FASH455 Video Discussion: The Evolving Textiles and Apparel Industry in Asia (Updated August 2026)

Video 1: 3 sec designs to 1-week deliveries: AI transforming China’s garment factories
Video 2: Vietnamese textile firms climb value chain
Video 3: Bangladesh leads in green garment manufacturing
Video 4: Chinese-owned factories move to Cambodia to avoid U.S. tariffs
Video 5: India & Europe Push Circular Economy to Cut Textile Waste

Discussion questions:

#1: How are textiles and apparel “Made in Asia” changing? What are the driving forces behind these changes? How are U.S. and EU fashion brands and retailers responding to or shaping these developments?

#2: How competitive do you think Asia will remain as the world’s leading textile and apparel production and sourcing hub over the next 2–5 years? What opportunities and challenges could strengthen or weaken its position? Support your answer with evidence from the videos.

#3 What idea, argument, or trend presented in the videos did you find most interesting, surprising, thought-provoking, or debatable? Explain why and whether you agree or disagree with it.