For more than a century, Medellín has become a benchmark in the international industrial and fashion sector. Generating more than half of the national production of cotton, linen and synthetic fibers, with a value of more than two hundred million dollars, annually (approximately $ 250,000,000). Paisa textile production stands out especially for its excellent quality and affordable costs. So it is no coincidence that the city is a regional leader in terms of design and manufacture of all types of clothing. Currently the main export markets are the countries of the European Union, Canada, the United States, Central and South America. See this article with more interesting information about colombian textile exports: “Veinte textileras colombianas exportaron más de 300 millones de dólares en 2018”.
In the Aburrá Valley where Medellín is located, it concentrates more than 10,344 textile factories, generating thousands of direct and indirect jobs, making this industry one of the most important pillars of the Paisa economy. In this article we will tell you all about this vibrant area that has made Medellín an international icon.