Many domestic manufacturers can produce one or more specialty fabrics, with dyeing and printing plants in every province capable of production. Waterproof and oil-resistant fabrics are relatively common, followed by wrinkle-resistant, anti-static, and flame-retardant fabrics. Few manufacturers can produce multiple specialty fabrics, and even fewer can simultaneously offer multiple functions on a single fabric. This is mainly due to conflicting requirements in the preparation of different specialty fabrics.
The textile industry primarily uses imported specialty fabric finishing agents, such as Teflon, 3M, and Nova. Domestically produced agents are cheaper, but large-scale use should be conducted after trial use.
Products that combine multiple functions on a single fabric are what the market desires. Generally, only one function is used. For example, anti-static fabrics are commonly used in the precision instrument and petrochemical industries; flame-retardant fabrics are mainly used in welding work clothes; and waterproof and oil-resistant fabrics are primarily used in the catering and food processing industries. Shuangxilian Company in Weifang can produce fabrics that integrate multiple functions, but large-scale use should be conducted after trial use.
Specialty fabrics are mainly produced domestically, with exports increasing year by year; most overseas dyeing and printing plants have been closed due to environmental pollution, resulting in low production volumes, which presents a great business opportunity.
