Mapping of the European textile, clothing, footwear and leather territories

In order to identify geographically the textile, clothing, leather and footwear territories in the EU 27, ACTE has elaborated a number of maps at NUTS2 level (regions). The data source of all maps is Eurostat. The maps include data from 2000 and 2005 of Section D (Manufacturing) according to the NACE Rev. 1.1 system of classification. The specific divisions taken under consideration are divisions 17 (Manufacture of textiles), 18 (Manufacture of wearing apparel, dressing and dyeing of fur), and 19 (Tanning and dressing of leather; manufacture of luggage, handbags, saddlery, harness and footwear).

The maps illustrate both the share of textile, clothing, leather and footwear sectors in total industrial employees and the density of employees of these sectors within the different European regions.