The Benefits of Clothing Manufacturing in America
You want to be patriotic and buy clothing made in the USA, but more than that, you want the best quality your money can buy. Sometimes it can be difficult to find an article of clothing with a label that says Made in the USA. During the 1960s, about 95 percent of apparel worn in the U.S. was made here. After years of bad trade agreements and recessions, 97 percent of clothing was made overseas. Due to the decline in capital and a qualified workforce, many companies sent their business off-shore. There has been a resurgence of American-made products in recent years, and more to come with improved trade agreements between the USA and other countries. There are well over 100,000 textile mills throughout the United States. The fabrics turned out to range from cotton, wool, silk, and other natural fibers, to a gamut of synthetic fabrics. Designer clothing companies have a multitude of American-made fabrics to choose from. See More : Trends in Apparel Production Industry Skills Required...