10 outstanding students from the “Textile Light” summer camp gained a lot
Talent demand, industry development trends, social responsibility, smart wearables, new materials, clothing New design concepts…these courses that are not accessible in the classroom have opened up the students’ minds and benefited them a lot. The bright future of the textile industry has strengthened the students’ determination to follow the industry path.
On August 29, the “Textile Light” outstanding student research summer camp jointly sponsored by the Textile Light Science and Technology Education Foundation, the China Textile and Clothing Education Society, and the China Chemical Fiber Industry Association concluded successfully online. Ten outstanding students from Donghua University, Tianjin University of Technology, Zhejiang Science and Technology University, Xi’an Polytechnic University, Wuhan Textile University, Zhongyuan Institute of Technology, Suzhou University, Jiangnan University, Sichuan University, and Chengdu Textile College spent three days. Listened to lectures by 6 industry experts, had conversations with 3 young entrepreneurs, and visited the clothing digital laboratory of China Fashion Science and Technology Innovation Research Institute online. At the closing ceremony on the last day of the camp, everyone talked about their feelings and experiences and said goodbye.
Don’t forget your original intention
Improve industry awareness
As the first summer camp organized by the Textile Light Technology Education Foundation, it has received widespread attention from the industry. In fact, preparations for this summer camp began in June this year, and four warm-up activities were conducted. Camper Chen Yuting, majoring in clothing and apparel design at Donghua University, specially designed camp uniforms for the event. Everyone cherishes this rare learning opportunity and hopes to enrich their lives.
At the opening ceremony, Ye Zhimin, deputy secretary-general of the China Textile Industry Federation and chairman of the Textile Light Science and Technology Education Foundation, stated the original intention of the summer camp. Ye Zhimin said that when the fund was first established, it paid special attention to talent training. The only project at that time was to reward outstanding teachers and students from seven affiliated colleges. This was the original intention of Textile Light. Now the scope of rewards has been expanded to 16 colleges and universities. As of the end of 2020, a total of 4,205 outstanding teachers and students in the industry have been rewarded. It is based on this original intention and mission that on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the establishment of the foundation, the first “Light of Textiles” outstanding student research summer camp was held.
Ni Yangsheng, executive vice president of the China Textile and Clothing Education Society and vice chairman of the Textile Light Science and Technology Education Foundation, has always been worried about the difficulty in recruiting students for textile majors. He believes that one of the reasons for the difficulty in enrolling students in textile majors is that there is insufficient publicity about the industry, and the advantages of the textile industry have not yet been recognized by society. This summer camp event is a good opportunity to promote the industry.
Ni Yangsheng introduced the past, present and future of the textile industry in the “Report on Employment of Textile Major Graduates”. He also introduced cases of textile majors graduates such as industry leaders and outstanding entrepreneurs, encouraging students to follow their examples, take root in the industry, and become industry talents.
Zhang Lei, general manager of Shanghai Yongao Textile Technology Co., Ltd., Wang Yunjun, chairman and general manager of Hangzhou Jijin Printing and Dyeing Co., Ltd., and Wu Wenwu, assistant to the general manager of Jiangsu Zhongjiao New Materials Co., Ltd., answered with their own personal experience and growth process. solved various problems of students. They gave advice to young students: to enter the textile industry, they should start from the grassroots level, be able to do things, integrate theory with practice, and combine what they have learned with what they have learned. To cultivate your comprehensive abilities, you must not only understand technology research and development, but also be good at interpersonal communication, and have knowledge in art, finance, law, management, etc. At the same time, you must be calm, able to endure hardship, and be down-to-earth.
Lectures taught by famous experts
The students were eye-opening
As a student majoring in textiles, learning professional knowledge is one aspect, and you must also understand the development situation and future direction of the entire industry. Zhao Mingxia, deputy director of the China Textile and Apparel Federation’s Industrial Economics Research Institute, gave a lecture on “The Development Status, Trends and Directions of my country’s Textile Industry under the New Situation”. Regarding the development status of my country’s textile industry, Zhao Mingxia introduced the textile industry system, domestic demand market, and the improvement of production efficiency brought about by technological development with detailed data. In the new situation facing the development of the textile industry, she introduced the international trade pattern, the impact of the new crown epidemic on the industry, the opportunities and challenges brought by the technological revolution, and the new model of dual-carbon target development. In terms of future industry development trends, she introduced fiber demand, intelligent manufacturing, green development, international and domestic dual cycles, etc. She also introduced the new positioning of the textile industry and the long-term goals for 2035 to the students.
Zhao Mingxia also answered students’ questions about policy support for small and medium-sized enterprises, entrepreneurship policies, and green industry chain construction policies.
The textile and apparel industry has become a globally integrated industry. How to make China’s textile and apparel industry respected globally and lead the industry’s sustainable development, Liang Xiaohui, chief researcher and deputy director of the Social Responsibility Office of the China Textile and Apparel Industry Federation, shared ” “Social Responsibility and Sustainable Development of the Textile and Apparel Industry” report. He introduced that in 2005, China�� is a member of this family. I hope that students will have the opportunity to become volunteers for the “Light of Textiles”, actively participate in industry science and education and other public welfare activities, become textile people who can tell textile stories, and become industry leaders as soon as possible. Zhang Cuizhu also hopes that the students participating in the research summer camp will firmly believe in the overall situation of “a strong country has me”, and in the journey of building a modern and powerful country, they will have great ambitions, shoulder heavy responsibilities, and overcome difficulties, and be a responsible and responsible person with national pride, cultural confidence, and self-confidence. young textile people of the new era.
During the closing ceremony, the students also talked about their harvest and experiences from the summer camp activities.
Li Jikang of Sichuan University: When I was in school, I spent most of my time conducting research in the laboratory and had little understanding of the overall industry situation and technological level. Participating in the summer camp has broadened my horizons, and I feel that the textile industry has gained new vitality. In the future, I should not just focus on my own topics, but also pay attention to the general trends of the industry, find out my future positioning, and contribute to improving the influence of the textile industry.
Jiang Yang of Jiangnan University: It was very meaningful to participate in the summer camp. I got to know students from different majors. The lectures by industry experts gave us a broader perspective. The online visit to see smart production felt like watching a science fiction novel. These make me confident about the future development of the industry.
Yang Fan of Zhongyuan Institute of Technology: This activity broadened our horizons and increased our knowledge. I feel that the textile industry is amazing. There are high technologies everywhere. Textiles will continue to develop in the future and the prospects are promising.
Guo Shimao of Wuhan Textile University: I got to know friends from all over the world during the summer camp. The courses arranged were rich and colorful, and I was deeply inspired. In particular, technologies such as smart clothing retail and AI data collection, which were previously considered far away, have now become a reality. I feel that as a textile person, you should have interdisciplinary knowledge and learn about big data and the Internet. The textile industry is by no means a sunset industry and will continue to develop in the future.
Zhao Dan of Chengdu Textile College: I am the only junior college student among my classmates. I had a limited understanding of the textile industry before. After listening to the class, I felt that the textile industry involves many fields and I have a new understanding of the industry. I must be firm in my future studies. Determination to continue in the industry.
Xi’an Polytechnic University Ma Li: Two young entrepreneurs switched from other industries to the textile industry, which shows that this industry has great potential. The textile industry is not a sunset industry, nor does it only make yarn and clothing. New opportunities brought by high technology As the textile industry is undergoing transformation, we must not only master basic textile knowledge, but also learn other disciplines to adapt to the development needs of the future textile industry.
Chen Yuting from Donghua University: I am the only design major. I usually work on design drawings. I learned a lot about textile knowledge from this class, especially the smart retail of ready-made garments. It is amazing and will be of great help to my future design.
He Qing, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University: After listening to lectures by experts, I learned about many cutting-edge scientific and technological achievements. I like textiles and am very confident about the future. My new understanding of the textile industry strengthened my determination to shine in the textile industry.
Zhang Zhiying of Suzhou University: I am a third-year graduate student and I am most concerned about employment. The dialogue between young entrepreneurs made me understand the requirements for enterprise employment and the basic qualities we should possess. No matter what field I am in in the future, I will learn from Starting from the grassroots level, you also need to learn knowledge in finance, law, management and other aspects.
Xie Huike of Tianjin University of Technology: Through the activities, I have met many friends. I used to have a limited understanding of the textile industry, but now I understand the current situation and future trends of the industry, and I feel that the future of the textile industry is bright.
Ten students received summer camp completion certificates, and Chen Yuting and Jiang Yang were also named outstanding campers of the “Light of Textiles”.
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