Facing market challenges, China's dyeing and printing companies boost global competitiveness with techical innovation and green practices.
Global textile supply chain is undergoing rapid restructuring. China's printing and dyeing industry is strengthening its competitiveness through three strategic upgrades: advanced functional material, environmentally-conscious production system and smart manufacturing technology. While navigating market complexities, dyeing and printing industry is emerging as global leader in two critical fields: high performance textile and sustainable manufacturing solution.
According to LP Information’s latest report, global functional textile market is projected to reach $12.9 billion by 2030, with steady CAGR of 3.7%. Chinese companies are capitalizing on this trend with groundbreaking innovations:
Guangdong Derun Textile - polyester/Tencel/spandex blended fabric
Tope choice for sportwear and underwaer brands, because of light weight, wrinkle-resistance and moisture-wicking property.
Technical team optimizes textile dyeing machine and processing & finishing system, overcoming the problem of structural differences in blended fibers. Now their products are adopted by leading international brands.
Transfar Chemical Group - flame-retardant, insect-repellent and antimicrobial chemical solutions
These are applicable for outdoor, home and healthcare. Its R&D engineer Feng Yijun stated“Demand for multifunctional, scenario-specific textiles is driving dyeing technology upgrades.”Global textile chemicals No.2 by market share.
Melicity Fashion Tech (Wuhan) - merges functionality with aesthetics
The company achieved over CNY1 billion in single-season sales in 2024. Combining technology with emotional design is the future of high-value textiles.
As ESG (Environmental, social and governance) standards dominate global procurement, Chinese companies are accelerating green manufacturing practices:
Zhejiang Jiaming Dyeing & Finishing Co., Ltd. reduced energy consumption by 30% and wastewater by 40% using its proprietary “one-bath dyeing process”. Providing low-carbon solutions for Aimer, Topsider and etc. Chief Engineer Shi Daofei stressed“Sustainability is gateway to premium supply chains at present.”
Jiangsu SunRise Bio-Tech Co., Ltd. focuses on bio-based materials, offering full-process eco-friendly dyeing solutions. Vice Chairman Lin Yuanjie revealed: planning to expand its global R&D network, with bio-based testing center certified by international authorities.
Dorne Biotechnology Co., Ltd. replaced traditional phenol-containing fixatives with eco-friendly alternatives, meeting stringent EU and North American standards. Their solutions align with global brands’ sustainability goals, including ZARA and H&M.
Artificial intelligence is transforming production efficiency and precision across the industry:
Suzhou Xinhai Shengtian Textile Finishing Co., Ltd adopted AI-powered “Feisuo Zhifang” system, slashing sample development time by 50% and delivery cycles by one day. AI consultant Yu Kuanliang said“Digitalization is the key to managing fragmented orders.”
Foshan Jiyan TechUnion Co., Ltd. launched DeepTEX, it is AI expert system integrated with DeepSeek, enabling intelligent process optimization and fault diagnosis. Intelligent process optimization, smart fault diagnosis, and automated knowledge management drive enterprise cost reduction and efficiency gains.
Changzhou Hongda Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd. developed AI-driven weft straightening machines to resolve fabric distortion issues. Chairman Gu Ren affirmed, “AI will reshape the printing and dyeing industry ecosystem within the next decade.”
Li Lingshen, Vice President of the China National Textile and Apparel Council, remarked, “During 14th Five-Year Plan period, innovation has become the core engine for high-quality growth in printing and dyeing industry.” With rising demand for functionality, carbon neutrality goals and AI adoption: Tech-driven Chinese dyers are strategically advancing their positions in global textile value networks.
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