Do not just “Think Taiwan for Textiles”; go there! – is the message from the Taiwan Textile Federation in this sponsored piece which says Taiwan remains a top sourcing destination for textiles, innovation, and sustainability. Taiwan is leading the world in earth-friendly Textile innovation, sustainability, and continuous quality improvement. After more than 60 years of development, Taiwan’s textile industry has evolved from a mass production textile supplier to a textile innovator equipped with a comprehensive yet integrated value chain. Best-in-class polymer development led by many large vertical companies keeps Taiwan ahead of the curve.
In recent years, climate change and carbon reduction have become the most fundamental yet crucial topics among the international textile industry. With the joint efforts of Taiwan’s textile industry and organizations in both the public and private sectors, Taiwan has become a shining beacon of light internationally for its success in sustainable textile innovation.
Taiwan has the world’s most advantageous development of a sustainable textile supply chain, and a 2-hour drive covers the factories from upstream yarn to downstream fabric. Most suppliers specializing in outdoor and sports brand fabrics have certifications such as bluesign, Oekotex, GRS, RWS, Higg Index, USDA, etc. Using recycled coffee grinds, fishing net, oyster, fish scales, and pineapple fiber, the industry has developed and improved textile functions. These fabrics are often combined with recycled polymers to enhance their performance characteristics.
Many Taiwan companies have networked into either direct ownership or partnerships to help ease the process of making complicated technical garments or great athleisure. Part of what makes this special is the unique relationships between the vertical mills and specialized converters with an ability to blend the best characteristics of multiple suppliers. The tradition of cooperation between mills is steeped in the history and growth of the industry.
