From production to brand operation, Shandong has developed a comprehensive textile and clothing industry value chain, supported by 50,000 enterprises.

During the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021–25), the annual revenue growth rate of the province's enterprises above the designated size in this sector reached 6.1 percent, 4 percentage points higher than the same industry across China. The average annual revenue per employee increased to 755,000 yuan (approximately $108,325) in 2024. The output of yarn and cloth ranked first and second, respectively, in the country.

Shandong's workwear production has achieved notable success, with over 5,500 enterprises generating 45 billion yuan annually, according to statistics released on Jan 13. Additionally, the province has established China's first arc protection clothing fabric testing laboratory, the third such lab in the world, and has developed more than 500 workwear brands.

Shandong establishes a comprehensive workwear production line, with over 5,500 enterprises achieving an annual revenue of 45 billion yuan. [Photo/Dazhong News]

Shandong's textile industry is advancing through innovation driven by stringent workwear requirements. Weiqiao Textile has developed antibacterial and temperature-regulating yarns, and the Xiajin yarn cluster in Dezhou now produces over 5,000 varieties. Shandong Hengli Textile provides cut-resistant and waterproof fabrics for top international brands. Lutai Textile uses liquid ammonia finishing to achieve superior fabric whiteness, entering the high-end global market. Dishang Group has expanded its workwear brand to Europe, the United States, and Japan, developing a mature digital operation system.

Through continuous innovation and an expanding global reach, these leading enterprises are driving the high-quality transformation of Shandong's textile and clothing industry.