According to the Ministry of Trade and Commerce Singapore domestic exports of garments to US reached SGD$240 million in 2005.
Last year, Singapore also saw arrival of Fashion Week, which will continue this year as well, that will boost textile and apparel exports.
The fashion events of this kind help in addressing value chain ranging from textile machinery, yarns and fabrics and apparel manufacturing and high-end fashion.
The LEAD (Local Enterprise & Association Development) is mainly focusing on such kind of activities to develop Singapore textile and fashion industry.
fibre2fashion.com news desk, singapore