Munir Deyyeh, President, Jordan’s Textile and Readymade Clothes Syndicate urged the government to issue defense laws to minimize the financial burdens on the industry. The syndicate also urged the government to waive three months rent that each merchant had to pay to their landlords. It also sought a reduction in sales tax from 16 to 8 per cent to encourage people to buy clothes ahead of the upcoming Eid Al Adha holiday.

In April, the government announced its decision to reopen garment and footwear shops with the condition of sales through delivery only, but after complaints from the sector, direct sales were allowed with conditions such as sterilizing stores, requiring shoppers and workers to wear masks and gloves and prohibiting the use of fitting rooms.

The syndicate expects the clothing and footwear sector to benefit from the next Eid holiday and the government's positive interference will further boost the industry.