At the end of 2025, Tah Hsin partnered with the Department of Fashion Design at Ling Tung University to launch an industry–academia collaboration focused on functional apparel design. By utilizing surplus functional fabrics from the production process, students were introduced to the characteristics of waterproof and breathable materials, as well as key rainwear manufacturing techniques.

Through this course, third-year fashion design students participated in a complete product development process, from concept planning and material application to garment construction and final presentation. Guided by the core concept of “Creativity × Function × Market”, students developed functional apparel designs based on real-life scenarios such as urban commuting, outdoor activities, and everyday functional wear.

For Tah Hsin, this collaboration goes beyond a single course. It reflects our ongoing commitment to design education, responsible manufacturing, and sustainable material use. By bringing industry knowledge into the classroom, we aim to inspire the next generation of designers while giving surplus materials new value and purpose.