Abstract: Rotor spinning is a type of open-end spinning that offers benefits like high spinning speed, and a short processing flow, and is suitable for a wide range of raw materials. It represents advanced modern spinning technology. This paper analyzes rotor spinning machines’ market situation and development status,discusses innovative applications, and suggests development needs and ideas. The research indicates that China has a global advantage in rotor spinning machine installation volume; domestically made semiautomatic rotor spinning machines have made significant advancements and are competitive on a global scale. However, fully automatic rotor-spinning machines still have a significant gap compared to those overseas. In the future, the prominent rotor spinning technologies are conducive to promoting the highquality development of the cotton textile industry, with advantages brought by differentiated structure,differentiated raw materials, and the development of high-count rotor yarn, as well as user-friendly intelligent rotor spinning machines.

Key words: rotor spinning machine; rotor spinning technology; market situation; development status;development strategies