Investment Rating - The report maintains a positive outlook on the textile and apparel industry, particularly highlighting the potential in the sports sector due to recent policy support for sports events [3][10]. Core Insights - The textile and apparel sector underperformed the market, with the SW textile and apparel index declining by 0.3% from September 15 to September 19, 2025, while the SW apparel and home textiles index rose by 0.7% [3][4]. - Recent industry data indicates that from January to August 2025, the total retail sales of clothing, shoes, and textiles reached 940 billion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 2.9% [3][21]. - The report emphasizes the importance of domestic demand recovery as a key investment theme for 2025, with a focus on quality domestic brands that are expected to rebound from current challenges [3][11]. Summary by Sections Textile Sector - Vietnam's textile and footwear exports fell in August, with a decline of 4.8% and 3.9% respectively, attributed to preemptive order completions to avoid tariff increases [9]. - The report suggests focusing on high-quality manufacturers with diversified global production capacities [9]. - The cotton price index in China was reported at 15,200 yuan per ton, down 0.3% week-on-week, while international cotton prices showed slight increases [34]. Apparel Sector - The government has introduced policies to boost service consumption, particularly in sports events, which is expected to enhance the performance of the sports apparel segment [10][11]. - The report highlights the potential for new consumption growth points through the integration of sports events with tourism and local commerce [10][11]. - Retail innovation is accelerating, with brands like Anta and 361 Degrees expanding their store formats to capture new consumer trends [11]. Key Recommendations - The report recommends investing in outdoor sports brands such as Anta, Li Ning, and 361 Degrees, as well as discount retailers like Hailan Home [3][11]. - It also suggests monitoring companies involved in the non-woven fabric supply chain, particularly Nobon and Jeya, which are expected to benefit from market recovery [9].