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Our Heritage: The ECI Story


From our humble beginnings in 1974, we have grown into a global entity, with facilities across the world's most strategic manufacturing hubs. Our history is a tapestry of innovation, expansion, and enduring partnerships.



 
  • 1974
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    Established E.C.I. ELASTIC CO., LTD.
  • 1975
    Relocated to the current FuXing industrial location in ZhangHua county.
  • 1976
    Imported European-made Guage15 pin high-speed needle loom.
  • 1979 -1980
    Imported complete set of high-speed shuttle-less loom, Guage20 pin high-speed needle loom, and persistent dyeing and shaping machine to accommodate customer needs.
  • 1989
    Imported Swedish-made Jacob Muller computer labeling machine and added to the production line to increase product diversity and variety.
  • 1992
    Established Ying Shan CO., LTD. and tapped the market in various elastic yarn production.
  • 1995
    Achieved 10 million meters per month in production volume, and reached into the Southeast Asian market.
  • 1998
    • Lead in TQM management system.
    • Promoted 5S activities.
    • Lead in the computerization of management systems.
    • Imported single-liquid silica gel processing equipment.
  • 1999
    • Certified ISO 9001 product quality certification.
    • Passed OEKO-TEX100 product quality certification
  • 2000
    • Established best work relations with Dupont Taiwan.
    • Set up research and development center, and testing laboratories with international certification standards.
    • Achieved 13.5 million meters per month in production volume.
    • Imported pattern-imprinting technology.
    • Established Hong Kong and Indonesia branch companies (offices).
  • 2001
    Lead in business strategy and goals management system.
  • 2003
    • New facility for ZHUHAI E.C.I. ELASTIC CO., LTD. completed and ready to operate.
    • Set up ShangHai office.
    • Imported new computer labeling machine and new dyeing equipment.
    • E.C.I. Taiwan achieved 15 million meters per month in production volume.
    •  Establishment of SUNPOLAR International Co.,Ltd.
  • 2004
    • Imported cotton fabric machine equipments and heat imprinting technology.
    • Achieved combined production volume of 20 million meters per month.
    • Establishment of FOCUS UNDERWEAR ASSIST COMPANY (molded cups).
  • 2005
    • Imported double-liquid silica gel processing equipment.
    • Expanded R&D equipment and decreased sample developmental period by 40% to meet customer demands.
    • Achieved combined production volume of 30 million meters per month.
    • Set up Xiamen office.
  • 2007
    Establishment of E.C.I. ELASTIC CO., LTD. (branch office in Lu-Kang, Changhua). Imported up-to-date dyeing equipments and innovative know-how to provide satisfactory products.
  • 2008
    • New facility for Vietnam E.C.I. ELASTIC CO., LTD. completed and ready to operate.
    • Increased production capacity to 20 million meters per month (E.C.I. Taiwan).
    • Imported flexographic equipment, computerized jacquard looms and new machinery to provide various developments.
  • 2009
    • Created international work-division strategy and achieved production capacity of 34 million meters per month (E.C.I. Taiwan, ZHUHAI and Vietnam).
    • Broke ground for second plant of E.C.I. ELASTIC CO., LTD. (branch office) in order to increase capacity and improve the lead time of sample collection.
  • 2015
    ECI receive Innovation Award from Nike TWLO.

    ECI receive Innovation Award from Nike TWLO
  • 2016
    ECI-VN accredited for VCA.
  • 2017
    • Established 2nd ECI-VN mill and achieved production capacity of 50 million meter per month on 3 locations. 
    • Accredited for adidas/Natific mill and supplier CAP.
  • 2018
    • Accredited for PUMA CAP.
    • Received the honor of being the best business partner by NIKE.
    • Received Self Laboratory Testing Accreditation by adidas.
  • 2019
    • Passed Oeko-Tex 100 Yarn Quality Certification (E.C.I. Taiwan, ZHUHAI and Vietnam).
    • Received a certificate of Higg FEM, earned recognition for having Great Environmental Management, Safety and Hygiene System.
    • Establishment of VIET NAM SUN POLAR CO.,LTD.
    • Received a certificate of SLCP, and earned recognition for having Social Labor Module Certification.
  • 2020
    • Honored to be a part of National Face Mask Team, offering earloop of mask and webbing of protective clothing.
    • Received the honor of being the long-term supplier by adidas.
    • Be invited to do new earloop of mask co-development as an exclusive supplier of adidas’ mask.
    • Approval from Ministry of Economic Affairs of action plan for Accelerated Investment by Domestic Corporations.
  • 2021
    Received the laboratory accreditation by UA.
  • 2022
    Received the Maxim Award "Win as a Team"

    Nike Maxim Award
     
  • 2023
    • Received a certificate of VF Factory Compliance Audit.
    • New facility for Taiwan E.C.I. ELASTIC CO., LTD. completed and ready to operate.
    • Join the BVE3 Chemical Management Platform (a digital solution platform recognized by ZDHC)
  • 2024
    Vietnam E.C.I. received GRS (Global Recycled Standard) Certificate.