North Carolina Textile Industry in Transition: 1970s to 2020s
Clothing and Textiles Research Journal
Published online on November 04, 2025
Abstract
Clothing and Textiles Research Journal, Ahead of Print.
In the early 1970s, the North Carolina textile industry (i.e., textile mills/textile mill products/apparel) was thriving and vibrant, one of the state's top manufacturing industries. Following peak employment and establishments in the early 1990s, plants ...
In the early 1970s, the North Carolina textile industry (i.e., textile mills/textile mill products/apparel) was thriving and vibrant, one of the state's top manufacturing industries. Following peak employment and establishments in the early 1990s, plants ...