When faux fur fabrics are no longer satisfied with 'looking similar from afar' but strive for 'touching similar, shining similar, and even outperforming real fur,' this traditional sector is undergoing a qualitative transformation. At the 2026 Intertextile Autumn/Winter Fair, Lianyungang Yingyou Xincheng Textile Technology Co., Ltd. unveiled eight series with over 100 new products in one go. Behind this is not just a corporate technology showcase but a bellwether for the entire faux fur industry's shift from 'imitation' to 'intelligent manufacturing.'
Exhibition Observation: Simulation Technology Enters the 'Hyper-Realistic' Era
The most eye-catching product at the fair was the rabbit fur series. It uses multi-lobed/multi-groove high-profile FDY polyester filament, combined with CNC weaving and unique finishing, to replicate the delicacy and luster of natural rabbit fur while solving the traditional problems of shedding and wrinkling. This means buyers no longer need to sacrifice durability when pursuing premium texture—simulated fabrics can now surpass natural fur in performance.
The high-low mink toy series pushes simulation to a new dimension: stiff guard hairs on the surface, fine dense underfur at the base, with layered texture restoring the natural grain. More notably, the AI high-low mink smart toy combines faux fur with voice interaction, hinting that fabric companies are shifting from selling materials to selling experiences, potentially opening new applications in toys and home companionship.
Technology-Driven: Full-Chain Innovation from Raw Materials to Processes
The stripe series covers a full range from 2.5cm to 11cm, using AB yarns and combinations of matte, semi-matte, and glossy yarns to achieve rich luster layers. The upgraded double-sided rabbit fur (Arctic mink) spans 250g to 900g in weight, solving shedding and wrinkling issues, offering designers greater creative freedom. The spandex rabbit fur printing series emphasizes high elasticity and comfort, incorporating spandex into simulated rabbit fur to impart excellent stretch recovery and shaping ability, becoming this year's hot product—reflecting strong market demand for fabrics that are both warm and flexible.
Eco-friendly carved printing velvet is another highlight. It breaks the traditional process of first dyeing then discharging, using a multifunctional eco-friendly dye-resist agent that precisely blocks dye uptake while protecting the fiber, deeply integrated with the company's proprietary 'flash dyeing' technology. This innovation means environmental protection and high-efficiency mass production are no longer opposed; green manufacturing can become a cost advantage rather than a burden. The extra-wide multi-layer multi-color jacquard velvet, with its ultra-wide width and three-dimensional relief effect, targets high-end home soft furnishings and commercial space decoration, showing faux fur is expanding from apparel to home textiles and decorative fields.
Industry Impact: Green and Differentiation Reshape Competitive Landscape
Yingyou Xincheng operates a '200,000-ton high-quality pile fabric production base' and has been recognized as a national green factory, won the first prize of the China Textile Industry Federation Science and Technology Progress Award, and Jiangsu Provincial Advanced Intelligent Factory. Its eco-friendly carved printing velvet and extra-wide jacquard velvet were included in Jiangsu's 'Three Firsts, Two New' recognition. Behind these credentials is a dual-drive strategy of digitalization and green development. For the industry, this means 'production capacity scale' is no longer the only moat; technical patents and environmental certifications are becoming new entry barriers.
For buyers, the upgrade of simulated faux fur means they can more confidently replace real fur with chemical fiber, reducing costs and avoiding animal welfare controversies while gaining better durability. For foreign trade companies, green processes (like flash dyeing) and differentiated products (like AI toy fabrics) make it easier to pass EU and US environmental regulations and enhance pricing power. However, be cautious: as technology accelerates, small and medium manufacturers that fail to keep up with the 'simulation + green' dual track may be further marginalized.