About SSIT Silk

Who We Are

SSIT Silk is the curated textile division of Sino-Swiss Inno & Tech Nexus — a Swiss-rooted platform that handpicks, audits, and manages China's finest silk mills on your behalf.

We are not a mill. We are the layer between you and the mill that makes the difference.

Registered in Switzerland. Operated on the ground in China. We don't sell from a distance — we work shoulder-to-shoulder with a rigorously vetted network of original silk manufacturers in Sichuan, inspecting every batch at source so you never have to.

Our mission is to solve the three problems every European buyer faces when sourcing from China alone: finding the right factory, verifying its claims, and keeping it honest — all backed by a Swiss entity you can hold accountable.

Our Story

A Bridge Built on Trust

SSIT Silk was born from a problem every European buyer knows too well: China has thousands of silk mills. Very few are worth your trust. Finding the right one means flying across the world, visiting factory after factory, deciphering Mandarin contracts, and hoping your shipment matches the sample. Most buyers give up before they find a partner they can rely on.

That's exactly why we exist.

We are not the factory. We are the filter. We do the legwork — vetting, auditing, and hand-selecting the mills that meet our standards — so you don't waste months searching, guessing, or risking your reputation on an unknown supplier. Founded as the textile division of Sino-Swiss Inno & Tech Nexus, SSIT Silk brings together the best of both worlds: the precision, governance, and contractual DNA of a Swiss-rooted global platform with the deepest access to China's most storied silk-producing region.

Our initiative is personally backed by authority: Jean-Jacques de Dardel, former Swiss Ambassador to China and current Chairman of Swiss Centers, helped lay the foundation for what SSIT Silk represents today — a genuine, trustworthy bridge between two cultures and economies.

Our CEO, Selene Chen, a University of Zurich graduate and former Southwest China Chief Representative of Swiss Centers, leads operations with deep networks in both Swiss institutional circles and Chinese manufacturing corridors. She understands what European clients expect — and how to deliver it on Chinese soil.

What Sets Us Apart

Swiss Governance

Every contract is backed by Sinoglade International AG, our Swiss-registered entity in Fribourg. European-standard legal frameworks, GDPR-ready compliance, and the accountability that comes with a Swiss signature.

We Are the Filter, Not the Middleman

Yes, we sit between you and the factory. But that's precisely the value. We save you months of factory hunting, eliminate the risk of unverified suppliers, and guarantee that every mill in our network has passed rigorous audits.

5A/6A Grade Guarantee

From cocoon selection to finished fabric, every stage meets 5A/6A grade standards — the absolute top tier of China's silk grading system. No compromises. No substitutions.

Full Supply Chain Under One Roof

Weaving, dyeing, printing, finishing, compliance documentation, and logistics — all managed end-to-end by a single Swiss entity. One point of contact. One chain of accountability.

Inside the Mill

Our partner mill in Nanchong, Sichuan — one of China's oldest silk production bases. Every fabric is woven, inspected and finished under one roof.

Weaving Workshop

Silk Thread Winding

Quality Inspection

The Land That Feeds the Loom

Sichuan — The Silk Capital of China

Our partner mills are rooted in Sichuan Province, one of China's oldest and most celebrated silk production regions, where the craft spans not centuries, but millennia.

The numbers tell a living story:

3,000 years of unbroken silk tradition — a thread that predates the Roman Empire
40,000+ farming families raising silkworms across the region
30,000+ acres of mulberry groves lining the hills of Sichuan
73 companies spanning spinning, weaving, dyeing, and finishing
Products reaching 40+ countries, including Germany, France, and the United States
Annual sericulture output exceeding 1.7 billion RMB

These aren't just statistics. They represent a supply chain measured not in months, but in millennia — a product whose quality is guaranteed not merely by standards, but by 3,000 years of accumulated craft.

Official Recognition:

2005 — Named "China's Silk Capital" by the China Silk Association — the only city in western China to receive this title
2012 — Awarded National Geographical Indication protection — the same prestigious status held by Champagne and Parma ham
2016 — Designated "The Origin Point of Silk" — recognizing that the silk story, at its deepest roots, begins here

When you source silk from Sichuan, you're not buying a commodity. You're buying into a tradition that survived dynasties, revolutions, wars, and market crashes — emerging each time with its standards intact.

Global Presence

European HQ — Zurich

Sinoglade International AG

Fribourg, Switzerland

Contract & Compliance

China Operations — Chengdu

Tianfu International Technology Transfer Center

Sichuan, China

Sourcing & QC