The case of the Czech textile and clothing industry and economic security of regions

Textile and clothing industry are two from the industries, which are affected by globalization processes extremely. In terms of historical development, these industries of the sectors of light industry belong to the major pillars of the Czech economy. The article focuses on assessing the impact of globalization on the economic security of the textile and clothing industry of the Czech Republic and the economic security of the regions where enterprises of mentioned industries operate, namely in the period of globalization. It shows that economic security of industry has absolute and relative dimensions, which are reflected on economic security of regions subsequently. To assess of the economic security are selected performance indicators (sales) and employment, the attention is paid to the period 1975-2012, with particular emphasis on the period 1995-2005.