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The South African clothing, textiles, footwear and leather (CTFL) industry is concentrated in the Western Cape and KwaZulu-Natal regions. The industry has historically been at the centre of the Western Capes manufacturing sector and continues to be pivotal to socio-economic development in the province.The Western Cape CTFL industry hosts a diverse range of firms active at every stage in the value chain, from large retailers through to small Cut, Make and Trim (CMT) operations. The province is home to the majority of the countrys major retailers, which presents local manufacturers with a comparative advantage in terms of speed, flexibility and customer relationship. These advantages are critical in the context of the global industry trend towards the Quick Response (QR) supply chain model. On the other hand the province does not offer as much capacity or capability as KwaZulu-Natal in terms of fabric production and finishing, which is a key area for future development.Most CCTC members broke away from t