The Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel (HKRITA) has signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with China Textile Academy (CTA) and ANTA Sports Products Group Co Ltd (ANTA) to advance textile innovation and industrial transformation.
The collaboration brings together Hong Kong and mainland China's expertise to accelerate technology transfer, commercialization, and sustainable development. CTA, a leading national research institute, will work with HKRITA to scale laboratory technologies into pilot tests and industry applications. Meanwhile, ANTA, a top sportswear brand, will focus on athlete-driven innovation and sustainable solutions to enhance product performance and competitiveness.
HKRITA CEO Jake Koh highlighted the strategic importance of these partnerships, stating, “R&D requires a multitude of brilliant ideas to succeed. These memoranda create a large pool of innovative exchanges between Hong Kong and the mainland, allowing us to tackle industry challenges and stay ahead of the competition.”
CTA General Manager Ma Yongmei emphasized the institute’s strong innovation chain, covering material development, fibre applications, equipment, and certification. “This collaboration will drive technological breakthroughs and accelerate the integration of R&D with industrialization,” she said.
ANTA Vice President Li Su echoed the excitement, stating, “We look forward to creating an innovation platform with HKRITA to enhance the sportswear industry’s value chain.”
The partnerships will focus on cutting-edge areas, including new fibre materials, functional textiles, smart manufacturing, and sustainable regenerated textiles. By combining research and industrial expertise, the initiatives aim to accelerate product development, strengthen market competitiveness, and promote eco-friendly practices.
