PRODUCT COMPANY

DEVELOPMENT PROFILE
Designed by Allen Fan

Flying Tex

Internal Use Only

MESSAGE FROM THE TEAM

We wanted to share with you some thoughts and updates regarding the company with regards to the
current environment.

As you can see, COVID 19 is not showing many signs of weakness just yet and most experts predict
that a full recovery will not happen this year. When we look at the direct impact on the industry, our
visibility and ability to foresee the future is extremely limited.
On a positive note, we see the level of activity with consumers growing steadily and the industry is
showing good signs of recovery.

During this tough period we took a decision to keep all our employees and this is still our decision
moving forward. We care and value our financial performance, but we believe people come first, and
we didn’t want to lose any one, even temporarily.

So far we are on track with new developments for the upcoming seasons. We thank you for staying
strong, facing each day with optimism and we have many reasons to believe that together we will step
out of this global pandemic stronger than ever, stay tuned and stay safe.

Flying Tex
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Flying Tex
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PRODUCT
DEVELOPMENT
COMPANY
Designed by Allen Fan
We are a fabric supplier founded in 1997.
WHO WE ARE

Flying Tex Co., Ltd. specializes in the development and production of functional textiles to meet the
demands of the most technical apparel brands around the world.
The name Flying Tex comes from the Mandarin proverb: “Flying under the four seas, anchored under the
skies.” It is a guiding principle that drives us to deliver fabrics of superb quality for apparel worn worldwide
and encourages us to realize a sustainable future for our planet.
For us, great people brings harmony to all. They reveal problems and disagreements and solves them well,
allowing us to overcome challenges and conceptualize great ideas that haven’t been produced before.

Flying Tex
CODE OF CONDUCT

We value the world, each

other, and your privacy.

The workplace should be a clean and safe work environment.

We are committed to conducting business in a lawful and ethical manner.

Information provided to us is considered strictly confidential.

We are compliant to all applicable rules and regulations regarding health,

labor, wages, and occupational safety.

We adopt management systems to measure and improve our impact on the

environment to ensure our contribution to a progressively sustainable future.

Flying Tex
CERTIFICATIONS

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“Younger consumers are seriously concerned with social and environmental causes, which many regard as
the defining issues of our time. They increasingly back their beliefs with their shopping habits, favoring
brands that are aligned with their values and avoiding those that aren’t.”

“Ten trends for the fashion industry to watch in 2019.” McKinsey & Company. 31 Jan. 2019

Source: https://www.mckinsey.com/industries/retail/our-insights/ten-trends-for-the-fashion-industry-to-watch-in-2019
Flying Tex
 ROAD TO 2030
SUSTAINABILITY
ISSUES
Five years ago we started producing with
recycled materials in bulk. We are on the
front lines of developing sustainable
materials such as bio-sourced and
biodegradable. In order to go further, we
have formed new partnerships to develop
better products.
POST
COVD-19
COVID-19 is the worst worldwide event
we have witnessed this decade. It has
changed our world and what
consumers consider important. Health
and well-being are at the forefront of
lifestyle choices.
GENERATIONAL
SHIFTS
Prior to COVID-19, Australia experienced
the worst wildfires in recorded history as
a result of the climate crisis.
Millennials (1980-2000) and Generation
X consumers will shape the world for
years to come. These consumers are
more concerned for a sustainable future
than ever before.
Flying Tex
02.
PRODUCT
DEVELOPMENT
PROCESS
Designed by Allen Fan
Yarn spinning, fabric weaving, color dyeing, and
finishing, the entire supply chain in Taiwan.
 FABRICS

We are seasoned professionals dedicated to assisting clients in developing and delivering high value-added brand right fabrics.

Flying Tex
PRODUCTION

Our production process starts with fibers, yarn, weaving, and coloring.

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FINISHING

Finished products include single layer functional fabrics to complex multi-layered performance fabrics.

Flying Tex
SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVES

The environmental crisis has already been solved. We know the facts and have
the solutions. All we need to do is use sustainable materials and continue
innovating sustainable processes.

§ Recycled (i.e. Repreve®, PET bottles, Waste Material)

§ Bio-based (Reduced Raw Petroleum Usage)
§ Dope Dyed (Zero Wastewater Emissions)
§ Biodegradable Materials
§ PFC Free DWR and Specialty Finishing
§ PFC Free Nanoporous Membranes
§ Medical Grade Membranes*

*Commercializing medical grade products requires appropriate CE Marking or GMP Labeling.

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TECHNICAL PERFORMANCE
2 Way Stretch
A fabric that stretches in either
warp or weft direction and can
regain its original shape after
stretching. This characteristic is
obtained using textured yarns, or
elastane, or specialty elastic yarns.
4 Way Stretch
A fabric that stretches in warp and
weft directions and regains its
original shape after stretching.
Achieved using textured yarns, or
elastane, or specialty elastic yarns.
Mechanical Stretch
A fabric that stretches in warp or
weft directions and regains its
original shape after stretching.
Achieved using mechanical
properties of the yarn.
Dual-Side
A fabric where the front and back
sides are different and can both be
used as front.
Dope Dyed
An eco-friendly technology that
adds masterbatch colorant to the
yarn melt-spinning process.
Excellent color fastness and zero
color migration.
Double Weave
Fabric with two different weave
structures can be both be viewed
on the front.
Downproof
A fabric which can resist the
penetration of down feathers.
Obtained by a tight weave
structure or coating.
Durable Water-Repellent
Finished to enable water resistance
for protection from light rain or
light snow. Fluorocarbon free.
Recycled
A repurposed fabric made of
recycled fibers, either polyester or
polyamide material that would
have otherwise been waste.
High Resistance
Characteristic of a fabric to resist
tearing and/or abrasion. Obtained
by high tenacity fibers/yarns or
specialty coating.
Lightweight
Physical property of fabric and
weighing less than average.
Obtained by using low denier yarns
or other special means.
Calendering
A finishing process for a fabric to
smoothen, thin, or add luster to
fabric face.
Embossing
A finishing technique where a
pattern is applied to be raised
against the background or sunken
into the surface of the fabric.
Coating
Finishing applied on the surface of
the fabric, either face or back,
conferring additional performance,
appearance or hand feel.
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TECHNICAL PERFORMANCE
Membrane – 2 Layer
A selectively permeable barrier
layer applied on to fabric giving
enhanced performance
characteristics.
Breathability
Property of fabric by wicking
humidity from the body to the
exterior of the fabric due to
fiber/yarn/structure properties. A
dry environment can be maintained
between skin and clothing.
Wicking
Property of fabric to absorb and
draw moisture away from the skin.
Achieved using finishing
technologies or specialty yarns.
UV Protection
A property that assists fabric to
protect skin from damage by
blocking ultraviolet (UV) rays.
Multi Layered
A fabric piece composed of two or
more layers. Often includes a
membrane to obtain high
performance technical properties.
Reflective
Technical characteristic of a fabric
finish which grants it reflective
appearance under light in poor
conditions of visibility. Can be
achieved through coating, printing,
or yarn characteristics.
Silk Touch
A physical characteristic of fabric
where its hand feel is soft or
smooth. Appearance can be glossy
or lustrous. Obtained by specialty
yarns, structure, or finishes.
Thermal
Technical characteristic of a fabric
that regulates temperature of the
wearer by maintaining heat
between the body and apparel.
Wind-Proof
Property of a fabric to be resistant
to wind conditions. Achieved using
finishing technologies or
yarn/weave structure.
Water-Proof
Performance trait obtained using
hydrostatic pressure tests for
determining the resistance of a
fabric to penetration by water.
Printed
A pattern or design applied to a
surface of the fabric through
mechanical or chemical processes.
Produced via roller, screen, digital,
or stencil.
Tactical
A fabric suitable for crawling in
tight places or blending in with the
environment whether it be forest,
snow, urban, or at night. Made with
technical modifications and
specialty finishing.
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 FACILITIES

§ Raw Materials
§ Weaving (Partners)
§ Dye (Partners)
§ Dyehouse (Flying Tex) MIT MADE IN TAIWAN
§ Bonding (Partners)
§ Printing (Partners)
§ Recycling (Sources)

Flying Tex
 LABORATORY

We test the following in-house

Dimensional Changes of Fabrics after Home
AATCC 135
Laundering
Water Repellency – Spray Test AATCC 22, ISO 4920

Tearing Strength ASTM D1424, ASTM D2261, ISO 13937-1, ISO 13937-2, ISO
13937-3, ISO 13937-4

Abrasion Resistance – Martindale ASTM D4966, ISO 12947-2

Pilling Resistance – Martindale ASTM D4970, ISO 12945-2

Breaking Strength and Elongation ASTM D5034, ASTM D5035, ISO 13934-1, ISO 13934-2

Slippage Resistance of Yarns at Seams ASTM D1683, ASTM D434, ASTM D4034, ISO 13936-1, ISO
13936-2

Tension and Elongation of Elastic Fabrics ASTM D4964

Water Resistance: Rain Test AATCC 35

Water Resistance: Hydrostatic Pressure Test AATCC 127, ISO 811, JIS L1092 B

pH of the Water Extracted from Bleached Textiles AATCC 81

Colorfastness to Crocking – Crockmeter Method AATCC 8

Bundesmann ISO 9865

Flying Tex
9F, No. 9, Lane 130, Section 3,
Minsheng E. Rd., Songshan Dist,
Taipei City 105402, Taiwan (R. O. C.)

www.flyingtex.com.tw

allenfan@flyingtex.com.tw
Thank you

T: (+886) 2 2716 3315

F: (+886) 2 2716 3320

@flyingtextaiwan