Taiwan is presenting innovative products at the ongoing Outdoor Retailer Summer Market in US on from July 26 to 29. New product categories include cutting-edge fabric printing technology; smart textiles measuring heart rate and motion data; textile innovations utilizing fewer chemicals, water and raw materials while preserving function and complex colors; and the world’s first PFC-free durable water repellant polyester filament, PFC-free soil release polyester filament, and bio-based membrane and foam from coffee oil.

Taiwanese suppliers have devoted research and development to green technologies to meet demand and achieve sustainability goals and corporate social responsibility. Taiwan’s competitive advantage in functional, environmental, and smart fabrics comes from its strong development of functional artificial fibers, which helps produce a wide variety of fabrics. Taiwan’s fabric industry also incorporates semiconductor, biomedical and cross-industry innovations.

The output value (including overseas production) of Taiwan's functional fabrics accounts for roughly 50 per cent of the global output value of functional fabrics, making Taiwan the world’s largest functional fabric production base.

Outdoor Retailer Summer Market connects outdoor gear manufacturers with retailers. From small shops and regional chains to retailers, the event attracts buyers looking for outdoor products, services, fresh ideas, apparel launches and outdoor innovation. The bi-annual event connects around 46,000 attendees for its summer and winter shows every year.