In Hong Kong industry never stands still. In recent years there have been marked advances in dyeing techniques (above) and multi-colour printing is now being undertaken for the local and export markets. During sizing (below) the warp is coated with a protective covering for weaving.
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Highly skilled local technicians service the modern machinery installed in Hong Kong's textile mills (above). The Colony's booming tourist trade, which now brings 200,000 travellers each year, has resulted in a big demand for made-to-measure suits (below). One Kowloon tailor produces 3,000 a month.
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