In January and October 2005, it indicated a 21.6% growth if compared to the same period in the previous year. It is mainly a result of the Texbrasil Program, which supports and qualifies the national exporter, and that was implemented in 2000 by ABIT, an entity that represents 80% of the Brazilian textile GDP.
ABIT stimulates the evolution of the sector coordinating relevant initiatives in the social and environmental areas, besides sponsoring the sustainable growth of the Brazilian textile industry.
The Brazilian Textile and Apparel Industry Association