Garment Today

Garment Today is tucked away here at # 5 Lakshmanan Lay Out in Poonthotam. If you’re familiar with Thottipalayam, you know it can get a bit crowded on the narrow roads around here. We’ve been in this spot for some time now. It’s basically just a small setup where we handle the sewing and the finishing. The neighbors usually see us coming in early when the sun is just starting to get hot. We don't really have a big sign out front or anything like that. Inside, it’s mostly just rows of machines and piles of thread. We spend most of our time making sure the seams are straight and the buttons are on tight. Sometimes the fans don't quite do enough to keep the place cool, but we’re used to it. We drink a lot of tea while we work to keep our energy up. The layout of the place is a bit tight, so we have to be careful where we stack the finished pieces before they go out. It’s a local operation, nothing too fancy or corporate. We know the people around the block and they know us. There’s a certain rhythm to the day, from the first machine turning on to the last light going out in the evening. We just take it one pile of cloth at a time. It’s decent work and it keeps the lights on for everyone here. Most of us live nearby, so it’s a quick walk or a short ride to get to the shop.