Taiwan Textile Research Institute Explained
| Taiwan Textile Research Institute |
| Established: | 1959 |
| Focus: | Textiles research and industry support |
| Staff: | 300 |
| Key People: | Huang Po-hsiung (general secretary) |
| Country: | Taiwan |
The Taiwan Textile Research Institute is a government funded research institute in Taiwan (ROC) which supports the textile industry.
History
TTRI was founded in 1959.[1] After the normalization of relations with the People’s Republic of China much of Taiwan’s textile industry wither shifted production or went out of business. According to TTRI data in 1997 there were 7,752 textile companies in Taiwan, but by 2010 there were only 4,299.[2]
In the 21st century the institute has supported the shift of Taiwan’s textile industry towards technical textiles, a global market which Taiwan had captured 70% of by 2018.[3] The institute has also supported the development of sustainable textiles.[4] In 2019 TTRI employed 300 professionals, two thirds of whom hold advanced degrees.[5]
Research
In 2019 the institute developed an air jet weaving machine.[6] In partnership with National Taiwan University of Science and Technology (NTUS) and Taiwan Yingmi Technology TTRI has worked to develop gloves which can translate sign language.[7] Taiwan Textile Research Institute (TTRI) is working with Taiwan based Niching to develop a range of abrasion-resistant fabrics for use in socks and workwear.[8]
Notable researchers and staff
See also
Notes and References
- Web site: Taiwan Textile Research Institute . apceroundtable.com . Asia Pacific Circular Economy Roundtable . 9 December 2019.
- News: Yang . Lin . Textile Makers in Taiwan Create a High-Tech Niche . The New York Times . 12 December 2012 . 9 December 2019.
- Web site: Kastner . Jens . Pivoting to Technical Textiles . topics.amcham.com.tw . 20 November 2018 . The American Chamber of Commerce . 8 December 2019.
- Web site: Zoe Suen . Casey Hall and . Sustainable Fashion Hubs Rise in Hong Kong and Taipei . www.businessoffashion.com . Business of Fashion . 9 December 2019.
- Web site: Su . Lynn . A "Silicon Valley" for Textiles . www.taiwan-panorama.com . Taiwan Panorama . 9 December 2019.
- Web site: Lan . Korbin . R&D 100 Awards – Taiwanese Science and Technology Project Wins Five Grand Prizes . en.ctimes.com.tw . CTimes . 8 December 2019.
- Web site: Lin . Judy . Thumbs up! Taiwan team develops sign language translator . www.taiwannews.com.tw . 2 June 2017 . Taiwan News . 8 December 2019.
- Web site: Carp . Belinda . TITAS 2019 focuses on sustainability and innovation . www.innovationintextiles.com . Innovation in Textiles . 8 December 2019.
- Web site: Hsu . Phoenix . Mazzetta . Matthew . Taiwanese inventor of N95 mask returns to work amid COVID-19 pandemic . focustaiwan.tw . Focus Taiwan . 23 April 2020.
