Shirt Factory

J. Caetano

Location

Porto, Portugal

Founded in

1973

Employees

121, 111 Women and 10 Men

About

Part of a family business group, this Porto-based factory has become a leading Portuguese manufacturer of premium shirts, blouses, dresses, skirts, pants and shorts since its establishment in 1973.

Through the use of modern technologies and experienced workers, they ensure the best interpretation and development of product ideas. A strong focus on sustainability guides the selection of suitable materials and techniques, while accurate planning and strict quality control ensure timely delivery of high quality garments.

Certifications

GOTS and GRS certified

Last updated 2022.

Lucinda Maria Ferreira Barbosa

Age
51 years old

How long have you worked with packaging and warehouse?
I have been working for approximately 33 years

How come you started working within the textile and garment industry?
I started in the textile industry through family members

What is the most fun part of your job?
Every day has different challenges

What is your favorite thing to do at work?
I like to separate, pack and finalize orders

Fun fact about yourself?
I am persistent in defending my ideas and never give up

What are your interest? What do you like to do in your spare time?
I love to play with my daughter and make her smile

Something that you are proud of?
I pride myself on always being correct and above all, professional

Maria Glória Gomes Neto

Age
58 years old

How long have you worked with production?
I've been working in textile for 40 years

How come you started working within the textile and garment industry?
I started working in the textile industry because there was a textile clothing factory next to my house, and I fell in love from a young age.
I preferred to study at night and work by day.

What is the most fun part of your job?
When, in the end, everything went well

What is your favorite item to make/produce?
All of them

Fun fact about yourself?
The most curious thing about me is that after working all these years I still really enjoy what I do

What are your interest? What do you like to do in your spare time?
I enjoy cycling, swimming, sunbathing, visiting museums and monuments, and traveling

Something that you are proud of?
I pride myself on being in life in a way that is always consistent. And I’m very proud to work at JC

Maria Alzira Ferreira Pinto

Age
58 years old

How long have you worked as a seamstress with samples?
I started working as a seamstress 40 years ago

How come you started working with textile and garment production?
Due to the geographical location where I lived, and taking into account that at the time the textile industry was one of the main engines of the national industry

What is the most fun part of your job?
The perfect completion of the prototype

What is your favorite item to make/produce
Blouses and shirts

Fun fact about yourself?
Humble. Always available to help and teach others

What are your interest? What do you like to do in your spare time?
Gardening

Something that you are proud of?
Very proud to know how to create, develop and make prototypes