As per Vietnam Cotton and Spinning Association, developing the fabric and dyeing segments would be the key factor in the growth of garment and textile industry in Vietnam. Despite being the second biggest exporter of textile and readymade garments globally, Vietnam is yet to fully exploit its true potentials, thanks to its incompetent dyeing facilities and its increasing dependence on imported fabrics. As per available figures, In 2017, Vietnam imported 6.5 billion metre of fabric, or two-thirds of the industry`s total requirement.

Considering that 750,000 tons of Vietnam’s fibres (two-third) make way overseas at lower prices every year, the increasing fabric imports sound rather contradictory. Industry insiders blame the poor development of the dyeing segment for the same. Industry insiders further added that local companies lack proper awareness about dyeing process alongside technology, human resources and skills required to develop this sector.