Hongyang Plush's "Group Standard for Machine Washable Wool Blankets" officially released

On December 12, 2024, the China National Textile and Apparel Council officially released the "Group Standard for Machine Washable Wool Blankets," spearheaded by Nantong Hongyang Plush Products Co., Ltd. The standard will officially come into effect on January 1, 2025, marking the wool blanket industry's entry into the machine washable era.

It is understood that Nantong Hongyang Plush Products Co., Ltd., as an industry chain enterprise specializing in various pure wool and artificial fur products, successfully developed machine washable wool blankets leveraging its deep accumulation and innovation in wool product production, and passed the certification of The Woolmark Company. The company's leading role in drafting the "Group Standard for Machine Washable Wool Blankets" aims to promote the standardized and regulated development of the wool blanket industry and enhance its overall level.

During the standard formulation process, Nantong Hongyang Plush Products Co., Ltd. collaborated with multiple entities, including the China Wool Textile Industry Association, Nanjing Jinao, and Wuxi Vans, to conduct in-depth research and repeated revisions of the standard. Meanwhile, the Standardization Technical Committee of the China National Textile and Apparel Council provided strong support and guidance, ensuring the standard's scientific nature and practicality.

The release and implementation of the "Group Standard for Machine Washable Wool Blankets" will provide strong technical support and regulatory guidance for the wool blanket industry. The standard not only clarifies the requirements for raw material selection, production processes, and performance indicators of machine washable wool blankets but also specifies product testing methods and rules, offering consumers safer, more reliable, and comfortable product choices.

Huang Yubing, general manager of Nantong Hongyang Plush Products Co., Ltd., stated that the company will always adhere to the traditional textile industry, striving for excellence and innovation, and is committed to providing consumers with high-quality and cost-effective wool products. Leading the drafting of the "Group Standard for Machine Washable Wool Blankets" is a concrete action by the company in actively responding to the national standardization strategy and promoting high-quality development of the industry. In the future, the company will continue to strengthen technological innovation and product research and development, continuously improving product quality and service levels to create a better life experience for consumers.

The release and implementation of this standard have also attracted widespread attention and positive responses from the industry. Many wool blanket manufacturers have indicated that they will actively adopt this standard, strengthen product quality management, and enhance market competitiveness. Consumers also expressed anticipation for the implementation of this standard, hoping to purchase safer, more reliable, and comfortable machine washable wool blankets in the future.

A relevant person in charge of the China National Textile and Apparel Council stated that the formulation and implementation of standards are important means of promoting high-quality development of the industry. In the future, the China National Textile and Apparel Council will continue to strengthen standardization work, promote the formulation and implementation of more high-quality standards, and provide stronger technical support and regulatory guidance for the industry.

With the official release and implementation of the "Group Standard for Machine Washable Wool Blankets," the wool blanket industry will usher in a broader development prospect. We expect more enterprises to actively participate in standardization work to jointly promote the industry's sustained and healthy development.