It ain't fashion, if it ain't sustainable

Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel

PRESS RELEASE / Event

15 April 2025

3 minutes

These protectors can be easily attached to pants, reducing the risk of hip fractures caused by falls. Their breathable and lightweight design is suitable for the elderly living in hot and humid regions. This project was developed in the partnership of HKRITA and The Chinese University of Hong Kong.

HKRITA wins Multiple Honours at the 50th International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva

Hong Kong: The Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel (HKRITA) proudly announces its remarkable success at the 50th International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva, winning 2 Gold Medals and 3 Bronze Medals. These accolades highlight HKRITA’s dedication to driving innovation across diverse fields, from textiles and environmental...

PRESS RELEASE / Announcement

18 February 2025

2 minutes

Jake Koh (left), the Chief Executive Officer of The Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel, and Li Su, Vice-President of ANTA GROUP, pose for a photo after signing the MoU.

HKRITA Signs MoUs with CTA and ANTA to Accelerate Industry Commercialisation and Sportswear Innovations

Hong Kong: The Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel (HKRITA) has recently signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with two mainland partners: China Textile Academy (CTA) and ANTA Sports Products Group Co Ltd (ANTA). By combining our strengths and expertise from both Hong Kong and mainland research and industry experts, we can...

Talking Denim / Jeanologia

13 November 2024

5 minutes

Laser technology acts as a thermal source that eliminates the indigo dye of denim fabrics by sublimation, which means evaporating indigo from solid to gaseous form through heat. Jeanologia is known for its cutting-edge laser technology.

Jeanologia Continues to Innovate, Aiming for Fully Zero-Waste Production Process

Spanish manufacturer Jeanologia, which has been at the cutting-edge of denim production since the beginning, is celebrating the 25th anniversary of its laser technology. Carmen Silla, Marketing Director at Jeanologia, talks about the technology, supply chains and clean production.

Subir Ghosh

Interview

Recycling Textiles / Denim Fabrics

17 October 2024

2 minutes

Denim fabric is cut into four sections and transferred to the next station for yarn separation.

HKRITA Develops Denim Fabric Cotton Recovery by Mechanical Warp Weft Separation

The Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel Limited (HKRITA) has developed a mechanical recycling method for denim fabrics that addresses the challenge of minimising fibre damage using existing mechanical recycling technologies.

Staff Writer

PRESS RELEASE / Announcement

27 September 2024

2 minutes

Jeanologia, aligned with HKRITA’s values, is part of the Open Lab ecosystem, contributing its technology and R&D to advance the Green Machine project.

Jeanologia Joins Forces with HKRITA and the H&M Foundation in the New Open Lab in Hong Kong

Valencia, Spain: Jeanologia has joined the Open Lab initiative, a project led by the Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel (HKRITA) and the H&M Foundation. The initiative aims to create a dynamic hub for the entire textile value chain, driving innovations to tackle the challenges of climate change.

Located in Hong Kong’s Advanced...

Climate Action / Open Lab

5 September 2024

3 minutes

The Green Machine 2.0 is a technology that can separate post-consumer polyester and cotton blends through hydrothermal treatment, enabling much-needed recycling of blend textiles.

HKRITA, H&M Foundation Launch Open Lab to Focus on Climate Action and Industry Collaboration

Open Lab, a 20,000 sq ft facility, launched by the Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel (HKRITA) and the H&M Foundation, is set to become a global hub for sustainable innovation, focusing on climate action and industry-wide collaboration to showcase solutions and ongoing research to enable industry to quickly adjust, iterate, pilot and scale faster.

Staff Writer

Going Circular / Recycling Tech

6 February 2024

3 minutes

Cotton yarn (prototype production) made of 50% fibres defibrated using Dry Fiber Technology.

HKRITA, Epson to Develop New Fibre Recycling Solution

In a move to provide speedy recycling solution for industry applications, the Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel Limited (HKRITA) and Seiko Epson Corporation have inked an agreement to develop an innovative fibre recycling solution.

Staff Writer

Microfibre Pollution / Sound Solution

17 April 2023

2 minutes

Acousweep utilises sweeping acoustic waves in a specially shaped chamber to physically trap and separate microplastic fibres from wastewater effectively. No chemical, solvent or biological additives are needed.

HKRITA Taps into Sound Waves to Reduce Microplastic Pollution

The Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel (HKRITA) has tapped into high frequency ultrasound to remove polluting microplastics from textile-apparel manufacturing facilities, preventing them from going into the sea and further damaging marine life.

Staff Writer

Textile Waste / Garment Sorting

16 February 2023

2 minutes

Looper aims to become a preferred feedstock provider to companies and innovators engaged in textile resale and recycling. Looper is starting its operations in Europe and aims to extend the highest use of approximately 40 million garments during 2023.

H&M Expands Horizons, Gets into Sorting and Collecting Used and Unwanted Textiles and Apparel

In yet another step towards sustainability, Looper Textile Co, a new standalone venture by H&M Group with German MNC Remondis, will now collect, sort and sell used and unwanted garments and textiles, thereby extending the highest use of valuable resources.

Staff Writer

Microfibre Pollution / Solutions

1 February 2023

2 minutes

Acousweep is an environment-friendly approach compared to the current treatment of microplastics.

The Latest from HKRITA is Acousweep: A Microplastic Fibre Separation System Using Sweeping Acoustic Waves

The Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel (HKRITA) has developed a separation system to capture microplastic fibres in water by using acoustic manipulation techniques. In addition to treating wastewater generated from the textiles and apparel industries, the Acousweep can be applied to other industry sectors for microplastic collection.