Future development trend and analysis of functional textiles

With the development of society, people's requirements for dress are no longer just for covering the cold, nor for fashion and beauty. Functionality of clothing and home textile fabrics, such as convenience (easy to wash, quick-drying, non-fading, non-ironing, anti-shrinking, etc.), comfort (soft fit, moisture wicking, skin-friendly and breathable), protection and health care (Anti-ultraviolet, anti-bacterial, anti-static, anti-odor, anti-insect) etc. put forward higher requirements.

Functional textiles came into being

TEX-cel functional textiles refer to textiles with special functions such as health care and protection in addition to basic functions such as conventional decoration and warmth, such as far-infrared textiles, anti-ultraviolet textiles, chitin fabrics, anti-mite fabrics, and magnetic therapy Products, vitamin fabrics, antibacterial fabrics, etc.

TEX-cel functional fabrics refer to fabrics with certain special properties and uses, such as waterproof, windproof, breathable, moisture-permeable, warm, oil-proof, easy to decontaminate, anti-bacterial and deodorant, anti-ultraviolet, anti-static, anti-radiation , Flame retardant, high temperature resistance, acid and alkali resistance, etc. At present, the functional fabrics on the market are mainly clothing fabrics, which are mostly used in outdoor sportswear and high-end casual wear. Among the current new functional textile materials, polyester fiber is the most developed synthetic fiber.

Pseudo-functions cause market trust crisis

At present, in the development of textile materials in various countries around the world, the research on functional textile fibers is dominant, and it clearly reflects the characteristics of market refinement. Functional textiles are becoming more and more popular with consumers, and many manufacturers have also devoted themselves to the development and production of various functional textiles.

However, some domestic manufacturers and merchants cater to consumers' psychology and are eager for quick success, using some high-tech concepts to over-hype certain functions of their products, but they refuse to invest in technology. This has made the development of domestic functional textiles for the masses stagnant, at a disadvantage in international competition, and lost the trust of domestic consumers, and individual industries are even facing a crisis of industry market trust.

A typical example is the thermal underwear market. In recent years, the domestic thermal underwear market has experienced cold winters one after another. Nowadays, when you walk into various shopping malls in various parts of the country, you will find that the cheapest is the thermal underwear. The price tag is almost always marked with the word "special". The original price of 400-600 yuan only sells for 99-49 yuan. This price storm is not immune to domestic well-known brands Antarctic, Red Bean, Arctic Velvet, etc. Merchants who only pay attention to sales profits and speculate on new concepts will eventually lose a larger market.

In the European market, the price of functional fabric T-shirts is often more than twice that of ordinary T-shirts. In China, the price of underwear containing new fiber fabrics such as Modal and soybean fiber is several times, even dozens of times, that of ordinary underwear. The large demand for high-tech fabrics has prompted a large number of manufacturers to focus on the development of high-tech functional fabrics.

Currently, functional fibers in developed countries are developing rapidly. According to reports, functional textiles account for 39% of all textiles, with Japan at 39%, Europe at 21%, and the United States at 28%. In general, Japan is the world leader in the research and development of functional fibers in the fields of apparel textiles and medicine and health, and Europe and the United States respectively occupy the world's leading positions in the research and development of functional fibers in the industrial and high-tech fields.

There is a huge domestic demand for functional textiles. According to statistics in 2011, the market for functional fabrics in my country reached 67.37 billion yuan, accounting for approximately 19.91% of the annual output value of printed and dyed fabrics. From the perspective of functional requirements, antistatic, anti-wrinkle, and antibacterial functional fabrics rank among the top three, and brand suppliers are mostly concentrated in Fujian, Zhejiang and other provinces and cities.

TEX-cel functional textile

Standards, testing and certification of functional textiles

My country is a big country producing textiles as well as a big consumer country. There are many domestic textile manufacturers and competition is fierce. After China's accession to the WTO, the export volume of textiles has gradually increased, and high-end functional textiles will undoubtedly be in short supply. Therefore, the use of high-tech to develop functional fabrics is of great significance for improving the international competitiveness of my country's textile industry, and it also has a broad market development space.

The increasing technical trade barriers in Europe, America, Japan and other countries, especially the green barriers, have caused serious marketing of my country's textile exports. According to incomplete statistics, the coverage of textiles that do not meet the "green" requirements in my country is about 15%, affecting exports of nearly 8 billion US dollars.

Functional textile certification should meet the requirements of domestic and foreign markets for quality and safety standards. At present, it is not uncommon for functional products on the market to bead mixed with fish eyes. Many functional textiles, especially those with special functions after finishing, can cause irritation to human skin due to improper use of finishing agents or finishing processes, and even induce disease. It poses a potential threat to human health. The current functional textile market is very competitive. With brand certification, not only high-quality products can be obtained, but also the product's popularity in the domestic market can be enhanced and its added value can be increased.

TEX-cel functional textile testing is also required to regulate the domestic market and protect the interests of domestic consumers. Without the testing and certification by an authoritative institution, consumers cannot distinguish their authenticity and it is difficult to protect their rights. The greater significance of functional textile certification is that it should become a weapon for international competition and seizing international markets, pushing domestic functional textiles to the world and in line with international standards.

Therefore, experts in the industry believe that to speed up the development of functional textiles in China, we should pay attention to the following aspects: attach great importance to the development of high-tech textiles; increase investment and strengthen scientific and technological research and development; strengthen cooperation with research institutes The cooperation of universities and colleges to jointly develop new special varieties and functional products to achieve technological innovation and an optimized combination of key elements, so that scientific and technological achievements can be transformed into modern productivity in a timely manner, and the competitiveness of enterprises' products can be enhanced. This is a comparison made by the foreign textile industry. Successful experience.