Weaving Our Story- A Look Back at ECI’s 2025 Journey

As we close the chapter on 2025, it is a moment for honest reflection on what has been a truly demanding year for the global textile industry. At ECI, we experienced the impact of global economic changes, navigating the headwinds of shifting tariffs and the complexities of geopolitical tensions. Yet, it is during these uncertain times that our founder’s guiding principle—to stay strong yet flexible—becomes our greatest asset. We have met these global challenges with resilience, staying true to our commitment to craftsmanship while ensuring our supply chain remains a symbol of trust for our partners.

Strategic Global Connectivity

Despite the external pressures, ECI continued to strengthen its global connectivity, ensuring that our "Global Reach, Local Presence" strategy helped mitigate regional challenges. We were not just observers of the industry’s changes; we were active participants on the world stage.

• Showcasing Innovation in Japan: A major highlight of our autumn was exhibiting at PanTextiles Osaka 2025 in November. Held alongside Expo 2025 Osaka, this provided a vital platform to connect with sourcing leads and designers looking for smarter, more resilient materials.
• Activewear Excellence: In Osaka, we showcased our latest innovations in performance elastic tapes and warp knit tapes engineered for next-gen activewear—the very solutions that have been proven in championship-level sports gear.
• Global Tour: Throughout the year, we maintained a constant dialogue with the industry, from the Performance Days (PD) Show in Munich in February to SaigonTex in April. These events allowed us to share our deep-dive trend studies across the lingerie, apparel, and footwear sectors, helping our partners navigate the volatile market with data-backed insights.

A Season of Innovation and Sustainable Breakthroughs

One of the most heart-warming highlights of the year was participating in the Taiwan Design Expo 2025 right here in our home of Changhua. We were so excited to open our doors and show how we weave together traditional craftsmanship with future innovation. It wasn't just about showing off our products; it was about demonstrating our resilience and our ability to evolve while prioritizing customer needs.
This year also marked a massive leap in our "Green Manufacturing" strategy. We were thrilled to launch a new suite of sustainable products, including fancy yarn made elastic tapes, elastane-free narrow fabrics, and acetate-free drawcords. These innovations prove that high performance and environmental harmony can truly go hand-in-hand, even when the global market is shifting.

Global Recognition and the Power of Partnership

Our commitment to the planet remained steadfast despite economic fluctuations. We are incredibly humbled to share that ECI was awarded the Nike Bronze Sustainability Medal this year. This recognition, alongside our achievement of having all manufacturing locations earn GRS certificates, validates our effort to lead the industry toward a greener, more responsible future.
But we know we can't do this alone. Our 2025 story was shaped by incredible partnerships, such as our work with Story-Wear and Cyclone for Textile-to-Textile (T2T) initiatives. These collaborations remind us that our partners and customers are the foundation of ECI’s growth. Whether we were at shows, visiting our clients or working in our labs, the goal was always the same: creating endless possibilities in elastic solutions.

Standing at the Threshold of 2026

As 2025 comes to an end, we find ourselves standing at the threshold of our next great chapter, guided by our three-pillar strategy: intelligent production, green manufacturing, and global expansion. We have faced the challenges of the year with professionalism and responsibility, and we are ready to embrace 2026 with a renewed spirit of innovation.
To our colleagues, suppliers, and partners worldwide: you have made each step in 2025 stronger and more meaningful. We don't just manufacture products; we weave a better tomorrow together. We can't wait to reach even greater milestones with you in 2026.