This project illustrates Benin’s ability to adhere to strict quality standards and satisfy the demands of the global market.
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GLO-DJIGBE, Benin, July 9, 2024/ — With pride, Glo-Djigbé Industrial Zone (www.GDIZ-Benin.com) announces its first shipment of clothing that is “Made in Benin” to Europe.This initial shipment includes 80,000 finely made children’s leggings that are headed for the esteemed French brand KIABI.Renowned for its clothing and accessory chain for men, women, kids, and babies, KIABI has over 563 retail locations in France, Spain, Italy, Africa, the Middle East, and overseas departments and regions. A successful partnership between SIPI-Bénin and KIABI is initiated with this order, which aligns an order of 2 million clothing pieces for 2024 and 4 million for 2025.
This first export of 80,000 “Made in Benin” children’s leggings, painstakingly constructed within the Zone, follows two years of talks and negotiations, and it marks a critical turning point in the growth of the textile sector.This project demonstrates Benin’s ability to maintain high standards of quality while satisfying the demands of the global market.By joining renowned companies like US POLO ASSN and The Children’s Place (TCP), with whom apparel supply agreements have already been inked, KIABI further solidifies GDIZ’s standing as a crucial hub for the manufacturing of textiles in Africa.”This is a source of immense pride for us and serves as tangible proof of our commitment to promoting the Beninese textile industry on the international stage,” said Mr. Létondji BEHETON, Managing Director of SIPI-Bénin S.A.
“This first export of children’s leggings to KIABI is a source of immense pride for us and serves as tangible proof of our commitment to promoting the Beninese textile industry on the international stage. It marks the beginning of a long series of exports for the French brand KIABI. By the end of 2024, we will produce 2 million pieces of clothing for KIABI, demonstrating our ability to meet international standards while maintaining high quality. Currently, KIABI is increasingly focusing on collaboration with Africa for its garment production and plans to expand its retail presence on the continent. With its dynamism and quality workforce, Benin is ideally positioned to seize the new market opportunities offered by KIABI.”
Mr. Penagos JUAN, CEO of KIABI Sourcing, added: “We are delighted to collaborate with the Investment and Promotion Company for Industry in Benin (SIPI-Bénin S.A), responsible for the development, promotion, and management of GDIZ.This initiative perfectly aligns with KIABI’s strategy of bringing our production sites closer to our points of sale. In Africa, we have several stores, and now, thanks to the Glo-Djigbé Industrial Zone (GDIZ), we are producing KIABI garments locally. Our goal is to produce thirty million pieces in Africa, and ARISE proves to be the ideal partner to achieve this objective by integrating sustainability and using 100% Made in Africa cotton. We are at the beginning of this exciting journey, and we are proud to undertake it with ARISE and the Republic of Benin.”
