Via Sul works in the women's apparel segment. It is 13 years old and has 55 employees. Via Sul currently outsources part of the sewing of clothing items and makes up to 30 thousand pieces per month.
With 28 years of experience in the children's and teen's segment, Tantoo Indústria e Comércio de Confecções also had its products analyzed by the consultants. “I work with knitwear and flat fabrics. In the knitwear collection Spain, Portugal and Argentina said my product would need to undergo lots of adaptation to be able to stand out from other products on the world market, which already offers what I do at more competitive prices. They told me I needed to invest in identity."
"However, the flat fabrics, such as the jeans line, would have greater acceptance. I really enjoyed the lecture and tips from the consultant from Spain and Portugal, because I see great potential in those markets. They aren't as complicated as the Italian market,” said Estevão Cesconetto, owner of Tantoo, which has 50 employees, several temporaries and produces 40 thousand pieces per month.