RECODE 2050 Fashion Show Spotlights Taiwan’s Sustainable Textile Innovation

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TAIPEI, Taiwan--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov 28, 2025--

Amid global supply-chain restructuring and accelerating sustainability demands, Taiwan’s textile industry continues to lead with its hallmark formula: Innovation × Design × Sustainability. During the 2025 Taipei Innovative Textile Application Show (TITAS), the Taiwan Textile Federation (TTF) presented the RECODE 2050 Fashion Showcase under the ��Textile Export Promotion Program (TEPP),” highlighting Taiwan’s forward-looking strengths to the world.

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RECODE 2050 Fashion Show Spotlights Taiwan’s Sustainable Textile Innovation

Drawing over a hundred influential international and domestic brands, buyers, and media, the showcase served as more than a runway event—it became a platform for strategic dialogue between Taiwan’s textile ecosystem and global markets. Nineteen manufacturers collaborated with six designer brands to deliver 48 looks that embodied future-ready materials, circular craftsmanship, and functional design. The show brought Taiwan’s 2050 sustainability vision to life while demonstrating the nation’s integrated “polymer-to-apparel” competitiveness for the U.S., Europe, Japan, and other key markets.

Taiwan Leads in Green Innovation and High-Tech Manufacturing
As global fashion faces increasing regulatory pressure surrounding carbon reduction, traceability, recycling systems, and circularity requirements, Taiwan’s complete upstream-to-downstream supply chain has become a decisive advantage. The 19 participating companies reflected this industrial depth, including:

Li Peng (Libolon) – a leader in polymer-to-fabric vertical integration;
New Wide – a specialist in circular-knit innovation for over 40 years;
SINGTEX – creator of the globally recognized coffee-yarn concept;
SABRINA – a top-tier manufacturer of Olympic-level performance apparel.

Under the TEPP framework, another international fashion showcase is planned for 2026 to further amplify Taiwan’s sustainability leadership.

Trusted by Global Sports Brands and the World’s Biggest Events
Taiwan is a key supplier for Nike, Adidas, Lululemon, Under Armour, The North Face, and many global brands—over 70% of their high-performance sustainable fabrics originate from Taiwan. The industry also plays a central role in global sporting events such as the Olympics and FIFA tournaments.

In the 2022 FIFA World Cup, Taiwanese firms transformed marine waste into high-value fibers and used anti-burst weaving to develop next-generation jerseys adopted by nine national teams. The momentum continued through the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup and UEFA Champions League, where 16 teams selected Taiwan-made performance textiles. For the 2024 Paris Olympics, Taiwan supplied ultra-light, breathable, moisture-wicking fabrics for national basketball training kits, while ocean-recycled yarns were used in tennis apparel at the Australian Open.

Looking ahead to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Taiwan will again serve as a technological pillar behind the scenes. Materials such as Far Eastern New Century ’s marine-recycled polyester and Li Peng (Libolon) ’s eco-friendly recycled fabrics have already been chosen by global brands. Taiwan’s expanding portfolio of sustainable, functional, and smart textiles will continue powering the world’s top athletes.

For more information, please follow TEPP Project Website, Facebook, LinkedIn as well as YouTube.

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Contact: Ms. Minerva Liao

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Tel +886-2-23417257 #2311

Website:https://export.textiles.org.tw/en/

KEYWORD: TAIWAN ASIA PACIFIC

INDUSTRY KEYWORD: SPORTS SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT MANUFACTURING FASHION RECYCLING SOCCER GREEN TECHNOLOGY RETAIL TEXTILES ENVIRONMENT SUSTAINABILITY

SOURCE: Taiwan Textile Federation

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