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Introduction
China continues to be one of the largest textiles and cloth manufacturing industries and remains the biggest apparel market which amounts to US$318bn in 2023, according to Statista.
Numerous clothing and textiles manufacturers may be found all around China thanks to its low labor cost, delicate craft and long history of production, supplying everything from raw materials and custom contract manufacturing to industrial workwear. In this article, we have summarized ten rising textiles & apparel manufacturers in China based on various B2B, sourcing, and supplier discovery platforms in China and overseas.
10 Rising Textiles & Apparel Manufacturing Companies in China
- Weiqiao Pioneering, based out of Shandong, is a well-known leading private company in China that integrates spinning, weaving, dyeing, finishing, garment, and home textiles. It has grown into a cutting-edge, global business with ten base assets worth more than $40.0bn in 2022 and owns the largest cotton textile mill in the world.
- Paiho Shih Holdings, in Wuxi, Jiangsu, is estimated to have a revenue of $8.5bn in 2022 and mainly targets the domestic market and supplies fasteners, ribbons, and laces in addition to various accessories for clothing, shoes, and medical and sporting items.
- Jiangsu Jianlu Group, headquartered in Jiangsu, is a national large-scale worsted wool textile company serving more than 30 years and focuses on the production of worsted woolen fabrics, sweaters, leather shoes, suits, uniforms, and casual clothes for various industries, including public security, armed police, railway taxation, court, procuratorate, and administration.
- Heilan Group Co is a manufacturer of apparel and textiles based in Jiangsu. The organization concentrates on business ventures in the sale of apparel, finance, cultural tourism, energy, and commercial real estate. Heilan Group was ranked as Wuxi’s fourth-largest taxpayer in 2020, and its website stated that the business has RMB 1250 billion in revenues and over 60,000 workers as of 2022.
- Huali Industrial Group, in Guangdong, specializes in the research, development, design, and retail of sports shoes, including casual athletic shoes, outdoor boots, athletic scandal, and sports slippers. It is estimated to generate $2.2bn last year and continues to dominate its place within the domestic market of sports shoes.
- Crystal International Group offers comprehensive one-stop solutions to global companies in the areas of lifestyle apparel, denim, intimate apparel, sweaters, sportswear, and outdoor clothing. In its pursuit of success and excellence, CIGL has been implementing well-known management techniques and IT systems, such as lean manufacturing, balanced scorecard, excellent SAP application, etc. They have established a reputation as a top-tier and leading apparel manufacturer throughout the world.
- Youngor Group, based in Zhejiang, provides the production of textile and garment items as well as real estate development. Its main offerings include woven textiles as well as suits, shirts, and casual clothes under the Youngor brand. In Suzhou, Jiangsu province, as well as Ningbo and Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, it also constructs apartment complexes, villas, and office buildings. Nowadays, it runs its enterprises both domestically and abroad.
- Jianwei Textile Machinery is a state-owned company and the subordinate of China Hi-Tech Group Co., supplying textile machine equipment as its principal business. It has been bravely advancing and pioneering for fifty years and strives to “build a world-class spinning enterprise with international competitiveness,” which has made significant contributions to the development and growth of China’s textile industry. It has been estimated that Jianwei Textile generated around $1bn in revenue last year.
- Shenli Textile was founded in 1999 with a registered capital of 20 million. Through several years of consistent and steady growth, it has developed into a large contemporary company combining development and design, manufacturing, and brand marketing. It has also progressively become a well-known knitting enterprise both domestically and internationally.
- Wei’s Textile, a subsidiary of Wei’s Group headquartered in Fujian, specializes in manufacturing both textile raw materials and clothing and is now focused on exploring the global market and providing but not limited to the following products: casual wear, intimate wear, sportswear, sleepwear, and specialty industrial workwear. Its revenue amounts to around $100m with its rapid development in overseas markets and massive acquisitions.
Conclusion
These textile and apparel manufacturing companies in China have been marching to success in every field since the introduction of new technology and modernization. This industry is the primary sector in which other countries compete globally, offering a diverse range of apparel and garments, yarns, fibers, fabrics, and other products, and it has become an indispensable part of the country’s economic contribution.
