[pageLogInLogOut]

#Sustainability

Integral receives accolades at the HKIA Annual Awards 2019/20

From left, Guymo Wong, Director of Ronald Lu & Partners, Teresa Yang, Felix Li Kwok Hing, President of HKIA, and Bryant Lu, Vice Chairman of Ronald Lu & Partners attended the Prize Presentation Ceremony on November 23. © 2020 ESQUEL Group
It is the great pleasure ESQUEL Group to announce that Integral, it's "Sustainable Development Garden" in Guilin, China, has received the Merit Award outside Hong Kong (Industrial/ Transport/ Utility Building Category) at the HKIA Annual Awards 2019/20. Additionally, Integral was selected as a finalist for the Special Architectural Award (Architectural Sustainability Category).

The HKIA Annual Awards is organized by the Hong Kong Institute of Architect (HKIA) with a view of promoting excellence of design in architecture which contributes significantly to the built environment in and outside Hong Kong.

The jury of the Awards lauded Integral for its efforts to “minimize impact on the natural surroundings and context” and believed that the quality of Integral’s internal working environment has set a high industry standard.

Attending the Prize Presentation Ceremony on November 23, Esquel Group Vice Chairman Teresa Yang said, “This award win is another major recognition of Esquel’s vision of Making a Difference embodied by Integral’s pioneering architectural design and development model, which combines modern technologies, quality employment, innovation and environmental sustainability.”

Set in the scenic landscape of Guilin, China, Integral is Esquel’s Sustainable Development Garden that reflects the company’s belief in sustainable economic development. © 2020 ESQUEL Group
Set in the scenic landscape of Guilin, China, Integral is Esquel’s Sustainable Development Garden that reflects the company’s belief in sustainable economic development. © 2020 ESQUEL Group




Integral, as a showcase of how manufacturing and nature can coexist in perfect harmony, continues to gain recognition in the architectural industry. So far it has won significant awards such as the Gold Award (Un-built Projects: Architectural Design Scheme) in the HKIA Cross-Strait Architectural Design Awards 2019; as well as the Honor Award for Architecture and the Sustainable Future Award in the American Institute of Architects (AIA) International Region Design Award 2019.

ESQUEL Group would like to extend their sincere appreciation to their partners, including the architecture firm Ronald Lu & Partners for helping them tell the story of Integral and showcase Esquel’s committed vision in sustainable development through their outstanding architectural design.



More News from TEXDATA International

#ITM 2026

ITM 2026: The new geography of textile production

New production hubs are emerging across North Africa and Central Asia, while Türkiye is accelerating its transformation toward higher-value, technology-driven and more sustainable textile manufacturing.

#Research & Development

“Production is a product”

From technical textiles and AI-driven robotics to the limitations of textile circularity: Professor Dr Thomas Gries looks back on more than two decades of development at ITA Aachen. In the interview, he explains why production technology remains a decisive success factor, discusses international collaborations and innovation ecosystems, and shares his views on the transformation of production landscapes and the challenges facing an increasingly regulated industry.

#Knitting & Hosiery

“We need to move away from the price trap and return to a value-driven mindset.”

With its new Textile Innovation Center, KARL MAYER is sending a strong signal for innovation, collaboration, and the future of textile applications. In this interview, Karl Josef Mayer discusses new opportunities in warp knitting, the processing of staple fibres, recycling, the changing role of machinery manufacturers, and why the textile industry must once again focus more strongly on the value of textiles. by Oliver Schmidt

#Associations

“Innovation, resilience and international experience remain the great strengths of the Swiss textile machinery industry”

Geopolitical uncertainty, growing competitive pressure from China, new free trade agreements and the shift towards a circular economy are currently reshaping the global textile industry. In this interview, Cornelia Buchwalder discusses the current mood within the Swiss textile machinery sector, the industry’s distinctive innovative strength, new market opportunities in India and Asia, and the technological trends that could shape the upcoming trade fair cycle leading up to ITMA 2027.

More News on Sustainability

#Sustainability

Inside the Making at Ecomondo 2026: Textile supply chain calls for transparency and measurable sustainability

Transparency, verifiable environmental claims and closer cooperation across the textile value chain were the central themes of the “Inside the Making: The Power of the Process” panel at Ecomondo 2026 in Rimini. Representatives from denim and sportswear manufacturing, textile finishing, digital printing and branding discussed how technological innovation and supply chain collaboration can help companies meet new European regulatory requirements while making sustainability economically viable.

#Recycling / Circular Economy

H&M Foundation highlights economic barriers to scaling circular textile systems

Discussions at Textile Exchange 2026 underline the need for coordinated investment, reliable material flows and a fair distribution of costs and risks across the textile recycling value chain.

#Recycled Fibers

C&A and Zalando join Altag® Fiber Club to accelerate adoption of agricultural waste-based fibres

Fashion for Good and AltMat announced today that C&A and Zalando have joined the Altag® Fiber Club as its first brand signatories, marking a critical commercial milestone in the journey to mainstream adoption of next-generation fibres derived from agricultural waste.

#Industry 4.0 / Digitalization

Jeanologia and BCome connect factory data with Life Cycle Assessment and Digital Product Passports

A new white paper by EIM by Jeanologia and BCome demonstrates how primary environmental data from denim finishing processes can be integrated into a garment's Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and prepared for use in a Digital Product Passport (DPP). A comparative case study highlights significant improvements at the production stage while also showing how these translate into the environmental performance of the finished garment.

Latest News

#Textile processing

YKK Bangladesh celebrates 25 years of fastening production and business development

YKK Bangladesh Pte. Ltd., a subsidiary of Japanese fastening manufacturer YKK Corporation, has celebrated its 25th anniversary with a commemorative ceremony in Dhaka on November 8, 2026. Since its establishment in November 2000, the company has expanded its manufacturing capacity and business operations alongside the growth of Bangladesh's apparel industry.

#ITMA Asia + CITME 2026

Murata Machinery to showcase AIcone winding and high-speed VORTEX spinning at ITMA ASIA 2026

Japanese textile machinery manufacturer Murata Machinery will present its PROCESS CONER AIcone automatic winder and VORTEX 870 EX spinning machine at ITMA ASIA + CITME 2026. Under the theme “Right Choice, Bright Future”, the company will highlight technologies for efficient yarn manufacturing, combining energy-saving winding solutions with high-speed air-jet spinning. Visitors can meet Murata Machinery in Hall 5, Booths E01 and E02.

#ITMA Asia + CITME 2026

DORNIER highlights airbag, filtration and composite weaving technologies at ITMA ASIA 2026

Lindauer DORNIER will present its latest developments in air-jet and rapier weaving technology for technical textiles at ITMA ASIA + CITME 2026. The German machinery manufacturer will focus on the reliable and efficient production of airbag fabrics, high-density filters and reinforcement textiles for fibre-reinforced composites. Alongside its A2 air-jet and P2 rapier weaving machines, DORNIER will highlight its TRITOS FLEX technology for complex 3D composite preforms, retrofit solutions and expanded service capabilities in Asia. The company will exhibit in Hall 3, Stand E02.

#Retail & Brands

Marks & Spencer expands across Asia Pacific through partnership with Global Fashion Group

Marks & Spencer (M&S) and Global Fashion Group (GFG) have announced a strategic partnership to expand the British retailer's fashion business across Asia Pacific. M&S has launched on Southeast Asian fashion platform ZALORA and plans to enter THE ICONIC in Australia and New Zealand in early 2027. The agreement also introduces regional fulfilment for Australian M&S.com orders, enabling faster deliveries and returns while supporting a capital-light international growth strategy.

TOP