Bali is not only merely about tourism where many domestic and international tourists are heading to this paradise island. Bali is also well-known for its garment products. In a conference held by Indonesia National Standardization Organization; it was acknowledged that Bali Garment is still on the right track as an excellent sector in which many customers were still sticking with. Moreover, the quality of Bali garment products is still able to compete with other products made by domestic and foreign manufacturers.

How Bali garment can be one of the most wanted sections?

There are at least two reasons why Bali garment is the sector which gives high income for the individuals as well for the government: the low price and various choices.

Price. Generally, the garment production in Bali brings out relatively low prices. Compared to several years ago, Bali garment these days is getting larger and bigger as more customers are coming. One of the reasons for this development is the low prices brought by the products; especially those which are the result of mass production. It is undeniable that most customers are looking for products which enable them to save the money; and Bali garment has made it!

Variation. Various garment products are there on marketplace to satisfy the needs of consumers. There are numerous clothes like shirt, T-shirt, short, skirt, swimsuit, diving suits, and many more. Many Bali garment products are tested high quality so that foreign market is attracted to them. Wide range of Bali garment selection gives chances for the customers to get what they need and want. The design is also various; giving them much more options for good-looking appearance.

Concerning the fact that Bali has become the tourist destination since long time ago, there is no wonder that garment is the potential industry which draw the attention of Bali visitors; both the domestic and the international ones. As we know, many people choose garment product whenever they want to buy something for their friends and family after visiting Bali. Products like shirt, T-shirt, Batiks, and swimsuit are the most wanted items in this industry.

Unfortunately, despite the truth that garment still has potential market, there are some challenges-somehow it may be called barrier- which can restrain the step of this industry. Some of those problems are the bank high rate for the small-middle garment business which can lower the production, too much surcharge which brings up the price level, the dynamic change of trend which decreases the production, etc. In order to develop Bali garment industry, the government along with other institutions must have initiation to solve those problems.

Up till now, garment industry in Bali keeps developing. It does not only serve the domestic but also overseas markets. People from abroad are searching for Bali garment products; especially when they have pleasure visits to this beautiful island. Famous garment manufacturers like Joger, Padilla Sport, and Lumiga Garment are only few of garment manufacturers which have got the attention from all over the world. Good cooperation between related institutions will make Bali garment high-demand product.