Active Clothing Teams Up with China’s Cixing to Revolutionise Indian Knitting with Smart Factory Launch

Mohali, Jul 2, 2025 – Smart Knitting Factory, Active Clothing Co. Ltd (BSE: 541144, NSE: ACTIVE6) has executed a long-term strategic memorandum of understanding with Ningbo Cixing Co. Ltd, which is the leading manufacturer of computerised flat knitting machines in the world this is in order to develop India’s first completely automated “knit-to-shape”. In textile innovation, this development represents a significant step forward. It holds the potential to transform the manufacturing of sweaters by – reducing waste, increasing precision, and enabling production capacities on demand.

Transforming India’s Knitwear Industry with Zero-Waste, 3D Seamless Manufacturing

A revolutionary change has occurred in the ecosystem of textile manufacturing in India as a result of the relationship. In order to facilitate the manufacturing of high-quality sweaters and knitwear with minimal waste, this facility of the future generation will incorporate 3D seamless knitting, automation driven by artificial intelligence, and precision engineering. The facility will make use of Cixing’s cutting-edge flat knitting equipment. This will enable manufacturing of sweaters in seamless and automated manner; without the need for traditional cutting or sewing.

Key Features of the KNIT TO SHAPE Smart Knitting Factory:

Rajesh Kumar Mehra, Managing Director, commented:

“This collaboration marks a major milestone for Active Clothing and the Indian apparel industry. The KNIT TO SHAPE factory represents a shift toward intelligent, sustainable, and future-ready manufacturing. It brings cutting-edge knitting technology to India that reduces material waste and enhances design precision”.

Strategic Growth, Innovation & Global Alignment

The facility is expected to catalyze not only product innovation and operational efficiency but also generate employment, foster skill development, and accelerate India’s transition to becoming a global smart garment manufacturing hub. It aligns closely with the government’s ‘Make in India’ and sustainability vision. This initiative positions Active Clothing as a trailblazer in smart manufacturing, aiming to serve both domestic and export markets with flexibility, faster turnaround, and sustainable operations.

Company Snapshot & FY25 Financials:

About the Company

Headquartered in Mohali, Punjab, Active Clothing Co. Ltd is one of India’s top design-to-retail apparel manufacturers, known for its expertise in flat-knit sweaters, jackets, circular knits, and outerwear. Its clientele includes marquee global fashion brands such as Levi’s, Puma, Jack & Jones, Skechers, Adidas, Ted Baker, and Guess.

With an integrated design-to-shelf platform, Active Clothing delivers high-fashion streetwear through fully digitised and sustainable operations. The company has recently diversified into categories like soft-knit toys, athleisure, and fly-knit shoe uppers, leveraging advanced knitting and sampling tech to reduce waste and turnaround time.

The new factory strengthens its leadership in high-tech, eco-friendly fashion manufacturing, reinforcing its commitment to scalability, innovation, and global competitiveness.

REF: https://www.bseindia.com/xml-data/corpfiling/AttachLive/d8bc34a9-f6f0-4f7b-895e-684803641ad3.pdf

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