COVID-19 DISRUPTION OFFERS AMERICAS TEXTILE COMPANIES CHANCE TO GRAB AND HOLD NEW MARKETS
October 2nd, 2021
The relationship between the USA textile industry and its counterparts in Latin America has never been straightforward, given the US exports fabrics and fibre to its neighbours as well as importing apparel, but the Covid-19 pandemic has increased complexity in this relationship.
Moreover, with US brands looking to diversify sourcing away from China with a greater focus on near-sourcing, these regional trade flows are likely to expand and intensify, say industry experts.
Textile consultant Michael Sanders, of Digital Bias, based in California, told Twist that ...
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