It has been a decade since China joined the World Trade Organization (WTO). Throughout the 10 years, the Chinese textile and apparel industry has strengthened its status as a manufacturing powerhouse, while serving an expanding domestic market. This edition of ATA reviews the development of the Chinese textile industry in WTO and the impact on its neighboring manufacturing sectors in Asia.
    Weavers have been facing soaring raw material prices and labor costs. Recognizing their needs, weaving machinery suppliers have introduced new technologies as options for solutions. “Textile Technology Feature” presents some products that appeal to today’s weavers.