CRAFTER APPAREL

What CRAFTER APPAREL does

Crafter Apparel is a privately held, family-owned multinational textile and apparel manufacturing group headquartered in Lahore, Pakistan, operating across 15+ countries with 68,000 employees and 41 state-of-the-art facilities. The company is described as a 3rd-generation family business with over 20 years of international sourcing and manufacturing experience. Its core business is vertically integrated textile and apparel manufacturing — spanning spinning, knitting, weaving, dyeing, and apparel production — sold via B2B enterprise sales directly to major global apparel brands, specialty stores, department stores, catalogue companies, and importers in the USA, Europe, the Middle East, South America, and Latin America. Sales and marketing offices are maintained in the US, Europe, and UAE, and the stated annual revenue is USD 1 Billion.

The product portfolio spans Knit Apparels, Jeans & Trousers, Workwear, and Sportswear on the apparel side, plus Denim, Knit, and Woven Fabrics and Home Textiles (Bed Linen, Towels) on the textile side. Differentiated fabric technologies include Power Stretch, ProModal (with Lenzing Modal and TENCEL), XFIT LYCRA, LYCRA DUALFX, and TOUGH MAX LYCRA — co-developed under licenses with INVISTA and Lenzing. Specialized divisions and joint ventures include Trischel (warp and circular knit fabrics), Textprint (synthetic fabric printing), the Stretchline Group JV (elastics, with Brandot International and Charnwood Elastics UK), Prym Intimates JV (intimate apparel accessories with Prym Intimates Group PLC of Germany), and Noyon Lanka JV (lace, with Noyon Dentelles of France). Patented products include Fortitube, Locksafe, Stay4sure, Bondelast, Fit-J, and SoftSeal elastic/accessory technologies.

Crafter Apparel monetizes through transaction-fee B2B manufacturing contracts and professional-services-style supply-chain solutions, offering "ONE-STOP" sourcing, logistics, and distribution for individual clients. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The company is heavily certified for global apparel sourcing — BSCI, WRAP, C-TPAT, SA8000, SEDEX/SMETA, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 14064 (across 34 facilities), Oeko-Tex 100, GOTS, BCI, REACH, and Walmart supplier status — and holds a Carbon Neutral Product certification for a first-of-its-kind Carbon Neutral Bra. Downstream, it has acquired the New York-based consumer intimate apparel brand THINX, signaling selective vertical integration into branded retail.

Name

CRAFTER APPAREL

Legal name

Crafter Apparel

Website

https://crafterapparel.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Crafter Apparel is a Pakistan-headquartered, family-owned multinational textile manufacturer (68,000 employees, 41 facilities, USD 1B revenue) that produces apparel, fabrics, and home textiles for global brands and retailers across 15+ countries, with specialty JVs in elastics, lace, and intimates accessories.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Apparel Manufacturing

NAICS

Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing (3152), Knit Fabric Mills (313240), Apparel Knitting Mills (315120), Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing (31599), Fiber, Yarn, and Thread Mills (31311)

SIC

Knitting Mills (2250), Knit Outerwear Mills (2253), Apparel & Other Finishd Prods Of Fabrics & Similar Matl (2300), Broadwoven Fabric Mills, Cotton (2211)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Denim & Bottoms Cut & Sew (Jeans/Trousers/Shorts) (IMAOAEAD), Outerwear & Performance Apparel Cut & Sew (IMAOAEAB), Sewing Thread Manufacturing (IMAOAAAH)

Keywords

• Textile manufacturing
• Apparel manufacturing
• Denim fabric production
• Private label apparel
• Supply chain solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

LAHORE, PUNJAB

HQ country

Pakistan

HQ region

Asia

Offices53 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

Revenue model

1. Textile Manufacturing and Apparel Production: Manufacturing and selling textile products including apparel, fabrics, and home textiles to global brands and retailers. Revenue generated through direct B2B sales of manufactured goods with pricing based on order volume and specifications.
2. Supply Chain Solutions: ONE-STOP supply chain solutions including cost-efficient sourcing, robust logistics and on-time distribution across the entire value chain for individual clients

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Crafter Apparel is a multinational textile manufacturing group that produces knit apparel, jeans and trousers, workwear, and sportswear, along with denim, knit, and woven fabrics, and home textiles (bed linen and towels). The company operates vertically integrated facilities spanning spinning, knitting, weaving, dyeing, and apparel production, and supplies global apparel brands, specialty stores, department stores, catalogue companies, and importers through B2B enterprise sales offices in the US, Europe, and UAE.

Product overview

Crafter Apparel is a multinational textile manufacturing group offering a comprehensive portfolio of apparel, fabrics, and home textiles. The core product categories include Knit Apparels, Jeans & Trousers, Workwear, and Sportswear, supported by fabric manufacturing capabilities across Denim, Knit, and Woven fabrics. Home textile offerings include Bed Linen and Towels. Key fabric innovations include Power Stretch, ProModal, XFIT LYCRA, LYCRA DUALFX, TOUGH MAX LYCRA, and Organic Denim series. The company also operates specialized divisions and joint ventures including Trischel (warp/circular knit fabrics), Stretchline Group (elastics), Textprint (fabric printing), Prym Intimates (accessories), and Noyon Lanka (lace fabrics). Production facilities span multiple countries including Pakistan, Bangladesh, Jordan, China, Sri Lanka, India, and others, with sales and marketing offices in US, Europe, and UAE.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Trischel: Warp and circular knit fabric operation manufacturing Tricot, Raschel and circular knits, specializing in fine gauge and functional fabrics for lingerie, swimwear and sportswear. Vertically integrated operation with latest technology from warping to knitting, dyeing and finishing.
• Stretchline Group
• Textprint
• Prym Intimates
• Noyon Lanka

Products and services

• Knit Apparels Knit apparel products including basic and fashion knits, manufactured at facilities with spinning, knitting, dyeing, and apparel operations, for global apparel brands and retailers.
• Jeans & Trousers Jeans and trousers manufactured with vertically integrated operations from spinning through weaving, dyeing, and apparel production, featuring stretch and performance fabric technologies.
• Workwear Industrial wear, institutional wear, and uniforms designed for durability and professional use, sold to global brands and retailers requiring certified workwear manufacturing.
• Sportswear Active wear and sports apparel products manufactured for global sportswear brands and activewear retailers.
• Denim Fabrics Innovative denim fabrics including Pure Indigo, Flat Denim, Sustainable Poly Denim, Printed Denim, Coated Denim, and Tinted Denim series, featuring technologies like Power Stretch, ProModal, XFIT LYCRA, LYCRA DUALFX, TOUGH MAX LYCRA, and Organic Denim, sold to apparel brands and garment manufacturers.
• Knit Fabrics Knit fabric offerings including warp and circular knit fabrics such as Tricot and Raschel fabrics, supplied to intimate apparel, swimwear, and sportswear manufacturers.
• Woven Fabrics Woven fabric products for various apparel applications, supplied to global apparel brands and garment manufacturers.
• Bed Linen Home textile bed linen products sold to retailers and home textile brands.
• Towels Home textile towel products sold to retailers and home textile brands.
• Trischel Warp and Circular Knit Fabrics Specialized warp and circular knit fabric operation under the Trischel division manufacturing Tricot and Raschel fabrics, including fine gauge and functional fabrics for lingerie, swimwear, and sportswear; vertically integrated operation unique in South Asia with warping, knitting, dyeing and finishing capabilities.
• Stretchline Elastics Joint venture specializing in design and manufacture of knitted, woven, jacquard, and printed elastics for intimate apparel, swimwear, and sportswear; includes patented products Fortitube, Locksafe, Stay4sure, Bondelast, and Fit-J; operates from five manufacturing facilities across Sri Lanka, Indonesia, China, Honduras, and Mexico.
• Textprint Synthetic Fabric Printing Fabric printing operation with flatbed, rotary, and high speed digital printing technology, unique in South Asia, with capabilities in foil, ink, burnout, glitter, and textured designs on cotton, lace, and synthetic fabrics.
• Prym Intimates Accessories Joint venture with Prym Intimates Group PLC of Germany providing total accessory solutions for intimate apparel and swimwear, including ultrasonically sealed shoulder straps, hook and eye tapes, SoftSeal hook and eyes, 3D bra wire solutions, PET coated and galvanised underwire, rings and slides.
• Noyon Lanka Jacquard Lace Joint venture with Noyon Dentelles France manufacturing intricate lace using Jacquardtronic, Textronic, and Raschel technologies; the only knitted lace manufacturer in South Asia, launching 600 designs annually including multi-way stretch, high tenacity, and engineered lace fabric.

Quantifiable outcome

• USD 1 Billion Revenue
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature10 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Brandot InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThree-way joint venture with Charnwood Elastics UK and Crafter Apparel forming the Stretchline Group, specializing in design and manufacture of elastics for intimate apparel, swimwear, and sportswear
• Charnwood Elastics UKcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThree-way joint venture with Brandot International and Crafter Apparel forming the Stretchline Group
• Prym Intimates Group PLC (Germany)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint venture between Stretchline Group and Prym Intimates Group PLC for total accessory solutions for intimate apparel and swimwear sectors, including manufacturing in Sri Lanka and China
• Noyon Dentelles (France)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint venture operation between MAS and Noyon Dentelles with over 100 years of industry experience, manufacturing intricate lace using Jacquardtronic, Textronic and Raschel technologies
• INVISTAcoreTechnology or IntegrationLicensed technology provider for LYCRA fiber used in Power Stretch, XFIT LYCRA, LYCRA DUALFX, and TOUGH MAX LYCRA fabrics
• Lenzing AGcoreTechnology or IntegrationLicensed fiber supplier for Lenzing Modal and TENCEL fibers used in ProModal fabric innovations

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Epyllion Group: Bangladesh-based vertically integrated textile and apparel manufacturer with spinning, knitting, dyeing, and garment operations serving global brands — directly comparable in vertical integration and customer segments.
• MAS Holdings: Sri Lanka-based intimate wear, active wear, and apparel manufacturer with a similarly large global footprint and joint venture model. Many of the subsidiary entities cited in the source data (Bodyline, Linea, Unichela, Trischel, Noyon Lanka, Stretchline) are MAS Holdings subsidiaries, indicating a deep operating overlap.
• Shahi Exports: India-based one of the largest apparel manufacturers globally, serving major apparel brands with vertically integrated operations across multiple product categories — directly comparable in scale, customer mix, and integrated manufacturing model.
• Hansae: South Korea-based apparel manufacturer with large-scale production in Vietnam, Haiti, and other low-cost geographies serving global mass-market apparel brands — comparable in B2B enterprise model and multi-category apparel production.
• Hirdaramani Group: Sri Lanka-based vertically integrated apparel manufacturer serving global brands across intimates, casual wear, and active wear, with comparable geographic footprint and B2B supply chain model.
• Eclat Textile: Taiwan-based knit apparel and performance fabric manufacturer serving global sportswear and activewear brands — comparable in proprietary knit fabric technology and brand-customer orientation.
• Brandix Lanka: One of Sri Lanka's largest apparel manufacturers, producing knit, woven, and intimate apparel for global brands — comparable in customer base, category breadth, and certified-manufacturer positioning.
• Delta Galil Industries: Israel-headquartered global intimate apparel and activewear manufacturer with own production facilities and licensed technology partnerships — comparable in intimates/activewear mix and global brand customer base.
• Pacific Textiles Holdings: Hong Kong-listed knit fabric manufacturer producing high-quality elastic and specialty knit fabrics for intimate apparel and activewear brands — directly comparable in Stretchline/Prym-style elastic and knit fabric offerings.

Broad incumbents

• Far Eastern New Century: Taiwan-headquartered textile and polyester conglomerate covering filament, spun yarn, knit and woven fabric, and apparel — comparable in vertical integration and global scale, but operating across a broader materials portfolio.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat7 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/www.crafterapparel.com

Compliance14 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries71 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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