“Taiwan Select” Shows Sustainable Textiles And Technologies Of The Taiwanese Textile Industry At Ispo Munich Online
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Taiwan Focuses On A Sustainable Textile Industry
Taiwan is one of the leading textile locations in the world. At ISPO Munich Online, the Taiwan Textile Federation will present the most exciting new developments from Taiwanese textile manufacturers for the sports market under the heading "Taiwan Select".
The Taiwan Textile Federation supports and promotes the Taiwan textile industry.
With its innovative products, the Taiwanese textile industry is an important pillar of the global sportswear industry. In terms of export value, Taiwan's textile industry is among the top seven in the world.
In 2019, the value of the country's textile exports was US$9.18 billion.
While the country used to rely mainly on cheap mass production, after more than 60 years of development, Taiwan's textile industry has become an innovator with an integrated value chain, focusing on high-quality materials for sports and outdoor apparel.
The foundation of this success is a high and consistent level of quality, on-time delivery and excellent communication skills.
Schedule Of Online New Product Launch
To assist Taiwan's textile industry further its' efforts on expanding the global market, with the support of the Bureau of Foreign Trade, the Taiwan Textile Federation (TTF) has organized a two-day live-streaming event at ISPO Munich Online to show the global textile industry how textile firms from Taiwan can help the world weather through this pandemic with innovation and sustainability!
(1st of Feb., 12PM CET): New Normal Creative Textiles Online New Product Launch:
Chia Her Industrial Co., Ltd. produces performance fabrics and medical protective equipment for the New Normal.
Singtex Industrial Co., Ltd.'s STORMFLEECE™ made from coffee waste is both green and high performance.
U-Long High Tech Textile Co., Ltd.'s HYPERBREEZE™ offers excellent air and moisture permeability while it's REPARO fabric can self-healing!
San Fang Chemical Co., Ltd. specializes in FDA certified face masks and isolation gowns that are essential in these days.
(4th of Feb., 12PM CET): Sustainable Textile Innovations Online New Product Launch:
Eclat Textile Co., Ltd.'s AEROJAQ™ uses mesh structure for better ventilation and look while SOFTFORM fabric brings warmth in winter.
BenQ Materials Corporation's XPORE® nanoporous membrane provides waterproof and windproof without using PFCs or PTFE.
Grand Textile Co., Ltd.'s new energy-saving Vietnam factory and water-saving COLOR MAX® dyeing technology shows their commitment to sustainability.
Zig Sheng Industrial Co., Ltd. produces yarn from used fishing net to make our planet greener.
The online streaming events will be held via TTF's Textile Export Promotion Project (TEPP) official YouTube on the 1st and 4th of February at 12:00PM CET, come and watch what these Taiwan textile firms are working on to bring positive social and environmental impacts to the textile industry
Focus On Sustainable Textiles And Technologies
The focus of the Taiwanese textile industry, which is represented by the Taiwan Textile Federation, is now on the forward-looking topic of sustainability.
The aim is to establish itself worldwide as the pivotal sourcing hub for innovative, sustainable and intelligent textiles.
The country is already a leader in recycled polymers and polymer blends and is actively engaged in the search for new sustainable textile solutions that combine high-tech, ecology, functionality and life aesthetics.
Successful examples include the production of recycled polyester and nylon from marine waste and water-free dyeing.
Many manufacturers also produce according to the requirements of numerous textile sustainability standards such as bluesign, GRS, ZDHC, Standard 100 by Oeko-Tex and Restricted Substance Lists.
Sustainable Product Highlights
To keep in touch with international buyers in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic and related restrictions, the Taiwan Textile Federation is now presenting its innovations at ISPO Munich Online.
More than a hundred selected, innovative products from 30 Taiwanese suppliers in the fields of textiles, apparel and trims for the outdoor, snowsports, teamsports, health/fitness and urban segments will be showcased in the "Taiwan Select" section - in some cases by video. Here, too, the focus of the selection is on sustainable innovations.
Products featured include, for example, Umorfil®, a bionic fiber technology, bio-based Airmem® Colorshell fabrics with USDA certification, and Seawool®, which is made from discarded oyster shells and recycled polyester bottles.
