## Far Eastern New Century Empowers Sustainability with Innovative Recycling Technologies at TITAS 2024
Far Eastern New Century Corporation (FENC), a global frontrunner in promoting sustainability and innovation in green materials, took center stage at the Taipei Innovative Textile Application Show (TITAS) 2024. FENC presented its latest recycling technologies and product solutions under the compelling theme “Empowering Possibilities & Sustainability.” This year’s TITAS drew a significant crowd, with 385 suppliers from 11 countries and approximately 31,500 buyers in attendance.
FENC’s Innovations Shine at TITAS
FENC’s groundbreaking products, the FENC®ThermalSync ZoneTech and the FENC®TOPGREEN®Bio3, earned prestigious iF DESIGN AWARDS 2024. Selected from among 10,807 entries from 72 countries, these products stand out as exceptional innovations, solidifying FENC’s position as the sole iF award-winning supplier of environmentally friendly functional knitwear.
FENC®TOPGREEN®Bio3: A Revolutionary Approach to Sustainability
FENC®TOPGREEN®Bio3 PET signifies a revolutionary leap in sustainable practices. This innovative material integrates carbon capture technology with biotechnology, transforming industrial waste gases into low-carbon polyester. In 2024, Bio3 PET was chosen to outfit the Chinese Taipei team for the Paris Olympics opening ceremony, showcasing its commitment to environmental responsibility on a global stage.
Sustainable Solutions Across the Sports World
For the Paris Olympics, FENC’s high-performance 100% recycled fabrics were selected for a variety of national team jerseys. These included basketball training jerseys and vests for nine national teams, polo shirts for 14 football teams, runner uniforms for the British team, handball player uniforms for the French team, and boxer shorts for the Cuban team, all sponsored by international sports giants like Nike, Adidas, Decathlon, and PUMA.
FENC’s commitment to sustainability extends beyond the Olympics. Its green innovations have also made waves in other major sporting events this year, including the 2024 Australian Open, the UEFA Euro 2024 Spanish team, the UEFA Champions League-winning Real Madrid, the America’s Cup-winning Argentine team, and the 2024 FA Cup Winners Manchester United.
FENC’s Vision: A Circular Economy for the Textile Sector
FENC’s innovative TOPGREEN®rTEX recycling process, launched in 2024, provides an effective solution for processing waste fabrics, meeting the rising demand from customers. By leveraging FENC’s cutting-edge e-Sorting technology and in-house recycling processes, this system significantly reduces greenhouse gas emissions during production and efficiently transforms textile waste into high-quality filament.
Towards Fully Recyclable Footwear
To advance circularity in the footwear industry, FENC has replaced complex components like PU and EVA with polyester materials for all parts of the shoes. This includes polyester elastic fibers, leather, and hot melt adhesives made from recycled PET bottles, offering high durability and recyclability. This innovative approach contributes to the ultimate goal of fully recyclable shoes in the future.
About Far Eastern New Century (FENC)
FENC was founded in 1949 and has grown into an international company with operations in Taiwan, the USA, Japan, Mainland China, Vietnam, Malaysia, the Philippines, and many other countries/regions. FENC distinguishes itself as the only polyester supplier globally that is vertically integrated, offering a comprehensive product spectrum from raw materials to consumer products. To learn more about FENC, visit http://www.fenc.com.
