Circular Textiles Connect: China × The Netherlands

Tailored for Tomorrow: Exploring Insights and Opportunities in China's Circular Textile Industry

by RVO China

📍 11 September | 09:30 – 11:00

Background

China’s textile industry is undergoing a profound transition towards circularity, with production and material innovation at the heart of this shift. To shed light on these developments, commissioned by the Netherlands Enterprise Agency, Consulates General in Guangzhou, Shanghai and Hongkong, Peterson Solutions has conducted a comprehensive market study on the development of China’s circular textile sector, enriched with real-world case studies.

As part of Circular Textile Days 2025, we warmly invite you to the seminar Tailored for Tomorrow: Exploring Insights and Opportunities in China’s Circular Textile Industry, where the findings of this study will be presented and discussed.

The Session Will Offer

• A clear overview of the current state and trends in China’s circular textile industry
• Case-based insights into production and material innovation
• A discussion of international collaboration opportunities and implications for European and Dutch sector players

This session is designed for:

• Brands and suppliers seeking innovation in sustainable textiles
• Textile and fashion professionals exploring circular economy practices
• Policymakers and researchers interested in international collaboration
• Entrepreneurs and innovators aiming to connect with opportunities in China’s textile market

Agenda 

09:30	Kick off
09:35	Presentation by Kehua Hu, Sustainability Stewardship Director, China National Textile and Apparel Council Green Transition on Policy and Industrial Practice in the Chinese Textile and Apparel Industry
09:45	Presentation by Elizabeth Keegan, the Global Sector Lead for Textiles, Peterson Solutions Market Study Launch Tailored for Tomorrow: Exploring Insights and Opportunities in China’s Circular Textile Industry
10:05	Panel discussion Moderator: Elizabeth Keegan  Panelists:  Ellen Arosio, ESG Consultant, Cobalt Fashion Johan van den Heede, Advance Denim Johanna Ramaer, Sustainability Manager, AT B.V.
10:20	Fact-finding mission to China & PIB initiative Program Coordinator: Leontine Wagenaar/ Jessy van de Klundert
10:25	Wrap-up with drinks and snacks

Area
DEXTER 26

Speakers bio

Kehua Hu is the Deputy Director of the Office for Social Responsibility and the Sustainability Stewardship Director at the China National Textile and Apparel Council (CNTAC). With over 18 years of experience, he has played a key role in advancing sustainability in China’s textile industry through legislation, standardization, policy advocacy, and project collaborations.

Elizabeth Keegan is the Global Sector Lead for Textiles at Peterson Solutions, where she partners with brands, retailers, and producers worldwide to drive strategy and sustainability across the fashion, apparel, and textiles value chain. She focuses on turning ESG and supply chain challenges into practical solutions with measurable business impact. A keen collaborator, Elizabeth works across diverse stakeholders to build shared solutions for a more sustainable and resilient industry.