Our Legacy

From Chemistry to Breathable Innovation

Founded in 1961 in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, Kae Hwa Industrial Co., Ltd. began as a chemical materials factory.

Kae Hwa Legacy Map
EST. 1961

Over the decades, our expertise evolved from industrial chemistry into functional membrane engineering, becoming a trusted global expert in waterproof and breathable solutions.

Kae Hwa pioneered the production of breathable PE films, establishing a foundation that has since expanded into medical, hygiene, industrial, and sustainable material applications.

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61 Founding & Industrial Focus

Factory established in Kaohsiung, producing industrial raw materials such as benzoic acid and sodium silicate.

98 New Film Production Base

Established ZhangBinhai Industrial Zone base for breathable PE films & pelletization R&D.

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00 Commercialization Milestone

Became the first Taiwan company to independently develop & mass-produce breathable PE films.

03 Streamlined Production

Introduced online printing & lamination systems upgrade, significantly improving efficiency.

05-06 Quality & Export Expansion

Exported waterproof layers to China and implemented Total Quality Control (TQC) for enhanced reliability.

10-11 Global Crisis Response

Provided protective suits during Gulf of Mexico oil spill and developed materials aiding Fukushima cleanup efforts.

12-13 R&D & Market Expansion

Obtained global patents and established new factory in Zhongshan, Guangdong to enhance market share.

14-15 Global thinnest film

Opened Malaysia factory and launched the thinnest breathable film globally (10 g/m²) for medical applications.

18-20 Protective Excellence

Developed 43 gsm Type 4B/5B/6B fabrics and supplied 80,000 km of fabric for Covid-19 protection.

21-22 Sustainability Breakthroughs

Created antibacterial & biodegradable films. Launched monolithic films for recycled PET textiles.

23 Environmental Innovation
  • Developed OWS certified biodegradable film.
  • Achieved GRS certification for recycled materials.
  • Patented breathable film for agriculture.
24 Sustainable Lamination Innovation
  • Invested in solvent-free lamination line for fully recyclable functional fabrics.
  • Focuses on a circular, eco-friendly model for carbon reduction.