Guangzhou & Lianyungang, October 28, 2025 – China’s textile machinery sector is leading a global revolution in fabric
Dyeing technology, with homegrown enterprises launching groundbreaking waterless and high-efficiency dyeing machines. Companies including Yiwei Environment, Yingyou Xinlicheng, and Fengzhu Group are pioneering processes that slash water consumption, reduce chemical use, and boost production efficiency, addressing the traditional dyeing industry’s long-standing environmental challenges.
A key breakthrough comes from Guangdong Yiwei Environment Technology Co., Ltd., which has commercialized its Yike Ran™ waterless dyeing technology. Unlike conventional water-based dyeing that consumes 120 tons of water per ton of cotton yarn, Yiwei’s machines use a recyclable non-aqueous medium, cutting water usage by 95% to just 6 tons per ton of yarn. The technology eliminates the need for salt as a dye accelerator, boosts dye utilization rate to 97% (far exceeding the industry average of 60%), and reduces chemical consumption by 73% . "We didn’t just improve existing processes—we restructured dyeing from the source by replacing water with a new medium that enables dye-fiber reactions without hydrolysis," said Xiao Feng, General Manager of Yiwei Environment. The company has built a demonstration factory with an annual capacity of 600 tons of dyed cotton yarn, and its technology is now adopted by several international fashion and sportswear brands.
Lianyungang Yingyou Xinlicheng Textile Technology Co., Ltd. has rewritten the rulebook with its domestically developed "flash dyeing" machines, which complete the entire dyeing process in just 8 minutes without any water washing. This innovative technology reduces water consumption by over 90% compared to traditional methods and achieves a daily output of 25 tons per machine—six times higher than conventional dye vats. A team of 31 female technicians led the seven-year R&D effort, overcoming challenges such as developing high-purity liquid dyes with minimal additives. "Our flash dyeing lines
Produce over 100 tons of fabric daily with fewer than 150 workers, while traditional setups would require over 200 staff for the same output," noted Sun Sumei, Vice Chairman of Yingyou Xinlicheng. The technology has won international recognition for its leading performance and has helped the company secure over 100 million yuan in orders for bionic animal fur fabrics at the Shanghai International Fabric Exhibition.
Fujian Fengzhu Group is driving industry-wide sustainability through multiple eco-friendly dyeing solutions. The company has adopted ultra-low liquor ratio dyeing machines (1:4 for cotton, 1:2.5 for polyester) and advanced air-atomization dyeing equipment, reducing water use by 30% per ton of fabric, dye consumption by 10%, and steam usage by 30%. Additionally, Fengzhu uses liquid fixing alkali instead of soda ash, cutting auxiliary usage to just 1/6 to 1/10 of traditional levels and eliminating one hot water washing and acid neutralization step. The group also integrates real-time color difference monitoring technology into its machines, enabling dynamic process control that boosts first-pass dyeing success rates and reduces waste. These innovations collectively save the company 1.976 million tons of tap water annually .
Intelligent manufacturing and digital control are integral to these advanced dyeing systems. Yiwei Environment’s waterless dyeing workshops feature automated production lines with minimal human intervention, while Fengzhu Group uses computerized remote centralized control to minimize color variations caused by manual operations. Yingyou Xinlicheng’s flash dyeing lines integrate real-time process monitoring, ensuring consistent quality even at high production speeds. These smart features not only enhance efficiency but also lower operational costs, making green dyeing economically viable for small and medium-sized enterprises.
The global impact of these Chinese innovations is expanding rapidly. Yiwei’s waterless technology enables dyeing factories to operate in water-scarce or ecologically sensitive regions, breaking geographical constraints for textile production. Yingyou Xinlicheng’s products are exported to Europe, Africa, and major domestic markets, attracting partnerships with brands like Luolai, Shuixing, COSCO, and Walmart. Industry analysts predict that these green dyeing technologies will reduce the textile sector’s carbon footprint by 20% by 2030, aligning with global net-zero goals.
Sun Sumei emphasized the transformative power of technological innovation: "Traditional industries are not outdated—with the right tech, they can lead new trends. Our team’s efforts prove that sustainability and efficiency can go hand in hand." Xiao Feng added, "We aim to make waterless dyeing the new standard, empowering the fashion industry to achieve true environmental responsibility."
As global demand for sustainable textiles grows, Chinese fabric dyeing machine manufacturers are shifting from followers to leaders, leveraging homegrown innovation to reshape the future of the global textile industry.
### About Yiwei Environment Technology Co., Ltd. Based in Guangdong, Yiwei Environment is a pioneer in green textile technology, specializing in R&D and application of waterless dyeing and wastewater recycling systems. Its Yike Ran™ technology has been recognized for its revolutionary impact on reducing the textile industry’s environmental footprint.
### About Yingyou Xinlicheng Textile Technology Co., Ltd. Located in Lianyungang, Yingyou Xinlicheng is a leader in flash dyeing technology, developing China’s first waterless, fast-dyeing production lines. The company’s innovative processes have earned it major orders from global brands and industry acclaim for sustainability.
### About Fujian Fengzhu Group Fengzhu Group is a leading textile enterprise based in Fujian, focusing on applying clean production technologies to fabric dyeing. The company’s portfolio of eco-friendly solutions includes low-liquor-ratio dyeing, bio-enzyme pretreatment, and real-time quality control systems.
