Fashion, apparel, textile, merchandising, garments

1. Industrial Adjustment in the North Carolina Textile and Clothing Industry Gary Gereffi, Duke University Global Apparel/Clothing Europe Conference at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill October 15, 2004

6. Figure 1: Northeast Asia's Apparel Exports to the World (SITC 84), 1985-2001 Source: World Trade Analyzer, based on United Nations data for SITC 84 (“Articles of apparel and clothing accessories”).

8. In 2005, Multi-Fiber Agreement Ends Jan. 1, 1995 16% Integration Jan. 1, 1998 Another 17% Integration Jan. 1, 2002 Another 18% Integration Jan. 1, 2005 100% Integration MFA (1974 – 1994) ATC (1995 – 2004) Quota Abolition from 2005 Source: World Trade Organization.

9. U.S. Integration Schedule Established by CITA (Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements)

10. Table 1 Source: Financial Times , July 19, 2004, p. 11.

11. Table 2 Source: Financial Times , July 19, 2004, p. 11.

12. North Carolina’s Textile and Apparel Industry: What’s Happening to Jobs?

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17. Table 7 Source: Employment Security Commission of North Carolina, Announced Business Closings. SIC codes: Apparel (23) and Textiles (22).

18. Apparel Employees in North Carolina Note: NAICS code 315 (Apparel Manufacturing) Source: Employment Security Commission of North Carolina, Employment and Wage Data by Industry http://eslmi12.esc.state.nc.us/ew/EWYear.asp?Report=1

19. Jobs Lost in North Carolina, 1995-2003 Source: Employment Security Commission of North Carolina, Announced Business Closings and Permanent Layoffs http://eslmi12.esc.state.nc.us/mls/MLSFrame.asp?contentsFrame=5

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