Vietnam is expected to increase its exports of garment materials and accessories this year, said the Vietnam National Textile and Garment Group (Vinatex).

Although the garment industry is importing up to 70 percent of materials input, domestic garment materials and accessories makers still have their foreign partners, Vinatex said.

In particular, these companies have exported their products to China – a market that boasts strength in manufacturing materials and accessories for export.

According to Vinatex, exports of fibre, thread and cotton by the Phong Phu and Viet Thang Export Garment Companies recorded a year-on-year rise of 2.5 folds in the first half of the year.

At present, domestic garment materials and accessories markers are focusing on renovating their production technology and facilities to improve export products’ quality./.