Under the banner of 'Recode 2050: Reimagining the Future,' Taiwan's textile sector is poised to showcase its latest advancements in sustainable innovation and functional fabrics through a groundbreaking fashion event at this year's Taipei Innovative Textile Application Show (TITAS) on October 15, 2025.
Commissioned by the International Trade Administration, Ministry of Economic Affairs (TITA), and organized by the Taiwan Textile Federation (TTF) as a part of the Textile Export Promotion Project, this event will demonstrate Taiwan's deep integration of technology, circularity, and aesthetics in shaping the future of global fashion.
Based on the theme of 'Tech-Driven Textiles × Sustainable Innovation,' the fashion show will bring together some of Taiwan’s leading textile manufacturers and visionary designers. Through this cross-industry collaboration, complex material science and production expertise will be translated into contemporary fashion language, spotlighting Taiwan’s strengths in functional fabrics, eco-conscious processing, and forward-thinking design.
Inspired by the global net-zero carbon vision for 2050, 'Recode 2050' tackles the intertwined challenges of environmental impact, technological progress, and design aesthetics. Taiwan's textile industry, long recognized as a silent champion behind many global brands, is now stepping into the spotlight with agility, creativity, and responsibility.
The event will feature 19 companies representing the entire textile value chain, from fabric development and embroidery to finishing and brand innovation. A few of these participating companies include internationally recognized names like Li Peng, New Wide, Singtex, and Paltex, etc, all celebrated for their quality and innovation.
Through this initiative, TTF strategically pairs these textile suppliers with six leading Taiwanese fashion labels Choir, Gioia Pan, Oqliq, Spfloe, Uuin, and WeaviSM. This collaboration aims to explore how next-generation materials can respond to climate imperatives, embrace smart functionality, and evoke emotional resonance. The ultimate goal is to elevate Taiwan from a ‘fabric power’ to a ‘brand power.’
Designers will unveil 48 original looks crafted from advanced functional textiles provided by their partnered mills. These innovative materials include high-performance fabrics, bio-based yarns, recycled materials, and smart fibers.
More than just a runway show, 'Recode 2050' serves as a conceptual blueprint for sustainable living in the coming decades, offering a glimpse into how the industry can harmonize material innovation, design aesthetics, and ecological responsibility.
