From the performance of clothing to see why high-grade clothing prefers imported fabrics

China's imported fabric primarily consists of synthetic fibers, making up 60% to 70% of all imported fabrics. According to data from 14 fabrics commonly used by leading apparel companies, between 70% and 85% of cotton, wool, silk, and blended fabrics are domestically produced, while 98% of hemp and linen blends are also sourced locally. Over the past few years, as China's chemical fiber technology has advanced, the import volume of synthetic fiber fabrics has gradually declined. However, some high-end brands still prefer imported fabrics for their superior quality. The main reason garment manufacturers choose imported fabrics is that foreign-made synthetic fabrics outperform domestic ones in terms of appearance, texture, defects, drape, and color. According to survey and analysis data, the majority of imported mid-to-high-end chemical fiber fabrics are polyester differentiated filament fabrics, with a small portion being other new chemical fiber or blended fabrics. These products mainly come from South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Japan. This indicates that there is still a significant gap between the quality of domestic chemical fiber fabrics and international standards. In more developed regions such as Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan, the variety of fiber compositions has evolved to include 2–4 types of fibers, with more than 5–6 combinations. By altering the structure of both the fibers and the fabric, it has become a trend to achieve realistic or even super-realistic effects. In contrast, the performance of new chemical fibers in China remains unstable, and their application is not yet widespread. The average number of fibers used in blended fabrics in China is only 1.3. Domestic functional fibers tend to be too thick, which may make them comfortable, but they fail to meet summer wear requirements in terms of feel and style. Additionally, the printing and dyeing techniques for Chinese chemical fiber fabrics lack aesthetic appeal. Many use the "alkali reduction method" to achieve ultra-realistic effects. However, this method results in limited style variation, serious environmental pollution, and high energy consumption—making it a process that needs to be gradually replaced. Another common technique is the "basic reduction method," often applied to standard polyester fabrics. While this improves softness and surface luster, it also leads to a monotonous style, reduced drape, and a fluffy, slippery texture that lacks natural flow. The finished garments made from these fabrics often appear soft on the surface, but the yarns remain stiff, preventing the fabric from draping naturally. Domestic polyester fabrics have improved in softness compared to the past, but they still lack stiffness, fullness, and smoothness. Suspended fabrics are typically woven with low-density structures, resulting in a soft feel but hard yarns that do not hang smoothly. The color rendering is poor, the appearance looks dull, and the fabric lacks the natural look of real fibers. As a result, many Korean and Taiwanese polyester fabrics have entered the mainland Chinese market. The colors of domestic fabrics are often not bright enough, with low purity and a grayish tone, giving an overall unclean impression. In printed fabrics, the whiteness is insufficient, the fine warp lines are uneven, and the printing accuracy is lacking. When using imported grey fabrics, equipment, and dyeing materials, the brightness, gloss, and color reproduction accuracy still fall short compared to foreign products. Overall, while China has made progress in textile production, there are still noticeable gaps in quality, aesthetics, and technical performance when compared to international standards. Addressing these issues will require continued innovation and investment in research and development.

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