In response to 'Historically, the textile-apparel relationship involved long lead times or advance commitments to secure the necessary cloth in the right style, texture, and patterns.', does 'The textile-apparel relationship involved commitments to securing materials ahead of time.' serve as a counterstatement?
Historically, the textile-apparel relationship involved long lead times or advance commitments to secure the necessary cloth in the right style, texture, and patterns.###The textile-apparel relationship involved commitments to securing materials ahead of time.