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World atlas of textile workshops

Full traceability, from workshop to wardrobe. Explore data from 12 producing countries: costs, certifications, specialties and working conditions.

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Explore data from 12 producing countries. Click on a country to see details: hourly cost, specialty, certifications and brand types.

This atlas gathers key data from 12 textile-producing countries, from Italy to Ethiopia. Filter by region or sort by hourly cost and quality grade to compare production ecosystems. Each card details the country’s specialties, certifications and the types of brands sourcing there.

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Data based on ILO (2023), McKinsey State of Fashion (2024), Textile Exchange (2023) and Misciano field visits. See the Quality Barometer.

Our methodology

This atlas is built on a rigorous data collection and cross-referencing methodology. We combine official international reports, sector studies and direct field observations to provide a comprehensive picture of global textile production geography.

Collection principles

Hourly costs
Hourly cost = Average garment wage / Hours worked (ILO source by country)
Quality grade
Grade = Weighted average (certifications x 0.3 + expertise x 0.4 + infrastructure x 0.3)
Employment volume
Workers = ILO data + national reports + McKinsey estimates

Data sources

Our data is based on:

ILO (International Labour Organization)
Statistical data on employment, wages and working conditions in the textile sector worldwide.
Textile Exchange Preferred Fiber Report
Annual report on global fiber production and use, covering conventional materials and sustainable alternatives.
McKinsey State of Fashion
Reference study on economic trends, value chains and regional performance of the fashion industry.
Misciano field data
Observations collected during workshop visits by Misciano teams, documenting processes, equipment and operational conditions.

References

  • ILO. (2023). World Employment and Social Outlook: Trends.
  • Textile Exchange. (2023). Preferred Fiber & Materials Market Report.
  • McKinsey & Company. (2024). The State of Fashion.
  • Ellen MacArthur Foundation. (2017). A New Textiles Economy.
  • OECD. (2022). Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains in the Garment Sector.

Data presented are sector averages. Actual costs vary by supplier, volume and specifications.

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