The apparel and textiles industry is one of the industries most affected by globalization, and involves complex relationships that are constantly evolving. This carefully researched book, formally Plunkett's Apparel & Textiles Industry Almanac, covers exciting trends in apparel and textile supply chains; manufacturing; design; women's, men's and children's fashions; shoes; accessories; retailing; trade; distribution; technologies; and smart fabrics. It includes a thorough market analysis as well as our highly respected trends analysis. It also includes thousands of contacts for business and industry leaders, industry associations, Internet sites and other resources. In addition, this book features extensive statistical tables, an industry glossary and thorough indexes. We are careful to detail the latest developments in global trade agreements, third party logistics and retail chain stores, along with important news from China and other emerging nations. The corporate profiles section of the book includes our proprietary, in-depth profiles of the 375 leading companies in all facets of the apparel and textiles industry. Major retailers, distributors, manufacturers and designers are covered thoroughly. You'll find a complete overview, industry analysis and market research report in one superb, value-priced package.
Introduction 1
How to Use This Book 3
Chapter 1: Major Trends Affecting the Apparel, Shoes & Textiles Industry 7
1) Major Trends Affecting the Apparel, Shoes & Textiles Industry 7
2) Introduction to the Apparel, Shoes & Textiles Industry 8
3) Vietnam, India and Other Countries Gain Manufacturing Market Share/Tariffs
May Alter Market Significantly 11
4) U.S. Apparel and Textile Jobs Reshore to Some Extent 12
5) Working Conditions and Workers Rights Become Major Considerations as Work
Moves from China to Lower-Cost Nations 13
6) Wearable Sensors Track Exercise Data/Apparel and Shoe Manufacturers Adopt
Technologies 14
7) 3-D Printing and Robotics Revolutionize Manufacture of Shoes and Fabrics
16
8) Exercise Apparel and Athleisure Clothing Sales Remain Strong 17
9) Athletic Footwear Sales Boom, Drawing Big Names from Athletes to Designers
17
10) 3PL Logistics Services and Supply Chain Management Services Evolve and
Consolidate 18
11) The Vast Majority of Shoes Sold in the U.S. Are Made Elsewhere 20
12) Bricks, Clicks and Catalogs Create Synergies While Online Sales Growth
Surges 20
13) Plus-Size Apparel and Vanity Sizing Target Overweight Consumers 22
14) Self Service Apparel Fitting Technologies Grow 23
15) Fast Fashion: Designers and Retailers Speed Up 24
16) Apparel Manufacturing Goes Green 25
17) Green Consumers Push Demand for Recycled and Re-sale Clothing 26
18) Designers and Manufacturers Bypass the Middleman with Direct-to-Consumer
Online Business Models 27
19) Fashion Rental Pioneered by Online Apparel Firm Rent the Runway 28
20) Amazon Becomes One of the Worlds Leading Sellers of Apparel and Shoes
28
21) Disruption, Technology and the Future of the Fashion, Apparel and Shoes
Business 29
Chapter 2: Apparel, Shoes & Textiles Industry Statistics 31
Apparel, Shoes & Textiles Industry Statistics and Market Size Overview 32
U.S. Apparel Manufacturing Producer Price Index (PPI): December 2003 - March
2025 33
Top 50 Destinations of U.S. Textiles & Apparel Exports: 2023-2024 34
Top 25 Countries from which the U.S. Imports Apparel and Textiles, All MFA
Fibers: 2023-24 35
U.S. Retail Sales: Apparel, Shoes & Accessories Stores, 2018-2024 36
Apparel & Textiles Industry Employment by Business Type, U.S.: 2020-2025 37
Chapter 3: Important Apparel, Shoes & Textiles Industry Contacts 39
(Addresses, Phone Numbers and Internet Sites)
Chapter 4: THE APPAREL & TEXTILES 375: Who They Are and How They Were Chosen
63
Index of Companies Within Industry Groups 64 Alphabetical Index 74
Index of Headquarters Location by U.S. State 77
Index of Non-U.S. Headquarters Location by Country 80
Individual Data Profiles on Each of THE APPAREL & TEXTILES 375 83
Additional Indexes Index of Hot Spots for Advancement for Women/Minorities
468
Index by Subsidiaries, Brand Names and Selected Affiliations 470
A Short Apparel, Shoes & Textiles Industry Glossary 485
