From placing the order to final delivery, our team likes to do things right the first time:
We invest in our future and in the future of our work force and business partners. We believe that reliable manufacturing is the key to a future of success.
Using an efficient production process, every involved party knows exactly in which step the production is and how the finished product will be.
A strong ethical business sense is encouraged in all of our staff. Our values are part of our daily work routine.
Estrada & Costa was established in 1991 and is exclusively dedicated to the manufacturing of socks. Throughout the years our company has evolved into a global supplier and is now a leading reference in Portugal and in the European market. Quality of final product and quality of service are some of the distinctive characteristics that we are renowned for. The business relationships that we build with our clients and with our suppliers are based on strong ethical values that allow us to make them sustainable and long lasting. Our company has the latest state-of-the-art machinery and equipment and it has qualified production workers and production and marketing specialists.
We are implementing OHSAS 18001 and ISO 9001 quality certifications, which will make us one of the few companies in the area having these certifications. We are committed to innovation and to sustainability and we develop competitive advantages and use these advantages to benefit our clients and the final consumers of our products.
Production and logistics are integrated with an advanced IT infrastructure developed in-house to fit the specificity of the business and of our company strategy to perform and to innovate. Our LEAN production model allow us to have the stability and flexibility to respond to quick changes and urgent request. Although planning with time is appreciated we have a very well defined critical path that makes our lead time short and we can deliver an order very fast. Our products have big market and consumer acceptance and our clients give us the feedback that they look great and that they sell very well.
European markets
Brands & retail
95+ %
€ 4,5 – € 5 M Eur
1991
1 000 000 Pairs/month
Pouch heel
50 000 pairs
Real heel & technical
5 000 pairs
Pouch heel
2-4 Weeks
Real heel & technical
4-8 Weeks
5 800 m² (Factory + offices)
40 – 49 Employees