TRENDS IN THE USA TEXTILE MARKET - WOOLS R-AND-D RESPONSE

Authors
Citation
Dg. Phillips, TRENDS IN THE USA TEXTILE MARKET - WOOLS R-AND-D RESPONSE, Wool Technology and Sheep Breeding, 43(3), 1995, pp. 229-243
Citations number
NO
Categorie Soggetti
Agriculture Dairy & AnumalScience
ISSN journal
00437875
Volume
43
Issue
3
Year of publication
1995
Pages
229 - 243
Database
ISI
SICI code
0043-7875(1995)43:3<229:TITUTM>2.0.ZU;2-K
Abstract
The USA market for non-industrial textile products (apparel, home furn ishings, floor coverings) is based on man-made, cotton and wool fibres . In the decade to 1990, cotton has increased its market share; wool's use has been static. The US textile industry is generally a cost-driv en volume production industry adopting information technology to maint ain a competitive position against imports. Information technology is also applied at retail for quick response to consumer trends. Consumer s require products with quality style, service and value which meet fu rther lifestyle needs of casual use, environmental and ethical issues, and combine both aesthetics and functional performance. R & D develop ments in wool products targeted at market-led needs identified by IWS market evaluation are discussed.