• Apparel manufacturing services
• Full package production
• Sustainable textile manufacturing
• Circular knitting fabrics
• Garment assembly services

Headquarters

HQ city

Chorrillos

HQ country

Peru

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Apparel Manufacturing Services: Full package manufacturing services for global apparel and fashion brands. The company manages the entire supply chain from design through material selection to manufacturing and delivery, providing end-to-end solutions for garment production.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Southern Textile Network is a full-package apparel manufacturer that produces garments from design to door for global fashion brands. The company manages garment design, material selection, knitting, dyeing, printing, finishing, sewing, and delivery using a flexible supplier network based in Lima, Peru. It specializes in polos, T-shirts, hoodies, shirts, and light jackets made with Pima cotton, organic, and recycled fibers, backed by an in-house ISO 9001-certified quality testing laboratory.

Product overview

Southern Textile Network (STN) is a full-package apparel manufacturing specialist offering end-to-end solutions from design to door delivery for global fashion brands. The company's core offering is the Full Package service, complemented by Sustainable Certified Materials, Quick Response production, and Salesman Samples. Manufacturing capabilities include textile processing (knitting, dyeing, printing, finishing), garment production, and an ISO 9001-certified in-house quality testing laboratory. STN works with flexible supplier networks and materials including Pima cotton, organic, and recycled fibers to deliver apparel products with verified sustainability credentials.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Full Package Apparel Manufacturing End-to-end apparel manufacturing service from design to door delivery, managing the complete supply chain including garment design, material selection, and manufacturing for global fashion brands.
• Sustainable Certified Materials Sourcing Fabrics with global sustainability certifications including organic, recycled, and biodegradable options to support brands' verified sustainability efforts.
• Quick Response Production Shortened lead times through specific and progressive planning schemes for fast fashion and responsive production needs.
• Salesman Samples Physical and digital samples produced to support brand sales across all platforms.
• ISO 9001-Certified Quality Testing Laboratory In-house laboratory certified with ISO 9001 by SGS, performing physical durability, shape retention, color fastness, and functional attribute tests on textile products.
• Garment Manufacturing Capabilities Production of polos, T-shirts, hoodies, shirts, and light jackets for women, men, and kids with embroidery, screen printing, and garment washing services.

Quantifiable outcome

• 811 tons of CO2eq offset for 2020 operations (scope 1 and 2)
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers18 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered supporting.

• Peruvian GovernmentsupportingOthersSTN has received government funding for sustainability initiatives including waste management review and water footprint improvement projects. The company participates in Peru's national programs including 'Marca Perú' and has received the 'Sello Alta Definición' certification from Peruvian authorities.
• Open Apparel RegistrysupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerSTN is registered with the Open Apparel Registry, demonstrating commitment to supply chain transparency and traceability in the apparel industry.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Hanesbrands Inc. US-listed global apparel manufacturer with broad portfolio across innerwear, activewear, and basics. Comparable to STN as a much larger apparel manufacturer, but operates its own brands rather than serving as a contract supplier for premium labels.
• Gildan Activewear Inc. Canadian-listed large-scale apparel manufacturer focused on basic and activewear categories with vertically integrated manufacturing. Comparable to STN as a major apparel manufacturer, though at significantly larger scale and focused on basics rather than premium fashion.

Direct peers

• Sae-A Trading Co., Ltd. Korean apparel manufacturer with full-package knit garment production for global brands. Comparable to STN in end-to-end manufacturing model, knit apparel focus, and serving major US/global fashion customers.
• Pacific Textiles Holdings Limited: Hong Kong-listed knit fabric manufacturer supplying global apparel brands. Comparable to STN in knit fabric production focus, though operating in Asia with broader customer base.
• Cervesur S.A.C. Peruvian textile and apparel exporter producing knit garments for premium brands. Comparable to STN in product mix, Peruvian base, and US brand focus.
• Texport S.A. One of the largest Peruvian full-package apparel manufacturers, exporting knit and woven garments primarily to US brands. Closest comparable to STN in geography, customer type, and full-package service model.
• Eclat Textile Co., Ltd. Taiwan-listed knit fabric and garment manufacturer serving global athletic and lifestyle brands. Comparable to STN in vertical knit-to-garment model and brand-focused customer base, though operating at larger scale in Asia.
• Delta Galil Industries Ltd. Israeli global apparel manufacturer producing intimates, activewear, and knit garments for premium brands. Comparable to STN in vertical manufacturing capabilities and serving major fashion retailers with branded private-label production.
• Makalot Industrial Co., Ltd. Taiwanese apparel manufacturer producing knit and woven garments for global fashion brands. Comparable to STN in full-package manufacturing, knit apparel focus, and serving premium US/global fashion accounts.
• Confecciones Textiles S.A. Peruvian apparel manufacturer serving US and European fashion brands with knit garments and full-package capabilities. Operates in the same nearshoring ecosystem as STN with overlapping customer profiles.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/southern-textile-network-sac

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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