In 2015, the U.S. textile and apparel net imports of cotton consumption increased for the third consecutive year, reaching 15.7 billion pounds, an increase of 8.27% from 14.5 billion pounds in 2014, a record high.

The net imports of US textiles and clothing are mainly cotton and chemical fiber. Nylon, wool and silk have a small proportion. With the increase in imports of chemical fiber clothing in recent years, the proportion of cotton clothing imports has continued to decline.

In 2015, cotton textiles and clothing accounted for 44% of U.S. textile and clothing imports, while the share of chemical fiber rose to nearly 49%. In 2007, cotton textiles and clothing accounted for 56%, while chemical fibers accounted for only 37%.