What is the future outlook for the lingerie market?

Women have always been the mainstream consumer group in the clothing and apparel market. Today, with the improvement of living standards and the awakening of self-health awareness, women's demands for the quality, function, and even style of underwear products are constantly improving. Underwear is originally a type of clothing with high demand and high replacement frequency. Underwear has long been a necessity in women's lives, and the "she" economy in the underwear market has long been the mainstay. The future development prospects are broad, and joining a brand underwear store has become an increasingly popular entrepreneurial project. In terms of profit margins, underwear franchisees also have obvious advantages. According to relevant information, the average profit of women's underwear products is about 40% to 60%.

New domestic brands of women's underwear are strongly dominating the rankings, with the industry size increasing by 30 billion yuan in 5 years

This year's Double 11 shopping festival saw new brands dominating the underwear sales charts. Ubras and Neiwai took the top two spots in underwear sales from 0:00 to 24:00 on November 1st. These new brands are even gaining popularity overseas. According to Tmall and Taobao Global Double 11 data, underwear brands accounted for half of the top ten fastest-growing Chinese apparel brands. NEIWAI, Na Tang Pai, Ubras, Jionai, and You Keshu, all new generation Chinese underwear brands, experienced explosive growth in overseas sales, exceeding 100% year-on-year growth. The domestic underwear market has shifted from a focus on sex appeal and underwire support to a more diverse market with brands focusing on areas such as non-wired, seamless, and cup-size specific designs. This caters to diverse consumer needs and has led to significant market reshuffling. The rapid rise of new brands has attracted substantial capital investment, while traditional underwear brands have seen slower growth or even declines, losing favor with younger consumers. New Brands Gain Capital Favor "For a long time, the domestic underwear market was quite homogenous, closely related to the overall development of the industry." said a veteran underwear designer, Ah Pu (pseudonym), in an interview with Time Weekly. Previously, most underwear emphasized lift and support, but underwire technology was limited. "Underwire is meant to define the contour between the breasts and chest cavity, but many underwires are not designed to accommodate different body shapes and use stiff materials. This mismatch between the underwire and the consumer's body shape significantly impacts comfort." Ah Pu explained. This is partly due to the traditional underwear companies' "strong channel, weak user" sales model. "Traditional underwear companies primarily rely on offline stores, communicating more with distributors than consumers. The distributors' purchasing decisions influence the companies' market judgment." Ah Pu further analyzed, leading to a disconnect between product development and consumer needs. Over time, underwear companies have become stuck in their existing product designs.

The Central Political Bureau held a meeting to analyze the current economic situation and economic work, presided over by Xi Jinping.

Xinhua News Agency, Beijing, October 31 - The Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) held a meeting on October 31 to analyze and study the current economic situation and deploy current economic work. Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the CPC Central Committee, presided over the meeting. The meeting noted that since the beginning of this year, various regions and departments have, in accordance with the decisions and deployments of the CPC Central Committee, adhered to the general principle of pursuing progress while maintaining stability, implemented the new development philosophy, implemented the requirements for high-quality development, taken supply-side structural reform as the main line, focused on winning the three critical battles of preventing and resolving major risks, targeted poverty alleviation, and pollution control, accelerated the pace of reform and opening up, and achieved sustained and healthy economic and social development. In the first three quarters, the economic operation was generally stable, with progress amid stability, and continued to remain within a reasonable range. Resident consumer prices remained basically stable, manufacturing investment rebounded to a relatively high level in recent years, imports and exports grew rapidly, foreign investment steadily expanded, autumn grain harvests were bountiful, resident income growth basically kept pace with economic growth, and the annual target for new urban employment was completed ahead of schedule. The economic structure continued to optimize. Supporting the development of the private economy and implementing a series of measures to promote the healthy development of financial markets have boosted market confidence. The meeting pointed out that the current economic operation is stable with changes, downward economic pressure has increased, some enterprises are facing more difficulties in operation, and long-term accumulated risks and hidden dangers have been exposed. This should be given high attention, with enhanced foresight and timely countermeasures. The meeting pointed out that the current economic situation in China is the result of the combined effects of long-term and short-term, internal and external factors. China's economy is shifting from a stage of high-speed growth to a stage of high-quality development, and the external environment has also undergone profound changes, with some policy effects yet to be further released. The meeting stressed that in the face of prominent contradictions and problems in economic operation, it is necessary to adhere to the general principle of pursuing progress while maintaining stability, adhere to the new development philosophy, adhere to supply-side structural reform as the main line, increase the intensity of reform and opening up, grasp the main contradictions, and address them in a targeted manner. We must effectively manage our own affairs, unswervingly promote high-quality development, implement proactive fiscal policies and prudent monetary policies, do a good job in stabilizing employment, finance, foreign trade, foreign investment, investment, and expectations, effectively respond to changes in the external economic environment, and ensure stable economic operation. We must adhere to the "two unwavering" principles, promote the common development of various economic systems, and study and resolve the difficulties encountered in the development of private enterprises and small and medium-sized enterprises. Focusing on capital market reform, strengthening institutional construction, stimulating market vitality, and promoting the long-term healthy development of the capital market. Continue to actively and effectively utilize foreign investment and protect the legitimate rights and interests of foreign-invested enterprises in China. We must improve our work style, resolutely implement policies, and ensure that all the policies and measures already issued will soon take effect. The meeting called for solid work to be done at the end of the year. We must do a good job in celebrating the 40th anniversary of reform and opening up and holding the first China International Import Expo. We must do a good job in winter livelihood security, especially ensuring that the masses have a warm winter, ensuring that the wages of migrant workers are paid on time and in full, ensuring safety production, strengthening natural disaster prevention and control, and ensuring social stability. The meeting also studied other matters.

Which is better, a rubber bra or a sponge bra?

Rubber bras are not very absorbent, so people who sweat easily may experience odor. If the bra is of poor quality, it may also produce irritating smells. How long can a rubber bra be worn? This depends on the specific brand and product. Some can be worn for one to two years, while others only last a few months. Although the harm of rubber bras can be reduced by wearing them less often, it is not recommended to wear them regularly. When choosing a rubber bra, select a high-quality one from a reputable brand, as poor-quality rubber bras may pose greater health risks.

Global recovery challenges intensify, but China's economic resilience remains

Xinhua News Agency, Washington, January 11 (International Observation) Global recovery challenges intensify, China's economic resilience remains. Xinhua reporters Xu Yuan and Gao Pan. The World Bank released its latest Global Economic Prospects report on the 11th, pointing out that the global recovery momentum will slow significantly in the next two years, and strengthening international cooperation is the key to the world economy embarking on a virtuous development path. Against the backdrop of slowing global growth, the Chinese economy still shows development potential and growth resilience, which has been affirmed by international organizations and economists. Multiple risks hinder recovery. The Global Economic Prospects report points out that the world economy recovered from the impact of the epidemic in 2021. However, affected by factors such as the threat of new variant coronaviruses, inflation, high debt, and income inequality, global growth is expected to slow significantly this year, and this trend may continue into 2023. The World Bank expects global economic growth rates of 5.5% and 4.1% in 2021 and 2022, respectively, both down 0.2 percentage points from previous forecasts. Global economic growth will further slow to 3.2% in 2023. World Bank President David Malpass pointed out that the world economy is facing simultaneous challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, inflation, and policy uncertainty. There are no precedents for government spending and monetary policies. Increasing inequality and security challenges are particularly harmful to developing economies. At the same time, the slowdown in growth in major economies such as the United States will curb external demand from emerging markets and developing economies. Many developing economies lack the policy space to support economic activity when necessary. The World Bank predicts that the risks of a "hard landing" for developing economies are increasing due to the superposition of multiple factors such as the continued spread of the epidemic, supply chain bottlenecks, and inflationary pressures, and increasing financial vulnerability in most regions. Malpass said at a press conference that day that the growth gap between developed and developing economies is widening. This has led to developing economies lagging behind in economic recovery and worsening poverty. Malpass also expressed concern about the "unbridled" fiscal spending measures in developed economies, saying that this not only affects the financing prospects of developed economies but also harms the borrowing capacity of other economies. China's economy is steadily progressing. Against the backdrop of slowing world economic growth, the development potential and growth resilience of the Chinese economy continue to be affirmed by international organizations and economists. The World Bank expects China's economy to grow by 8% in 2021 and 5.1% in 2022, ranking among the top in the world's major economies. The World Bank report points out that despite global challenges such as supply chain bottlenecks, China's manufacturing activities have remained generally stable, and export growth has accelerated. The World Bank particularly affirmed the role of China's fiscal and monetary policies in stabilizing economic growth. The People's Bank of China lowered the reserve requirement ratio, injecting short-term liquidity into the market. China's macroeconomic policies have effectively alleviated financial pressures. Andy Rothman, investment strategist at Matthews Asia, recently wrote that China's economy is expected to perform strongly in 2022, investor sentiment will further improve, and will drive the Chinese capital market to improve. In addition, the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) will play a key role in stabilizing the Asia-Pacific economy and will help the regional and world economy recover. William Jones, president of the Washington bureau of Global Strategy Information magazine in the United States, told Xinhua News Agency that the trade and investment growth brought about by RCEP will help repair the supply chain. As a major supplier of production capacity in the Asia-Pacific region, China will play a positive role in regional epidemic prevention and control in the fields of vaccines and medical equipment. International cooperation is crucial. Under the impact of the epidemic, the uneven global economic growth, the asynchronous policies of various economies, and income inequality have been further highlighted. Due to limited policy space and debt pressures, it is particularly difficult for emerging markets and developing economies to restore growth momentum. The World Bank reiterated the importance of strengthening cooperation among economies in the report, emphasizing equitable growth and policy coordination. The report points out that global economies need to work together to deepen international cooperation to address increasingly severe global challenges, including promoting equitable vaccine distribution, improving the debt sustainability of least developed economies, addressing climate change and inequality within economies, and promoting green, resilient, and inclusive development. World Bank Managing Director, Kristalina Georgieva, pointed out that the choices made by policymakers in various economies will determine the development path of the next decade. The top priority is to ensure a broader and fairer distribution of vaccines to effectively control the epidemic and continue to introduce policies that help reverse the trend of increasing inequality. Georgieva also stressed that some developing economies have high levels of debt, and strengthening global cooperation to expand fiscal resources is key to achieving green, resilient, and inclusive development.

Three Key Features of Hot Melt Adhesive Film for Underwear

Everyone has their own standards when choosing underwear. For example, some people pay special attention to whether the underwear is comfortable and well-fitting, and whether the cut suits their body, while others value whether the underwear is breathable and highly elastic, and still others care about the composition of the underwear, such as whether it will affect health and whether the materials are environmentally friendly. During the underwear fitting process, adhesives are indispensable, so we need to produce high-quality hot melt adhesive films that meet different needs. Hot melt adhesive film for underwear - environmentally friendly Unlike traditional adhesives, hot melt adhesive films have been widely favored since their development due to their environmental protection. Traditional adhesives contain many organic reagents to maintain the fluidity of their solution, and these organic reagents usually volatilize substances harmful to the human body. Hot melt adhesive films do not contain adhesives such as formaldehyde and acetone. Its main components are polymeric materials, and hot melt adhesive films will remove harmful substances that may be present after high-temperature melting during the bonding process. Hot melt adhesive film for underwear - good breathability Currently, most underwear is bonded using hot melt adhesive film because hot melt adhesive film is a layer of mesh, lighter than hot melt adhesive film, and more breathable. After bonding, the underwear feels better and can maintain the softness of the underwear material itself, making it very comfortable to wear. Hot melt adhesive film for underwear - good water resistance Hot melt adhesive film for underwear has good water resistance. As we all know, underwear must be frequently cleaned to ensure its cleanliness, and as an adhesive, it must also have this anti-washing ability. It should be noted that in the production process, the hot melt adhesive film should be fully melted to ensure a firm bond, so that it can be repeatedly washed without opening the adhesive, which can extend the service life of the underwear.