The US textile and apparel industry serves the world’s biggest market for finished textiles and clothing: US fibre consumption per head is higher than anywhere else in the world. The US apparel market is also the world’s most lucrative. This has made it a prime target for exports from producers in low-cost countries.

Containing almost 300 pages and over 100 tables, the report addresses the key issues, providing information and data on: mergers and acquisitions; outward investment and exports; inward investment; import competition and protectionism; retailing; quick response; and Mexico.