Verve is a Taiwanese activewear and athleisure clothing brand founded in 2020 by entrepreneurs Yu-Tai Cheng (鄭宇泰) and Po-Hsiang Shih (施博翔). Known primarily within Taiwan's fitness community, the brand has developed a following for its focus on domestically produced high-performance textiles and its emphasis on product quality. Verve's revenue surpassed NT$100 million within two years of launch, and the company has continued to report annual revenue doubling, despite fluctuations in Taiwan's e-commerce market.[1]
History
Verve was established in late 2020 by Cheng and Shih, who launched the brand with a focus on athletic performance clothing designed using Taiwan-manufactured technical fabrics. From its inception, the company adopted a production philosophy that emphasized extended testing and sampling, where each garment size is tested through physical wear trials.[2]
The brand first rose to prominence in Taiwan's fitness community, where its minimalist designs and focus on comfort helped it gain a dedicated consumer base. By 2022, Verve's annual revenue had exceeded NT$100 million, marking rapid growth for a young independent apparel company.[3]