Social Responsibility

Shouldering Social Responsibility

Green Transformation Becomes Industry Consensus

Formerly water-intensive and highly polluting dyeing factories are now embracing a green, low-carbon future through technological innovation and responsible stewardship.

Dyeing processes account for a staggering 65% of water consumption in textile and apparel production. The global dye market is projected to reach $61.544 billion by 2025, with China accounting for over 60% of this market.

01. Industry Status:

Water Consumption Challenges and Urgency of Green Transformation

Within the textile and apparel production chain, the water consumption of dyeing processes is staggering. Producing one ton of cotton fabric requires approximately 150 tons of water, with dyeing alone accounting for 98 tons.

The intrinsic value of water resources is severely undervalued, leading to frequent rework rates in the textile and apparel industry and further exacerbating water pollution.

Beyond water pollution, the dyeing and printing sector also faces severe carbon emissions and waste disposal challenges. As global environmental protection gains increasing prominence, the industry's green transformation is no longer optional—it is imperative.

In July 2025, the China Printing and Dyeing Industry Association, in collaboration with regional associations and dyeing enterprises, jointly released the “Comprehensive Green and Low-Carbon Development Initiative for the Printing and Dyeing Industry,” calling on all industry stakeholders to collectively shoulder environmental protection responsibilities.

02. Technological Innovation

Waterless Dyeing and Eco-Friendly Dye Development

Facing dual pressures of resource depletion and environmental pollution, leading dye manufacturers are overcoming industry bottlenecks through technological breakthroughs.

They have developed “waterless dyeing” technology, which eliminates the need for water as a medium. Instead, yarn and fabric are dyed using solvent combinations, achieving a solvent recovery rate of 99.8%.

Compared to traditional water-based dyeing, this technology saves 100% of salt and 95% of water, while increasing reactive dye utilization from approximately 60% to 97%.

By cationizing cotton, it achieves salt-free, alkali-free, and wastewater-free dyeing.

It also ventures into pigment digital printing, supplying pigment inks, pretreatments, post-treatments, and various chemicals to offer the industry ultra-eco-friendly “dye-free” and “waterless” dyeing solutions.

Natural dye development has emerged as a new industry trend. The Philippine Department of Science and Technology collaborates with the Alangan indigenous community to harness traditional knowledge in developing natural dyes, particularly indigo, for producing eco-friendly wood coatings.

03. Circular Economy

From Linear to Circular

Driven by green development principles, the dye industry is transitioning from traditional linear models toward a circular economy.

The 2025-2030 Sustainable Development Goals have been announced, prioritizing **climate action, mainstreaming the circular economy, and caring for society** as three key imperatives.

Produced fibers contain 40% GRS-certified recycled content, achieving resource circulation through molecular recycling technology.

Committed to advancing the circular economy, it provides comprehensive dyeing solutions for recycled nylon and bio-based nylon.

By integrating recycling and eco-friendly technologies, dye manufacturers are reducing reliance on virgin resources and lowering the environmental footprint across the entire production cycle.

04. Social Responsibility

Holistic Commitment Beyond Environmental Protection

Social responsibility extends beyond environmental protection to encompass community engagement, employee welfare, and cultural preservation.

We have declared “fulfilling social responsibility” as one of our six key priorities, committing to green development, actively participating in rural revitalization, safeguarding employee rights, and achieving harmonious win-win outcomes for the enterprise, society, and the environment.

05. Dual-Drive Strategy

Integrating Traditional Business with Emerging Strategies

To navigate industry transformation, leading dye manufacturers are implementing a dual-drive strategy of “traditional + emerging” businesses. This approach maintains core competitiveness while actively expanding into emerging sectors.

This dual-drive approach ensures stable growth in existing operations while cultivating a second growth curve for sustainable future development.

Looking ahead, as technology advances, the dye industry will continue its transformation toward resource-efficient and environmentally friendly practices. Social responsibility will remain the core driving force behind this evolution.