Abstract: This report discusses US cotton fabric in volume terms for the years 2002 and 2007, with forecasts for 2012. Topics covered include market size, production method segmentation, product segmentation, trade, competitive fibers, global cotton market, market environment, production method forecasts, product forecasts, industry composition and leading participants. Broadwoven cotton production method segments include plain weave, twill weave and other broadwoven cotton weaves. Product segments cover broadwoven cotton fabrics (including cotton sheeting, poplin and broadcloth; twills and sateens; cotton cheesecloths and batistes; and other broadwoven cotton fabrics) and knit cotton fabrics. This 21 page report also includes a highlights summary and a resources section.

Brief Excerpt: ...Broadwoven cotton fabric production in the US is forecast to conti nue to decline, although at a more te mpered pace than during the 1999-2004 period, falling 1.8 percent per annum through 2009 to 2.3 billion square yards. A maturing of the synthetic f abric market will help slow the decline in cotton fa brics. Production of twill cotton fabr ic is projected to c ontract 2.6 percent per year through 2009 and reach 900 million sq uare yards. Declines will be more moderate than in the previous five-year period due in part to production of denim, which su stains the segment. Cotton sheeting demand is projected to increase 1.9 percent per year between 2 004 and 20 09 to 640 million squ are yards. Increases will be attributable to consumer preferences for the comfort of cotton sheeting. Knit cotton fabric demand is projected to contract 1.5 perce nt per year to 350 million pounds in 2009, an improvement from the double digit annual declines posted in the historical...

Industry: Textiles, Apparel & Leather
SIC: 2211, 2257, 2258, 2259
NAICS: 31321, 313241, 313249
Company(ies): International Textile Group, Milliken & Company Inc., Springs Global Participacoes S.A.
Country(ies): United States, US
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