Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" recommendation for Nobon Co., Ltd. in the non-woven cleaning products sector, highlighting its high growth potential [1]. Core Views - The textile and apparel sector has shown weaker performance compared to the market, with the SW textile and apparel index declining by 2.1% from July 28 to August 1, underperforming the SW All A index by 1.1 percentage points [4]. - The report emphasizes that domestic demand recovery is a crucial factor for investment in 2025, with quality domestic brands expected to reverse their current challenges [9][11]. Industry Data Summary - Retail sales for clothing, shoes, and textiles in China reached 742.6 billion yuan in the first half of 2025, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 3.1% [25]. - In terms of exports, China exported textiles and apparel worth 143.98 billion USD in the first half of 2025, a slight increase of 0.8% year-on-year, with textile yarns and fabrics contributing 70.52 billion USD, up 1.8%, while apparel exports decreased by 0.2% to 73.46 billion USD [30]. - Cotton prices have seen a decline, with the national cotton price B index reported at 15,221 yuan per ton, down 1.5% as of August 1, 2025 [36]. Company-Specific Insights - Nobon Co., Ltd. is positioned well in the non-woven cleaning products market, benefiting from partnerships with major clients like Sam's Club and Yonghui, which are expected to drive performance beyond expectations [9]. - Adidas reported a 2.2% year-on-year revenue increase to 5.95 billion euros in Q2 2025, with a notable 12% growth in the Adidas brand revenue when excluding currency effects and the Yeezy series [11]. - The report suggests that the textile manufacturing sector may see a recovery in expectations due to the ongoing U.S.-China trade negotiations and the potential for tariff adjustments [10].