Major textile clusters in Shaoxing and Suzhou are adopting AI visual inspection equipment, enabling real-time detection of fabric defects like color deviations and weft distortions. These systems have replaced 70% of manual quality control positions.

MIT-Donghua Team Unveils Phase-Change Coating for Dynamic Thermal-Regulating Textiles A joint research team from MIT and Donghua University has developed a phase-change material coating technology, enabling fabrics to dynamically regulate temperature.

International fashion giants are rapidly phasing out virgin polyester, shifting to GRS-certified recycled fabrics. China's supply chain is responding swiftly: factories in Jiangsu and Zhejiang now produce down-proof fabrics from recycled PET bottles, supplied to leading North American down jacket brands. Companies like Kunshan Yongquan report recycled polyester orders have grown from 10% to 35% of their portfolio, boosting profit margins by 5–8 percentage points.

**EU Tightens Regulations, Making Eco-Certification a "Passport" for Textile Exports**

As global demand for outdoor sports and occupational protective apparel rises, orders for functional textiles (e.g., waterproof, breathable, antimicrobial) have increased by 25% year-on-year. Chinese manufacturers like Kunshan Yongquan, with GRS/Oeko-Tex certified products, have successfully entered premium EU and US supply chains.