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Textiles, Apparel & Sporting Goods
Our team of U.S. and international industry specialists are dedicated to enhancing the global competitiveness of the U.S. textiles, apparel, and sporting goods industries, expanding market access, and increasing exports. The Textiles, Apparel & Sporting Goods Team uses our presence in 200 global cities to help you foster new business relationships and expand the world-wide presence of U.S. firms.
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Virtual Trade Fair
The U.S. Commercial Service is offering a unique opportunity for U.S. companies in the Textiles, Apparel, and Sporting goods Industry to promote their products and services to potential buyers and business partners overseas via online promotion on our website through our Virtual Trade Fair.
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Technical Textiles Resource Guide
The U.S. Commercial Service’s Technical Textiles Resource Guide - 2020 Edition is an important tool to assist U.S. companies with identifying new international market opportunities. The Guide provides a detailed analysis of the technical textiles sector in 10 countries, covering trends, demand, local industry associations, and events.
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Textiles, Apparel & Sporting Goods

Our textiles, apparel, and sporting goods industry specialists are dedicated to enhancing the global competitiveness of the U.S. manufacturing industry, expanding market access, and increasing exports. The Textiles, Apparel & Sporting Goods Team uses our presence in 200 global cities to help you foster new business relationships and expand the world-wide presence of U.S. firms.

How Can We Help You Expand Your Exports?

Our team members are experts in international business development and your best resource for business growth and job creation. Learn more about the ways we can assist your firm:
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Market Intelligence
Our team members are experts in international business development and your best resource for business growth and job creation. Some of our core services include:
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Trade Counseling
International Trade Specialists are available to discuss your company’s exporting needs. Locate an industry specialist near you.
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Our Services
From counseling, to matchmaking, to market intelligence, our global network of trade professionals - located throughout the United States and in nearly 80 countries - can help your firm expand your exports.
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Textiles & Apparel Market Intelligence

See our latest market intelligence related to the textiles and apparel industry.
Market Intelligence
Japan Growth in eCommerce 

Japan's Business to Consumer (B2C) eCommerce has been steadily growing. 

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Key Resources for U.S. Exporters

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Definition of Made in the USA

Learn how "Made in the USA" is defined?  And locate a manufacturer or cut and sew contractor for your products via OTEXA’s Made-in-USA database.

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Office of Textiles and Apparel (OTEXA)

The Office of Textiles and Apparel (OTEXA) is the go-to source for trade data, information on trade agreements and trade preferences.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Exporters in the textile, apparel, and sporting goods industries frequently run into these questions.  Get answers to your questions.

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Technical Textiles Resource Guide

The U.S. Commercial Service’s Technical Textiles Resource Guide - 2020 Edition is an important tool to assist U.S. companies with identifying new international market opportunities.

Get the Guide!