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Concerned about the opportunities for members of the LATIA Export Development cluster to export,
LATIA and other business organizations emphasized in their appeals to the authorities that it is very
important to ensure post-quarantine financing of jobs. As long as the emergency persists, it is still
possible to declare downtime for employees and receive subsidies for their wages, and with employees
working to apply for subsidies for a period of 6 months. Read more: https://bit.ly/3gKAN8S #latia
#latiacluster #COVID19
This message has been prepared as part of the project Cluster LATIA Export Development, funded
under Measure 3 of Priority 3 “Promotion of Small and Medium-Sized Business Competitiveness” of
the European Union Funds Investment Operational Program 2014-2020. 03.2.1-LVPA-K-807 Business
Cluster LT Project Financing Terms Description Nr. 2

"The COVID-19 pandemic relentlessly hit the competitiveness of the European clothing and textile
industry and Lithuanian manufacturers. With this in mind, in the short term, companies need to be given
urgent support to survive for the next 6 months. LATIA welcomes the Government's post-quarantine
assistance measures, in particular subsidies for up to 6 months. In order to maintain sustainable jobs, the
share of support provided could be higher, especially in the fifth and sixth months. In addition, the
amounts of export guarantees are insufficient, and there is too little support for companies that have
more than 250 employees,” Kęstutis Daukšys, President of LATIA says. Read more:
https://bit.ly/3gYAc3t
This message has been prepared as part of the project Cluster LATIA Export Development, funded
under Measure 3 of Priority 3 “Promotion of Small and Medium-Sized Business Competitiveness” of
the European Union Funds Investment Operational Program 2014-2020. 03.2.1-LVPA-K-807 Business
Cluster LT Project Financing Terms Description Nr. 2
The head of the A.Valiuškis’ company Algirdas Valiuškis says that In Lithuania, the clothing and textile
market is declining if we compare it with the situation 10-15 years ago. In terms of textiles alone, the
decline is even greater. It is gratifying that new technologies are emerging and sustainable and smart
textiles are becoming increasingly popular. It is to such textiles that we, as manufacturers, will need to
adapt and adapt our production processes over time. Read more: https://bit.ly/2PT0f08
This message has been prepared as part of the project Cluster LATIA Export Development, funded
under Measure 3 of Priority 3 “Promotion of Small and Medium-Sized Business Competitiveness” of
the European Union Funds Investment Operational Program 2014-2020. 03.2.1-LVPA-K-807 Business
Cluster LT Project Financing Terms Description Nr. 2

More than 80 billion garments are produced annually, worldwide. Once in landfills, natural fibers can
take hundreds of years to decompose. In reality many people throw away the clothing after less than 10
wears. The main reason they get rid of clothes is because the garment lost its shape, faded or started to
look old.
Follow our tips to make your clothes last longer:
use a stain removal pen or a wipe as quickly as possible;
inspect, treat, and reinspect stains before washing;
read garmet care labels and follow washing/cleaning rules;
sort laundry;
use eco-laundry powders and detergents.
#latia #latiacluster #laundry #textile
This message has been prepared as part of the project Cluster LATIA Export Development, funded
under Measure 3 of Priority 3 “Promotion of Small and Medium-Sized Business Competitiveness” of
the European Union Funds Investment Operational Program 2014-2020. 03.2.1-LVPA-K-807 Business
Cluster LT Project Financing Terms Description Nr. 2

There are 5 principles of Lean thinking: value, value stream, flow, pull, and perfection. How do you
think lean business procedures in cluster everyday activities can affect clothing and textile market?
#latiacluster #latia #leanthinking
This text has been prepared as part of the project Cluster LATIA Export Development, funded under
Measure 3 of Priority 3 “Promotion of Small and Medium-Sized Business Competitiveness” of the
European Union Funds Investment Operational Program 2014-2020. 03.2.1-LVPA-K-807 Business
Cluster LT Project Financing Terms Description Nr. 2

We would like to invite you to read an interview with Astra Gintautaitė, the owner of Šilta mada, UAB.
The company “Šilta mada” UAB was established 10 years ago, this autumn it will celebrate its
anniversary. A. Gintautaite says: "In the fur salon "ŠILTA MADA" we not only sew new fur coats, but
we always encourage the customers to repair or resew old-fashioned fur coats to protect the
environment. Fur coat resewing is a process when we sew new stylish fur coats from old-fashioned old
fur coats. We are happy to contribute to the protection of the environment and nature." To read full
interview click here: https://bit.ly/2CPvgiM
#latiacluster #latia #siltamada #fursalon
This text has been prepared as part of the project Cluster LATIA Export Development, funded under
Measure 3 of Priority 3 “Promotion of Small and Medium-Sized Business Competitiveness” of the
European Union Funds Investment Operational Program 2014-2020. 03.2.1-LVPA-K-807 Business
Cluster LT Project Financing Terms Description Nr. 2

We would like to present you Lithuanian company LTM GARMENTS. The comapny follows a
successful model: it provides customers with services from clothing development and to production. In
2004, a branch of an English company was established in Lithuania, the English company went
bankrupt, and the employees, business model and customers remained. The company had direct contact
with customers and just extended our clothing manufacturing business. To read full interview with CEO
of LTM Garments Jonas Daukantas click here: https://bit.ly/3b3vHCG
#latiacluster #latia #export
Would you like to get to know more about UAB TexTera? In 17 months, the company has grown from a
team of 2 to 34 employees. UAB TexTera incorporates highly qualified employees and all the necessary
equipment to create a product according to a customer's sketch or available sample, sew collections and
carry out production. Two different sewing lines allow products to be sewn from both knitted and
woven fabrics. Read more: https://bit.ly/2DaDVMU
#latiacluster #latia #export

We would like you to present UAB Vitameda, which started trading in vitamins in 1996, started trading
in work clothes, personal protective equipment, shoes and gloves in 2002. According to the company's
management, there were more and more inquiries about the production of workwear, so a decision was
made to buy a small sewing factory with a team of 5 people. The main customers were food industry
and construction companies. Over time, another sewing factory was established in Alytus, which still
operates today. To read full success story how UAB Vitameda has reoriented from trading in vitamins
to sewing work clothes click here: https://bit.ly/3lREhJC
#latiacluster #latia #vitameda #export
We invite you to read an interview with Kęstutis Jocius, the head of UAB Vitameda. It was established
in 1996 as a vitamin trader. Later, the main shareholder sold the business and in 2002 the company
started trading in work clothes, personal protective equipment, shoes and gloves. The company mainly
produce for the local market, export products to Latvia. As subcontractors, UAB Vitameda also carry
out orders from Norwegian, Danish and Finnish companies. To read full interview click here:
https://bit.ly/2Z56anI
#latiacluster #latia #export #vitameda

Worldwide fashion is putting the future of our planet at risk. We urge you to chose the fabrics which are
better for the environment.
Recycled fabrics - there is already many companies that use recycled wool, cotton and synthetic
fabrics for clothing.
Man-made cellulose fibres are those obtained from plant-based materials. This material can be
directly extracted from plants, such as cotton, or treated chemically to extract and process cellulose. If
produced without using or retaining any substances of concern, cellulose-based fibres can be safely
biodegraded.
Bast fibres are those which are sourced from plants with a stem consisting of a woody core and
fibrous bark, such as hemp, flax, nettle, jute and rame.
What else we can do?
Wear more, waste less
 Quick and cool washes
Care for your clothes
Recycle
Stop shopping
#latia #latiacluster #export #environmental #environmentfriendly #recycling