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vertical textile group / quality garments / sustainable processes and ethical practices / woven and circular-knits fabrics

We are a vertical textile group operating since 1981, located in northern Portugal, with 3 full-service garment manufacturers in Braga and Barcelos – Gabritex, ALEC Garments, GBTX - sewing units in the region and a dyeing & finishing house – IRIS - in Barcelos.
We focus our expertise in delivering quality garments by premium service, manufacturing with sustainable processes and ethical practices, serving a growing range of market segments - from new-born to adult, in fashion and ready to wear, sports and technical, in both woven and circular-knits fabrics - exporting globally, and assisting our clients and partners throughout the whole development and production stages, from initial design up to exporting their orders.

An experienced team of over 400 professionals, working in 6 units, equipped with the latest advancements of industry 4.0, with automated sewing machinery to complement our experienced seamstresses, and high-quality in-house finished fabrics. As a team, we’re capable of being flexible in adapting to our client's manufacturing needs and challenges, while being reliable with our mutual commitments, without compromising the quality of a finished garment, that we developed and manufacture according to current sustainable standards. We achieve this by providing working conditions that are renowned in our local communities, to whom we give back through our programs of sponsorships and donations.
PRODUCT SEGMENTS

NEW BORN & MATERNITY > WOVEN GARMENTS > SWIM WEAR > ACCESSORIES > 1ST LAYERS AND BASICS > SPORTSWEAR AND ATHLEISURE > CASUAL AND STREETWEAR > CHILDREN & WOMAN WEAR > WORK WEAR > OUTER WEAR > MIX MEDIA GARMENTS

KNIT FABRICS
—  Jersey
—  Fleece
—  Piquet
—  Interlock
—  Rib
—  Mesh
—  Double Face
—  Bonded Fabrics
—  Jaquard
—  Lace
WOVEN FABRICS
—  Corduory
—  Muslin
—  Oxford
—  Seersucker
—  Flannel
—  Twill
—  Denim
NATURAL FIBERS
—  Cotton
—  Linen
—  Hemp
—  Wool
—  Bamboo
—  Silk
MAN-MADE FIBERS
—  Lyocell
—  Modal
—  Polyester
—  Polyamide
—  Acrylic
—  Rayon
—  Nylon
—  Spandex
—  Elastane
—  Tencel
—  Rayon
—  Triacetate
RECYCLED FIBERS
—  Recycled Natural Blends Cotton, Hemp, etc.
—  Recycled Syntethic Blends Polyester, Nylon, etc.
—  Pre-consumer Recycled Fabrics
FINISHING AND ANIMATION TECHNIQUES
—  Garment Dyeing
—  Garment Washing Effects / Stone-wash, etc.
—  Screen Printing
—  High Frequency Prints
—  All-Over Printing
—  Flocking
—  Embroidery
—  Sublimation
—  Rubber Print
—  Custom Embroidery
—  Patch Embroidery
—  Special Effects / Foil, Plissé, Strasses, etc.
BEYOND TEXTILES
At Alec Group we have a commitment to bring circularity, social responsibility as pillars that define our communal footprint. In the same way we aim to support local arts & crafts artists.

As so, we materialized this concern’s in three complementary programs:


Beyond Circular, Beyond Social and Beyond Creativity.
QUALITY GARMENTS
Since 1981, ALEC is the founding part of the alec.group - a vertical textile group located in northern Portugal, with 3 full-service garment manufacturers in Braga and Barcelos – Gabritex, ALEC Garments, GBTX - sewing units in the region and a dyeing & finishing house – IRIS - in Barcelos.


WHAT AND HOW
With over 40 years of experience in quality garments manufacturing, ALEC is a flexible and versatile, quality driven garment production company, with in-house capacity for both woven and circular knit fabrics, advanced automated solutions assisting highly skilled and experienced seamstresses.

Working a wide range of product and market segments from maternity styles and new-born pieces to adult woven garments and swimwear or accessories, ALEC is proud to develop and offer be-spoken solutions for challenging brands.
EXCLUSIVE TEXTILES
Founded in 2015, GBTX is an integral part of the alec.group - a vertical textile group located in northern Portugal, with 3 full-service garment manufacturers in Braga and Barcelos – Gabritex, ALEC Garments, GBTX - sewing units in the region and a dyeing & finishing house – IRIS - in Barcelos.


WHAT AND HOW
GBTX works in the premium and luxury segment, providing top global brands with certified, ethical and sustainable quality manufacturing. From baby to adult segments, simple styles in circular-knits to complex ones in mix-media, GBTX is capable of handling a wide range of garments in manufacturing.

With highly skilled seamstresses aided by advanced automated machinery, in a vertical in-house scheme, GBTX can offer developments and productions tailored to every need of fashion and ready to wear brands.
SMART CLOTHING
Since 1988, Gabritex is an integral part of the alec.group - a vertical textile group located in northern Portugal, with 3 full-service garment manufacturers in Braga and Barcelos, sewing units in the region and a dyeing house in Barcelos also.


WHAT AND HOW
Gabritex expertise is in the streetwear and sportswear segments, working mainly in circular knit fabrics for adult ranges - from basics and 1st layers to athleisure garments and technical sportswear. An experienced team of over 90 professionals composed by seasoned production workers and a combination of highly skilled seamstresses with advanced automated machinery.

This setup ensures a flexible, versatile and reliable partnership, providing full-service solutions in vertical manufacturing, for demanding global brands.
ALEC GROUP / ALEC GARMENTS

Rua da Industria, 324
4755-522 Varzea - Barcelos

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GBTX & IRIS

Rua Afonso Nunes de Mariz, 1001
4750-571 Mariz – Barcelos

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GABRITEX

Rua D. João de Sousa, 140
4705-651 Vilaça – Braga

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