The Taiwan Textile Research Institute is a government funded research institute in Taiwan (ROC) which supports the textile industry.
| Established | 1959 |
|---|---|
| Focus | Textiles research and industry support |
| Staff | 300 |
| Key people | Huang Po-hsiung (general secretary)[1] |
| Location | , |
History
editTTRI was founded in 1959.[2] 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.[3]
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.[1] 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
editIn 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
edit- Peter Tsai, inventor of the N95 mask[9]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b Kastner, Jens (20 November 2018). "Pivoting to Technical Textiles". topics.amcham.com.tw. The American Chamber of Commerce. Retrieved 8 December 2019.
- ^ "Taiwan Textile Research Institute". apceroundtable.com. Asia Pacific Circular Economy Roundtable. Retrieved 9 December 2019.
- ^ Yang, Lin (12 December 2012). "Textile Makers in Taiwan Create a High-Tech Niche". The New York Times. Retrieved 9 December 2019.
- ^ Zoe Suen, Casey Hall and. "Sustainable Fashion Hubs Rise in Hong Kong and Taipei". www.businessoffashion.com. Business of Fashion. Retrieved 9 December 2019.
- ^ Su, Lynn. "A "Silicon Valley" for Textiles". www.taiwan-panorama.com. Taiwan Panorama. Retrieved 9 December 2019.
- ^ Lan, Korbin. "R&D 100 Awards – Taiwanese Science and Technology Project Wins Five Grand Prizes". en.ctimes.com.tw. CTimes. Retrieved 8 December 2019.
- ^ Lin, Judy (2 June 2017). "Thumbs up! Taiwan team develops sign language translator". www.taiwannews.com.tw. Taiwan News. Retrieved 8 December 2019.
- ^ Carp, Belinda. "TITAS 2019 focuses on sustainability and innovation". www.innovationintextiles.com. Innovation in Textiles. Retrieved 8 December 2019.
- ^ Hsu, Phoenix; Mazzetta, Matthew. "Taiwanese inventor of N95 mask returns to work amid COVID-19 pandemic". focustaiwan.tw. Focus Taiwan. Retrieved 23 April 2020.