With funding support from the Innovation and Technology Commission, HKSAR Government, it acts as a focal point to enhance technological innovation in textiles and apparel industry for the development of highly competitive industrial clusters in Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area.

[6] The first industrial scale Green Machine was operated in PT Kahatex, an established textile manufacturer in Indonesia.

[9] HKRITA has also cooperated with Hong Kong Sports Institute to develop High Performance Sportswear for HKSI’s Rowing Team to support athletes to participate in local and overseas competitions, such as Olympics Game.

[10] In 2020, HKRITA and the Government of Hong Kong introduced CuMask+, a reusable mask which is capable of immobilising bacteria, common viruses and other harmful substances.

In 2016, HKRITA and the non-profit H&M Foundation entered into a four-year partnership to develop the required technologies to recycle blend textiles into new fabrics and yarns.

In 2020, HKRITA and The H&M Foundation started a new five year collaboration plan under the theme of 'Planet First' - to drive the sustainable development of the textile and fashion industry.