The company announced that in order to "optimize" the flow of production, the operation will move to Vietnam, "... since the fabric suppliers are in China, which means a reduction in production costs."

Javier Chacon, senior vice president of global operations for Hanesbrands, said in an article on Nacion.com that "... The decision to close was strictly due to business needs and does not in any way reflect the skills, dedication and commitment of employees, and the performance achieved. Seeking greater competitive advantage in our business, the company has decided to consolidate the production of boxer shorts in Asia. "

The president of the Costa Rican Textile Chamber (Cateco), Rodolfo Molina said that "... the news should not surprise anyone, because Costa Rica has ceased to be an attractive destination for textile manufacturers, not only because the workforce is more expensive, but also because of increases in other production costs, mainly in energy prices. "

Source: Nacion.com

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