Global Textile Trade
Textile Tariffs and Trade: History and Current-Rate Checks
Tariffs and quotas are different tools A tariff is a duty on an imported product. A quota restricts quantity. Both can affect sourcing decisions and costs, but they should not be treated as interchangeable. The WTO textile transition The Multi-Fibre Arrangement preceded the WTO’s Agreement on Textiles and Clothing. The latter provided a ten-year transition … Read more
Where Clothing Color Comes From: Dyeing Stages and Supply Chains
How a garment gets its color Clothing color can involve several businesses and processing stages. The fiber, yarn, fabric or finished garment may be colored before it reaches the customer. The location of final assembly does not necessarily identify where its dye was manufactured or applied. Separate the supply-chain questions Where was the fiber or … Read more
Finding U.S. Textile Dyeing: Capabilities, Location and Quotes
Planning textile dyeing in the United States For a current project, verify domestic provider capabilities directly instead of relying on a general prediction about the industry’s return. A facility’s fit depends on the fabric, order size, process and required result. Start with the project requirements Fiber composition, construction, weight and width. Quantity and whether goods … Read more