Korea-based global apparel manufacturing and export company Sae-A, has officially began bulk production at its state-of-the-art cotton spinning mill in Costa Rica following a successful two-month pilot production run. Located in the Cartago region, Sae-A Spinning has a current annual yarn production capacity of 9 million kilograms, resulting in the manufacturing of upwards of 30 million garments per year. Before an audience of customers from the United States, Government and local leaders, and other distinguished guests, Sae-A announced plans for expansion that will allow it to more than double its capacity. With the addition of this yarn spinning mill, which complements its existing fabric knitting and dyeing capability, Sae-A has expanded its operations to realize near complete vertical integration of the entire garment manufacturing process, from design to spinning, fabric knitting and dyeing, to apparel manufacturing and supply chain management.