Children’s Clothing from Portugal A Casa do Bebé • • • • • • Commercial company name | A Casa do Bebé Têxteis Lar Infantil, Lda. Working url | http://www.acasadobebe.com/entrada.php (it should be http://www.acasadobebe.com) Languages| English, French, Portuguese and Spanish Product range | bath (hood - towels, set of towels, bathrobes), bed (sheets, blankets, bumpers, quilts, dressing gowns and pajamas), indoors and outdoors accessories (cosmetic basket, pillowcase, lampshade, curtains, changing math, feeding bottle cover, nappy bag, necessaires, etc) Brief history| Founded in Oporto in 1994 by a young mother Useful Info | uses only best materials (bath and bed linen are 100% cotton); has its own brand; creativity, quality and design are a constant priority with products and patterns being carefully tested before being released in the market; mid price range products Abobrinha (a Babex brand) • • • • • • Commercial company name | Babex/Alfredo José Ribeiro Fernandéz e Filhos Working url | http://www.babex-pt.com Languages| English and Portuguese Product range | 0 to 5 years old, classic and casual; Babygrow, Tracksuits, Jackets, Trousers, T-shirts, Overalls, Dresses, Sweaters, Pajamas, Bodies, Socks Brief history| Founded in S. Torcato, Guimarães, 50km from Oporto in 1985 Useful Info | 95% of production reserved for countries such as Spain, Germany, Austria, Greece, France, Switzerland, Denmark, England, Italy, Venezuela, Netherlands, Malta, Ireland, Belgium, and the U.S.A; represents the brand Tweenies besides it’s own brand “Abobrinha” (Portuguese market) or “Pumpkin” (international market); one of the biggest companies of the kind, with an annual capacity of response over 600 thousand manufactured pieces, counting always with over 60 collaborators services; strongly diversified and elaborate product mix; products carefully designed and conceived in order to meet the companies high ecological and hypoallergenic concerns and standards Ana Cláudia by Maria Alegria • • Commercial company name | Maria Alegria Lda. Working url | http://www.mariaalegria.com – micro website dedicated to Ana Cláudia is still unavailable Atlanta Mocassin • • • Commercial company name | Portocouro, Lda. Working url | http://www.atlantamocassin.com (under construction) Product range | handmade moccasins since 1987 Belmiro • • • • • • • Commercial company name | Belmiro Martins & Cª., Lda. Working url | http://www.belmiro-babywear.com/ Languages| English Product range | “all-in-one” suits for babies from 1 to 24 months old; special sizes for premature babies Brief history| family owned company founded in 1986 Useful Info | 50 000 pieces monthly, which are fully exported from our factory to many places in the world, like Spain, Canada, USA and Korea; uses high end electronic equipment (electronic embroidery etc); was a participant in this year’s Modtissimo BELMIRO MARTINS & CA, LDA Tel. + 351 253 483 273 Fax + 351 253 483 385 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: www.belmiro-babywear.com P.O. Box 217 - 4815-903 VIZELA Portugal Cenoura (a brand by Crispim & Abreu Lda.) • • • • • • • Commercial company name | Cenoura - Crispim & Abreu Lda. Working url | http://www.cenoura.com Languages| Portuguese, Spanish, English, Italian Product range | mothers-to-be; newborn babies; baby and children Brief history| An historical Portuguese brand with a strong market concept, Cenoura was recently bought by Crispim & Abreu Lda, a Portuguese company with experience in the manufacturing of high quality children clothes since it is responsible for the production of Agatha Ruiz de La Prada’s collection for ages 4 to 14 years old. Since then this traditional brand has gained new strength and, after 2 years, is already exporting 30% of its total production of garments that range from expecting mother’s wear to children. Useful Info | 21 stores in Portugal; exports for most European countries as well as Mexico and Dubai; targets urban clients; newborn babies line is exclusively 100% cotton and designed in order to allow the mother to easily see her baby; children’s line is always based on 4 to 5 different themes in order to allow the wearer to find and define is own personal style by combining versatile clothes; all lines have an emphasis on quality and design; available for franchise CENOURA – Crispim & Abreu, Lda. Address: Lugar de S. Bartolomeu, Serzedelo, Apartado 38, 4765-918 RIBA DE AVE; PORTUGAL Tel.: 351 252 980 960 Fax: 351 252900859 E-Mail: [email protected] Coucou la vie/Lullaby - Bravotex Ibérica • • • • • • • Commercial company name | Bravotex Ibérica, S.L. Working url | http://www.bravotexiberica.com Languages| Spanish Product range | LULLABY : ages 0 to 36 months KIDOU KIDS: ages 2 to 8 years COCOU LA VIE: ages 0 to 36 months (for retailers and bulk importers) Brief history| Iberian (Portuguese and Spanish) based company that operates both the Iberian and international market and has been working in the children’s textiles segment for more than 25 years Useful Info | It has a commercial and distribution team composed of 10 agents in Spain, 2 in Portugal and 6 in Europe; usually present in international trade shows such as FIMI (Valencia); Premier Kids (Birmingham) and Ferias del Niño (Mexico); target customers are private medium to upscale consumers as well as small boutiques and large department stores. Bravotex Ibérica, S.L. Address: VIA CENTRAL DE MILHEIROS, 203, 4475-330 MILHEIROS – MAIA, PORTO; PORTUGAL Tel.: 35 1229773200 Fax: 35 1229719277 E-Mail: [email protected] Dr. Kid (an Inarbel brand) • • • • • • Commercial company name | Inarbel – Indústria de Malhas e Confecções S.A. Working url | www.dr-kid.com and www.inarbel.pt Languages| Dr. kid – Portuguese, English, French; Inarbel – Portuguese, English, German Product range | Dr. Kid is a knitwear and woven garment label for newborn, babies and children developed by Inarbel; Inarbel is prepared to work any tread for kids, men or women, producing for top companies as well as having another brand of it’s own “A&J” Useful Info | quick response; rigorous compliance with national and international quality standards as well as with delivery dates; has it’s own fashion office where about 50 new models a week are created but also works with other designers; core market are prestigious international supermarket and ready to wear wholesalers and retailers such as Macy’s (New York) and Bloomingdale’s; Dr. Kid’s presents two collections a year, usually characterized by well designed and combined sense of style and color as well of a youthful spirit INARBEL – Indústria de Malhas e Confecções S.A. Address: Agrela, Marco de Canaveses, 4635-664 Vila Boa de Quires Tel. + 351 255 539 500 Fax: +351 255 539 500 E-mail: [email protected] [email protected] F.S. Confecções, Lda • • • • • • • Commercial company name | F.S. Confecções, Lda. Working url | www.fsconfeccoes.com Languages| Portuguese, English, French Product range | baby fashion (baby grows, dresses, 2 and 3 pieces sets, baby bags and caps) for babies from newborn up until the 24 months of age Brief history| Useful Info | latest technology assembly line capable of producing 400.000 units per year; has its own design and pattern department that works constantly towards creating new and innovative design in embroideries and prints; works with best cotton and tondozate quality; mainly works with velvet jacquard all over, striped velour and interlock combed 180/grm and tondozate 220/240 grm carrying out the European legislation in security and hygiene; main markets are Europe, Canada, USA and Russia; all production is destined for export; presents two collections a year, each one comprising of more than 300 models; was present in the international fashion fair “Magic – the marketplace” in Las Vegas in February 2007 F.S. Confecções, Lda Address: Estr. Nac. 356 s/n – Campos, 2405-009 Maceira, Portugal Tel. + 351 244 770 170 Fax: +351 244 770 171 E-mail: [email protected] Girandola (a Valindo brand) • • • • • • Commercial company name | Valindo – Indústria e Comércio de Têxteis, Lda. Working url | www.girandola-pt.com (Portuguese) http://www.girandola.biz/ (French and English) http://www.valindo.com/main.php Product range | baby and children fashion from newborn to 12 year old this collection is created and made in Portugal by the company "Valindo" and it's been on the market since 1990. "Girandola" is a trendy brand name and it's known for it’s high quality, comfort, nice fit products sold at affordable prices; Useful Info | "Girandola" has stores in Portugal and agents in Spain, Belgium, Croatia, Finland, Greece, Holand, Italy, Switzerland, UK, Ireland, United Arab Emirates, USA and Canada; each season’s collection presents more than 300 styles available for the stores. Girandola – Valindo Indústria e Comércio de Têxteis, Lda. Address: Lugar da Acenha - Cepães, Apartado 22, 4824-952 FAFE, Portugal Tel. + 351 253 560 550 Fax: +351 253 560 547 E-mail: [email protected] Keit (By Sàcole) • • Commercial company name | Fábrica de Malhas Sàcole, S.A. Working url | http://www.sacole.pt (English only and most web sub pages don’t work) • Access to Keit’s page has to be made through Sacole’s web and the only working language is Portuguese (even though it allows to choose English or Spanish as well) • Product range | baby and children socks • Brief history| Knitting factory Sacole was established in 1949 and has long specialized in children and baby socks. Aiming for internationalization it is ongoing a company brand renewal since 2006, as part of an undergoing aggressive market plan which resulted, amongst other things, in the successful establishment of Sacole Spain in 2002. • Useful Info | was awarded IAPMEI’s Excellence award for Small/Medium size Enterprises in 2001; medium-high segment; participates in international fairs such as CIFF (Copenhagen); present in northern Europe countries such as Finland, as well as in Denmark or Spain • Keit – Fábrica de Malhas Sàcole, S.A. Address:Rua Junqueira de Cima, 71, Apartado 16 Valadares, 4406, 901 Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal Tel. + 351 227 151 540 Fax: +351 227 151 549 E-mail: [email protected] Laranjinha (a Hall & Ca, Lda brand) • • • • • • Commercial company name | Laranjinha – Hall & Ca, Lda. Working url | www.laranjinha.com (Portuguese, English and Spanish) Product range | baby and children fashion from newborn to 6 years old Brief history| this brand was created and designed in Portugal 26 years ago by textile factory Hall & Ca. and has been around ever since, aiming towards a classical fashionable look, using the best products. It divides its products in three major segments, in order to increase customer satisfaction – new born (0 to 6 months); from the mother’s arms to the baby’s first steps (from 01 to 18 months); almost like us (from 3 months to 6 years old). Useful Info | its products can be found in high quality department stores such as Harrods or El Corte Inglés; it has its own flagship store in Portugal, located in Oporto’s Norteshopping as well as one recently opened (March 2007) at Foz do Douro; has representatives in Australia, Finland, Spain, England, Italy and the USA; you can download the brand’s catalogue from the company’s web page by clicking here ; participated in the last Bread & Butter; it is a member of Children’s Fashion Europe (CFE). Laranjinha – Hall & CA. Lda. Address: Rua Delfim Ferreira, 371, 4100-201, Porto, Portugal Tel. + 351 226 177 350 Fax: +351 226 178 865 E-mail: [email protected] NaturaPura • • • • Commercial company name | Natura Pura Iberica Importer | Melissa Japan http://www.melissajapan.com Working url | www.naturapura.pt (Portuguese and English) Product range | ecological soft furnishings – bed, table and bathroom – and baby clothes. • Brief history| this brand appears with the sole purpose of manufacturing truly natural textile products, without the chemical elements and noxious substances – pesticides, fertilizers, dyes – generally used in traditional textile manufacture, using only 100% natural raw materials and thus providing its customers with a truly ecological alternative for soft furnishings – bed, table and bathroom – as well as for baby clothes. • Useful Info | it is one of the few companies which has been able to obtain the European Eco Label, a certification granted by an independent public body to products which fulfil strict environmental impact criteria; uses only 100% natural raw materials. The entire manufacturing process is based on organic cotton, cotton which is already colored when it grows. Linen, a totally biodegradable and recyclable fiber is also used in some items made up by NaturaPura; NaturaPura has its own stores in Portugal and can also be found throughout the world at high end department stores, lifestyle boutiques or multibrand stores located in England, France, Norway, USA, Spain, Japan, Austria, Greece, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Iceland, Italy, Mónaco, Switzerland, Luxembourg, New Zealand or Angola; all products are dermatologically tested. • Natura Pura – Natura Pura Ibérica Address: Rua das Austrálias, 187 (S. Torcato), 4705-322 Gondizalves, Braga, Portugal Tel. + 351 253 605 212 Fax: +351 253 605 219 E-mail: [email protected] Soeiro • • • • • • Commercial company name | Soeiro Confecções Lda. Working url | www.soeiro.pt (Portuguese) Product range | baby, children and women fashion (medium segment) Brief history| Soeiro is a textile company that has been producing high quality controlled baby and children’s clothes since 1985, as well as women fashion. Useful Info | has 70 workers and a production capacity of 80000 pieces per month in an area of 2200 square meters; all of its production is destined for export, mainly Spain, France, Belgium, Holand, Germany, England and Switzerland; Soeiro Confecções Lda. Address: Zona Industrial de Cete, 4580-311 Cete, Portugal Tel. + 351 255 750 030 Fax: +351 255 750 039 E-mail: [email protected] Valentina (a brand by Valentina Silva Unipessoal Lda.) • • • • • • Commercial company name | Valentina – Valentina Silva Unipessoal, Lda. Working url | www.valentina.pt (Portuguese) Product range | baby and children’s ceremony apparel Brief history| Created by Valentina, responsible for the concept and brand, it is nowadays recognized as one of the high end special occasions – like birthdays, parties etc – brands. Design meets quality and tradition at Valentina’s collections. Useful Info | besides stores throughout Portugal, Valentina can also be found in multibrand shops across Europe in countries such as Greece, Spain, Italy or Switzerland. Valentina – Valentina Silva Unipessoal, Lda. Address: Rua Joaquim Agostinho, 39, Zona Industrial dos Terços – Canelas, 4410-157 Vila Npva de Gaia, Portugal Tel. + 351 227 136 401/02 Fax: +351 227 36 403 E-mail: [email protected] Valti (a brand by Valti Confecções SA.) • • • • • • Commercial company name | Valti – Valti Confecções SA. Working url | www.valti.pt (English) Product range | baby and kids wear from 3 months to 18 years old Brief history| Created in 1980, Valti first started of by selling a basic range within the Portuguese market, later expanding their collection to include an extensive range of children’s fashion products that nowadays comprises more than 250 clothing articles per season. It has three main segments/collections – Valti mini (3 months up to 4 years old); Valti kids (2 years old up to 12 years old) and Valti maxi (4 years old up to 18 years old) Useful Info| Valti is currently one of the biggest companies in its sector with an annual capacity of 300.000 pieces, although only employing 34 workers. With premises currently covering an area of 3.000 m2, our main markets are: Angola, Saudi Arabia, Belgium, Canada, Spain, France, Greece, Hungary, Italy, UK, Ireland, Canary Islands, Norway, Nigeria, Poland, Russia, Syria. Nowadays they’re a usual presence at some of the world’s major tradeshows like Magic Kids (Las Vegas, USA); FIMI (Valencia, Spain), Eurochild (Tokyo, Japan) or CIFF Kids (Copenhagen, Denmark) among many others. Valti – Valti Confecções, SA. Address: Valdantes – Vila Chã – PO BOX 46, Rua 5 de Outubro, 2148, 3730901 Vale de Cambra, Portugal Tel. + 351 256 422 688 Fax: +351 256 422 190 E-mail: [email protected] Wedoble (a brand by A. Ferreira & Filhos) • • • • • • • Commercial company name | Wedoble – A. Ferreira & Filhos Working url | www.wedoble.com (English and Portuguese) www.aferfi.com (English and Portuguese – A. Ferreira & Filhos website) Product range | baby and kids wear from 0 months to 12 years old Brief history| Founded in 2003, it is the result of A. Ferreira & Filhos experience and concern with quality and design. Invests in delicate raw materials and positions itself in the medium-high segment. It’s products are divided into three major lines – Neonat for newly borns (0 to 12 months); Wedoble soft, a “walking” line for comfort and mobility (3 to 36 months); Wedoble for “grownups” looking for a classic chic spirit (2 years to 12 years) Useful Info| Can be found in stores in Finland, Belgium, Holand, Spain, Portugal, USA and Mexico; usually attends major international trade shows such as FIMI (Valencia, Spain) or CIFF (Copenhagen, Denmark) Wedoble – A. Ferreira & Filhos Address: Rua Amaro de Sousa 408 – Apartado 66, 4815-901 Caldas de Vizela, Portugal Tel. + 351 253 480 200 Fax: +351 253 585 880 E-mail: [email protected] or [email protected] or [email protected] Play Up (an Etfor brand) • • • • • • Commercial company name | ETFOR - Empresa Têxtil LDA:. Working url | www.playup.net (Portuguese, English, Italian, Spanish) Product range | “new born” from 0 to 12 months as well as baby and kids wear from ages 1 to 10 years old; Brief history| An ETFOR brand, “Play Up” is defined by the main company as being “born from the knowledge and will to innovate”, after two decades of experience operating in the segment of children’s clothing private label regime for international brands of great renown; It’s products are characterized by a strong concern with living up to the highest quality standards and meeting both new born and children needs, by using the best materials and careful quality control; Useful Info| With stores in Portugal and one in Barcelona, the brand attends international trade shows and events such as, recently, Magic Kids (Las Vegas, USA) or FIMI (Valencia, Spain); catalogue available for download online; store franchise available Ponto por Ponto, Lda. Address: Av. Margarida Queirós, 310, 4740-438 Forjães, Esposende, PORTUGAL Tel.: +351 253 879 000 Fax: +351 253 879 003 E-mail: [email protected] Ponto por Ponto • • • • • • Commercial company name | Ponto por Ponto Lda. Working url | www.pontoporponto.pt (Portuguese) Product range | ceremony baby and kids wear from ages 3 months to 16 years old Brief history| Founded in 1998 it specializes in design and production of baby and children ceremony clothing (weddings, religious ceremonies…), presenting two collections per year, divided in two main product lines: baby – from 3 to 24 months – and children – from 2 to 16 years of age. It uses materials such as silk, linen, shantung, piquet etc. It also produces ceremony accessories such as hats, shoes or socks, amongst others. Useful Info| Located in the center of Portugal’s second largest city – Porto – it participated recently in international children’s fashion trade fairs such as FIMI (Valencia, Spain) Ponto por Ponto, Lda. Address: Rua João das Regras nº 95, 4000 – 292 Porto - PORTUGAL Tel.: +351 22 208 40 02 (Office) / +351 22 208 69 41 (warehouse) Fax: +351 22 208 40 02 E-mail: [email protected]