Colombia hopes to attract more clothing business
Author: just-style.com | 8 September 2008
Hampered by its perceptions as the cocaine capital of the world and delays over a new trade pact with the US, Colombia's textile and clothing industry is persevering through the tough times - as Niki Tait found on a recent visit to the country.
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