The textile industry in China has been lobbying the government to help it as it faces higher costs and slowing demand. The government has answered: It has raised its export tax rebates on many textiles and garments to 13 percent from 11 percent. The products affected include silk, yarn and clothing made from animal hair, cotton yarn and garments, textiles made from plant and chemical fibers, non-woven cloth and knit products. China’s textile industry has been coping with higher expenses because of the strengthening yuan, more expensive raw materials, new labor laws and environmental regulations. Textile and garment exports fell by 4.2 percent in June compared with 2007.