Problem
Instability of textile and clothing industries
Other Names:
Instability of wearing apparel industries Nature:
The clothing industry is affected by seasonal cycles and fashion changes which are peculiar to it. It is labour intensive, and because of this and the growing internationalization of styles and manufacture, there is considerable regional and inter-regional competition to which the costs of labour and manufacture are the key. In the textile industry, fluctuations in availability and prices of natural materials occur, particularly as regards cotton, but also with respect to wood, leather and fur. Both the clothing and textile industries are objects of protectionist action by governments.
Broader Problems:
Instability of manufacturing industriesInstability of trade in miscellaneous manufactured articlesInstability of trade in unprocessed textile fibres and their waste Narrower Problems:
Instability of footwear industries Aggravates:
Long-term shortage of clothing Subject(s):
Amenities → ClothingIndustry → Industry
Industry → Textiles, cordage
Societal Problems → Instability
Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
Problem Type:
E: Emanations of other problems Date of last update
04.10.2020 – 22:48 CEST