Who we are

Toptextile is a company in The Hague, Netherlands, that imports textile and ready made garments from Bangladesh and Myanmar.

Both Bangladesh and Myanmar are the place to be for garment production. More than 60% of the people in Bangladesh are involved in garment business and garment production. Mainly t-shirts, polo pique, sweaters, men's shirts, ladies blouses and pants are produced. Back in the early days of production it used to be the basic solid colour t-shirt or a 5 pocket denim pant with garment wash only. But Bangladesh has evolved itself and is producing fancy fashion items with special fabric, fancy yarns and different washings.

The reason that Bangladesh has become so popular is because they are producing for very competetive prices. Bangladesh is one of the cheapest countries in the world. In the capital Dhaka alone there are more than 6000 factories, most of them exporting directly to Europe and the USA.

Myanmar is becoming very interesting due to the lift of import restrictions from Europe. Now it will be possible to explore the market in Myanmar. People already speak about "The next China", because of a ready workforce of about 60 million people and an average monthly salary of about $75,- per month due to a subsidised economy.

The population of Bangladesh and Myanmar benefit substantially from this export and many families are dependant on the income which is generated from garment production. Because of the fact that the people can build a financially independant future, the European Union promotes business from Bangladesh and Myanmar by allowing the import in Europe duty and quota free. This means no import duty in Europe for garments produced in both these countries.

We are a service provider to importers and retailers in Europe. We can support with all activities regarding production and import from Bangladesh and Myanmar.

Please contact us for further information.

info@toptextile.nl

Myanmar’s garment industry is set for revival, including
creation of new jobs, as the European Union has announced lifting of the
sanctions that it imposed on Myanmar since late 1990s, owing to recent political
reforms carried out in Myanmar.

Following the imposition of the
sanctions, Myanmar lost its General System of Preferences (GSP) status with the
EU, which allowed garment producers of Myanmar to export their goods to the EU
market duty free. This resulted in a rise in cost of doing business in Myanmar,
which ultimately led to reduction in trade.

The removal of sanctions by
the EU is expected to bring back some of the 80,000 garment industry jobs that
were lost over the past decade in Myanmar, as it would pave way for several new
contracts and orders.

This would lead to generation of around 25,000
jobs in the Myanmarese garment industry this year itself, according to Myanmar
Garment Manufacturers association.

Although the sanctions or trade
embargoes were imposed by the EU to punish the Southeast Asian nation’s former
military rulers for their misrule and human right abuses for years together, it
proved to be far more detrimental for the poor unskilled workers than for the
rulers, as a lot many of these workers lost their jobs.

Myanmar sits at the crossroads of Asia’s great civilisations of India and China,
and looks out onto the vast Indian Ocean next to Thailand. One of South East
Asia’s largest and most diverse countries, Myanmar stretches from the sparkling
islands of the Andaman Sea in the south right up into the Eastern Himalayan
mountain range.

To this day Myanmar remains one of the most mysterious and undiscovered destinations in the world. A land of breathtaking beauty and
charm yet only recently emerging into the modern world. What can the casual
visitor therefore expect upon arrival, and why should one embark on such a
journey in the first place?

Myanmar offers all the traditional delights of Asia in one fascinating country. Virgin jungles, snow-capped
mountains and pristine beaches, combined with a rich and glorious heritage
spanning more than two thousand years. Spectacular monuments and ancient cities
attest to a vibrant culture that is still home to 135 different ethnic groups.

The country’s tourism infrastructure boasts five star properties, intimate boutique
hotels and family guest houses in all the major centers, as well as stunning
mountain and beach resorts. Myanmar also boasts one of the lowest tourist crime
records in the world, so visitors can rest assured their holiday will be
carefree from start to finish.

Wherever you go in Myanmar, whether it be cruising down the mighty Ayeyarwaddy River in style, drifting over the
ancient city of Bagan by hot air balloon, or searching for that elusive tiger on
the back of an elephant, there is always a feeling of adventure. With two modern
internal airlines upgrading and expanding their networks, new and exciting
destinations off the beaten track are gradually being opened. From mountain
trekking and rafting in the far north to world class diving in the Mergui
Archipelago. But above all, Myanmar offers the warmest welcome in Asia. 

Myanmar is possibly one of the least discovered countries in South East  Asia. Enjoy the best of Myanmar on this incredible cultural journey - discover  ancient temples and pagodas, visit prisitine lakes, observe wandering monks and  be captivated by the most charming and hospitable Burmese people. This really is  a trip of Highlights!

Touristical Highlights of Myanmar



The best way to contact us it to send us an email with your inquiries:

info@toptextile.nl

YANGON - Western trade embargoes imposed on the South-east Asian country Myanmar since the late 1990s was supposed to penalise its former military rulers for years of misrule and human rights concerns. But the people suffered far more than the regime alone, and many lost crucial jobs that could financially sustain entire families. Myanmar simply needs more jobs.

On Monday 24 April 2012 the European Union announced the suspension of most sanctions against Myanmar for one year while it assesses the country's evolution. At the same time the EU will introduce a system of GSP, which allows Myanmar to export ready made garments to Europe without any import duties.

 "For us, it's simple. This means new job opportunities for our people," said Mr Myint Soe, who also chairs Myanmar's Garment Manufacturers Association. "We're hoping for new contracts, new orders ... we're hoping to open more factories."

 Mr Myint Soe said Myanmar's return to the GSP could yield as many as 25,000 new jobs in the textile industry alone this year.

For garment factory workers who make US$75 per month or less, the eventual end of sanctions will be a big deal.

"Myanmar is capable of producing T-shirts, sweaters and woven items like shirts and pants. To start getting ready for export, Myanmar should start producing easy and competetive priced basic items", says Mr De Leeuw from the Dutch company Toptextile. "Everybody in garment production as well as all the brand retailers in Europe, are looking at alternatives for the expensive production in China. Of course Bangladesh is a real option, but it can never absorb a substantial shift in produciton from China into Bangladesh. Cambodia is considered by many as another option, but the production capacity is simply not there. We think that Myanmar has a great potential worth to explore immediately.