Levi Strauss India honors ACCL with ‘Denim Warriors’ award

Active Clothing Co (ACCL) has been formally recognized for its manufacturing prowess at the prestigious Levi Strauss India ‘Denim Warriors’ Awards. The Mohali-headquartered manufacturer received the ‘Best Product Quality’ and ‘Best Delivery Performance’ accolades, underscoring its critical role in the global apparel giant's regional supply chain. These awards highlight ACCL’s ability to maintain stringent international quality standards while meeting high-volume delivery timelines, a feat increasingly rare in a fragmented post-pandemic manufacturing landscape.

Scaling vertical integration and technical capacity

The recognition comes at a time when ACCL is aggressively expanding its technical textile capabilities to service the burgeoning activewear and athleisure segments. By maintaining a vertically integrated setup - spanning knitting, dyeing, and garmenting - the firm has successfully reduced lead times, a key metric for retail partners like Levi’s. Consistency in execution is the bedrock of long-term partnerships in the global apparel industry, noted a supply chain lead at Levi Strauss India. ACCL’s performance is particularly notable given the rising logistical complexities and raw material price fluctuations that have impacted the broader Indian textile sector over the past fiscal year.

Strategic positioning in the global value chain

As global brands increasingly adopt a ‘China Plus One’ sourcing strategy, manufacturers like ACCL are positioned as primary beneficiaries. The company’s focus on sustainable manufacturing processes and audit compliance has allowed it to secure contracts from premium labels beyond Levi’s, including United Colors of Benetton and Skechers. With the Indian technical textile market projected to reach $40 billion by 2030, ACCL is investing in specialized machinery to enhance its performance-fabric output. This strategic alignment with high-growth categories suggests a robust revenue outlook for the company as it transitions from a traditional garmenter to a diversified technical apparel partner.

Full-service apparel manufacturing

Active Clothing Co is a vertically integrated apparel manufacturer specializing in high-performance activewear, denim, and knitted garments. Based in Punjab, the company services major international brands across India and Europe. With a focus on sustainable production and state-of-the-art machinery, ACCL aims to scale its export volume by 20 per cent by FY28.