At the beginning of June, Tayho Advanced Materials Co., Ltd. (hereinafter “Tayho”) made a landmark announcement at the 3rd Shanghai International Carbon Neutrality Expo by unveiling China’s first carbon-neutral workwear—the men’s waterproof and windproof softshell jacket (model: TAYHO-M-05), presenting an innovative solution for eco-friendly workwear.
Tayho Debuts China’s First Carbon-Neutral Workwear at the Expo
This product received a carbon neutrality certificate from SGS, a third-party authority, with support from Carbon Newture. Tayho has also submitted the carbon data of this product to the "International Textile and Apparel Carbon Disclosure Platform," enabling digital traceability of the product’s carbon footprint and making carbon information accessible at a glance.
We had the opportunity to interview Mr. Du Yuchun, Vice President of Tayho, to explore how the company meets customer demands while enriching its products with green attributes—and how it plans to advance along the sustainable development path.
New milestone: A new benchmark in green and low-carbon workwear
According to market research, the scale of China’s uniform and workwear market exceeded hundreds of billions of yuan in 2023 and is expected to grow in the coming years. With economic development, population growth, and rising consumer demand for quality, branding, and customization, there is an urgent need for transformation and upgrading of the workwear sector.
Tayho’s carbon-neutral workwear emerges as a timely response. It incorporates low-carbon materials, energy-saving technology, and recycling mechanisms, aiming to provide business clients with high-end, eco-friendly, and fashionable workwear—while helping them shoulder their social responsibilities in the green transition.
The jacket represents the latest achievement in Tayho’s commitment to greening the textile and apparel industry:
Technology: The product uses recycled polyester yarn and adopts energy-saving, waterless dyeing technology.
Manufacturing: It is produced in Tayho’s “Green Lighthouse Factory,” significantly reducing emissions from the production phase.
Recycling: Circularity was considered from the design phase, with a mechanism in place to incentivize consumer returns for discounts. The garments can be chemically processed back into recycled yarns, achieving a cradle-to-cradle sustainable model.
“Tayho has long been committed to delivering green, low-carbon apparel solutions,” Du Yuchun said. “This workwear has achieved carbon neutrality with third-party certification, and its carbon footprint is transparently disclosed on the International Carbon Disclosure Platform for Textile and Apparel. These measures ensure regulatory compliance, credibility, and consumer right to know.”
Innovation across the value chain: Powering a green textile future
The textile and apparel industry is known for high energy consumption and pollution, and is a significant global source of carbon emissions. In China alone, the annual emissions from this industry reach approximately 230 million tons of CO₂e[1]. Green transformation is imperative.
As a leader in high-performance fibers, Tayho understands that true productivity in the new era is green productivity. Tayho has embedded the green development philosophy across the textile value chain—from eco-design and green materials to green technology and manufacturing—driving the industry’s low-carbon transition.
For the dyeing and finishing stage, Tayho pioneered the Ecody® water-saving green dyeing technology. In 2023, it launched a 40,000-ton Ecody® industrial project, establishing the world’s first green lighthouse factory in the dyeing sector. Covering the full process from fiber and yarn to fabric and garment, this factory offers a replicable model for low-carbon production.
Leading in Textile Recycling and Circularity
The circular use of textile waste is also critical for reducing emissions and resource consumption. As the world’s largest textile producer, China generates a massive volume of post-consumer textiles. These can be recycled into renewable materials.
At the national level, policies have been issued to promote textile recycling. The “Implementation Plan for Accelerating Waste Textile Recycling,” jointly issued by the NDRC and other departments in 2022, sets targets for 2025: a 25% recycling rate and 2 million tons of regenerated fiber production. By 2030, these goals rise to 30% and 3 million tons, respectively.
Tayho is advancing this mission by building globally leading chemical fiber recycling demonstration projects. It has launched production lines for recycled spandex, meta-aramid, and para-aramid, enabling material-to-material regeneration. This significantly reduces resource use and environmental pollution, contributing Tayho’s “green wisdom” to carbon peaking and neutrality goals.
“Innovation for a Better Life” is Tayho’s long-standing mission. As a leader in the high-performance fiber industry, it continues to move forward, using green innovation to guide the textile and apparel industry’s low-carbon transformation.
“With continued innovation and efficient operations, Tayho aims to balance economic performance with environmental responsibility,” Du Yuchun concluded. “We are committed to aligning with China’s green development strategy and future industry trends—reducing environmental costs while providing customers with green, high-performance fiber products. Looking ahead, we will stay committed across the ESG dimensions, fostering sustainable business development in harmony with human progress.”
Reference:
[1] “Walking alone we go fast, walking together we go far – China’s dual carbon goals guide the textile and apparel industry forward”
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