In this study a selection method is presented that helps intercity or international freight mode choice decisions. The criterion of mode choice and their priorities are determined based on a sectoral questionnaire. The hardcore of the method can be put forward as that choosing the most weighted alternative based on the criterions considered. A mode choice problem defined from textile sector and...

The application of cellulose nanowhiskers in polymeric composites is growing due to its good properties, which expands the applicability in the industrial sector, although many studies are still in the laboratory stage. Silva, R. et al. cites many segments for application of natural cellulosic fibers, wide applicability detaching, from textile industry to some studies for the use of fibers such...

BACKGROUND Inhalation of cotton-based particulate has been associated with respiratory symptoms and overt lung disease related to endotoxin exposure in some studies. This cross-sectional study measures personal exposure to inhalable dust and endotoxin in the textile industry of Nepal. METHODS This study was conducted in four sectors (garment making, carpet making, weaving, and recycling) of t...

This paper examines the South African clothing industry’s recent export performance in the light of new trade arrangements with the US and the EU. Performance has been modest, especially in the domestically-owned part of the sector. This reflects forms of path dependency induced by various historical factors as well as by enterprises’ efforts to adjust to recent changes in the domestic market. ...

Textiles is one the nation’s oldest industries, dating back to be beginning of the American industrial revolution in the 1790s. Despite perceptions of the decline of U.S. textile manufacturing in the face of offshore competition, the industry remains one of the largest, most diverse, and dynamic segments of the U.S. manufacturing sector. This manual represents a comprehensive history of the U.S...

Federal Bureau of Statistics Pakistan is regularly collecting and maintaining data for exports for industrial sectors (textile, food and other manufacturing commodities) and Service Sector. Export performance is a vital indicator for measuring any industry competitiveness. Pakistan Textile and Clothing Export data from 20052006 – 2009-2010 was explored for competitive performance analysis. Sect...