Asia is the world’s largest fibre-producing region. Manufacturing capacity is growing rapidly - polyester staple fibre capacity in particular in spite of the region’s financial crisis.

The report assesses the competitiveness of Asian fibres and textiles compared with other regions of the world, and gives comprehensive data on the region’s man-made fibre, yarn and fabric production and capacities. Economic and political data are provided for 20 Asian countries. In addition, the report profiles leading Asian man-made fibre companies and lists contact details of over 150 producers in the region.