The garment export industry has played a big role in the rapid economic development of the Republic of China. Because of the slow manufacturing process and limited overseas demand, the mien ao has made only a small contribution to this trade.
經過名家設計的高級棉襖，除非有顧客定做，目前還很少外銷出去，因為它考究手工，生產速度比普通棉襖更慢，在國內即已供不應求。