The term “garment” Is used inter changeably with “apparel and clothing”. The “garment” includes ready made woven garment as knit wear and hosiery.

The origin of modern apparel industry goes back to Britain.
Zakim provides evidence of inventories of pre-sewn garments even in the sixteen century in England. In 1700 a single London merchant reportedly kept one thousand suits in stock. However the Organized RMG factories emerged in the easily 19th century in Britain Initially it was developed primarily to serve domestic market. The RMG industry was then developed in several other European country including Germany.