About Lives — Sustainable Textile Manufacturing in Peru Since 1990

Who we are

At Lives, we are a Peruvian garment manufacturer specializing in high-end knitwear for global luxury brands. Since 1990, we have blended ethical production, sustainability, and craftsmanship to deliver exceptional quality. As a family-owned business, our purpose goes beyond products — we exist to create positive impact through fashion.

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Discover Us

Lives is a sustainable family business and since 1990 has been a part of the already world-known Peruvian textile industry.

We are a company specialized in producing knitwear for exclusive clients around the world who demand sustainable products of the highest quality, an excellent service and reliability. We use in our garments the best quality of fabrics made of 100% cotton as well as blends, we have extensive experience handling very fine yarn counts that reach up to 70/1 in Pima cotton.

At Lives our main motivations are sustainability, quality, transparency, ethical manufacturing methods and a great work environment based on respect, empowerment and motivation.

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Welcome to Lives.
Welcome to the art of making the impossible possible.

Our Story — From Hacienda Lives to Industry Leader

In the 1970s, amid significant changes in Peru, Cecilia Llosa arrived in Lima after Hacienda Lives, her husband's estate, was expropriated during the agrarian reform. Along with her came many families who had worked on the estate, migrating to the city in search of new opportunities. Seeing the needs of her people and driven by her entrepreneurial spirit, Cecilia decided to start a small garment workshop, offering jobs to those who came knocking on her door in search of work.

For years, she ran small businesses with different partners, but in 1990, with a clearer vision and an even stronger sense of purpose, she made a life-changing decision: to found Lives S.A.C., a company that would not only create high-quality garments but also transform lives.

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With a loan from her father and the support of her three daughters — Cecilia, Patricia, and Verónica — Lives was born. Its name honored the people from Hacienda Lives who began this new chapter with her and remain key to the factory today.

From the start, Lives aimed to become a world-class Peruvian garment manufacturer, with quality and ethical production at its core. They began by offering manufacturing services to exporters, welcoming regular audits, training staff, and raising standards.

What began as a small workshop in a 350 m² rented space with 18 sewing machines, one engineer, and seven workers has grown into a leading name in Peru’s textile industry. Under Cecilia Llosa’s leadership, Lives expanded while staying true to its values: people, quality, and sustainability.

Now, with over 30 years of history, Lives continues to lead as a sustainable textile company in Peru, creating timeless garments, uplift its people, and work toward a more sustainable future.

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Our Mission and Vision

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Mission

We produce high-quality garments with a deep commitment to sustainability, ethical practices, and manufacturing excellence, creating lasting value for clients, communities, and our team.

Vision

To become the world’s leading sustainable textile manufacturer, transforming fashion through exceptional quality and a positive impact on people and the planet.

Why Choose Lives?

At Lives, we are more than a manufacturer — we are a long-term partner. With over 35 years of experience, a 98% on-time delivery rate, certified sustainability practices, and a woman-led management team, we offer the ideal balance of quality, reliability, and purpose.

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Exceptional Quality & Craftsmanship

Reliable & On-Time Delivery

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Mastering Complexity

Sustainability as a Standard

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Trust & Transparency

Reliable & Efficient Production

Meet the Women Behind Lives

83% of our management team is composed of women — including all three of our owners. Their leadership, passion, and commitment are the driving force behind Lives. As a woman-led, family-owned garment manufacturer, we believe in empowering people, creating with purpose, and building a more inclusive fashion industry.