Abstract
The 2006 outlook for specialty textile and products in the United States is positive. In fact, Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is forecasted to rise by at least 3.5% for this year. Several market trends are behind the selected growth rates and these are as follows: textiles have entered the digital age; storms in southeastern United States drive some markets; developing countries fuel automotive demand; customization; and specialty fabrics on the rise.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages | 44-45 |
| Number of pages | 2 |
| Volume | 91 |
| No | 5 |
| Specialist publication | Industrial Fabric Products Review |
| State | Published - May 1 2006 |