Czech Republic

The Czech Republic's clothing industry was among the first to be hit by the abolition of quota at the beginning of 2005.

It is now stronger in making yarns and fabric (mostly for non-apparel use) and its apparel industry is now heavily dependent on processes that are not labour-intensive

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