Market Overview - In October, the A-share textile and apparel sector outperformed the broader market, with textile manufacturing performing better than branded apparel. Since November, the sector has continued to show strong performance, with branded apparel increasing by 3.4% and textile manufacturing by 2.9% [1][12] - The Hong Kong textile and apparel index fell by 4.9% in October but has since turned positive in November [1][19] Brand Apparel Insights - Retail sales of clothing in September grew by 4.7% year-on-year, with a month-on-month increase of 1.6 percentage points [1][21] - E-commerce showed strong performance in October, with all categories experiencing month-on-month growth. Outdoor apparel led year-on-year growth, with sportswear, outdoor wear, leisure wear, home textiles, and personal care products showing growth rates of 0%, +19%, 0%, +1%, and +2% respectively [1][21] - Leading brands in sportswear included Lululemon (+88%), Asics (+47%), and Descente (+35%). In outdoor brands, Kailas (+55%), Berghaus (+41%), and Camel (+39%) showed strong growth. In leisure wear, Dazzle (+93%), Li Ning (+85%), and Xuezhongfei (+49%) experienced rapid growth [1][21] Textile Manufacturing Insights - On a macro level, the textile export growth in October was impacted by high base effects from the previous year, with Vietnam's textile exports declining by 1.0% year-on-year and China's textile exports down by 9.1% [1][21] - Cotton prices showed slight increases in October (+0.7%) while wool prices decreased significantly (-20.9% month-on-month) [1][21] - On a micro level, Taiwanese companies reported mixed revenue performances in October, but outlooks remain optimistic. Companies like Ju Hong expect revenue recovery in Q4, while Wei Hong has strong demand driven by the upcoming World Cup [1][21] Investment Recommendations - Focus on textile manufacturing rebound and consumer innovation opportunities. The fourth-quarter orders in textile manufacturing are expected to recover, suggesting a potential turnaround for companies facing difficulties [3][6] - Key companies to watch include Shenzhou International, which benefits from tariff reductions and Nike's recovery, and Huayi Group, which is seeing continuous improvement in profitability [6][7] Key Company Performance Predictions - Shenzhou International: Maintain "Outperform" rating with an estimated EPS of 4.37 in 2025 and 4.96 in 2026 [7] - Huayi Group: Maintain "Outperform" rating with an estimated EPS of 2.85 in 2025 and 3.48 in 2026 [7] - Kai Run Co.: Maintain "Outperform" rating with an estimated EPS of 1.52 in 2025 and 1.78 in 2026 [7] - New Australia Co.: Maintain "Outperform" rating with an estimated EPS of 0.63 in 2025 and 0.71 in 2026 [7]