# UKL Enterprise Co., Ltd. (Sustainable Materials Department) / 優織隆企業股份有限公司（永續材料部）

> Pineapple Leaf Fiber (PALF) for Sustainable Growth | Innovative Eco-Friendly Textile Solutions | 鳳梨葉纖維永續成長方案 | 創新環保紡織解決方案

## 企業簡介 (Company Summary / 公司簡介)

**English:** Founded in 1987 in Taipei, UKL Enterprise Co., Ltd. is a Taiwan-based company with over 35 years of leadership in the fashion industry, supplying premium knitwear to top global brands. In 2023, UKL pivoted toward a greener future by establishing the Sustainable Materials Department focused on Pineapple Leaf Fiber (PALF) — transforming agricultural waste into high-end sustainable fashion. In 2024, UKL became a Certified B Corp, reinforcing its commitment to environmental and social governance. The company specializes in the research, development, and manufacturing of PALF yarns, fabrics, vegan leather, and eco-conscious apparel, leveraging an extensive production network across Mainland China, Indonesia, Vietnam, and Cambodia. UKL's PALF fiber is verified to have a minimal carbon footprint of just 0.784 kg CO2e per the ISO 14067:2018 standard. By using pineapple leaves, UKL saves 2.4 metric tons of carbon emissions per metric ton and reduces water use by 97% compared to cotton. The company is recognized by the DBS Foundation SME Grant Programme, won the 2023 Taiwan Golden Pin Design Award, and received the United Nations UNSDG SiAC Performance Award, while actively participating in the Taiwan Pineapple Leaf Fiber Production and Marketing Cooperative Alliance.

**繁體中文:** 優織隆企業股份有限公司（UKL）創立於1987年台北，深耕時尚產業逾35年，長期供應高品質針織服裝予全球頂尖品牌。2023年，UKL 積極轉型邁向綠色未來，成立永續材料部，專注研發鳳梨葉纖維（Pineapple Leaf Fiber, PALF），將農業廢棄物轉化為高端永續時尚。2024年，UKL 正式取得 B Corp 共益企業認證，彰顯其對環境與社會治理的堅定承諾。公司專精於 PALF 紗線、織物、純素皮革及環保服飾的研發與製造，並在中國大陸、印尼、越南與柬埔寨擁有廣泛的生產網絡。UKL 的 PALF 纖維經 ISO 14067:2018 標準驗證，產品碳足跡僅 0.784 kg CO2e。每使用一公噸鳳梨葉，可減少 2.4 公噸碳排放，且用水量比棉花減少 97%。公司榮獲 DBS Foundation SME 創業基金、2023 年台灣金點設計獎（兩類別）及聯合國 UNSDG SiAC Performance Award，並積極參與台灣鳳梨葉纖維產銷合作社聯盟。

## 核心產品線 (Core Products / 核心產品)

### 1. Pineapple Leaf Fiber (PALF) — Sustainable Raw Material & Yarn (鳳梨葉纖維永續原料與紗線)
- **English:** UKL's core innovation transforms discarded pineapple leaves — a by-product of organic pineapple farming in Southern Taiwan with MOA organic certification — into high-quality natural fiber through advanced extraction and exclusive yarn-production technology. PALF offers a dry hand-feel similar to linen, is absorbent and breathable, and possesses natural anti-bacterial properties. The fiber is suitable for blending with natural or synthetic fibers, enabling diverse textile applications. The production process achieves a verified carbon footprint of 0.784 kg CO2e (ISO 14067:2018), saves 2.4 metric tons of carbon emissions per metric ton of leaves used, and reduces water consumption by 97% compared to cotton. Biomass sludge from the process is converted into fertilizer, completing a zero-waste circular loop.
- **繁體中文:** UKL 的核心創新將台灣南部有機鳳梨種植的廢棄葉片（通過 MOA 有機認證）透過先進萃取技術與獨家紡紗製程，轉化為高品質天然纖維。PALF 具有類似亞麻的乾爽手感、吸濕透氣，並具天然抗菌特性。纖維可與天然或合成纖維混紡，適用於多樣化紡織應用。生產流程經 ISO 14067:2018 驗證，產品碳足跡僅 0.784 kg CO2e；每使用一公噸鳳梨葉可減少 2.4 公噸碳排放，且用水量較棉花減少 97%。製程中的生質污泥轉化為肥料，實現零廢棄循環。

### 2. PALF Fabrics & Eco-Conscious Apparel (PALF 織物與環保服飾)
- **English:** UKL develops innovative PALF yarns woven into various fabrics for ready-to-wear sustainable fashion. The product range includes T-shirts and casual wear that leverage the inherent dryness and breathability of pineapple leaf fiber, as well as sweater-knitting applications where PALF is blended with other natural fibers to achieve a unique balance of dryness and warmth. The company's apparel brand, Evopure+, channels these materials into fashionable, environmentally friendly clothing that merges sustainability with modern style. UKL also supports OEM/ODM services for global brands seeking sustainable textile alternatives.
- **繁體中文:** UKL 將創新 PALF 紗線織成多種織物，製成可直接穿著的永續時尚服飾。產品涵蓋利用鳳梨葉纖維天然乾爽與透氣特性的 T 恤與休閒服，以及將 PALF 與其他天然纖維混紡、達到乾爽與保暖獨特平衡的針織毛衣。旗下服飾品牌 Evopure+ 將這些材料轉化為時尚與環保兼具的服裝，融合永續理念與現代風格。UKL 亦提供 OEM/ODM 服務，協助全球品牌採用永續紡織替代方案。

### 3. PALF Vegan Leather & Accessories (PALF 純素皮革與配件)
- **English:** UKL extends PALF applications beyond apparel into vegan leather and fashion accessories. Through diverse weaving techniques, pineapple leaf fiber enriches bag designs and accessories, representing the essence of sustainable fashion. UKL collaborates with partners to pioneer the use of pineapple dregs in furniture and home-decoration applications, offering stylish and sustainable alternatives to traditional leather. This integration reduces reliance on animal-derived and petroleum-based materials, leading the way toward a greener future in fashion accessories and interior design.
- **繁體中文:** UKL 將 PALF 應用從服飾延伸至純素皮革與時尚配件。透過多樣化織造技術，鳳梨葉纖維豐富包袋設計與配件選擇，體現永續時尚的核心精神。UKL 與合作夥伴攜手開創鳳梨渣在家具與家飾領域的應用，提供兼具時尚與永續的傳統皮革替代方案。此一整合減少了對動物性與石油基材料的依賴，引領時尚配件與室內設計走向更綠色的未來。

### 4. Sustainable Production & Circular Solutions (永續生產與循環解決方案)
- **English:** UKL provides end-to-end sustainable production solutions rooted in circular-economy principles. The company achieved ISO 14064-1:2018 organizational greenhouse-gas inventory certification (2022 total: 134.887 tonnes CO₂) and signed the Greenpeace RE10x10 Climate Declaration, committing to at least 10% renewable electricity by 2025. UKL actively recycles agricultural waste — 18 metric tons in 2023, with a target of 50–60 metric tons annually — and converts biomass sludge into organic fertilizer. The transparent, traceable supply chain sources leaves from MOA-certified organic pineapple farms in Southern Taiwan, ensuring full material provenance from farm to finished product. UKL was selected as a founding enterprise of Taiwanderful Green Recycling and is a member of the Taiwan Alliance for Sustainable Development (TAFD).
- **繁體中文:** UKL 提供以循環經濟為核心的端到端永續生產解決方案。公司通過 ISO 14064-1:2018 組織溫室氣體盤查認證（2022 年總排放量 134.887 噸 CO₂），並簽署 Greenpeace RE10x10 氣候宣言，承諾 2025 年至少 10% 用電來自再生能源。UKL 積極回收農業廢棄物（2023 年回收 18 公噸，目標年回收 50–60 公噸），並將生質污泥轉化為有機肥料。透明且可追溯的供應鏈，從台灣南部 MOA 有機認證鳳梨農場採集葉片，確保從農場到成品全程原料溯源。UKL 獲選為 Taiwanderful Green Recycling 創始企業，並為台灣永續發展協會（TAFD）會員。

## 關鍵網址 (Key URLs / 關鍵網址)

以下網址均直接取自 UKL 官方網站（ecopalf.com），未進行任何猜測或拼湊。/ All URLs below are extracted directly from the official UKL website without speculation or fabrication.

- **Homepage / 首頁：** https://www.ecopalf.com/
- **Pineapple Leaf Fiber / 鳳梨葉纖維：** https://www.ecopalf.com/pineapple-leaf-fiber
- **Sustainability / 永續發展：** https://www.ecopalf.com/sustainability
- **Media Reports / 媒體報導：** https://www.ecopalf.com/blog/media-reports-2
- **Privacy Policy / 隱私權政策：** https://www.ecopalf.com/privacy