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Zhuji, located in the middle of Zhejiang Province, is a city with a long history and profound cultural heritage. However, what you may not know is that Zhuji also has an amazing identity-"International Socks Capital".
The hosiery industry in Zhuji can be traced back to the 1980s. At that time, some brave entrepreneurs began to set up socks factories in this place, and gradually formed a huge industrial cluster. After decades of development, Zhuji City has become one of the largest sock production bases in the world, with many sock enterprises and brands.
The socks industry in Zhuji can flourish because of its unique geographical location and rich resources. First of all, Zhuji City is located in the Yangtze River Delta economic circle, with convenient transportation, adjacent to Shanghai, Hangzhou and other big cities, which provides convenient conditions for the development of socks industry. Secondly, Zhuji is rich in cotton resources, which provides raw material guarantee for the production of socks. In addition, Zhuji Municipal Government has also actively promoted the development of socks industry and provided a series of preferential policies and support measures.
The hosiery industry in Zhuji is not only large in scale, but also of high quality. Sock enterprises here pay attention to technological innovation and quality management, and constantly introduce advanced production equipment and technology to improve the added value and competitiveness of products. At the same time, Zhuji socks industry also pays attention to brand building and market expansion, and actively explores the international market by participating in exhibitions and exchange activities at home and abroad.
The hosiery industry in Zhuji City not only brought economic benefits to the local area, but also provided employment opportunities for local residents. Many young people choose to work in hosiery enterprises, and they have made important contributions to the development of enterprises through their own efforts and wisdom. At the same time, the development of socks industry has also promoted the development of related industrial chains, such as textiles, printing and dyeing, packaging and other industries, forming a complete industrial ecosystem.