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Every journey begins with a vision of reaching a destination. However our vision has never been limited to reaching someplace. Instead we have always envisioned a journey where we progress along with all our associates, customers, employees and vendors. On this journey we have crossed several milestones. From each one we learned that the best way forward is by maintaining our high business practices and quality standards. Gearing up for the future, we have the key success factors necessary to withstand the winds of change. Our efficient manufacturing abilities and technical prowess have given us the edge in our field of expertise. A strong product portfolio along with the introduction of new brands has further strengthened our well established market presence. Not resting on our laurels, we look forward to discovering new heights during our journey. We believe that we reign supreme because we don’t attempt to conquer. We just do our job the best way!

To be a leader in the global and Indian retail industry by increasing customer base and by offering valuable service through prompt delivery of quality products.

To earn customer loyalty by investing in people and systems there by providing them with competitively priced eco - friendly garments of premier quality which are delivered on time consistently.

Office - Lower Parel

Like the beginning of most successful business stories, the birth of The Shirt Company started with a dream. In 1984 our founder Mr. Shivanand Shetty dreamt of creating a world class garment company which would be grounded on the principle of excellence. Since then the company has flourished to become a name recognized and respected not only for the superior quality of its products, but also for its strong values. Our ability to learn continuously has given us the flexibility and the nimbleness that is required for growth in changing and challenging times. What was initially started as a shirt manufacturing company has now rapidly expanded to include women’s wear, maternity wear and kids’ wear. The company can today boast of an ever growing international client base for its entire range of products. A critical pillar in supporting any organization is the team which forms its core. The company has always believed in nurturing and retaining top talent. Our employees are encouraged to participate actively in decision making which in turn ensures continuous learning. Today, we are proud to be backed by a team of proficient individuals who have the requisite skills, knowledge and experience to perform effectively and efficiently. Driven by the vision to excel, The Shirt Company has scaled great heights in the field of entrepreneurship. Committed to advancement, we continue to reinvent ourselves by meeting fresh challenges with innovative solutions. Standing firm on the foundation of goodwill and trust, we are now surging ahead by venturing into new avenues.

Corporate Office- Navi Mumbai

The various divisions of the company have contributed towards its success story.

The company is staffed by more than 3000 employees. A dynamic team of professionals trained in merchandising play a pivotal role in co-ordinating between clients and factories. The fabric department is dedicated to source and supply fabrics and fabric designs required to reproduce international fashion trends. An efficient trim department helps in creating the right style for the garment by sourcing and developing accessories by tapping both domestic and international vendors. A strong team of professionals manages global logistics in order to meet every client’s requirement seamlessly.

The Design team offers creative solutions for every challenge, right from developing fabric cads or embroidery to the making of the end product. Keeping in mind each client’s requirement, the team prepares exclusive collections constantly.

Our clients’ 'Coffee Shop'… surrounded with exclusive merchandize!

CAD/ CAM: This department handles all CAD/CAM aided pattern making, grading and development as based on Lectra’s CAD/CAM software and equipments. Patterns can also be transferred and received digitally from global buyers at this unit.

Fabric Checking & Cutting: Fabric inspection is an important aspect followed prior to garment manufacturing to ensure that the fabric used is of the highest quality. Pattern pieces are laid and traced out on the fabric to be cut. Cutters guide electric cutting machines around the perimeter of pattern pieces, cutting through the fabric stack. Absolute precision is required during this stage of garment manufacture.

Sampling Centre: We have a vast and well organized sampling centre which plays a crucial role in transforming design sketches to actual products. Equipped with specialized sewing machines, this unit can easily reproduce various designs according to international trends as specified by the design studio.

Stitching: The factory can produce up to 3,00,000 garments per month. The infrastructure constitutes of multiple manufacturing units. Machinery is constantly upgraded as per market standards.

Stitching is a crucial stage in the assembly of any garment. The company has its own extensive stitching facility which is helmed by a staff comprising of trained professionals such as Production Planners and Quality Assurance Managers.

Placement Printing: The company has 12 colour computerized placement printing machinery with globally approved colours and standards.

Specialised Techniques: Embroidery: All the garment manufacturing units contain computerized multihead embroidery machines that enable us to meet all the demands of placement embroideries, badges and appliqués.

Smocking

Pleating

Fagotting

Blind Stitch

Laundry: The inhouse laundry units are equipped with machinery and technicians to cater to various

washes such as Softeners, Enzyme finishes, Stone wash, Aero wash and Golf ball wash. The washing technicians take extra care to ensure that the handfeel is maintained as per the client’s requirement.

Finishing & Dispatch: The company has a vast capacity for finishing and packing of garments with facilities to provide ironed, hanger, stand pack, flat pack and crinkle packing.

Commitment towards the environment: The Shirt Company makes a special effort to preserve and improve the environment. Efficient effluent treatment plants are installed at all our garment manufacturing units. Together Textile Mills at Coimbatore is equipped with a Reverse Osmosis System for waste management. Reverse Osmosis virtually removes all organic compounds and up to 99% of all ions from waste water. The recycled water is then reused by the factory. Effluent Treatment Plants treat laundry waste water at each of the garment manufacturing units. This process effectively manages waste reduction. The resultant water provides low cost irrigation to the surrounding areas.

Together Textile Mills Pvt. Ltd. Coimbatore

Established: 1997 Area: 10 acres

1. The mill has vertically integrated operations right from yarn dying to fabric weaving and fabric finishing. 2. Capacity: 1.5 tonnes of yarn dyeing per day. 2,50,000 meters of fabric per month. 3. In-house garment manufacturing unit with a capacity of 45,000 pieces per month. 4. RO (Reverse Osmosis) based filtration facility for removal of salts and other impurities from water to meet the most demanding specifications that are currently in place. 5. Effluent treatment plant that treats the laundry waste water at a low cost by removing highly toxic effluents from water, thus making it safe for irrigation.

Looms and Reverse Osmosis System

Our Products

The Shirt Company offers its customers a variety of products such as Women's Wear comprising of Blouses, Tunics, Dresses, Skirts, Nightwear and Maternity Wear. Apart from this, the company manufactures a vast range of Men’s Shirts. The company has also diversified into a wide variety of Kids’ Wear with Boys’ Shirts and Girls’ Wear. The Shirt Company is the official licensee for Barbie Apparel and Hot Wheels in India. We exclusively manufacture, retail and distribute Barbie Apparel and Hot Wheels across the country. At present there are 11 exclusive Barbie Stores and over 300 leading retail stores in India which stock Barbie and Hot Wheels Apparel. In recognition of its exemplary design capability, The Shirt Company has received several awards worldwide among Mattel Licensees for apparel. The Shirt Company was also felicitated at the 2011 Creative Summit for Most Innovative Product in the Girls’ Category by Mattel and received the Asia Pac Licencee of the Year 2011 Award. The Shirt Company has also received Top Design Innovation Award from Mattel Inc., USA from amongst all the international Barbie clothing licensees in 2010.

Recently the company has entered the maternity wear market in India by launching a new brand ‘Nine’. The 'Nine' collection has been designed keeping in mind international trends in maternity clothing. The range includes blouses, skirts, dresses, jeans and more for the mother-to-be. The company has also launched ‘Miss Pink’ - a designer clothing brand for today’s young and fashion savvy generation. Inspired by international styles, Miss Pink helps its young patrons to recreate the wardrobe of their dreams. The range consists of jeans, leggings, skirts, tops, jackets and dresses that are available in all sizes.

QUALITY POLICY We are an ISO 9001:2008, SA-8000 and Oeko tex standard certified company. We are determined to consistently improve our quality management systems by upgrading technology, capabilities and infrastructure. We continue to strive to provide superior products which are both eco-friendly and competitively priced to our customers.

OUR INTERNATIONAL CLIENTELE

The Shirt Company has an impressive lineup of international clients that it caters to. We supply our entire range of products world wide. Our clientele includes High street brands, Chain stores, Designer labels and Mail order catalogues.

Germany

USA

Netherlands

Spain

Japan

Australia

UK

South Africa

France

Belgium

Italy

Turkey