From China to Cambodia: Panther Denim’s Big Leap in Manufacturing

Is there ever a perfect moment to dive into a $100 million-plus investment? That was the pressing question facing Chinese denim giant Panther Denim as it searched for the ideal location for its second manufacturing hub. More from Sourcing Journal Later this year, the company will begin trial pilots at first fully-owned factory outside of China near Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia. Designed with a focus on renewable energy, recycling and a closed-loop waste system, Panther plans to increase capacity t ...