Textile Industry, Fashion Industry
The far-reaching term textile and clothing industry immediately calls to mind the fashion industry, which is widely represented in the independent clothing retail sector as well as department stores in German towns and cities. However, the professional and work clothing sector is an important supplier to other industry sectors such as the chemical industry or service sector. Equally, the textile industry covers the whole value chain from manufacture, valorisation and confection of fabrics to create an end product. The creative part of the process covering design and development should also be remembered.
CHEYNET & FILS
The European textile industry had its last big slump in the 1970s. Since then, the industry
has never been able to reach its former height. One of the reasons is the growing
competitive pressure from the so-called low-cost countries. Mr. Giraud, president of
CHEYNET & FILS from St. Just Malmont believes that the European textile industry will
be competitive in the long run. more...
