Garments can be cut in one country, assembled in another, finished in a third, and sold around the world.
Clothing production is a major portion of many nations' economies.
Some argue that overseas production lowers manufacturing costs, which ultimately reduces prices to consumers and strengthens the U.S. economy. Others counter that competing with unregulated manufacturing in poor countries costs Americans jobs, depresses U.S. wages and working standards, and exploits workers overseas. Click on the picture for more detailed information about the images within it.