The aim of this paper is to analyze the participation in the global textile and apparel value chain with special attention, first, to the case of three dynamic and interrelated economies (Mexico, the United States, and China); and second, to a general approach to a larger sample of countries...

Sri Lankan textile and apparel industry is an important sector that significantly contributes to the country’s economy. As the largest exporter in Sri Lanka, the industry is supplying high-quality apparel products to global leading apparel brands for over three decades. This study aims to...

This paper examines the impact of exchange rate risk on Turkish textile export. Firstly, the background information regarding the history of exchange rate volatility and textile industry in Turkey is explained. Then the elements that create textile sector production and export are elaborated...

With the rise of China as a global economic powerhouse and its reach for influence beyond its borders, countries located along the historic Silk Road are experiencing dramatic changes. China’s ambitious One Belt, One Road development initiative aspires to connect the People’s Republic to the...

The study focusses on the determinants to the use of trade agreements by Indian textile and clothing companies. A primary sample survey of 310 export companies was conducted in major clusters. Subsequently a conceptual framework model was developed to understand the various determinants...