Egyptian textile industry comes under the global radar
http://www.fibre2fashion.com/industry- article/paidArticles/3238.asp Article Abstract: Apparel sector in Egypt accounts for 3%of GDPand 27%of the industrial output. 25% of the total industry is focused on textile production, of which 12% are engaged in home textile , 8% in cotton yarn , and 5% in other textiles. Textile and apparel industry is the second largest sector, next to agro, and plays a major role in shaping the Egyptian economy. Cotton cultivated in Egypt has international appreciation for its excellence. Egypt had contracts with 23 international countries for cotton exports amounting to USD140.882 million during 200910. Egypt has many favorable factors that have made it attractive in the global textile arena. Core areas for investment in Egypt are cotton cultivation, yarn making, spinning, weaving, dyeing, knitting, and RMGsectors. Despite all the positives, the country still has to take care of a few factors such as labor turnover, qualitative management issues, and a lack of health and safety awareness. Learn more about Egyptian textile industry comes under the global radar @ Fibre2fashion