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! 

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 recycling technology. Watch the Replay too! 

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 too! 

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

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. 

隨著消費者對環保意識的增強和對可持續產品的需求，碳中和措施越見重要。香港紡織及成衣研發中心項目發展總監姚磊博士，討論了中國奢侈品行業面臨的現狀和挑戰，提供了減少碳足跡的見解。 

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 necessary to accelerate this transition.

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 how it works. 

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.

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. 

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. 

Carbon emission reduction may take a long journey of planning and practices. Mr Andrew Lo, CEO of Crystal Group shares the challenges and strategies in carbon reduction of their company. Take reference of how sustainability can be scaled up and applied into industry practice. 

HKRITA and H&M Foundation join together and launch The Open Lab to provide a platform for textile innovation and commercialization in achieving sustainability. It aims to be a place for collaboration among industries and cultivate knowledge exchanges. Join forces with HKRITA and act in innovating zero! 

Imagine our livelihood in the future decade, is it a dawn city surrounded by black smoke or are we breathing fresh air with plenty of greenery? ‘Now is the time to make bold vision.’ advocated by Mrs. Dolva, the Strategy Lead Planet Positive of H&M Foundation. The Open Lab is the toolbox that equips the textile industry with new solutions that is planet positive.