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Tiny Island In East Asia
In 2022,shipped $477.8 billion worth of exported products around the globe. With the population of 23.3 million people (0.3% of overall global population), Taiwan tallied 2.2% of the world’s total exports by value.
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R&D On Fabrics For 70 Years
Taiwan is not only an expert in electronic chips and related micro assemblies but also in R&D on fabrics. Taiwan's textile industry has experienced nearly 70 years of development and growth.
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Cutting-Edge Textiles
Taiwan's textile industry shifted towards capital, technology, and innovation since the 1980s. Research and development now focuses on cutting-edge and functional textiles.
Taiwan supplies 70% of the global market in functional fabrics, making it a leading force in high-performance textile innovation.
Taiwan’s textile industry, built on decades of research and innovation, is now a global leader in high-tech fibers and performance fabrics. Major sportswear brands worldwide trust Taiwanese textiles for their unmatched quality and functionality.
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Mature Supply Chain
With over 4,430 textile and garment companies and around 163,000 employees as of 2021, Taiwan has built one of the world’s few fully integrated supply chains—from yarn development and fabric production to dyeing and garment manufacturing. This enables fast response, high quality, and world-class innovation in functional textiles.
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World Famous High-Tech Textile
Taiwan = Chips + Textiles:In addition to TSMC’s legendary semiconductors, Taiwan’s high-tech textile industry—spanning fibers, yarns, and performance apparel—is a quiet powerhouse on the global stage.
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PET Bottle Recycling for Sustainable Textiles
Nylon recycling, dope-dyed fibers, bio-environmental-friendly textiles, water-free dyed textiles, marine yarns, etc. have established good reputation in the world.