The apparel industry is one of the oldest and largest export industries in the world. It is also one of the fastest growing global industries, as most developing nations manufacture textiles for the international textile and apparel market. Regenerated cellulose is majorly used in the manufacturing of textiles and apparels, especially through its derivative, viscose staple fiber.  The textile industry is an ever-growing market with China, United States, European Union, and India being the major contributors. China, alone, accounts for approximately 1/4th of the global textile industry. China is the largest clothing producer in the world and has the largest production capacity for textile products consisting of cotton, manmade fibers, and silk.

Thailand’s textile industry is a major non western entity that constitutes more than 2000 garment companies and an almost equal number of textile firms most of which are located around Bangkok and eastern Thailand. The textile and apparel industry of the country plays key role in the country’s GDP and export revenue. Textile industry in the country is quite expansive in nature with a greater level of proficiency in the production, design, and sale to home textiles. It is a world renowned silk producer which also manufactures spin or twist yarn. It is also excelling in the latest trend in the textile industry of ecofriendly finishing, dyeing, and printing services which meet global standards though it has to deal with some issues.

The disposable innerwear is a widely used product throughout the globe. The major consumers of these products include the healthcare and spa & salon industries. In addition, global economic growth has played a vital role in fueling the demand and consumption in this market. The market growth depends on several factors such as rise in consumer spending potential, urban development, and more focus on hygiene. Apart from the growth of the global disposable innerwear market, the growth of several industries such salon & spa, healthcare, and travel, among others, can be witnessed in recent years. Moreover, these industries are the major consumers of disposable innerwear. However, the market is witnessing a high degree of vendor fragmentation as well as unorganized players in developing nations.