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Government sees technical textiles as vital to UK economy

Technical Textiles Project Co-ordinator for the UK Government's Department of Trade and Industry, Chris Byrne, outlines what his organization is doing to support the industry, which is recognized as being as vital to the health of the economy.

Governments around the world recognize the strategic importance of supporting and encouraging their developing technical textile sectors. Not only do technical end-uses account for up to 50% of output and employment in some textile industries, but these products play an increasingly vital role in many key areas of the economy-from healthcare, protective clothing and sports and leisure to transport, construction and the environment.

The UK is no ...

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