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零碳排放不仅是像晶苑国际集团这样的纺织制造商面临的挑战，也是整个供应链共同面临的挑战。在这期播客中，晶苑国际牛仔分部的可持续发展经理黄先生，阐述了他们在减少碳足迹方面的全面方法。从生产到消费者后续护理，他展示了他们从消费者角度出发的考虑。收听本集内容，探索牛仔产业的技术进步。 立即观看 回放视频 ! 

Zero carbon is not only a challenge for textile manufacturers like Crystal Group but for the entire supply chain. In this podcast episode, Mr. Wong, Manager of Sustainability at Crystal International Group's Denim Division, illustrates their comprehensive approach to reducing carbon footprint. From production to consumer aftercare, dive into this episode to explore the technological advanceme...

香港理工大学时装及纺织学院教授及高等研究院副院长李教授认为设计与科学的跨界思维是在纺织行业中创造可持续新技术的关键。她将重点介绍几个针对不同界别的研究项目，为您揭示纺织行业的创新技术。 立即观看 回放视频 ! 

Professor LI, as a Professor of School of Fashion and Textiles and Associate Director PAIR of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University believes that the cross-disciplinary thinking of design and science is the key to creating sustainable new technologies. She will focus on introducing several research projects targeting different sectors, unveiling innovative technologies in the textile industry. Repl...

HKRITA is going to carry out a concrete practices of circular fashion at the Open Lab! Discover the power of collaboration within the industry with Ms. Clara Tse, Senior Manager of Research Project Design at HKRITA and get a sneak peek of how Open Lab’s innovative approaches driving sustainable fashion forward.  Watch the Replay too! 

The spirit of collaboration should extend beyond the textile industry and connects with the surroundings to achieve sustainable goals and drive positive change. Edwin, CEO of HKRITA, shares his valuable insights on partnerships and the future direction of the industry. Watch the Replay too! 

Listen to Mr. Li, Vice President of China Resources Enterprise Limited, as he shares his thoughts on Hong Kong's geopolitical advantages and how his company leverages resources to enhance research scale through collaboration in Hong Kong and China to embrace sustainability. Watch the Replay too! 

Epson as a renowned global manufacturer of printers and digital devices, recognizes sustainability as a social responsibility for a worldwide corporation like itself. Discover how Epson is transforming its business model and developing innovative technologies to fulfil its commitment to sustainability. Mr Konakajima, Senior Manager of Epson Hong Kong Limited shares their latest technology in recyc...

Let’s think of the journey of garments after you dispose of them. Join us as Massimiliano, the Sustainability Expert from GIZ Integrated Expert in EuroCham, shares insights into his company's efforts in tackling unwanted textiles through sustainable programs. Learn how collaboration and the adoption of HKRITA's Green Machine have played a pivotal role in their roadmap.  Watch the Replay...

Mrs. Brooke Roberts-Islam, Founder of Techstyler, emphasizes the crucial role of narrative in driving sustainable development within the textile industry. Listen to her captivating insights gained from her journey as a journalist. Watch the Replay too! 

‘The way we bring partnership into the loop is also a kind of innovation.’ emphasized by Prof. Christine Loh, Chief Development Strategist at the Institute for the Environment of HKUST. She highlights the significance of finding the right partners and the importance of mutual understanding to foster collaborative dialogues.  Watch the Replay too! 

Europe has implemented guidelines to establish a sustainable market.  Mr. Walter Hattum, Head of Trade and Economic of The European Union Office to Hong Kong and Macao, is here to explain how these new rules are reshaping production trends. Join Mr. Hattum to explore how we can equip ourselves to thrive in this transformative era. Watch the Replay too! 

The recent global situation has posed significant challenges to human connection. Listen to Ms. Yang, Chairman of HKRITA thought on the crucial role of collaboration in the textile industry. Discover the importance and benefits that arise from working together as partners.  Watch the Replay too!

Dr. Delman Lee, Vice Chair of TAL Apparel Limited, outlines the challenges confronting the textile industry. He explores the available open resources that stakeholders can leverage to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of textile businesses. Discover the valuable insights and practical solutions to navigate the evolving textile industry. Watch the Replay too! 

Discover the urgent solutions for a sustainable denim fashion industry in this episode. Introducing HKRITA's technologies tackling recycling, wastewater, and more by HKRITA’s Business Development Director, Ms Katherine Chan. Listen to how HKRITA’s innovative advancements are driving the future of denim

随着消费者对环保意识的增强和对可持续产品的需求，碳中和措施越见重要。香港纺织及成衣研发中心项目发展总监姚磊博士，讨论了中国奢侈品行业面临的现状和挑战，提供了减少碳足迹的见解。 

In recent years, carbon neutrality has become increasingly important as consumers become more environmentally conscious and demand sustainable products. Dr. Gloria Yao, Director of Project development of HKRITA, an expert in textile technology, discussed the current situation and challenges faced by China's luxury industry and provided insights on how to reduce carbon footprint. 

The ITMA 2023 panel examined the textile and garment industry's progress towards circularity. Mr Edwin Keh, the CEO of HKRITA was one of the panelists in the discussion on sustainable materials, closed-loop production systems, and circular business models. Edwin evaluated whether the industry is on track to achieve a circular economy. Additionally, the panel identified further actions necessa...

HKRITA is a leading textile research institute based in Hong Kong. Ms Katherine Chan, our Director of Business Development, is invited to provide insight of HKRITA  and help you gain a deeper understanding of what we do.  

Dr Alex Chan, Senior Research Manager at HKRITA shares the story behind the Green Machine. This innovative technology uses a chemical hydrothermal treatment to selectively decompose cotton into cellulose powders, which enables the separation of polyester fibres from the blends. 

Hong Kong generates tonnes of textile waste that ends up in landfills every day. To address this issue, a smart sorting system has been developed to identify garment type, fabric material, structure and colour by using artificial intelligence and image analysis.  This system is capable of automatically sorting used garment. Listen to Mr Raymond Chiu, Senior Research Manager at HKRITA, to introduce...

One-way transfer moisture management fabric is developed for sporty fashion using bio-based ecofriendly material. Invented by Dr Yao, HKRITA Director of Project Development, the green textile is durable, adopting existing production process while boosting performance of the end products.    

Net zero is not just the work of the textile industry, through the link-up of different sectors and entrepreneurs, the recycling efficiency can be doubled. Get inspired by the examples of recycling mass consumable products and the practice other sectors are doing to minimize the commercial waste.

Garment manufacturing is the world’s second wasteful and polluting industry. It consumes large amount of water and release tonnes of CO2. Let’s see how the latest textile technologies helps in advancing the garment life cycle in Prof Xiaoming Tao’s study. 

Have you thought of the textile fibre can actually be recycled? The Green Machine, consulted from Dr Kanji Kajiwara, aims to recycle the polyester and cotton blended fibre from disposed garments. It helps to reduce textile waste and achieve circularity. Dr Kajiwara is here to introduce the science of Green Machine.