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FASH455 Video Discussion: The State of Textiles and Apparel “Made in Asia” (Updated February 2025)

Video 1: Threads of Resilience: China’s textile manufacturing goes automated
Video 2: Asian factories struggling to keep young workers
Video 3: How Millions Of Jeans Get Recycled Into New Pairs in Pakistan
Video 4: Vietnam becomes second biggest garment exporter globally

Discussion questions:

#1 How are textiles and apparel “Made in Asia” changing their faces? What are the driving forces of these changes?

#2 How would you assess Asia’s competitiveness as a hub for textile and apparel production and sourcing in the next five years? Why? What relevant factors could come into play?

#3  Is there anything else in the videos that you find interesting, intriguing, thought-provoking, or debatable? Why?

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