Domestic Textile Industry Reminds Apparel Importers That There Are China Alternatives
The National Council of Textile Organizations said “we stand ready to assist brands and retailers looking to shift sourcing during this uncertain time,” as the coronavirus outbreak disrupts Asian textile and apparel manufacturing. Even companies that manufacture in other Asian…
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countries can be affected if the factories in Bangladesh or Vietnam rely on Chinese fabric. Central America, Mexico and Caribbean Basin countries have “immediate capacity to meet worldwide demands with duty-free access through well-established supply chains,” the NCTO said Feb. 25. It also said that its members have been in touch with the U.S. government to identify U.S. companies that can provide surgical masks and other items used to contain the spread of the coronavirus.