PERU’S CLOTHING AND TEXTILE PRODUCERS MOVE UPMARKET – A BOON FOR FINISHING CHEMICAL SUPPLYERS

BY JONATHAN DYSON, IN LIMA PERU'S clothing and textile industry has been moving up market to carve out sales in a sector whose low end continues to be dominated by Asian suppliers, and the country's dyeing and finishing sector is benefiting. And it is not just about quality products, Peru's clothing and textile sector is developing cutting edge sustainable processes, helping their customers carve out a green niche in wealthier export markets. The increased emphasis on high-value products was reflected in the export figures for 2011, with the value of Peruvian ...


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