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Textile Evolution: Taiwan Textile Federation's TEPP Project Inspires Sustainable Innovation Beyond 2023

With resounding success, the Textile Export Promotion Project (TEPP), led by the Taiwan Textile Federation in 2023, has showcased notable achievements, pushing the initiative forward to 2024. TEPP has been a driving force behind the evolution of Taiwan's textile industry, which boasts a complete production system developed over 60 years. In particular, the global prominence of innovative fabrics with eco-friendly functionality and characteristics has positioned Taiwan prominently in international markets.

In addition to its initial focus on aligning Taiwan's outdoor sports textile products with global standards, the TEPP has expanded its scope in 2023. It now includes the integration of Taiwan's safety protection textile products. Taiwan in the global market.

Taiwan's textile industry leads the safety revolution with cutting-edge innovations

Currently, Taiwanese textile companies are in the midst of an unprecedented transformation, marking a pivotal moment in the post-pandemic era after nearly four years of dedicated efforts. Leveraging their established infrastructure as a global leader in performance apparel and activewear fabrics, these companies are making a seamless transition to become qualified suppliers of clothing and personal protective equipment (PPE). This strategic shift is not only logically sound, but also more achievable than industry competitors.

Now, let's explore the highlights of four pioneering Taiwanese safety fabric manufacturers as they lead the safety textile revolution:

Asian fiber : the top three global giants in the production of clothing and cleanroom fabrics 

Asiatic Fibre  Corporation is an established multinational conglomerate specializing in advanced fibers and functional fabrics for various industries. They focus on the research and production of cleanroom and conductive textile products, including high-tech workwear, medical gowns, isolation suits and protective clothing. Their innovative solutions are washable and reusable. Asiatic Fibre  Corporation replaces disposables with longer product life by developing reusable surgical gowns equivalent to the use of 60 disposable gowns. Now, guided by the principles of sustainability, companies are evolving. The grandeur technology of AFC fibers is addressing the reduction of waste at the source, creating an ecological textile cycle. They use over 90% recycled materials to produce a cleanroom suit, giving customers an environmentally friendly choice. 

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GE Technology : invisible champion in the field of clean technologies 

GE Technology  is a technological company that has obtained multiple international certifications. Specializing in chemical filters and personal hygiene products. It is an invisible champion in the field of clean technologies, providing comprehensive and sustainable clean air solutions ranging from the high-tech semiconductor industry to consumer filter media. Textile manufacturers have always been an indispensable partner in the activities of GE Technology. For over a decade, thanks to the supply of high quality supports by textile manufacturers,  GE Technology  is able to further transform these materials into top quality industrial products. With the launch of its own brands and expansion into the consumer market in 2023.

Hitex Textile  : Taiwan's leading brand of high visibility workwear fabrics 

Hitex Textile  Co., Ltd. focuses on the research and development of high visibility workwear, outdoor leisure sportswear, personal safety protection and special fabric processing Made in Taiwan (MIT). Hitex Textile  continuously develops new fabrics and actively participates in the main national and international exhibitions. In 2023, four fabrics of the  Hitex Textile  received the PD Expo Award: Q189DTT43, QN38RTEOO, QM99ZEEOO and PNN0360 bond. 15K/5K PA Lam. The first three fabrics not only received recognition at PD Expo, but also obtained three important international certifications: bluesign®, GRS and OEKO-TEX® Standard 100.

Yuang Hsian Metal : Infusing new vitality into the textile industry through heritage and innovation

Yuang Hsian Metal  Industrial Corp. has been Taiwan's leading copper alloy manufacturer for 70 years. Their products are of high purity and stable quality thanks to advanced global continuous casting technology. Their AB65 copper alloy fiber yarn has achieved notable results in traditional manufacturing, aquaculture and, more recently, textile applications. Furthermore, after undergoing rigorous testing, including acute oral toxicity, mutagenicity, skin irritation, skin sensitization, skin patching and antibacterial testing, and receiving rigorous SEK certification and validation from the Japan Textile Evaluation Technology Council (JTETC), the AB65 copper alloy yarn has been confirmed effective and compliant with biologically safe textile fibers.

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