FASHION & HANDICRAFTS
FASHION & HANDICRAFTS
There are 2.9 million SMEs in Thailand, employing 9.7 million people and contributing 37.2% to the country’s GDP. Many of these SMEs are found in the fashion and handicraft sectors, specializing in producing products under their customers’ preferred brands. Traditional Thai art and crafts range from paintings and musical instruments to exquisite silk, silverware, pottery, puppets, Khon masks, model warships, bronze items, soap carvings, sculptures, wood and stone carvings, ceramics and much more.
In the handicraft sector, Bridging Continents helps its customers find the best OEM manufacturers that align with their specific needs regarding price, quality, and volume. Thailand has emerged as one of the major players in the non-western world of textiles and apparel.
Thailand is home to over 2,000 garment companies, with a similar number of firms thriving in the textile industry, mostly concentrated around Bangkok and eastern Thailand. The private sector has partnered with the government to drive innovation in the textile industry, introducing modern technology in areas such as weaving, finishing, printing, knitting and dyeing.
Over the past decade, the focus has been on modernizing technology for greater efficiency, as well as enhancing the skills of workers and improving the competence of businesses in the textile and apparel sector. Thailand is globally renowned as a silk producer and also excels in producing spun and twisted yarn. Additionally, the country leads in eco-friendly finishing, dyeing, and printing services that meet international standards.
