By Sidney Leng
Although analysts say Chinese textile and clothing makers are at low risk from the looming trade war between China and the US, given that they export so little to America compared to other sectors, US brands are starting to diversify their sourcing.
A survey of 34 executives from leading US fashion companies last year found that, for the first time, fewer US brands were looking to China for products, even though the country remains the top sourcing destination for the industry worldwide.
"US fashion companies are not 'putting all their eggs in one basket', and the most common sourcing model is shifting from 'China plus many' to 'China plus Vietnam plus many,'" according to the US Fashion Industry Association, which conducted the survey.