China Paradigms

Matthieu David interviews Vincent Djen, Director of Cheng Kung Garments and CEO of REMAKEHUB. The textile industry has consistently been a labor-intensive industry. In this episode, we explore what the future hold for the garment industry and how a circular economy fits into that. Are Chinese consumers already requesting fashion products made from recycled materials? Can textile factories be digitalized yet or is there still a long way to go before that happens? Find out the answers to these questions and more in this new China Paradigm interview. 0:00 Guest introduction 5:59 How did the current outbreak affect the garment industry? 7:51 Is the winter collection delayed as a result of the coronavirus outbreak? 8:17 The story behind Cheng Kung Garments 10:31 How and why did Vincent Djen decide to take over the family business? 13:28 Cheng Kung Garments - the current size of business 14:27 What are the highs and lows of a season in the garment industry? 17:05 How much of Cheng Kung Garments' production is in-