A Global Perspective on Cloth Manufacturing: Trends and Challenges Ahead

The global clothing manufacturing industry is rapidly changing. There are now more manufacturers located in developing countries than ever before. People are buying more clothing today than ever before. Global demand for clothing is increasing due to population growth and a rising middle class. The global trade in textiles and clothing is large and growing rapidly. Clothing manufacturing has become more efficient over time because of technological advances such as 3D printing and automation. Clothing manufacturers face many challenges ahead, including adapting to new policies, managing climate change risks and possibly dealing with shortages of certain resources.