Textile industry clusters: evolutionary and comparative analysis in the world, Brazil and the State of Minas Gerais

Abstract

The objective of this article is to demonstrate the evolutionary and comparative analysis of textile industry clusters in the world, in Brazil and in the state of Minas Gerais, pointing to the latter, the importance for the region, the strengths/weaknesses and their differentials. In section two, the methodological procedures are presented, then the theoretical reference on clusters. In section four presents the evolutionary and comparative analysis in the world, in Brazil and in the State of Minas Gerais. Finally, section five presents the final considerations that include and detail the contribution achieved. For the theoretical basis of this work, a survey was made in the following databases: Scopus (Elsevier), Materials Science & Engineering Database, Sage Publications (CrossRef), OneFile (GALE), SpringerLink, Emerald Insigth, Taylor & Francis Online were used to deepen the analysis of the information. Four pillars support the theoretical framework of this research.