The apparel group has always attached great importance to product updates. Since the mid-1990s, the group has developed PTFE waterproof and breathable fabrics, far-infrared fiber fabrics, fine-denier elastic fabrics, denim stripping and back-dying technology, luminous fabrics and shirts, antibacterial and anti-wrinkle fabrics and shirts, SSP-Y type and new products such as A-type non-iron shirts, anti-electromagnetic radiation clothing, green and environmentally friendly washable suits, laminated clothing, fire-fighting clothing, disposable medical disinfection clothing, etc., which have significantly improved the technological content of clothing products. In particular, the costumes designed for the distinguished guests of the 2001 Asia-Pacific Organization (APEC) Informal Leaders' Meeting inherited and promoted the Chinese costume culture, fully reflected the national characteristics and the style of the times, and were highly appreciated by people from all walks of life at home and abroad.
After entering the era of knowledge economy in the 21st century, the group’s independent intellectual property rights have been strengthened and its awareness of patent project application for product development has been continuously improved. In the past three years, the group has owned 87 patented technologies including inventions, of which invention and utility model patents account for 17%. Three projects have been recognized as Shanghai high-tech achievement transformation projects, enjoying preferential government policies, and have won multiple municipal outstanding new product awards and municipal science and technology progress awards. Many projects have been identified and promoted and have achieved good economic and social benefits.