I. Company Overview: A Global Leader in Garment Contract Manufacturing

Crystal International Group Limited is a world-leading garment manufacturer with an annual production capacity of 470 million finished garments, serving globally renowned brands including Gap.

Founding Background

Established in Hong Kong in 1970 by Law Lok Fung (son of Law Ting Pong, known as the “King of Knitting”), the group was listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in 2017 (stock code: 2232.HK).

Global Layout

It owns 23 self-operated factories across five countries—Vietnam, China, Cambodia, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka—with approximately 65,000 employees, forming a diversified production network to mitigate risks.

II. Production Capacity & Technological Advantages

1. Diversified Product Matrix

2. Leading Technological Strengths

① Seamless Knitting Technology

This innovation revolutionizes traditional sewing processes: “Every 3 minutes, a finished garment can be produced from yarn without offline processes.” It improves efficiency by 30-50% with lower errors, allowing one worker to monitor 5-6 machines simultaneously.

② Automated Production Systems

• Computer-controlled cutting beds enable precise cutting, reducing fabric waste by over 3%.
• Intelligent hanging systems equipped with electronic tags realize full-process tracking of production, ensuring “a seamless flow from cut pieces to finished garments.”
• Denim production efficiency is 30-50% higher than the industry average.

③ Innovative Production Model

Adopting the “postponement differentiation strategy” recommended by Gap, it delays the dyeing process until after sewing, reducing risks from uncertain demand and inventory costs.

III. Strategic Cooperation with Gap

Crystal International is a core supplier of Gap, with the following cooperation features:

1. Long-Term Stable Partnership

The two parties have maintained in-depth cooperation for years, with Crystal participating in multiple Gap sustainability projects.

2. Comprehensive Services

• Provides one-stop solutions from fabric R&D to finished garment manufacturing.
• Offers digital implementation support for Gap’s women’s empowerment program P.A.C.E., making it the world’s first supplier to digitize this program.

3. Quality Assurance

Strictly adheres to Gap’s Manufacturing Restricted Substances List (MRSL) to ensure zero hazardous chemical emissions, and undergoes regular audits by third-party certification institutions commissioned by Gap.

IV. Sustainable Development & Social Responsibility

1. Eco-Friendly Production Practices

① Energy Management

• Installs solar photovoltaic panels in factories to reduce reliance on fossil fuels, achieving an energy-saving rate of 10% in some facilities.

② Water Resource Management

• Adopts water-saving dyeing processes; after upgrading wastewater treatment systems, the water reuse rate reaches over 70%, with a water-saving rate of 16% in some factories.

③ Material Innovation

• Uses eco-friendly low-impact dyes and biodegradable fabrics to reduce chemical residues and waste.
• Promotes sustainable materials such as organic cotton and recycled polyester (made from recycled plastic bottles).

2. Social Responsibility

① Employee Rights

• Strictly implements international labor standards and provides a safe, healthy working environment for employees.
• Supports the development of female employees and participates in Gap’s Women + Water Collaborative program.

② Community Contributions

• Invests in local community infrastructure construction to improve the quality of life for residents near factories.
• Evaluates and enhances the overall social responsibility performance of the supply chain through the Social and Labor Convergence Program (SLCP).

V. Conclusion: A Benchmark Contract Manufacturer for Gap

With comprehensive advantages in global layout, technological innovation, quality assurance, and sustainable development, Crystal International Group has become one of the most trusted partners for international brands like Gap. For Gap, choosing Crystal as its contract manufacturer not only ensures high-quality and efficient production services but also gains strong support in sustainable development and social responsibility.