Textile Industry

The history of development in World Textile industry was started in Britain as the spinning and weaving machines were invented in that country.

High production of wool, cotton and silk over the world has boosted the industry in recent years. Though the industry was started in UK, still in 19th Century the textile production passed to Europe and North America after mechanization process in those areas. From time to time Japan, China and India took part in industrializing their economies and concentrated more in that sector.

Japan, India, Hong Kong and China became leading producers due to their cheap labour supply, which is an important factor for the industry.

Global Textile Scenario

According to statistics, the global textile market possesses a worth of more than $400 billions presently. In a more globalize environment, the industry has faced high competition as well as opportunities. It is predicted that Global textile production will grow by 25 percent between 2002 and 2010 and Asian region will largely contribute in this regard.

WTO In Textile Industry

The (WTO) has taken so many steps for uplifting this sector. In the year 1995, WTO had renewed its MFA and adopted Agreement on Textiles and Clothing (ATC), which states that all quotas on textile and clothing will be removed among WTO member countries.

However the level of exports in textiles from developing countries is increasing even if in the presence of high tariffs and quantitative restrictions by economically developed countries.

Moreover the role of multifunctional textiles, eco-textiles, e-textiles and customized textiles are considered as the future of textile industry.