Brazil’s textile output is expected to increase by 7.4 per cent to reach 2 million tons in 2021. Fernanado Pimental, President, Abit (Brazilian Textile and Apparel Industry Association) says, revenues from the sector will rise by 9.2 per cent over 2020, bringing the total to R$57.5 billion.

Brazil’s textile output increased 36 per cent from January-May 2021 compared to the same period in2020. As per Textile Focus, Brazil was able to maintain production rate during the year by shifting to protective items, such as masks. Though the textile sector has not yet recovered its pre-pandemic numbers, outlook for the future is positive, affirms Pimental. The clothing sector is also showing signs of recovery after being shut down in April 2020. Sales revenues from the sector are anticipated to increase by 121 percent in 2021 compared to the previous year, when they fell by 81 percent, he adds.

By Fashionating World
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