Increased imports and overseas production of apparel and textiles have decreased the need for domestic workers who perform sewing functions. In fact, the U.S. Department of Commerce projects that imports will grow by about 9.2 percent in 1998. The industry has responded by attempting to develop niche markets, strong brand names, and faster customer-response systems, according to Monthly Labor Review. Despite these efforts, over 1 million U.S. textile and apparel jobs have been eliminated between 1973 and 1997. Mass mailings are not recommended.
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