Held from October 6–8 at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center, the event facilitated more than 900 business meetings involving 70 brands from 16 countries, reinforcing its role as an international sourcing and networking platform for the textile and apparel industry.
The 30th TITAS 2026 concluded in Taipei with over 30,405 buyer visits and an estimated $60 million in potential business opportunities.
Held from October 6–8, the exhibition featured 410 exhibitors from 12 countries and facilitated over 900 business meetings involving 70 brands.
It highlighted sustainability, innovations, AI-driven manufacturing and Taiwan’s growing role in global textile sourcing.
Marking its 30th anniversary, TITAS 2026 focused on three major themes—Sustainability, Functional Applications and Intelligent Manufacturing. Exhibitors presented innovations in recycled fibres, circular textile solutions, high-performance fabrics and digitally enabled manufacturing technologies.
Sustainability remained a central focus, with participating companies showcasing textile-to-textile recycling, mono-material fabrics, resource-efficient production processes and low-carbon materials. Functional textile innovations included moisture-management fabrics, cooling yarns, breathable materials and advanced solutions for sportswear, outdoorwear and technical applications.
The exhibition also highlighted the growing adoption of artificial intelligence (AI), automation and digital technologies in textile manufacturing. Smart factory solutions, AI-assisted production systems and traceability technologies demonstrated the industry’s increasing emphasis on operational efficiency and sustainable production.
International participation was strengthened through national pavilions, including a new Italy Pavilion, an expanded Korea Pavilion and the returning Japan Pavilion. The event also featured seminars addressing textile circularity, sustainability regulations, digital product passports and emerging manufacturing technologies.
To commemorate its 30th edition, TITAS introduced Taiwan Textile Select, a new showcase connecting innovative textile materials with finished apparel. Alongside the Trend Zone, the initiative highlighted Taiwan’s capabilities across textile development, functional applications and garment manufacturing.
With strong buyer participation, extensive business matchmaking and an estimated $60 million in potential business opportunities, TITAS 2026 reinforced Taiwan’s position as an important sourcing and innovation hub for the global textile and apparel industry.
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Fibre2Fashion News Desk (JP)
