Going global : the textile and apparel industry /

"The manufacturing and distribution of textiles and apparel products is a truly global industry, making it crucial to understand current political, social and economic developments within the international marketplace. Going Global offers a comprehensive framework and approach to understanding...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors:	Karpova, Elena (Professor of apparel, textiles, and merchandising) (Author), Kunz, Grace I. (Author), Garner, Myrna B. (Author)
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	New York, NY : Fairchild Books, 2021.
Edition:	Fourth edition.
Subjects:	Textile industry. Clothing trade. Globalization.

Table of Contents:

Part one. Embarking on a global adventure
Introduction to globalization
Consumers, consumption, and well-being
Textile and apparel supply matrix
Sustainability in textile and apparel industries
Part two. The global supply chain
Textile and apparel trade: barriers, regulations, and politics
Illegal and unethical trade activity
Selecting locations for global sourcing
Selecting vendors for global sourcing
Part three. Trading partners
Europe and the European Union
The Americas and the Caribbean Basin
Asia and Oceania
The Middle East and Africa