HKRITA Collaborates with Chinese Mainland to Enhance Sustainable Textile Supply Chains
The Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel (HKRITA) is actively collaborating with stakeholders in the Chinese Mainland to promote sustainable supply chains in the textile industry. At the Corporate Sustainability Development Conference in Shanghai, HKRITA CEO Jake Koh, along with leaders from various sectors including the Shanghai municipal government, the United Nations, and L’Oreal Group, discussed strategies for decarbonization and supply chain management. A key focus was on improving digital monitoring and carbon footprint transparency. HKRITA's Green Machine, a hydrothermal treatment system for recycling polyester-cotton waste, was recognized as one of the 20 Shanghai Outstanding ESG Cases. This innovation supports closed-loop recycling, extending material life cycles and reducing emissions. Additionally, HKRITA has partnered with Chengdu Qinggong Polytechnic University to enhance technology transfer and talent development in the textile sector. 
