US apparel and footwear manufacturing increases in 2012
08/01/2014
US manufacturing of apparel in 2012 grew 8.5% while footwear manufacturing increased 9%, according to The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA). However, 97.5% of apparel sold in the US is still made internationally, as well as 98% of shoes. While apparel consumption by volume declined slightly in 2012, the value grew by 4.8% to $282.2...
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