[cs_content _p=’7465′][cs_element_section _id=”1″ ][cs_element_layout_row _id=”2″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”3″ ][cs_element_text _id=”4″ ][cs_content_seo]On September 30, 2024, a press conference at the National Conference Center in Beijing announced the upcoming 7th World Textile Merchants Conference. The conference, set to take place from October 23 to 26 in Keqiao, Shaoxing, Zhejiang Province, will focus on the theme of “Fashion Horizons, New Quality Futures”, bringing together global textile leaders to discuss innovation, green development, and international collaboration.
Keqiao: A Global Textile Hub
Keqiao, one of the world’s largest textile trade and dyeing hubs, is renowned for its pivotal role in the global textile industry. The district accounts for nearly one-third of China’s textile production, making it a vital player in the industry. During the event, Keqiao will showcase its latest advancements in textile production, including technological innovation, sustainability, and fashion trends.
Chen Hao, Secretary of the Keqiao District Committee of the Communist Party of China, highlighted three core focuses of the conference: gathering global resources, creating new industrial momentum, and forging win-win partnerships. These initiatives aim to further Keqiao’s transformation into a leading international textile hub.
Promoting Green and Innovative Development
A major theme of this year’s conference is the green transformation of the textile industry. Yan Yan, Vice President of the China National Textile and Apparel Council, emphasized the importance of sustainable practices in textiles, promoting low-carbon, eco-friendly production. The green development of Keqiao’s textile industry is part of a broader effort to align the sector with modern environmental goals, ensuring the industry’s competitiveness and sustainability.
Global Collaboration and High-Quality Development
The conference will also feature several other significant events, including the 2024 WGSN Fashion Future Conference, the 26th China Shaoxing Keqiao International Textile Expo (Autumn), and Keqiao Fashion Week. These events will unveil cutting-edge fashion research, the latest technological innovations, and key insights into the future of global textile trends.
Keqiao’s Role in Shaping the Future of Textiles
The 2024 World Textile Merchants Conference aims to strengthen Keqiao’s role in the global textile landscape, creating new opportunities for collaboration, innovation, and sustainability. As Keqiao continues its transformation into a modern textile capital, the conference will highlight the district’s efforts to integrate green development, technological innovation, and fashion leadership in the textile industry.\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][/cs_element_section][/cs_content]
