According to information provided by the governmental institution Dominican Free Zone, the Dominican Republic currently hosts 229 textile and apparel manufacturers, providing approximately 50,000 direct employment opportunities. In 2018, exports from this sector amounted to $1.1 billion USD, constituting 13% of the country's total exports.

Leading U.S. and Canadian corporations with manufacturing facilities or sourcing operations in the Dominican Republic include Hanesbrands, Gildan Activewear, Propper, American Eagle, Under Armour, Perry Ellis, Old Navy, Columbia Sportswear, Fruit of the Loom, Victoria’s Secret, Eddie Bauer, Calvin Klein, Gap, and Liz Claiborne, among others.