Cotton Prices Rise, Autumn Winter Wear

October 4th hearing cotton The price has gone up. However, today's reporter has found that the clothing as raw material is on the price. Promotion In this regard, insiders say that this is only a false impression. This year, some seasonal and fashionable autumn and winter clothing will increase by 15% to 20%.

Reporters interviewed today found that many clothing stores are taking advantage of the national day price promotions, on the road in spring. clothing The summer clothing of the shop even hit ninety percent off, and some new autumn and winter clothing also played thirty percent off. In this regard, Zhang Qingwei, Deputy Secretary General of Ji'nan textile and garment industry association, said that consumers should not be deceived by this illusion. In fact, the price of autumn and winter clothing has risen considerably this year due to factors such as rising cotton prices and rising labor costs.

According to reports, compared with the same period last year, cotton prices have risen by more than 30%. "Cotton accounts for about 40% of the cost of clothing." Zhang Qingwei said that for textile and garment enterprises, 70% of sales and profits will depend on higher autumn and winter clothing. Therefore, the price rise of autumn and winter clothing is inevitable, otherwise enterprises will not be able to pass on the cost. He estimated that the increase would be between 15% and 20%.

Zhang Qingwei also said he noticed that the rise in cotton prices also caused the price of chemical fibers to rise, which means that some of the future prices will be higher. chemical fiber Clothing prices will also rise.