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Apparel and footwear: What the whole chain draws on

Brands and garment makers selling finished clothing, shoes and accessories to shoppers

What the whole chain draws on

Every commodity, chemical and energy tile named by the enterprises above; ×n shows how many of them depend on it. Open any tile for its full detail.

Commodities (8)Cu Copper×2 Ct CottonZn ZincRbr Natural rubberBf BeefSt SteelAl AluminiumH₂O WaterChemicals (11)PSF Polyester fibre×2 PA Nylon (PA6, PA66)×2 PU Polyurethanes (MDI, TDI, polyols)×2 Adh Adhesives and sealants×2 VSF Viscose fibreSBR Styrene-butadiene rubberLLDPE Polyethylene (LDPE, LLDPE)Enz Industrial enzymesH2O2 Hydrogen peroxideSrf SurfactantsPig Organic pigmentsEnergy (6)Dist Distribution grids, mini-grids and interconnectors×2 Blr Boilers, furnaces and stoves×2 ICE Internal combustion engines and gensetsShp Ship propulsionJet Aviation propulsionBld Energy in buildings