In recent years, the presence of linen products has become increasingly common, both in shopping mall displays and in home settings. The consumer base for domestic linen products is expanding rapidly, and the market shows great potential for growth. Especially with the rise of the "comfortable clothing" trend, garments containing linen have gained popularity in everyday life. Blended fabrics made from hemp and other fibers have also seen explosive growth, capturing the attention of a wider audience.
As market trends and consumer preferences evolve, people's perception of hemp products has shifted from a focus on pure hemp to blends with cotton, synthetic fibers, and various other materials. This diversification has provided consumers with more choices and a broader range of fabric styles, driving the development of bast fiber products toward greater variety.
The rising demand for hemp products has also accelerated the growth of the hemp spinning industry. Pure hemp products tend to be more expensive than blended textiles. For companies traditionally focused on pure hemp, producing blended products can help reduce costs. Some enterprises that previously specialized in cotton are now adjusting their product structures due to the price gap between domestic and international cotton. By developing new products like cotton-linen blends, they can leverage the unique properties of hemp to increase product value and improve economic efficiency.
Despite this progress, the basic technology of the hemp industry remains relatively weak. As the variety of hemp products expands, the industry faces new challenges. The hemp spinning sector is characterized by small-scale production and a large number of product types, making it difficult to achieve the same level of technical advancement as other textile industries. In particular, the technological equipment used in hemp processing lags behind that of cotton and chemical fiber sectors, leading to issues such as low automation, long production processes, high labor costs, and significant raw material loss.
According to Dong Chunxing, chairman of the China Machinist Association, China's total fiber processing volume in 2017 was about 54 million tons, with chemical fibers accounting for 75%, cotton for around 13% to 14%, and wool, hemp, and silk each making up about 1%. The annual processing capacity of hemp fiber into textile fabrics is roughly 400,000 tons, with some unused. Overall, the annual processing volume of hemp fiber is approximately 800,000 tons, which is much smaller compared to cotton. It represents only one-tenth of the cotton processing volume, highlighting the industry's limited scale and lower level of attention.
Currently, there are only two domestic companies specializing in linen spinning machinery: Zhejiang Golden Eagle Co., Ltd. and Changzhou Jinde Textile Machinery Co., Ltd. After acquiring British Mackay, Zhejiang Golden Eagle became the world’s largest manufacturer of flax textile machinery, with its flax spinning equipment reaching international standards. However, due to the small scale of the industry and the complexity of the production process, domestic manufacturers have not invested sufficiently in hemp spinning equipment, resulting in relatively backward technology.
Ramie, often referred to as “China Grass,†accounts for 90% of global ramie output and fiber processing. Yet, the equipment used for ramie processing is outdated, with many companies still relying on old cotton or wool spinning machines. Some even use equipment from the 1960s and 1970s. This lag in technology significantly hinders the development of the ramie industry.
Looking ahead, there is a growing need for breakthroughs in equipment technology. With changing consumer demands and rising labor costs, hemp spinning companies are increasingly seeking ways to reduce labor intensity, improve efficiency, and ensure consistent quality. This trend is shaping the future of the industry, with many companies looking to learn from the cotton spinning sector and adapt proven technologies to hemp processing.
Companies like Guangshan White Shark Wire Cloth Co., Ltd. have been researching specialized cloths for hemp spinning since 2000. They have implemented eight measures to address issues such as insufficient combing and fiber damage, significantly improving the quality of the final product. Similarly, Lixin Dyeing and Finishing Machinery (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd., which has been providing degumming solutions for the ramie industry for over 30 years, sees a bright future for the sector.
Although the hemp industry is small in scale, its market potential and value should not be underestimated. Currently, few domestic companies are focusing on research into hemp spinning equipment, and most hemp spinning companies lack access to advanced foreign technology. Limited investment and fragmented efforts continue to constrain the industry’s growth.
In today’s competitive environment, specialization and market segmentation are key to success. With its unique fiber properties, the hemp spinning industry holds a distinct advantage. As long as innovation continues, new market opportunities will emerge. It is expected that more domestic equipment companies will contribute to the technological advancement of the hemp industry in the coming years.
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