2013 年，受外需低迷、内外棉价差过大、生产成本上升等因素影响，我国纺织行业发展压力依然较大。但是，全行业坚持推进结构调整与转型升级，积极应对和化解各种风险挑战，全年基本实现了平稳发展，主要运行指标稳定增长，运行质量有所提升，经济发展 方式进一步转变。展望2014 年，结合内外市场情况，预计行业外销可实现10%左右的增长；内销市场有进一步提升的空间。

Home furnishing comprises furniture, household textiles, and floor coverings. It includes curtains, draperies, blinds, shades, kitchenware, outdoor furniture, home and personal care appliances, floor coverings, accessories, and decorative items. Home furnishing goods are made from materials such as wood, plastic, and metal. The Home Furnishing market is expected to benefit from consumers seeking higher-quality products. Rising consumer confidence, an increase in disposable incomes, the booming Real Estate industry, and growing demand for luxury home furnishing products are some of the factors contributing to the growth the market worldwide.

Latex mattresses are the latest product introduced in the Bedding industry. Mattresses that contain latex are extremely comfortable and can provide relief from back pain and other spinerelated health issues. The foam in the mattress contours itself to the curves of an individual's body and distributes his/her body weight over the entire sleeping surface, providing continuous orthopedic support. These mattresses are also non-allergenic and resistant to bacteria, mites, mold, mildew, and other odor-causing germs found in other mattresses present in the market. Hence, this is an ideal choice for people prone to allergies as they tend to be antimicrobial and hypoallergenic.

Fabric conditioners, also known as fabric softeners, are easy-to-degrade cationic surfactants that contain fragrances (natural/artificial), coloring agents, and preservatives such as bronopol, formaldehyde, and chloride. Fabric conditioners are commonly available around the world in liquid, crystal, and dryer sheet forms, with the liquid form being the most popular among consumers globally. However, technological innovations are leading to the launch of conditioners in the form of detergent bars. Vendors are also launching natural and chemical -free fabric conditioners to take account of the increasing concern about the environment and its sustainability, and the consumer demand for eco-friendly products.

The Global Diaper market is expected to witness moderate growth during the period 2013-2018. The market witnessed a decent demand for baby diapers from the APAC region in 2013. The APAC region was followed by Europe, Latin America, North America, and the MEA region. The APAC region is expected to drive the demand for diapers, especially disposable and cloth diapers, during the forecast period. Overall, the Global Diaper market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.36 percent during the forecast period.