The South African clothing and textiles industry has a long history. It has been and remains a very significant source of employment, particularly for women. It is concentrated in certain geographical areas, particularly provinces like the Western Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, the Free State and Gauteng ...
The clothing retail industry in South Africa had total revenues of $7.4billion in 2017, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.8% between 2012 and 2017. The clothing and textile industry in South Africa is regarded as a strategic industry that offers the potential for significant...
Textiles - between a Rock and a Hard Place: South Africa's Clothing and Textile Industry Is Being Caught in a Squeeze between the Country's Diplomatic and Trading Ties with China on the One Hand, and the Wholesale Shedding of Jobs with the Closure of Mills and Factories Because of Them ...
lt;Pgt;ENGLISH ABSTRACT: There are many challenges facing the clothing and textile industry in countries worldwide, and South Africa is no exception. Intense competition from both the domestic and international markets is crippling both the clothing and textile industries. However, with a reservoir ...
South African public opinion generally agreed that South Africa's total quota policy for textiles and clothing in China from 2007 to 2008 was completely defeated. The policy did not enhance the competitiveness of the local textile industry in South Africa. On the contrary, the textile products in...
Clothing and textile certification programs help manufacturers in the garments industry put their products through rigorous testing to ensure compliance with relevant product regulations. Textile and clothing products can present hazards to consumers, including dangers around flammability or through the use of...
This paper focuses on the clothing and textile industry in the SADC region, with specific reference to the locational characteristics and developments of these two industry sectors over the last decade. The study links the economic and spatial characteristics of the clothing and textile industries, lo...
In 2019, China's textile and garment industry faced more risks and challenges: the world economy is still in the deep adjustment period after the global financial crisis, and the recovery is slow.
Emerging from the war, South Sudan is struggling with the largest investment and business capacity gap in Africa, in particular the clothing and textile industry has been hard hit. The country importsalmost 100 percent of itsclothing and textile fabric, costing the country millions of South Sudan...
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