In 1949 there was hyperinflation, and it became necessary to rely on US aid to develop light industry. It was in this phase that the textile industry, which would have a far-reaching impact on Taiwan's economy, got started. Using US dollars, cotton was purchased overseas and then turned into textile products to supply domestic demand.
由於一九四九年嚴重的通貨膨脹，需藉助美援發展輕工業，對台灣經濟貢獻極大的紡織業此時起步，用美元向外購買棉花，做成紡織品供應島內需要。