This development is a key step in the company’s strategy to innovate and expand within the Western Hemisphere.
AM Mexico, which occupies a 10-acre site with a 150,000ft2 production area, is focused on the manufacture and laundering of jeans for both current and new international clients.
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The plant is equipped with advanced automation in various stages of production, including cutting, sewing, finishing, and laundry processes for high efficiency, accuracy, and uniform quality.
Among others, the facility employs advanced equipment and technology from Lectra, Jeanologia, Tonello, C Tex, IMA, Morgan, Tajima, Hashima, Sip-Italy, Smart MRT, and Triveneta.
Artistic Milliners’ chief executive officer Murtaza Ahmed said: “The opening of AM Mexico is the culmination of years of investments and commitments to Artistic Milliners’ customers, who from day one supported our vision to offer them multi- country / multi-category products. They now have a denim factory in this hemisphere that meets and exceeds their expectation for product creation and automation.”
The company acquired the site from VF Corp., previously known as Dickies de Parras S. de RL de CV, last year and has since made significant enhancements.
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By GlobalDataAM Mexico is strategically located near the US border, thereby minimising shipping times and costs. It also benefits from proximity to key transport centres like Torreon and Saltillo.
Artistic Milliners managing director Omer Ahmed said: “By tapping into Artistic Milliners’ Western Hemisphere network, our brand partners can accelerate their development and production timelines. AM Mexico will shave up to 13 weeks off delivery timelines – and it also unlocks the benefits of reduced risk and supply chain resilience.”
The facility joins Artistic Milliners’ global network and its expanding presence in the Western Hemisphere which includes Star Fades International (SFI) and Star Fades Studios in the US and partnerships with entities like Cone Denim.
In 2023, SFI, owned by Artistic Milliners signed a deal to expand denim nearshoring opportunities across the Western Hemisphere with Guatemala-based garment manufacturer Denimville.
Earlier this year, AM Mexico announced a collaboration with The LYCRA Company alongside Star Fades International (SFI) based in Los Angeles to introduce LYCRA FitSense denim technology in North America for the first time.
