The Hong Kong General Chamber of Textiles Limited ("HKGCOT")was established in 1997 by unifying a number of established textile associations. Soon after, it became a Hong Kong legislative defined association.

        HKGCOT has listed companies and mainland flagship companies amongst its members. Most of HKGCOT members' primary businesses are in textiles: trading, manufacturing, printing, dyeing and garment manufacturing.

        It is worth mentioning that a large number of HKGCOT members have over 40 years of experience in the textile industry; they are pioneers in China Trade and have successfully opened up export opportunities to many places in the world. Moreover, HKGCOT members are highly appraised in the community for their valuable contributions to the building of the motherland and the welfare of her people.

        The lifting of the export quota system on textiles in year 2005 and the signing of the CEPA between mainland and Hong Kong bring forth opportunities as well as challenges. HKGCOT strives to foster better co-operation between textile industries in Hong Kong and the mainland. Hong Kong is in the center of a world trade network with a workforce that is not only efficient and experienced, but also super adaptive to rapid changes. HKGCOT believes that its superb adaptive to rapid changes. HKGCOT strives to foster better co-operation between textile industries in Hong Kong and the mainland. HKGCOT believes that its superb communication and information network can provide members excellent support and services in developing their business.