Brazil has the 5th largest textile industry in the world and the 4th biggest industry in the clothing segment. Thus, it is no surprise that the nation ranks Globally in the top 5 in the production of textiles, apparel production, denim, and knitwear making their fashion week also one of the five largest in the world today. Additionally, Brazil is currently the fourth-largest exporter of cotton, which has helped the apparel industry become a slow, but steady leader in the global market. The apparel industry in Brazil, when all of its segments are counted, is the second-largest job creator in the country. Brazil possesses the most advanced and comprehensive textile industry in the western hemisphere, covering everything from the production of fibers like cotton to fashion, spinning, weaving, processing, apparel, and retail.