Established in 2006, the Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel (HKRITA) is a leading research institute funded by the Innovation and Technology Commission of the HKSAR Government and hosted by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University.
HKRITA has delivered impactful results across its key research clusters, with a strong focus on Industry 4.0, sustainability, and social innovation. Our success stems from the work of our dedicated in-house research teams, state-of-the-art laboratories, and close collaboration with industry partners and academic institutions.
Our vision is to become the premier centre of excellence for research, development, and technology transfer in the global fashion and textile industry.
Our mission is to build a world-renowned research institute rooted in Hong Kong that drives the advancement of the textile and apparel sector. Through targeted R&D and seamless technology transfer, we aim to strengthen the economic development of Hong Kong, mainland China, and international markets, while enhancing the global competitiveness of the industry through continuous innovation.
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