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An important place in the country’s economy take light industries, among which are textile and clothing, and especially knitting, although growth in these sectors is low and their relative importance in the industrial production decreased. In the textile industry, which employs about 1 million people, the structure of tissues release after the Second World War, much has changed – the share of textiles produced on the basis of artificial and synthetic fibers and fabrics combined, accounting for almost half of … Continue reading
In the US there are several organizations involved in light industry. Among them: American Institute for Textile Producers (The American Textile Manufactures Institute – ATMI) – a National Trade Association of Textile companies producing products manufactured in the USA. American Association of readymade Garments – the National Trade Association for the apparel companies and Industry their suppliers. Its members produce about 85% of clothes sold in the United States. They produce all kinds of clothes, and their businesses are located … Continue reading
The textile industry of the United States has changed over the past 20 years. Now high-tech industry and competitive. US have the most modern and productive textile industry in the world. One of the first realizing that technology – is key to future success in the industry, US manufacturers began to invest huge capital to carry out various research and development of new technologies in production. The result of these investments was the establishment of durable nylon, safe, high-strength aramid … Continue reading
NAFTA (North American Free Trade Agreement) to remove barriers to textile and cotton trade between Mexico and the United States. Ten years later, NAFTA has been very successful for the textile industry on both sides of the border for U.S. cotton producers. Benefits to U.S. and Mexican textile industry Beginning in 1994, when NAFTA was first passed, the textile industry in Mexico gained open access to the American market, promoting exports to the United States. The value of Mexican cotton … Continue reading
