The EU is, alongside the USA, the largest buyer of textiles "Made in China." Due to the trend of globalization and China's accession to the WTO in 2001, the textile industry in the EU is under significant pressure. The conflict between textile trade and textile production in the EU is intensifying. On one hand, countries with a focus on textile production demand a tightening or reintroduction of quota regulations against China, while on the other hand, countries with a dominant textile trade call for a swift end to quota regulations and any import blockades. However, China is also one of the most important sales markets in the world. Although production costs are steadily increasing, the country's sales potential and proximity to the end consumer will be among the most important reasons for producing in China in the future. If the target market is Europe or the USA, Vi.