Abstract: On the basis of analyzing the development characteristics and situations of the apparel industry,the apparel industrial chain is brought forward from the view of industrial relation and relation effect.The components of the chain,including the development of textile technology,production of face fabrics and attachments,garment designing,making and marketing etc.,are illustrated along with their features and correlations.This framework of the apparel industrial chain embodies the direction for high-service value and high-added value of the apparel industry development.