Edited by Zhao Xinhua, Zhong Mengxia

With the continuous growth of the global economy and the gradual upgrading of consumer demand, the textile market is also expanding, supported by the emergence of new materials and the promotion of new technologies.Global textile start-ups are responding to environmental pressures by integrating new materials and expanding their traditional functions.At ITMA 2023 and the textile market, start-ups promoted innovative applications from different aspects, including novel textiles, smart textiles, advanced apparel manufacturing, sustainable supply chain,3D technologies, customization and personalization, AI and data analysis, and green dyeing and printing technology, to advance the sustainable development of the industry.