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The Cost of EU Trade Protection in Textiles and Clothing
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Comprehensive March 2000 report estimating the costs of European Union restraints on trade in textiles and clothing, in light of its obligations under the Uruguay Round Agreement on Textiles and Clothing (ATC). Authors: J.F. Francois, H. Glissmann and D. Spinanger.
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Apparel
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Analysis of the US textile and apparel industry with regard to employment and average wages. From the Employment Security Department.
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New Developments in Biodegradable Fibres
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Extensive paper presented at the 2000 Edana conference, about the market position of biodegradable fibers and materials for nonwovens, focused on coverstock technology for hygiene disposables. From Nonwoven.Co.Uk.
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Globalisation and the South African Textiles Industry
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Revised version of a paper presented at the Trade and Industrial Policy Strategies (TIPS) workshop on Globalisation, Production and Poverty in South Africa, focusing on the impact of trade liberalisation on firms, employment and wages in the South African textile industry. Authors: Simon Roberts and John Thoburn.
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Product and Process Innovation in the Chemical Fibre Industry
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Extensive paper about research into patents databases which concluded that a coupling of product and process technologies is distinguishing the Japanese pattern of patenting, and is the most likely cause of the transfer of technological leadership in microfiber spinning to Japan. Author: Dr. Amanda Lindsay.
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