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Trends in Taiwan’s Sports and Leisure Industry
The sports market is booming worldwide. In recent years, Taiwan’s sports and leisure supply chain and fitness center sector have been consistently on the rise. With the 2020 Tokyo Olympics in the offing, Taiwan’s sports and leisure industry is set to reap positive benefits. According to the Taiwan Institute of Economic Research, the output of the sporting goods manufacturing industry displayed double-digit growth of 17.26% from January to February 2019. Notably, at the recent 2018 World Cup, 32 countries used sports equipment from Taiwan. In 2019, Taiwan’s bicycle exports approached the NT$10 billion dollar mark, a new milestone in the sports and leisure industry.

In 2018, Taiwan achieved a total of US$1.94 billion in sporting goods exports, with an annual growth rate of 6.73%. Taiwan’s top three markets are the United States (43.84%), China (11.03%), and Japan (7.21%).
“In 2017, global fitness center memberships reached 174 million, and fitness centers generated revenues of US$87.2 billion worldwide. Total memberships are expected to reach 230 million by 2030.”
- International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA)
Made-in-Taiwan Jerseys and Football Cleats Dominate the World Cup
Major international events such as the Olympics and the World Cup and many star athletes use sports equipment that is Made in Taiwan. According to a report by CommonWealth Magazine, Taiwanese companies are the exclusive providers of a wide array of sports equipment, including badminton rackets, bicycles, soccer balls, athletic shoes and protective gear, generating revenues of nearly NT$500 billion.
Taiwan’s World-renowned Bicycle Industry Exports Hit the NT$10 billion Mark
In 2018, the total exports of Taiwan’s bicycle industry reached US$3.23 billion, an increase of 14.7%. From January to September 2019, total exports reached US$2.64 billion, an increase of 11% compared to the same period of the previous year. The main source of growth was high-value electric bicycles. Taiwan exported 234,000 e-bikes during this period, an annual growth rate of 111%. Total export revenues reached US$312 million, close to the NT$10 billion mark, an annual growth rate of 103%.

Europe and North America are the main markets for both e-bikes and conventional bicycles, with the European Union accounting for 50% of total exports, followed by the United States, accounting for 30%.
Global Sports and Leisure Industry Trends
The Global Sports Craze
According to the international survey agency Plunkett Research, total global annual revenues in the sports and leisure related industries is now US$1.5 trillion. The global sports and leisure industry has grown by 5.7% annually since 2005. At this rate, driven by the Tokyo Olympics boom, total revenues of the global sports and leisure industry has a chance of hitting the US$2 trillion mark by 2020.
Four Major Sports Technology Trends
  • Quantitative Data

    Wearable devices such as smart watches and smart bracelets can now provide useful information and statistics, by analyzing data collected from built-in accelerometers, gyroscopes and other sensors.

  • Virtual/Physical Integration

    Virtual/physical integration technology enhances athletic experiences, such accessing online road maps for real-world running, or experiencing 3D rides as an avatar on a bicycle cycling alongside other athletes from around the world.

  • Home Fitness

    Home fitness is one of the latest trends in sports. Consumers can purchase sports and fitness commodities online and have them delivered to their homes to enjoy workouts, rain or shine.

  • Gamification and Virtual Social Networking

    Excellent coaches, interactive screens, elastic cushioned mats and walls made of pressure-sensitive materials, LED lights, and sound effects are just some of the latest innovations in this field. Heartbeat and training data can be recorded throughout workout sessions, and game modes with sound and light effects make highly repetitive exercise movements interesting and motivational.

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As the warming of the earth becomes more serious, the living environment of the polar bear is becoming more compressed. We are choose the environmental protection yarns made of marine recycled waste. There are more than 9 million tons of marine waste drifting into the ocean every year. Through the raw materials processing technology in Taiwan, it begins with direct raw materials. People oriented is the purpose of design, focusing on the coordinated development of human, function and environment. Environmental protection is no longer the slogan of marketing. It does exist in the surrounding environment and all behaviors, combined with recycled materials. The need for behavior in life is designed to fit the functional bag, built-in structure, suitable for work, school and leisure. Our design focuses on Humanities and focuses on demand. All kinds of bags are no longer just revealing personal status.
The Tesoro star drag reels were designed with the latest technology and insight from the leading fishermen in the industry. The Tesoro features 6061-T6 machined aluminum frame, side plates, and spool as well as our MSS: Mechanical Stabilizing System for a zero flex platform keeping all key components aligned, and running smoothly. With its 17-4 grade, self lubricating, stainless steel helical cut gearing, and multi-disc Carbonite drag system bathed in Cal’s drag grease, this reel runs silent and smooth. The Tesoro star drag reels packs its strength and technology into 10 and 12 size reels. Both sizes contain five total corrosion resistant bearings that are bathed in TSI oil for the ultimate in free spool. The Carbonite drag system puts out a fish stopping 22lbs of drag. Both sizes of the Tesoro feature a high speed 6.2:1 gear ratio and 46” of line retrieve per turn of the handle.
Each set of the SMART BOX series contains 1 activity book and 1 manipulative toy. The most distinguish feature of the series is its 3-level learning-by-playing design: an introduction story, self-challenging tasks, and family table games. With years of experience in developing learning materials and educational toys, we are able to exceed ordinary toy manufacturers by providing children more beneficial learning experience while playing. To cope with the new digital era, we skipped traditional marking channels. SMART BOX went viral in one week because of experiential marketing: free samples for fans to share on FB pages, toy review videos by kids, and an exclusive webpage to elaborate product features. Such online and offline marketing strategy led to a success when launching this new product at TIBE 2017. SMART BOX was not only a big hit at TIBE, it was later introduced to Japan by Gakken, the largest educational publisher. SMART BOX is now also available in the States and Thailand.
Different from drones, there is a group of pilots addict to RC heli for fun and pro flight. Especially nitro helicopter, pilots enjoy this adorable speed, sound of the wind and smell of fuel smoke. Like most motor riders dreaming of Harley Motor, RC pilots also want to fulfill their dreams of flying “ALIGN T-REX 600XN”. After years of R&D, ALIGN finally make this new 50-Size nitro helicopter to be real. We make it an offer you can't refuse: lightweight, endurable and delicate designs. It features the new direct to swashplate servo and utilizes low CG FBL System to increase responsiveness and precision in 3D flight. The Engineered Narrow Body Design efficiently decrease gear abrasion and frame deformation in flight. By moving the engine forward to allow the fuel tank to be positioned in the center of the main shaft, CG keeps consistent as the fuel level changes during flight. T-REX 600XN innovative design will excite your inner soul to bring back your passion for nitro definitely!
Aropec Freediving wetsuits are made of 100% super-stretch Neoprene which is soft and super elastic. PU coating surface presents different appearance from regular fabric. The reflection of metallic color gives better look when you taking pictures underwater. A range of size and streamlined cutting design, satisfy the needs of different heights and body shapes, making you more hydrodynamic, increase heat retention. The high extensibility of Neoprene feels like a second skin, fully cover and well-fitting, allows for maximum comfort and more room to move and breathe. The wetsuit comes in 2 pieces, easy to wear and take off. Hooded top with Velcro crotch strap and high waist pants prevents the top moving upward. With more women engaged in freediving, long sleeve bikini cut wetsuit is designed for more fashionable appearance. The “PURSUE” logo on the front deliver the message of finding yourself and to attain the freedom of our being, physically and mentally.
In addition to the incline/decline feature, the extra wide running surface and reinforced framework produce the best foundation for a deck and are rated for stress/use and users up to 400 lbs. This framework, perma-waxed reversible deck, with 3" crowned rollers, offers any runner uncompromising quality for years and years of use. When compared to like models that cost upwards of $5,000, the TT8 is miles ahead of the competition in quality, performance, and value. The TT8 also comes standard with a 2 ply belt that adds even more to the feel of the treadmill as well as longevity. The belt is engineered on a similar premise to the soles in running shoes. TT8 offers a top speed of 12mph and a top incline of 15 levels to give you a variety of options for interval workouts. We also added a 10.1" TFT LCD display, for easier viewing, a whisper quiet cushioned flex deck, and a 4.0 CHP motor with a commercial grade 10lb. flywheel around the motor to help provide a smooth and consistent power.
Supertex uses natural materials, health care, scientific and eco-technology to create new value for the products and launched their own brand in equestrian supplies. Besides displaying a full range products in the factory show room, Supertex also take part in equestrian trade show in Germany for international marketing and promotions. Different from the equestrian products on the market, most of them are not functional and featured. Supertex uses the moisture-absorbing and quick-drying knitted fabrics that have won the quality awards and the recycled fabric made from plastic bottles. The breeches are created with environmental protection, fashion, performance and features. By adding elastic material and designed by internationally renowned designers, it is the perfect engineering and creative presentation. It is not only environmentally friendly and innovative, but also provides customers with the best choices for fashionable clothing and equestrian sports.
In the stressful modern work environment, increasing numbers of people relieve stress with sports. Many people listen to music while sporting to maintain sports with boring motions, particularly swimming. Apart from the discomfort for prolonged use, traditional swimming earphones using earbuds to transmit sound directly through the ear canal harms human hearing, making it difficult for users to breathe in the water, and letting the earbuds go off at the flip turn. The MUSIC SHELL thus becomes a total solution that brings users with a better sports experience. By simply hanging the small and lightweight MUSIC SHELL on the googles or in the cap, the patented bone conduction technology will create an underwater surround effect through two transmission paths for swimmers to freely enjoy music while swimming, making the MUSIC SHELL a perfect sports companion. The main concept of MUSIC SHELL: experience of joy, intelligence and health and sports with music without a wire.
AROFLY is dedicated to the promotion of “Scientific Training.” The riders can monitor the performance to reach the expected peak value. AROFLY Power Meter, LINK, can easily pair all the GPS bike computers and upload the data to the Cloud. Precise analysis can be obtained easily. LINK can be easily installed and it does not require the tools or calibration. LINK is equipped with the unique tire pressure monitor to perform a tire health examination.It costs more than NT$30,000 when buying other Power Meters of the same grade. However, AROFLY adopts the globally patented algorithm with exclusive Dynamic Pressure Technology. Its series is always below NT$9,900, which is very affordable. It uses the most economic method to collect and analyze data.LINK is able to reduce the threshold from the sales price and installation, and increase the usage rate of the Power Meter, thereby increasing the popularity of the Power Meter while also allowing the riders to enjoy the benefits of the sport.
Developed to meet the demands of the top professional road racers who win WorldTour races on Giant bikes. Re-engineered with Giant’s AeroSystem Shaping technology, which means that every tube shape and angle is optimized for minimal drag, the Advanced SL-grade composite frame is ultra-stiff and superlight. And its new disc-brake technology is integrated with the frameset, including flat-mount calipers and thru-axles for optimal wheel stiffness and braking performance on the road. - Advanced SL-grade composite, integrated seatmast, and disc-brake integration for the ultimate balance of light weight, stiffness and control - AeroSystem shaping provides the ultimate aerodynamic performance at every yaw angle. Superior engineering and design deliver class-leading frame stiffness for unmatched handling and efficiency in an aero race bike. Advanced SL-grade composite uses Giant’s highest performance materials and manufacturingprocesses for outstanding frameset weight.
The all-new ONE-TWENTY is the best all-rounder. This short travel trail bike (front 130 mm/rear 120 mm) is equally at home on long and demanding uphills as it is on energy-sapping straights as well as technical downhills and singletracks. The updated geometry and frame design gives the bike a very playful character, but it is still precise and lightning fast. Due to its low weight and fantastic power delivery, it is a hugely capable long distance bike. Equipped with a new oversized chain stay design, which increases the rear end stiffness of the frame dramatically and improves durability as well. The CF4 level carbon frame is around 400g lighter and impresses through increased stiffness and durability. The head tube angle has been slackened from 69 to 67.3 degrees, improving the descending skills of the ONE-TWENTY even further. The chain stays are 10 mm shorter resulting in a more playful bike which still offers the perfect balance between being a great climber and an agile trail bike
KMC’s Newest X12 Chain: Thinner, Faster, Stronger Fulfilling KMC’s premium X series status, enhanced inner X-bridge plate design guides gear teeth into the chain smoothly. In addition, optimal dynamic chamfering augments chain performance while avoiding shifting interference. The newest X12 chain possesses upgraded pin power (+400 kgf) for improved robustness and durability for increasing chain life and neutralizing the stresses caused by severe chain lines inherent to 12 speed systems. The Titanium Carbon Nitride Coating achieves high surface hardness and debris repulsion. KMC always focuses on innovation and has led the chain industry for over 40 years. KMC has received multiple design awards including the recently awarded 2017 iF Design Award in Asia when X12 was first released. New X12 chain accurately avoids gear interference, shifts smoothly, and is perfectly compatible with all 12 speed drivetrain systems and components. KMC has created a new benchmark for 12 speed chains.
U5 provides features such as 12”HD touch screen, AR view system,which are beyond customer’s expectation. Besides, U5 has conducted crash-test of IDIADA at Spain to ensure its safety. Also, U5 has experienced extreme weather tests to ensure its durability. For engine design, U5 uses 1.6L N/A engine developed in cooperation with a number of international companies. The advantages of economic fuel consumption combined with dual VVT, and CVT transmission system have achieved both energy saving and perfect performance. THINK4.0 system is introduced into U5. It supports touch screen and connection of multiple brands of phones through simplified interfaces combined with settings of movies and videos, telephone service, driving safety and personalized system. In order to match the powerful product capability of U5, we used communication channels to make a best interpretation for its prospective high-tech/safety features/exterior design and created a large number of showroom traffic.
A variety of LED headlights are currently available for use in vehicles. However, optical distribution expertise was not utilized in altering their design from a halogen bulb structure to an LED structure, which led these lights to fail to meet governing regulations as well as the requirements of the original car makers. On the contrary ADI Optics, has developed b-beam lamps whose spatial distribution meet regulatory requirements regardless of the light fixture they are used in.With its unconventional light source designs, ADI Optics’ patented LED motor vehicle headlight lamps comply with optical and thermal dissipation requirements as well as structural and regulatory ones. Its product structure combines high and low beams into one optical design and adheres to ECE R112 regulations. The low beams remain on and bright when the driver turns on the high beams, while the center of the low beams compensates emittance for brightness to avoid driving hazards due to poor road lighting.
The 65,000 DWT class semi-submersible deck cargo/heavy lift carrier is higher deadweight with more advance feature and complex specification compared to the “MV Blue Marlin” of the 56,500 DWT DCC of CSBC built. The special three tiers horizontally and three rows vertically of water ballast tanks are arranged with cargo deck area mainly, additional one gigantic forecastle deckhouse/compartment forward and two removable buoyancy towers abaft, consisting seventy six ballast tanks in total which determine the key performance of the vessel’s operations during loading/unloading and submerging/transit. Electric motors which help the carbon dioxide emission being reduced largely have been adopted. According to the sea trial results, the DCC has well demonstrated in all aspects to meet the requirement such as seakeeping, maneuvering, hydrodynamic performance etc. It shows that the DCC is second to none compared with other similar pier vessels and surely to be the pride of Taiwan excellence
The 65,000 DWT class semi-submersible deck cargo/heavy lift carrier is higher deadweight with more advance feature and complex specification compared to the “MV Blue Marlin” of the 56,500 DWT DCC of CSBC built. The special three tiers horizontally and three rows vertically of water ballast tanks are arranged with cargo deck area mainly, additional one gigantic forecastle deckhouse/compartment forward and two removable buoyancy towers abaft, consisting seventy six ballast tanks in total which determine the key performance of the vessel’s operations during loading/unloading and submerging/transit. Electric motors which help the carbon dioxide emission being reduced largely have been adopted. According to the sea trial results, the DCC has well demonstrated in all aspects to meet the requirement such as seakeeping, maneuvering, hydrodynamic performance etc. It shows that the DCC is second to none compared with other similar pier vessels and surely to be the pride of Taiwan excellence
No matter what field do we engage in, we all need new blood to fresh the market. So ALIGN R&D Team has been working on this issue and finally brings out T-REX 300X RTF. T-REX 300X is easy for beginner to get started, its light and tiny only 525mm wingspan & 418g w/o battery. It comes out of RTF version with ALIGN A10 radio & MiniGRS FBL system, the only thing to do is unbox then fly to help solving the potential assembly and adjustment problem. T-REX 300X is utilized with perfect design, DFC rotorhead, low CG with direct flight response; intensive body with embedded material & carbon fiber plate; the beautiful red anodizing creates highly pleasing aesthetics; enlarge the aluminum tailboom improves overall rigidity & anti-torsion. Based on 300MX motor paired with DS450 & DS455 servos supplies superior efficiency, high power output, extreme torque, and low current, low temperature while flying 3D. Thus T-REX 300X is longer a toy but is mature design of excellence just like T-REX 700X.
No matter what field do we engage in, we all need new blood to fresh the market. So ALIGN R&D Team has been working on this issue and finally brings out T-REX 300X RTF. T-REX 300X is easy for beginner to get started, its light and tiny only 525mm wingspan & 418g w/o battery. It comes out of RTF version with ALIGN A10 radio & MiniGRS FBL system, the only thing to do is unbox then fly to help solving the potential assembly and adjustment problem. T-REX 300X is utilized with perfect design, DFC rotorhead, low CG with direct flight response; intensive body with embedded material & carbon fiber plate; the beautiful red anodizing creates highly pleasing aesthetics; enlarge the aluminum tailboom improves overall rigidity & anti-torsion. Based on 300MX motor paired with DS450 & DS455 servos supplies superior efficiency, high power output, extreme torque, and low current, low temperature while flying 3D. Thus T-REX 300X is longer a toy but is mature design of excellence just like T-REX 700X.
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