FROM SEED TO SHIRT
With full control of every step in the process, from cotton seed research to product retailing, Esquel has become a total service and solution provider of textiles and apparels. The adoption of innovative approaches helps improve the efficiency of our work and the quality of our products, while also maximizing our people’s potential.
Cotton
High-end cotton dress shirts require high quality cotton, generically known as Extra Long Staple (ELS) cotton. We decided to take control of the process from the very beginning, starting with cottonseed research. This ensures a reliable supply of premium grade cotton and establishes a strong foundation for our development in sustainability.
COTTON GENOME SEQUENCING
We have collaborated with academic institutes to complete the cotton genome sequencing for Sea Island Cotton (a variety of Extra Long Staple (ELS) cotton) in 2015, a world's first. The research helps us identify the strengths and weaknesses of different genes.
With our specialty spinning techniques, we have developed the finest possible yarn and a collection of cotton-blended yarns using cashmere, silk and yak.
Through research and collaboration with our farmers, we have been able to produce cotton yarns with a thread count of over 700, the highest ever made.
Yarn
HIGHLY AUTOMATED SPINNING MILL
Our highly automated spinning mill in Changji, Xinjiang only has 45 staff controlling the 30,000 spindles, whereas such a large mill would usually requires about 150 workers to manage it if operated in a traditional way.
With our specialty spinning techniques, we have developed the finest possible yarn and a collection of cotton-blended yarns using cashmere, silk and yak.
Through research and collaboration with our farmers, we have been able to produce cotton yarns with a thread count of over 700, the highest ever made.
HIGHLY AUTOMATED SPINNING MILL
Our highly automated spinning mill in Changji, Xinjiang only has 45 staff controlling the 30,000 spindles, whereas such a large mill would usually requires about 150 workers to manage it if operated in a traditional way.
Fabric
Fabric science is a key focus of innovation at Esquel. We explore new functions, constructions, hand-feel and material aspects of fabric to engineer the best cotton shirts.
With an annual capacity of 27,000 tons of knit fabric and 144 million yards of woven fabric, we sew and finish these quality fabrics into 100 million woven and knit shirts annually through our global shirt manufacturing bases.
VISUAL RECOGNITION
Adopting machine visual recognition enables us to auto-inspect trims and fabric to improve operation efficiency and resulting in fewer defects.
Shirts
Leveraging the full control of the supply chain, we produce a wide range of dress shirts and casual shirts through various wet processing.
We offer premium shirts with distinctive hand-feel and features including stretchability, stain resistance, non-iron, UV protection and more.
Leveraging the full control of the supply chain, we produce a wide range of dress shirts and casual shirts through various wet processing.
We offer premium shirts with distinctive hand-feel and features including stretchability, stain resistance, non-iron, UV protection and more.
THE INTEGRATED LINE
We are developing a production line that integrates people and technology to improve quality consistency. This new line is operated by our skilled labor with the support of robotic arms, machine visual recognition and self-developed automation modules.
Accessories
Being a one-stop solution provider, our wide range of accessories and packaging products are designed to keep pace with the market and consumer trends, in a sustainable and innovative way.
Accessories
Being a one-stop solution provider, our wide range of accessories and packaging products are designed to keep pace with the market and consumer trends, in a sustainable and innovative way.
SUMMATION SOLUTIONS
Summation Solutions is a technology brand by Esquel dedicated to leveraging RFID technologies to bring the best IoT solutions to our partners. From factory and warehouse to retail, we help our partners continuously improve supply chain efficiency while reducing manual errors, advancing digital business transformation along the way.