Cixing & Cobalt Fashion Business Exchange: Driving Innovation and Sustainability in the Textile Industry

Following Cobalt Fashion’s visit to Cixing’s headquarters on February 10, Mr. Sun Pingfan, Chairman of Ningbo Cixing Co., Ltd., led a team to visit Cobalt Fashion Bangladesh on February 23. Both parties engaged in in-depth discussions on innovation and sustainability in the textile industry, sharing their latest achievements in cutting-edge technologies and exploring future collaboration opportunities.

Mr. Indika, CEO of Cobalt Fashion Bangladesh, warmly welcomed the Cixing team and highly praised the company’s achievements in global expansion and knitting technology development. Both sides expressed their commitment to jointly driving innovation in the textile industry and deepening cooperation to lead the industry toward a more sustainable future.

The exchange session began with a speech by Mr. Sun Pingfan, Chairman of Ningbo Cixing Co., Ltd. In his address, Mr. Sun reviewed the company’s journey of innovation since its founding in 1988, emphasizing Cixing’s commitment to technology-driven progress and its role in revolutionizing the textile machinery industry. From the introduction of manual flatbed knitting machines to the launch of computerized flat knitting machines in 2003, and the strategic acquisition of Swiss Steiger in 2010, Cixing has always been at the forefront of technological innovation in the industry.

Cixing has a significant advantage in R&D, with the Shanghai R&D Center playing a key role in driving the company’s innovative growth. In addition, Cixing has established several frontline manufacturing research institutes across China, including in Tongxiang, Qinghe, Haiyang, and Dongguan. These research institutes focus on the development and application of manufacturing technologies, offering comprehensive support from design and development to sample production, testing, and after-sales service. This ensures the company maintains its leading position in the industry and provides efficient, professional technical solutions to its clients.

Mr. Sun further emphasized Cixing’s strong focus on the Bangladeshi market and the company’s commitment to expanding its presence in the region. As a key growth market for the global textile manufacturing industry, Bangladesh holds significant potential. Cixing will continue to enhance its local product design capabilities, driving ongoing innovation and upgrades within Bangladesh’s textile industry.

Three-Party Collaboration for a Win-Win Future

Ferris, Manager of Cixing’s Global Business Division, emphasized that future collaboration among Cobalt Fashion, Cixing, and customers in the Bangladeshi market will create a win-win-win scenario, driving further growth in the flat knitting machine and sweater knitting industry.

Leveraging its leadership in sweater fashion R&D, Cobalt Fashion will continue to drive design innovation, meeting market demands for fashion and personalization. As a leader in flat knitting machine R&D, Cixing will provide efficient and intelligent equipment solutions to help customers enhance production efficiency and quality. Meanwhile, Bangladesh, with its exceptional mass production capabilities, will offer stable and high-quality sweater manufacturing support to the global market.

This three-way collaboration will not only accelerate technological advancements in the flat knitting machine and sweater knitting industry but also drive its transformation toward intelligence, sustainability, and eco-friendliness. Together, we aim to bring more innovative, stylish, and sustainable sweater products to consumers worldwide.

Knit To Shape Technology & Product Showcase

At the exchange meeting, Cixing sales engineer Rambo provided a detailed introduction to the company’s knit to shape computerized flat knitting machines, with a focus on the application of “knit to shape knitting technology.” Traditionally, sweater production involves knitting separate front, back, and sleeve before assembling them. In contrast, knit to shape knitting technology enables the entire sweater to be knitted in one piece, eliminating the need for cutting, linking, and sewing.

This innovation not only streamlines the production process but also offers significant energy-saving and environmental benefits. From a consumer perspective, it aligns with the demand for customization, fast fashion, and enhanced comfort, representing the future of the industry.

Additionally, Rambo shared the latest advancements in Super Fine Gauge technology and Intelligent Running technology, further solidifying Cixing’s leadership in global knitting innovation. With continuous investment in R&D, Cixing remains committed to driving the textile industry toward a smarter, more digitalized, and sustainable future.

Cobalt Fashion’s Digital Breakthrough

During the meeting, Mr. Indika, CEO of Cobalt Fashion Bangladesh, shared the company’s latest breakthroughs in digital transformation, highlighting the application of digital technology in 3D rapid prototyping, simulation, and production processes. These innovations have introduced more efficient and flexible manufacturing methods, not only enhancing production efficiency but also unlocking endless possibilities for creative design, driving industry transformation and growth.

This business exchange not only strengthened the partnership between Cixing and Cobalt Fashion but also laid the foundation for deeper collaboration. Both companies reaffirmed their commitment to advancing the transformation and upgrading of the textile industry, aiming to inject new momentum into the global textile sector.