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Taiwan Textile Industry reveals cutting-edge green manufacturing textile technology on 29th of April

According to figures from the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), every year the fashion industry uses 93 billion cubic meters of water — enough to meet the consumption needs of five million people. The apparel industry makes up an important part of the global economy, however, it also damages the environment excessively.

Apparel production makes up 10% of the carbon emissions. at this pace, the fashion industry’s greenhouse gas emissions will surge more than 50 % by 2030! As textile industry faces increasing global pressure to make changes, it is worth noting that Taiwan’s textile industry has strong knowledge and expertise on material innovations which designs and creates sustainable fabrics using natural and recyclable materials with eco-friendly energy. 


To cope with the impact of climate change, governments, society, and enterprises around the world are all moving towards the goal of global net-zero emissions. Both the global textile industry and Taiwan are facing the challenge of climate change, and with the improvement of chip manufacturing technology, the consumption of water, electricity, and resources is also increasing. ESG and sustainable development have become the key competitiveness of Taiwan's textile industry chain resilience in the next decade.

Over the years, Taiwan has become the top choice of many international leading brands in going green. To assist Taiwan’s textile industry further its’ efforts on expanding their green products to the global market, with the support of the Bureau of Foreign Trade, the Taiwan Textile Federation (TTF) has planned a three-episode online new product launch program that is set to release in March, April and May.


In this month, we will be focusing on green manufacturing. In May, we will walk you through the latest concepts of circular fashion developed by leading textile manufacturers and how it transforms consumer’s purchase and consumption habits.

(29th of Apr., 10AM CEST) Sustainable Textile Solutions Online New Product Launch: Green Manufacturing

ACELON’s DuraXtend® Eco is a recycled nylon abrasion resistant yarn which can be break slower and help textiles lower down the weight loss after frequent use.

CREATIVE TECH‘s Seawool® & Smawarm®, sustainable materials from the ocean with functions of thermal regulation, moisture management and quick dry.

FENC’s TopGreen® Bio3-PET is the first fabric from recycled carbon emissions.

HONMYUE’s NüPalette is 100% solution dyed high tenacity nylon yarn.

KINGWHALE’s CiCLO is a biodegradable polyester and L.I.T. is low Impact Technology.

The online streaming event will be held via TTF’s Textile Export Promotion Project official Facebook and YouTube on Apr. 29th at 10AM CEST, do not miss this valuable opportunity to be the first one to see the revolutionary changes in the textile industry!

*For more information, please visit the TEPP project website:

http://export.textiles.org.tw/en/



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