“TNLX” has been the biggest market leader as a manufacturer and seller of ready-made clothes and leather goods in Thailand. An authorized dealership of famous international brands and proven fame of company-owned brands are our apparent pride.
the idea of the founder
(Boonyasit Chokwattana,
Chairman of the Sahapat Pathanapibul Public Co., Ltd.)
to set a business journey for shirts to where everyone back then thought “it’s not going to work. ”We truly believe in hard work and dedication, as well as the philosophy “always produce something good and high-quality. ”Hence, collaboration, positive mindset to turn crises into opportunities, and perseverance are the key factors that drive our company through all the business difficulties and economic and political uncertainties to grow constantly into a public limited company today.
1,770
Million baht
2,190
People
5
Manufacture
3,177,319
Units of ready-made clothes & leather goods
Today, we have the total revenue of 1,778.72 million baht for the latest year (2018) from the registered capital of 3 million bath for the establishment and 60 million baht 14 years later to the public limited company in 1994. Today, we have 2,198 people in a family called “Thanulux” from the very first day of merely 75 people.
Today, we have 5 manufacturing bases from the very first day of just one factory in Bangkok. Today, we have the total production volume of 3,177,319 units of ready-made clothes and leather goods for the latest year (2018).
Tnlx on the very first day was different from today. We had only one product line of shirts, as compared to now where we have a countless number of product lines from 18 authorized and company-owned brands combined. Besides, our key differentiation is the commitment to researching and developing new innovation that can turn into excellent, high-quality products according to the philosophy.
Wrinkle Free : Wrinkle-Free & Wrinkle-Resistant Innovation Cottazilk : Silky Appearance of Silk with a Touch of Cotton Twist Wear Shirt : Well-design Cotton Shirt Tanac Air Flow : Anti-Humidity, Sweat Absorption, and Wearing Comfort
“Good is not still great, and we aim for the better” is the basic standard and philosophy that define the process of thought and action for “Thanulux” and drive our company forward. Proof of our excellence can be seen from the awards or prizes and, most importantly, from trust of our clients.
The award of excellent innovation for the innovative product Cottazilk in Saha Innovation Award 2007 Certification of safe establishment and business from the office of safe establishment and business under the patronage of HRH Princess Srirasm, Royal Consort to HRH. Certification for ‘Smart Fabric’ for its anti-humidity, sweat absorption, and wearing comfort from Thailand Textile Institute. The selected product is Guy Laroche Shirt (Cool Innovation). Environmental Management System certification for the design and manufacturing of men’s clothing, women’s clothing, children’s clothing, and leather goods from Bureau Veritas Certification (Thailand) Ltd. (BVQI)
‘TNLX’ has walked forward with such a strong belief in smart working for almost 5 decades that it now becomes the DNA of all staff members. This is the key factor that drives Tnlx towards the sustainable future.
A single filament may mean nothing, but hundreds of them combined and meticulously woven can mean a perfect, high-quality piece of fabric that can be turned into the finest product. This is similar to the people of Tnlx as the collaboration between us can generate energy that motivates us all to solve problems, create tons of innovation, and achieve our goal.
If being good at work and great at heart is the intersection of two lines of X in the archery target, that is the true target of “TNLX” The company is committed to moralistic and ethical business operation where everyone has a win-win advantage: stakeholders are rewarded with better benefits under transparency, employees are rewarded with reasonable compensation both in terms of respect as a human being and fundamental employee rights, and clients are rewarded with satisfaction from high-quality products and services. To create sustainable stability for the company and society, we ensure that all manufacturing processes are eco-friendly and that we’re committed to the continual development of the communities.
“Always produce something good and high-quality” is the philosophy that TNLX believe and practice according to Boonyasit Chokwattana the Chairman and Founder.
‘TNLX’ believes that the true heart of sustainable business operation lies within good support and collaboration between the company, society, communities, and environment. More than 44 years of operation, our company has expressed this will and mission through many activities and projects including Thai elephant fund through Elephant Reintroduction Foundation, “Suk Jai Tee Dai Hai” Shirt Donation Project by Phra Dabos Foundation, support for the Thai Red Cross Society, scholarship, the Metta-Tham HIV/AIDS Project, “Save Water for Future” check dam building project in Lamphun, and giving scholarship to the disadvantaged, donation for disasters, and more to come.
TNLX is the first to initiate the concept “Handsome without ironing” which is the result of wrinkle-free fabric, one of innovative ideas from Tnlx. We has a strong believe in innovation since it is a key weapon in the future world’s market competition. Therefore, we set a mission to always bring this idea into practice through the competition THANULUX INNOVATION AWARDS (TIA) and CHAIRMAN AWARDS that have been held annually for 12 years in a row to spark a sense of creativity in staff members. Creativity is what creates innovation, and innovation is what drives the company constantly towards the sustainable future.
People are valuable resource that requires time and patience to create and take care.
Tiam Chokwatana
Founder of businesses in Sahapat Group.