The Role of USA Clothing Manufacturers in the Fashion Industry
Introduction As the world becomes increasingly interconnected and mobile, more and more consumers are looking for products that are not only manufactured locally but also made with high-quality materials. The U.S. apparel manufacturing industry has been providing these kinds of goods for decades and is responsible for a significant portion of America’s gross domestic product (GDP). This lucrative business employs millions of workers across the country — including women who make up 58% of this workforce — and provides an average wage that’s well above the national average USA Clothing Manufacturers Produce About 78 Percent of The Clothing and Accessories Purchased by Consumers The U.S. is one of the world’s largest apparel manufacturers and importers, producing about 78 percent of the clothing and accessories purchased by consumers in the U.S., according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The United States clothing manufacturing industry has...