The 125th Canton Fair Showcases Growing Influence of Textiles and Garments Industry

GUANGZHOU,China,May 3,2019 - Phase 3of the 125th China Import and Export Fair (Canton Fair) has gathered nearly 5,000 exhibitors from the areas of textiles and garments,shoes,cases and bags,recreational products,medicine and healthcare products and food,offering a detailed overview of evolving global trade.

Canton Fair Showcases Growing Influence of Textiles and Garments Industry

Maggie Pu,Deputy Director General of the Foreign Affairs Office of the Canton Fair,noted that facing pressure from uncertainties related to global trade and stricter import standards,Chinese companies' constant efforts in innovation and improvement of product performances guarantee an increasinglyglobal market share.

Customization and Innovation: ANew TrendAmong Domestic Companies

In responseto anexpanding market and the continuously evolving specialisttastes of consumers,top Chinese textile and garments companies are not only offering high-quality productsbut also actively pursuing customizationandthedevelopment of new techniques.

Tianshan Wool Tex,the leading Chinese cashmere brand and exhibitor,known for its creation of a new-standard in Chinese cashmere,has maintained its competitive edge by tailoring production techniques to different countries' consumption habits,winninginternational recognitionsuch asthe Spanish International Textile and Apparel Quality Gold Award and the 15th Paris Quality and Technology Award.

Chinese Textiles and Garments Industry Show Increasing International Influence

Latest statistics data from General Administration of Customs,People's Republic of China shows that the exports of Chinese garments,toys and seven additional labour-intensive products in the first quarter 2019 increased a combined total of 6.5 percent more than last year. Aiming toincrease globalmarket potential,Chinese textile and garment companies are gainingincreasing market competitiveness on the world stagewith comprehensive research and development capability,quick response and service support.

Hebei Bailixin,China's leading home textile manufacturer,whichproduces a total of 3,200 tonsof a variety of towels annually,exportsto 34 countries and regions in Southeast Asia,Europe,North America and Japan. Through cooperation with design teams in Japan and Italy,the company is introducing two to three new products every week,with annual export volume reaching US$14.9 million in the global market.

Company manager Liu Hong said: "Wemight face pressure and a more competitive global market this year. Butwe are optimistic and expectgreater demand from emerging markets."

In addition to showcasing Chinese manufacturing,theCantonFair also strives to introduce leading international brands into the Chinese market. The 125th edition featuresGohar Textiles and Cotton Empire from Pakistan,thecentury-old houseware brand,R.L. Khanna and Shiv Shakti Exports from India,andcompanies from Turkish textiles and apparel center Denizli.

For more information,visit:http://cantonfair.org.cn/en/index.aspx

About Canton Fair

China Import and Export Fair,also known as the Canton Fair,is held biannually inGuangzhouevery spring and fall. Established in 1957,the fair is now a comprehensive exhibition with the longest history,highest level,largest scale and largest number of products as well as the broadest distribution of buyer origins and the highest business turnover inChina.

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