Esquel Joins Government and Industry Partners to Establish InnoFashion Eco-Valley in Gaoming
Foshan, May 25, 2026 — Esquel Group, the Gaoming District Government, and Gaoming Development Group today signed an agreement to jointly establish the InnoFashion Eco-Valley (the “Eco-Valley”), a new textile and apparel innovation platform in Gaoming District, Foshan. Expected to welcome its first group of resident enterprises in the second half of 2026, the initiative marks an important step in strengthening the integration of manufacturing, technology, and modern services in the region. It also represents another milestone in Esquel’s nearly four decades of commitment to Gaoming and its continued efforts to support the transformation and upgrading of traditional industries.
Government and Industry Collaboration to Build an Integrated Innovation Ecosystem
Designed as a collaborative platform for innovation, the Eco-Valley will integrate intelligent manufacturing, digital innovation, sustainability, incubation, and industry resources to foster a connected ecosystem for the textile and apparel sector. Through a dedicated industry alliance, it will accelerate the adoption of AI-powered applications, strengthen collaboration across the value chain, and create pathways from R&D to commercialization, driving innovation, brand development, and green transformation.
Drawing on its extensive expertise in premium fabric development, intelligent manufacturing, sustainable supply chains, and international market expansion, Esquel will contribute core technological capabilities and industry resources to the platform. The initiative aims to help position Gaoming as a leading center for textile and apparel innovation, advanced manufacturing, industry standards, emerging applications, and sustainable growth.
From Enterprise Experience to Shared Industry Value
The transformation of traditional industries often builds upon existing strengths to create new opportunities for growth. Through the Eco-Valley, Esquel will transform decades of technological expertise and operational experience into a shared platform that empowers industry partners and supports regional economic development.
This approach has already been demonstrated through Esquel’s broader innovation and sustainability initiatives. In Xinjiang, the Esquel Innovation & Incubation Village has fostered the deep integration of innovation and industry, incubating more than 15 enterprises, hosting over 200 industry events, and connecting with more than 1,000 ecosystem partners. Esquel’s proprietary waterless dyeing technology has also achieved commercial application, providing a practical solution to the resource-intensive challenges faced by conventional textile dyeing processes.
Integral, Esquel’s sustainable development garden in Guilin, has been recognized as one of China’s first zero-carbon parks. As an industry benchmark, Integral has encouraged businesses to move beyond emissions reduction and toward the creation of broader environmental value.
Together, these initiatives reflect Esquel’s long-term commitment to innovation and its efforts to foster a more harmonious relationship between industry, people, and nature.
Looking Ahead
Guided by its vision of Making a Difference, Esquel will continue working closely with the Gaoming District Government and Gaoming Development Group to advance the Eco-Valley. By strengthening collaboration across stakeholders, the initiative aims to strengthen industry competitiveness, accelerate innovation, and contribute to the sustainable transformation of traditional industries across the Greater Bay Area.