Short article about the development of man-made fiber production, and the rapid expansion of their use in the world market. From Industrievereinigung Chemiefaser e.V.

April, 2003 published study, commissioned by the UK Department of Industry, comparing the performance of the UK textile and apparel industry relative to the Italian industry. Authors: Nicholas Owen and Alan Cannon Jones.

Paper presented to the World Trade Organization in order to facilitate a comprehensive evaluation of progress in implementation of the Urugay Round Agreements on Textiles and Clothing (ATC).

Comprehensive 1994 research paper about the background, the natural advantages, market analysis of production and consumption, developments in processing and retail of products, and the local economic impact of organic cotton. Authors: Dr. M. Mohammadioun Ph.D. and others.

Doctor of Philosophy thesis about research aimed at determining the effects of the attitude of a sample of young consumers toward their favourite web sites on intentions to purchase through Internet clothing sites and other channels. Author: Yoo-Kyoung Seock.

Extensive paper categorizing and reviewing the different types of business to business electronic business models currently in use, and their ways of implementation in and by the textile industry. From Autex Research Journal. Authors: George Hodge and Christine Cagle.

Comprehensive overview of the current position of the Turkish textile and apparel industry, and its transition into more value-added activities as design and product development. Author: Prof. Emine Ercan.

Classification and code table for man-made fibers created from natural and synthetic polymers, and inorganic materials. Also, descriptions of viscose and rayon fibers and their uses. From Water Processing Sweden AB.

Extensive paper presenting a study on the competitiveness of the Turkish textile and apparel industries, identifying its sources and changes in competitive conditions. Author: Erol Taymaz.

Comprehensive paper investigating the reasons behind the economical and technological downturn of the US textile and apparel industry. Authors: Jim Levinsohn and Wendy Petropoulos.

Extensive paper about the crisis which the US textile and apparel industry is currently facing, and seems to be fuelled by the dual effects of the US currency exchange rate, and trade policies. Authors: William A. Amponsah and Viktor O. Boadu.

Extensive paper presenting a formal analysis of the welfare and trade implications of eco-labeling schemes in the global textile industry. Authors: Wesley Nimon and John C. Behgin.

In-depth June 2002 study aimed at unravelling the specific affects on the international textile industry of the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) and the 24-Hour Rule, enacted by the US Congress during the immediate aftermath of the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center. Authors: Derik Andreoli and others.

World market forecast to 2010 on the expected developments in the applications abd consumption of finished products in the technical textiles and nonwovens industries. From David Rigby Associates.

Profile of the plastic resin and man-made fiber industries. Document, containing 190 pages. From the US Environmental Protection Agency.

Extensive study of the Japanese textile industry, examining the relative importance of textile production and trade in the global economy, the share of textiles in Japan's GDP and exports, and Japan's strategies in the global market. Author: S.H.P. Peththawadu.

Revised version of a paper presented at the Trade and Industrial Policy Strategies (TIPS) workshop on Globalisation, Production and Poverty in South Africa, focusing on the impact of trade liberalisation on firms, employment and wages in the South African textile industry. Authors: Simon Roberts and John Thoburn.

In-depth study comparing the advantages, drawbacks, and applicability in the product life cycle, of various cost estimation methods in the context of the textile industry. Authors: M. Camargo and others.

Brief summary outlining the current situation of the textile industry in Turkey, and its position in the global economy. Author: Prof. Dr. Mehmet Akalin.

Extensive article about the development of the Japanese textile and apparel industry, and its ability to adapt Western ideas and management practices to integrate them into their own culture. Author: Elizabeth Pfaff.

Paper about the problems and chaos caused in the US textile industry by the neccesity to adopt advanced technologies, through the perspective of similar processes occuring with earlier generations. Author: Dr. Douglas Cooper.

Report and forecast of the growth and development of the production volumes of the nonwovens industry, and the factors influencing the process. Author: Stan Dobson.

Technical report about the evolution and recent growth of industrial biotechnology, the development of pollution prevention policies, and the potential for biotechnology to offer new ways of preventing pollution and foster sustainable development. Summary for policy makers, prepared by the Biotechnology Industry Organization.

Extensive paper presented at the 2000 Edana conference, about the market position of biodegradable fibers and materials for nonwovens, focused on coverstock technology for hygiene disposables. From Nonwoven.Co.Uk.

In-depth world market forecast to 2010 for the development of the use of polyester fiber in the technical textiles and the nonwovens industries. From David Rigby Associates.

Extensive paper about research into patents databases which concluded that a coupling of product and process technologies is distinguishing the Japanese pattern of patenting, and is the most likely cause of the transfer of technological leadership in microfiber spinning to Japan. Author: Dr. Amanda Lindsay.

Sector Notebook Project report focused on the environmental issues associated with the US textile industry. From the US Environmental Protection Agency.

Extensive market report on the current status and future development of the Australian technical textiles industry, prepared by the Australian Business Enterprise Development Pty., Ltd.

Executive white paper from November 2003, assessing the opportunities for economic growth and profitability of current and emerging global markets for smart fabrics and interactive textiles (SFIT). From Venture Development Corp. Prepared by Rick Barnard.

Rules and regulations under US products identification and labelling acts for the textile, fur and apparel industries. Text and PDF files. From the US Federal Trade Commission's web site.

Analysis of the US textile and apparel industry with regard to employment and average wages. From the Employment Security Department.

Comprehensive March 2000 report estimating the costs of European Union restraints on trade in textiles and clothing, in light of its obligations under the Uruguay Round Agreement on Textiles and Clothing (ATC). Authors: J.F. Francois, H. Glissmann and D. Spinanger.

Comprehensive survey of the fiber market in 2001, including an economic outlook, and reviews of cotton cultivation, man-made fiber intermediates, fiber supply, development of fiber types, filament yarn and staple fiber production, and further processing. From the Saurer Group.

European Commission staff working paper from 2003, providing and economic and competitiveness analysis of the European textile and apparel industry following the recent enlargement of the European Union.

Presentation about the facts and figures of the Polish textile and man-made fibers industry, delivered by Alojzy Urbanowski at the EATP 2000 Conference.

Extensive presentation of the Japanese polypropylene fiber industry in the last decade of the 20th Century. From New Fibres Magazine. Author: Hideo Sakakura.

Comprehensive paper about research, funded by the Leonardo da Vinci Programme of the European Union, aiming to generate a new vision of management and organizational competence for Europe's textiles and clothing management executives at the start of the 21st Century.

Comprehensive overview of the history, development and current state of the Vietnamese textile and garment manufacturing industry, including a list of companies, and legislative articles relating to trade and industry.

Original 1987 report from the OTA Project staff, describing the state of the US textile and apparel industry and strategies for the future. Includes a glossary of technical terms and definitions.

Comprehensive guide, stipulating US federal labeling requirements for textile, wool and fur products. From the Federal Trade Commission, in cooperation with the American Apparel Manufacturers Association.

Comprehensive report from the US Department of Commerce's Office of Technology Policy (OTP), describing the strategies and technologies which have propelled Japan to the forefront of apparel textile innovation. Author: Dr. John E. Berkowitch.

Extensive paper about World Class Manufacturing (WCM), which combines into one theory Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Just-in-Time manufacturing (JIT), and Total Quality Management (TQM). From Ashwood Management Consultants, Ltd.