SPOMODE 2014
2014 Taipei International Sports Textile & Accessory Expo
SpoMODE is part of Taipei International Cycle Show and features quality Taiwanese suppliers of sportswear, functional fabrics, innovative sports accessories and textile accessories.
2014 Taipei International Sports Textile & Accessory Expo (SPOMODE 2014), organized by Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA), in Conjunction with: 2014 Taipei International Cycle Show, 2014 Taipei International Sporting Goods Show & 2014 Taiwan International Diving and Water Sports Show, will take place in Taipei from March 5 to 8, 2014.
Exhibitors' Profile
Exhibit Scope of 2014 Taipei International Sports Textile & Accessory Expo (SPOMODE 2014) :
Sportswear, Fabrics, Sports Accessories, Textile Accessories and sports bags and backpacks
Organizer's Profile
Founded in 1970 to help promote foreign trade, the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) is the foremost non-profit trade promotion organization in Taiwan. Jointly sponsored by the government, industry associations, and several commercial organizations, TAITRA assists Taiwan businesses and manufacturers with reinforcing their international competitiveness and in coping with the challenges they face in foreign markets.
Differences between TAITRA and the International Trade Association of the ROC
I. To clarify confusion between TAITRA with the International Trade Association of the Republic of China, we have listed chief areas of function and structure where the two organizations differ:
1. Attribute: TAITRA is a non-profit trade promotion organization jointly sponsored by the Ministry of Economic Affairs, industry associations, and several commercial organizations while the International Trade Association of the Republic of China is a private civic organization.
2. Organization: TAITRA’s board of directors consists of representatives from government authorities, special members assigned by the government and members from industry associations. Government and industry associations are directly involved in TAITRA’s operation while the International Trade Association of the Republic of China is a private civic organization composed of individual members, and government or industry associations are not involved in its operations.
3. Function: TAITRA functions under the supervision of government authorities, legislative institutes and industry associations. Its annual budget is within the fiscal budget plan of government in accordance with the budget law which is examined by the Legislative Yuan. Such accountability dictates that TAITRA have a comprehensive management and supervisory system, while the International Trade Association of the Republic of China is a private civic organization whose management and supervisory systems greatly vary.
II. In order not to confuse TAITRA with International Trade Association of the Republic of China and to protect the clients of TAITRA clients, please note:
1. TAITRA believes that the “Client Comes First” and as such treats clients with respect and sincerity. Our staff attempt to let clients understand the service function of TAITRA and provide related information. We refrain from overly aggressive or rude actions to rush clients into signing contracts or make payment.
2. For details of TAITRA’s activities, click www.taiwantrade.com.tw
III. For more information, do not hesitate to contact TAITRA headquarters or its four local branch offices in Taichung, Tainan and Kaohsiung and Hsinchu.
Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA)
Address: 5-7 Fl., 333 Keelung Rd., Section 1, Taipei 11012, TAIWAN
Tel: +886-2-725-5200
Taichung Office
Address: 1-4 Fl., 260 Ying-Tsai Rd. Taichung 404, TAIWAN
Tel: +886-4-2203-5933
Tainan Office
Address: 15 FL., 457 Cheng-Kong Rd, Tainan 703, TAIWAN
Tel: +883-6-229-6623
Kaohsiung Office
Address: 4-5 Fl., 28 Min-Chuan 1st Rd, Kaohsiung 802, TAIWAN
Tel: +886-7-336-3113
Hsinchu Office
Address: 6 Fl., 287, Guang-Fu Rd, Sec 2, Hsinchu 300, TAIWAN
Tel: +886-3-516-3333
Taiwan Textile Federation (TTF) , founded on November 25, 1975 in response to a move by the European Economic Community (EEC) to impose import quotas on textile manufacturing countries.
These quotas were to be negotiated individually through diplomatic channels. However, Taiwan did not have formal diplomatic relations with the EEC, so Taiwan Textile Federation (TTF) was formed with the guidance and financial support from the government and textile manufacturers to represent Taiwan's textile industry to negotiate with the EEC.
Over the years, Taiwan Textile Federation (TTF) has gradually adapted to meet the needs of the textile industry, expanding its functions to market promotion, product design, fashion information analysis, online information, technology training, collection and analysis of market information, certification of functional textiles, publications of textile information, issuance of Certificate of Origin, and other textile-related services.
Taiwan Textile Federation (TTF) has acquired ISO 9001 certification from the British Standards Institution (BSI) for quality control systems, thus substantiating its competence to provide the best services for Taiwan¢s textile industry.