In 2011, what do you think was the issue that most affected the textile and apparel industry?
1
Fluctuating prices of raw materials
92%
2
Debt crisis in Europe
7%
3
Lackluster economy in the US
0%
4
Higher demand for green production
0%
5
Others
0%
2011-12-01
What kind of textile exhibitions would you prefer to visit?
1
Sizeable international exhibitions that showcase the most advanced technology and machinery
100%
2
Exhibitions designed specifically for certain product sectors
0%
3
Regional exhibitions
0%
4
Domestic exhibitions
0%
5
Others
0%
2011-10-01
Which of the following current issues do you think affect the textile industry most?
1
Debt crisis in the US and Europe
75%
2
Fluctuating prices of raw materials
0%
3
Increasing labor cost and higher protection of labor rights
25%
4
Export markets' higher environmental requirements
0%
5
Others
0%
2011-07-14
At the upcoming ITMA Barcelona 2011, what aspect appeals to you most?
1
Energy-saving machines
60%
2
Environmentally friendly machines and technologies
0%
3
Productivity-enhancing equipment
0%
4
Latest global industry trends
40%
5
Others
0%
2011-05-09
How are you coping with the pressure caused by the increasing costs of raw materials?
1
Negotiating with raw material suppliers for better deals
0%
2
Installing new machinery to achieve energy savings and automation
50%
3
Moving the production base to other lower cost countries
16%
4
Using alternative materials (e.g. synthetic fibers)
0%
5
Others
33%
2010-12-30
Which of the textile industry news below was the most concerned news in 2010?
1
Recuperation from the financial crisis
8%
2
Surging and fluctuating cotton prices
56%
3
Rising influence of the emerging Asian production countries
4%
4
Greater awareness of labour rights in China
26%
5
Mounting pressure on green production
4%
2010-12-01
Sustainable production is bound to be the trend in the textile industry. In implementing cleaner textile production, what is your greatest challenge?
1
Insufficient information resources
0%
2
Investment in new equipment
50%
3
Uncertainty in the efficiency and payback period
50%
4
Others
0%
2010-10-01
Cotton prices have been mounting with historic heights in recent months; this has led to substantial pressure on the manufacturing sector. How does your enterprise cope with the ever appreciating material costs?
1
Price increases in semi-finished or finished goods we sell
100%
2
Innovate for more value-added products
0%
3
Reduce production capacity and produce other goods temporarily until the material costs come down
0%
4
No price increase, but expand the production volume
0%
5
Others
0%
2010-08-02
China is encouraging textile enterprises to move towards the middle and west region while these in the coastal areas are encouraged to shift focus on highly value-added products. What do you think about this policy?
1
East region is losing competitiveness while the middle and west has advantages;
0%
2
West China has yet to put in place related policies to support the textile industry;
100%
3
More governmental support is required as cost associated with the relocation is substantial;
92%
