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Published by IBIS World, June 21 2006; approx. 36 Pages
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American Narrow Fabric Mills and Schiffli Machine Embroidery Companies are primarily engaged in one or more of the following:

1. Weaving or braiding narrow fabrics in their final form or initially made in wider widths that are specially constructed for narrower widths
2. Making fabric-covered elastic yarn and thread. Establishments in these industries may weave only; weave and finish; or weave, finish, and further fabricate fabric products
3. Manufacturing Schiffli machine embroideries.

Narrow fabric mills produce trimmings, braiding, cords, zipper tape, cloth labels, laces (such as shoe laces), and woven narrow fabrics. Narrow fabrics are 12 inches or less in width. This segment accounts for around 89.5 percent of total revenue within the Narrow Fabric Mills and Schiffli Machine Embroidery Industry in the US. Schiffli machine embroidery firms embroider yard goods, laces, emblems, cut parts and appliques. The word "Schiffli" translates to small boat, which refers to the boat-shaped shuttle used in the machine. These machines, which were invented in Switzerland in the 1800s, contain hundreds of needles and can produce highly detailed patterns. This segment accounts for 10.5 percent of industry revenue.

The primary activities of this industry are:

• Weaving narrow fabrics
• Braiding narrow fabrics
• Making fabric-covered elastic yarn
• Making fabric-covered elastic thread
• Manufacturing Schiffli machine embroideries

The major products and services in this industry are:

• Woven nonelastic labels, ribbons and tape
• Woven nonelastic narrow fabrics and webbing
• Braided narrow fabrics
• Schiffli machine embroidery
• Woven elastic narrow fabrics
• Covered rubber thread
• Other narrow fabric products

Major Players Referenced:

• Worldtex, Inc.
• Unifi, Inc.
• QST Industries Inc.

• ACTIVITIES (PRODUCTS AND SERVICES)
• SIMILAR INDUSTRIES
• DEMAND & SUPPLY INDUSTRIES

• CONSTANT PRICES
• CURRENT PRICES
• REAL GROWTH
• RATIO TABLE
• GRAPHS

• PRODUCTS AND SERVICE SEGMENTATION
• MAJOR MARKET SEGMENTS
• INDUSTRY CONCENTRATION
• GEOGRAPHIC SPREAD

• MARKET SIZE
• LINKAGES
• DEMAND DETERMINANTS
• DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL MARKETS
• BASIS OF COMPETITION
• LIFE CYCLE

• BARRIERS TO ENTRY
• TAXATION
• INDUSTRY ASSISTANCE
• REGULATION AND DEREGULATION
• COST STRUCTURE
• CAPITAL AND LABOR INTENSITY
• TECHNOLOGY AND SYSTEMS
• INDUSTRY VOLATILITY
• GLOBALIZATION

• KEY SENSITIVITIES
• KEY SUCCESS FACTORS

• MAJOR PLAYERS
• PLAYER PERFORMANCE
• OTHER PLAYERS

• CURRENT PERFORMANCE
• HISTORICAL PERFORMANCE

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