There has been a quiet growth in the garment manufacturing industry in places like Pakistan and Jordan.  Discreet relationships have been building with major designers – and there are many reasons it makes economic sense.  But how stable are these regions and what risks are companies like the GAP and Macy’s taking?

Today’s story is a fascinating look inside Jordan from a unique perspective.  Will we be seeing more Made in Jordan labels or will we be reading of its demise? Africa, Asia, Middle East, and the US – we still manufacture more garments than are actually sold and these end up in land fills – maybe well-managed relationships with smaller, less economically aggressive countries will offer a solution:

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