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BenQ Materials hosted the groundbreaking “From Material Science to Mission: 2025 Cross-Industry Circular Economy Forum” at the Taiwan Textile Research Institute this September. The company develops materials science technologies for innovative products in a range of industries. Among its brands is Xpore eco-friendly, high-performance fabrics.
The event gathered global brand Patagonia, the Taiwan Technical Textiles Association, Chung Hwa Pulp Corp., and the Circular Taiwan Network to explore how material innovation, product footprint, responsible supply chains, and cross-industry collaboration can advance sustainable transformation. The collective goal: to position “Sustainable Manufacturing in Taiwan” as a trusted global hallmark.
Expanding from electronics into textiles, BenQ Materials says its Xpore e2cycle is the first and only recycled PET fabric derived from LCD waste, demonstrating how e-waste can be transformed into high-performance, durable and functional textiles. This innovation connects the electronics and textile sectors, realizing the vision of “upcycling and upvaluing” materials to prolong their lifecycle and boost value.
Matt Dwyer, Vice President of Global Product Footprint at Patagonia, delivered a keynote titled “Product Footprint: A Balancing Act,” reviewing a decade of progress and challenges in implementing preferred materials – fibers and raw materials that improve environmental or social sustainability outcomes, now used in over 95 percent of Patagonia’s products.