Apparel & textiles manufacturers and suppliers
Verified US ocean import records
4,381 apparel and textiles manufacturers and suppliers on US ocean import records, across 87 countries, with 21,902 shipments between them. Find an apparel and textiles supplier by what it actually shipped.
Latest shipment: Aug 27, 2026Updated Sep 10, 2026Source: US ocean import recordsMethodology — latest shipment shown
This page shows where the 4,381 apparel and textiles manufacturers and suppliers on the records are, what sub-industries they split into, and which shipped most in the analysed window — evidence of activity, not a ranking of quality. Use it to shortlist, then verify with the supplier.
Key facts
As of the Sep 10, 2026 data update. Definitions on the methodology page.
What the data shows
- 4,381 apparel and textiles manufacturers and exporters appear on the records, with 21,902 US ocean import shipments between them.
- China and Vietnam account for the two largest groups: 1,210 (28%) and 683 (16%) of 4,381 suppliers across 87 countries.
- The largest sub-industry by supplier count is woven and knitted fabric (263 suppliers, 6%); 34 sub-industries are classified in total.
- The most active supplier in the analysed window, Refat Garments Ltd, shipped 985 times to 13 US buyers.
- The latest shipment in this industry’s dataset arrived on Aug 27, 2026.
Suppliers by country
What the data shows: China and Vietnam account for the two largest groups: 1,210 (28%) and 683 (16%) of 4,381 suppliers across 87 countries. Recency and buyer overlap should be weighed alongside the count.
Supplier counts, not shipments; top 12 of 87 countries.
Suppliers by product and sub-industry
What the data shows: woven and knitted fabric and woven and knit shirts account for the two largest groups: 263 (6%) and 247 (6%) of 4,381 suppliers across 34 sub-industries.
As classified from each supplier's customs descriptions; top 12 of 34.
Most active apparel and textiles suppliers by US ocean shipments
The overseas factories and exporters with the most shipments in the analysed window. Activity, not a ranking of quality.
| Supplier | Shipments | Buyers |
|---|---|---|
| Refat Garments LtdBangladesh | 985 | 13 |
| The Civil Engineers LtdBangladesh | 464 | 2 |
| Seagold Private LimitedPakistan | 444 | 53 |
| Ayesha Clothing Co LtdBangladesh | 430 | 8 |
| Artistic Milliners Pvt LtdPakistan | 266 | 5 |
| Renaissance Apparels LimitedSri Lanka | 243 | 2 |
| Ayesha Clothing Co LimitedBangladesh | 239 | 3 |
| Ananta Apparels LtdBangladesh | 227 | 8 |
| Crown Wears Pvt LimitedBangladesh | 222 | 11 |
| Soorty Enterprises Pvt LtdPakistan | 219 | 7 |
| Artistic Garments Ind Agi DenimPakistan | 190 | 6 |
| Denimach LimitedBangladesh | 183 | 7 |
| Sumec Textile Co LtdChina | 181 | 23 |
| Nishat Mills LtdPakistan | 165 | 8 |
| Welspun Global Brands LimitedIndia | 155 | 13 |
| Sq Celsius LimitedBangladesh | 141 | 2 |
| Hs Hyosung CorpSouth Korea | 138 | 27 |
| Thats It Sweater LtdBangladesh | 135 | 3 |
| Gildan Honduras Distribution S DeHonduras | 132 | 3 |
| Standard Stitches Ltd Woven UnitBangladesh | 130 | 2 |
US distributors and importers in this industry
US-based distributors, component suppliers and manufacturers’ sales arms that import apparel and textiles — a domestic counterparty, with no import of your own. Full directory: US Distributors & Suppliers.
| Company | Shipments | Suppliers |
|---|---|---|
| Gildan Sc2 Co 809Manufacturer's US sales arm · knit activewear, tees, socks | 206 | 8 |
| Gildan Ndc Eden Nc Dc/CoManufacturer's US sales arm · knit t-shirts, sweatshirts from own plants | 132 | 11 |
| Welspun Usa IncManufacturer's US sales arm · terry towels, bed and bath linens | 104 | 11 |
| Hailide America IncComponent & materials supplier · industrial high-tenacity polyester yarn | 78 | 2 |
| Mgf Sourcing Us LlcDistributor · women's knit and woven apparel sourcing | 53 | 17 |
| Gildan Yarn LlcComponent & materials supplier · yarn and knit apparel inputs | 45 | 5 |
| Import & Export LlcDistributor · polyester staple fibre and yarn | 43 | 19 |
| Usa Legwear LlcDistributor · socks and legwear wholesale | 36 | 9 |
| Esther Express IncDistributor · knit tops, sweaters, sleepwear | 32 | 10 |
| Gildan Ndc Eden Nc Dc/50Manufacturer's US sales arm · knit tees, sweatshirts, activewear | 32 | 6 |
| Gmpc LlcDistributor · headwear, caps and knit apparel private label | 30 | 6 |
| Magid Glove And Safety ManufacturinDistributor · work gloves, safety eyewear, PPE apparel | 30 | 12 |
| Broder Bros LlcDistributor · imprintable apparel and promotional products | 27 | 19 |
| Ismart International CorpDistributor · men's and ladies' knit and woven garments | 27 | 2 |
| Pbr IncComponent & materials supplier · geotextiles and technical woven fabrics | 27 | 5 |
| Cogimex Usa CorpDistributor · men's pants and knit garments | 26 | 2 |
| Gildan Jacksonville DcManufacturer's US sales arm · socks, tees, sweatshirts from own plants | 26 | 2 |
| Grand Huge LimitedDistributor · ladies woven and knit bottoms | 23 | 1 |
| Sportsman Cap & BagDistributor · blank woven caps and headwear | 23 | 1 |
| Intradeco Apparel IncManufacturer's US sales arm · knit basics, sleepwear, tees | 22 | 4 |
How to evaluate an apparel and textiles supplier
What to compare in the evidence before you shortlist.
- Product descriptions and HS codes against what you need to buy — they describe what moved, not the company’s full range.
- Recency: the latest shipment date, and whether shipments recur or were a one-off.
- Buyer relationships: how many US buyers, and whether any repeat.
- Origin and loading ports, for lead time and routing.
- Shipment consistency across the analysed window.
Methodology and limitations
Counts are suppliers named as shipper on US ocean import records, after forwarders and consolidators are removed; shipments are bills of lading in the analysed window; the industry is classified from each supplier’s own descriptions. Air, road and rail freight are not included. Full definitions, update cadence and limitations: methodology.
Frequently asked questions
How many apparel and textiles manufacturers are in Mati’s dataset?
4,381 apparel and textiles manufacturers and exporters, across 87 countries, with 21,902 US ocean import shipments between them, as of the Sep 10, 2026 data update.
Which countries have the most visible apparel and textiles suppliers?
By supplier count: China (1,210), Vietnam (683), Bangladesh (302). The full split is in the ‘Suppliers by country’ table above.
What products do these suppliers ship?
The largest sub-industries by supplier count are woven and knitted fabric, woven and knit shirts, outerwear and jackets. Each profile lists the verbatim product descriptions from its filings.
How does Mati verify that a supplier is active?
A supplier is listed because its name appears as the shipper on at least one US ocean import record. ‘Active’ means the latest shipment date shown on its profile; the analysed window and the data update date are stated on every page. Activity is evidence that goods moved — it is not a certification, a quality check, or a statement of capacity.
Does shipment activity prove product quality?
No. Shipment counts, buyers and recency show trade activity only. They do not verify product quality, certifications, production capacity, minimum order quantities, pricing, lead times, or whether a company will take on a new buyer. Use the evidence to shortlist, then verify directly.
Can I find US distributors instead of importing?
Yes — 20 US-based distributors, component suppliers and sales arms import in this industry; the most active are listed on this page, and the full directory is at /us-distributors-suppliers.