10 Taiwanese textile companies participated in the exhibition in the Netherlands, creating business opportunities of NT$81.5 million

The Textile Development Association organized a group to participate in the 2026 ISPO Sporting Goods Exhibition in the Netherlands, leading 10 Taiwanese companies including Juyang to attack the European sports and outdoor goods market.

The Textile Industry Association organized a group to participate in the 2026 ISPO Sporting Goods Exhibition in the Netherlands, leading 10 Taiwanese companies such as Juyang (1477) to attack the European sports and outdoor products market. According to a preliminary investigation by the Textile Industry Association, during the two days of the exhibition, the total amount of orders received by Taiwanese factories on site was approximately US$300,000 (approximately NT$9.85 million), and the amount of orders received in the future is expected to be US$2.5 million (approximately NT$82.05 million).

The Textile Development Association pointed out that this year's ISPO sporting goods exhibition was moved to the RAI Convention and Exhibition Center in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, for the first time and debuted at the same time as the International Running Fair. A total of 10 companies including Juyang, Tomlon, Youjing and Dongken participated in the Taiwan Pavilion, actively seeking cooperation opportunities with international brands and professional buyers.

According to statistics from the conference, a total of 984 manufacturers participated in this exhibition, attracting approximately 25,000 buyers. In response to changes in global procurement patterns, the exhibition has been advanced to November this year and will strengthen exchanges in the fields of textile materials, innovative components and sustainable development, connect material research and development, product manufacturing, branding and retail channels, and help Taiwanese companies expand international customers and supply chain cooperation.

The European sportswear market continues to grow, which also brings development opportunities for Taiwan's functional textiles. According to a report by market research firm Persistence Market Research, the size of the European sportswear market is expected to grow from US$40.8 billion (approximately NT$1,339.1 billion) in 2026 to US$57 billion (approximately NT$1,870.7 billion) in 2033, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.9%.

According to the analysis of the Textile Industry Association, as European consumers’ health awareness increases, sports such as running, fitness and yoga have become increasingly popular, which has led to an increase in the demand for functional clothing. The athleisure trend that combines sports functions with daily wear continues to become the driving force for market growth. Among them, Germany, the United Kingdom and France are still the core markets in Europe. Benefiting from mature sports culture, high disposable income and brand penetration, Western Europe continues to lead the development of the regional market.

Looking forward to the future, smart textiles and wearable technology will drive a new wave of industrial innovation, and products that take into account functionality, fashion and sustainable development will have more market competitive advantages. The Textile Development Association stated that next year's ISPO exhibition is scheduled to be held from November 2 to 4, and it will continue to organize groups to participate in the exhibition to help Taiwanese textile companies grasp international procurement trends and expand overseas market layout.