1. Where China’s garment game is headed
Automation, AI, and smart factories are leveling up productivity and flexibility. Expect AI-driven scheduling, ERP systems, and automated sewing machines to slash manual labor, boost efficiency, and reduce waste. One cut...
In the competitive world of fashion manufacturing, not all factories are created equal. From production capacity to quality control, every aspect matters when global brands are searching for the right partner. In China, Auschalink China Clothing Factory has built a stron...
In a historic pivot for European fashion hegemony, the Camera Nazionale della Moda Italiana (CNMI) today confirmed two Chinese designer brands—SHUSHU/TONG and PRONOUNCE—will debut on the main runway schedule of Milan Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2026. Slated for September ...
Policy Update
The U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) confirmed today a 90-day extension (until November 15, 2025) of tariff exclusions on select Chinese textile products under Section 301 tariffs. Key adjustments include:
New Exemptions: Functional app...
Dual-City Intangible Heritage Fashion Week: Millennia-Old Crafts Reborn, Traditional Attire Ignites "Guochao Evolution"
August 5, 2025 | Chengdu & Guangzhou, China
As Qiang embroidery peonies bloom on luminous fabrics and Chaozhou golden lacquer carvings t...
In an emergency announcement hours before deadline, the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) granted a 3-month extension to Section 301 tariff exclusions for 94 Chinese textile categories, temporarily shielding $150 billion in annual trade from a catastrophic rate hike to 14...
[New York, July 30, 2025] The $1.5 trillion fashion industry is pivoting from oil to biology. In a watershed moment for sustainable textiles:
SHEIN’s algae-fiber T-shirts ($7.99) sold 100,000 units in 24 hours via TikTok pre-sale;
UNIQLO debuts 100% plant-bas...
[Foshan, China | July 30, 2025] Amid mounting inventory pressure and fragmented consumer demand, a "small-batch, quick-response" (SBQR) production model is revolutionizing apparel supply chains. According to the Guangdong Garment Industry Association, 53% of major manufa...
The European Commission today unveiled sweeping regulations targeting fast fashion pollution, imposing legally binding durability standards and unprecedented supply chain disclosures. The Textile Sustainability Framework (TSF), set to take effect in phases from 2026, mar...
Tech Deployment: From Lab to Workshop
1. Full-scenario AI Applications
110 Keqiao dyeing enterprises have adopted AI across 10+ production scenarios:
AI Fabric Inspectors: 99.2% defect detection accuracy, replacing manual checks.
Formula Prediction AI: 40% fas...
Direct Impact of Disasters
Texas, USA: Persistent drought caused 45% of cotton fields to be abandoned, reducing projected output to 2.8 million bales (down 50% YoY);
Gujarat, India: Floods and whitefly infestations slashed yields by 55%, triggering an emergen...
