## Far Eastern New Century Corporation Showcases Sustainable Innovation at TITAS 2024
Far Eastern New Century Corporation (FENC), a global leader in advancing sustainability and innovation in green materials, made a strong presence at the Taipei Innovative Textile Application Show (TITAS) 2024, held from October 15 to 17. The event, which attracted 385 suppliers from 11 countries and approximately 31,500 buyers, served as a platform for FENC to showcase its latest recycling technologies and product solutions under the theme “Empowering Possibilities & Sustainability.”
This year, FENC’s groundbreaking products, the FENC®ThermalSync ZoneTech and the FENC®TOPGREEN®Bio3, were recognized as winners of the prestigious iF DESIGN AWARD 2024. Selected from among 10,807 submissions across 72 countries, these products stand out as innovative solutions, making FENC the sole iF award-winning supplier of environmentally friendly functional knitwear.
FENC® TOPGREEN®Bio3 PET:
This revolutionary material represents a significant leap forward in sustainable practices. FENC® TOPGREEN®Bio3 PET combines carbon capture technology with biotechnology to transform industrial waste gases into low-carbon polyester. This innovative approach to sustainability has earned the Bio3 PET a special distinction: it was chosen as the material for the Chinese Taipei team’s uniforms at the Paris Olympics opening ceremony.FENC’s TOPGREEN®rTEX Recycling Process:
FENC’s dedication to sustainability extends beyond its groundbreaking Bio3 PET. The company’s innovative TOPGREEN®rTEX recycling process, launched in 2024, provides an effective solution for processing waste fabrics and addresses the growing demand for sustainable textile solutions. Utilizing FENC’s cutting-edge e-Sorting technology and in-house recycling processes, this system significantly reduces greenhouse gas emissions during production and efficiently converts textile waste into high-quality filament. This commitment to circularity positions FENC as a leader in driving the textile industry towards a more sustainable future.Sustainability Beyond the Olympics:
FENC’s impact extends beyond the Paris Olympics. The company’s high-performance 100% recycled fabrics were selected for a variety of national team jerseys at major sporting events throughout 2024. These include 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. These partnerships with international sports giants like Nike, Adidas, Decathlon, and PUMA highlight FENC’s dedication to sustainable practices on a global scale.Sustainable Footwear Solutions:
FENC’s commitment to circularity extends to the footwear industry. The company has replaced complex components like PU and EVA with polyester materials in all parts of the shoe, including polyester elastic fibers, leather, and hot melt adhesives made from recycled PET bottles. This innovation offers high durability and recyclability, contributing to FENC’s vision of fully recyclable shoes in the future.About Far Eastern New Century (FENC):
Established in 1949, FENC is an international company headquartered in Taiwan with operations in the USA, Japan, Mainland China, Vietnam, Malaysia, Philippines, and many other countries/regions. As the only polyester supplier in the world vertically integrated to offer a product spectrum spanning from raw materials to consumer products, FENC remains committed to driving innovation and sustainability within the textile industry.To learn more about FENC, visit [http://www.fenc.com](http://www.fenc.com).
