Women's & Girls' Apparel Manufacturing in the US

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This industry is experiencing major contractions as most major manufacturers move production offshore to countries with cheaper labor costs. The large increases in cheap imports and the attempts of local firms to maintain market share have caused the market to be saturated with apparel products. Revenue declines have slowed somewhat more recently and are even projected to show growth by 2014, indicating that there is growth opportunity for manufacturers who focus on producing niche products, where the US has a comparative advantage compared to producers in Asia and other developing nations.This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing women's and girls' apparel from purchased fabric. Women's and girls' clothing jobbers, who perform entrepreneurial functions involved in apparel manufacture, including buying raw materials, designing and preparing samples, arranging for apparel to be made from their raw materials, and marketing finished apparel, are included. This report covers the scope, size, disposition and growth of the industry including the key sensitivities and success factors. Also included are five year industry forecasts, growth rates and an analysis of the industry key players and their market shares.