The adverse effects of globalisation in the textile industry in South Africa has nearly crippled the trade. Intense global competitiveness has seen the demise of numerous established enterprises, with the export trade having been reduced to a mere trickle compared to thriving oasis it was renowned for in the past. The industry pressure and competitiveness were further amplified by measuring garments against European standards for quality and price, in a country where the viability of this trade has become increasingly questionable. While many enterprises folded, some persevered while embarking on a challenging journey of continued growth as an organization as well as its workers. This determination enabled them to position themselves in positions of economic stability by adopting elegant methodologies formulated to counter the perceived fate of the trade. This paper aims to highlight the successful implementation of the Lean Manufacturing at K-Way within the textile industry in Cape Town, South Africa. Activity sampling is used to establish the efficiency of the machine operators. Wastes are identified through brainstorming and eliminated. The results an operational saving of 24.08%, efficiency levels improvement from less than 65% to more than 85% and employment growth of 8%.