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Akra

Mexico. Manufacturers of polyester and nylon staple fiber and filament for the textile and nonwovens industries. Also, intermediates for nylon production and chemicals for fertilizers. Member of the Alpek Group. English and Spanish.

http://www.akra.com/

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Allied Signal, Inc

USA. Multi-national specialty fiber manufacturer. Product line includes nylon, polyester, high-molecular weight polyethylene and polyethylene naphthalate fibers. Other high performance products are nonwoven ballistic composite fabrics and fiber finishing technologies which improve wet and dry abrasion resistance and mildew prevention, and composite fabrics for protective clothing. The company is also a major producer of nylon carpet fibers and filament. Member of the Honeywell Corporation.

http://www.honeywell.com/businesses/page6_7.html

BASF

Germany. Multi-national chemicals corporation. Manufactures fiber intermediates, nylon and melamine fibers for textile, nonwovens and industrial purposes.

http://www.basf.com/

Basofil Fiber, LLC

USA. Development and manufacture of heat and flame resistant fiber based on patented melamine technology, for filtration, home furnishings and protective apparel. Chemical structure and physical properties. Links to related sites.

http://www.basofil.com/

Beaulieu of America

USA. Manufacturer of nylon and polypropylene fiber and filament for the carpet industry.

http://www.beaulieu-usa.com/

belChem Fiber Materials GmbH

Germany. High-temperature resistant fibers for insulation, protective and filtration applications, based on silicic acid. Also, finished woven and nonwoven products.

http://www.belchem.de/

Biogeneral, Inc

USA. Development and manufacture of specialty, custom designed fibers for medical and technical applications, from a range of standard and in-house developed polymers. Also, thin wall micro tubing. Detailed product descriptions.

http://www.biogeneral.com/

Chiang-Long Chemical Co., Ltd

Taiwan. Manufacturers of polypropylene and polyamide staple fiber for yarn spinning, nonwovens production and concrete reinforcement. Also, tow for flocking applications. Technical specifications. English and Chinese.

http://www.staple-fiber.com.tw/

China National Chemical Fiber Corp

Diversified group of trading and development companies, active in fiber extrusion and yarn spinning machinery, man-made fibers, textiles, nonwovens, chemicals and military products. Detailed fiber catalog, including technical information and specifications.

http://www.chinafiber.com/

Cocona, Inc

USA. Development and manufacture of engineered polymer fibers for textile and nonwovens applications, from the activated carbon of recycled coconut shells. Technical information and FAQ. List of partner companies.

http://www.coconafabrics.com/

Consolidated Textiles, Inc

USA. Manufacturers and suppliers of virgin and recycled rayon viscose, acrylic, polyester and polyamide staple fiber for the nonwovens, and the rope and cordage industries. Also, continuous filaments and tow.

http://www.consolidatedfibers.com/

Cydsa SA

Mexico. Diversified group of manufacturing companies, active in chemicals, plastics, flexible packaging, and textile raw materials and finished products. Manufacturers of acrylic and rayon staple fiber and continuous filament, and tow and tops for industrial yarn spinning. Also, ready-made garments and home textiles. English and Spanish.

http://www.cydsa.com/

Dacheng Advanced Materials Co., Ltd

China. Diversified company, active in filamnts, ropes and cords, sports equipment and bullitproof vests. High tenacity and high modulus polyethylene fiber for protective garments and composite applications. Also, polypropylene short fiber for concrete and asphalt reinforcement. Technical information. English and Chinese.

http://www.nbdacheng.com/

Du Pont de Nemours & Co

USA. Multi-national chemicals and health care company. The nonwovens business produces spunbond, spunlace and composite fabrics for various industrial uses. Du Pont's fiber production includes polyamide, polyester, spandex, kevlar and a variety of other specialty fibers in staple and filament form.

http://www.dupont.com/

Electro Fiber Technologies, LLC

USA. Development and manufacture of high-performance metal plated or coated fibers for applications in aerospace, automotive, medical, industrial, thermoplastics and composities industries. Also, nonwoven veils and mats.

http://www.electrofibertechnologies.com/

EMS Griltech

Switzerland. Multi-national manufacturers of performance polymers, and technical fibers and adhesives for the paper, textile, nonwovens, automotive, filtration and plastic film industries. Detailed product information and specifications. On-line job offerings. Links to related sites. Part of EMS Chemie AG.

http://www.emsgriltech.com/

Europa Corp

Poland. Electro-cunductive and anti-bacterial fibers from polyester, polyamide and polyacrylonitrile polymers for the carpet, upholstery and filtration media industries. Also, organic fertilizers and granulated aggregates. English and Polish.

http://www.europa.nct.pl

Far Eastern Textile, Ltd

Taiwan. Diversified group of manufacturing companies, active in fibers and textiles. Staple fiber and filament, bi-component and elastane fiber for yarn spinning and nonwovens production, from polyester, PTT, PLA and spandex. Also, woven, greige and dyed, and finished fabrics for apparel applications, and ready-made garments. English and Chinese.

http://www.fetl.com.tw/

Formosa Chemicals and Fibre Corp

Taiwan. Diversified manufacturing company, active in chemicals, man-made fibers, textiles, petrochemicals and plastics. Viscose and polyamide staple fibers and filaments for yarn spinning and nonwovens production. Also, woven fabrics and carpets. English and Chinese.

http://www.fcfc.com.tw/

Formosa Plastics Group

Taiwan. Diversified group of companies, active in petrochemicals, man-made fibers, textiles, nonwovens, electronics and information technology. Manufacturers of viscose, acrylic, polyester and polyamide staple fiber and filaments. Also, spun yarns, woven, nonwoven and knitted fabrics, and yarn and fabric dyeing and finishing facilities. English and Chinese.

http://www.fpg.com.tw/

Frana Polifibre SpA

Italy. White, semi-dull or solid dyed polyester and polypropylene staple fiber for the textile and nonwovens industries. Also, custom manufacture of plaids and blankets. Technical specifications. English and Italian.

http://www.frana-polifibre.it/

Hanil Synthetic Fibers Co., Ltd

Korea. Diversified manufacturing company, active in fibers, yarns, fabrics and finished textiles. Acrylic staple fibers, tow and tops for yarn spinning and nonwovens production. Also, lyocell, and conductive and high-performance polyacrylonitrile fibers, and woven, knitted and nonwoven fabrics. Extensive technical information and product specifications. English and Korean.

http://www.hanilsf.com/

Heinrich Reinhold GmbH

Germany. Manufacturers of high-tenacity polypropylene and polyamide 6 staple fibers for yarn spinning and nonwovens production applications. Detailed product catalogs, including technical information and specifications. Links to related sites. English and German.

http://www.heinrich-reinhold.de/

Honeywell International, Inc

USA. Multi-national group of manufacturing companies, active in aerospace, automation and control, performance materials, and power and transportation products. High-performance fibers for a wide range of specialty applications. Detailed product specifications on PDF files. Requires Acrobat Reader.

http://www.performancefibers.com/

Inhance Group

USA. Development and supply of enhanced performance surface-modified polymer particles and fibers used as performance additives for molded goods, paints, coatings and composites. Polyethylene and Kevlar fibers. Application guides. Technical articles. Part of Fluoro-Seal, Inc

http://www.inhanceproducts.com/

Inquitex SA

Spain. Manufacturers of raw white and dope dyed polyester and polyamide staple fiber for yarn spinning and nonwovens production. Also, PET thermoforming laminates. English and Spanish.

http://www.inquitex.com/

Invista

USA. Multi-national company, active in man-made fibers, resins and intermediates. Manufacture and marketing of a wide range of polymer based fibers for the textile and nonwovens industries. Extensive product information, including technical specifications. Job listing.

http://www.invista.com/

James Robinson Fibres, Ltd

UK. Manufacturers and traders in polyester, polypropylene, viscose, nylon and acrylic virgin fibers. Its Fibres Waste Division collects, sorts and grades textile waste products into acrylic, polyester, cotton, wool and mixed grade fibers for distribution to its customers and manufacturing of yarns and nonwoven needlepunch fabrics.

http://www.jrfibres.co.uk/

Jiangchao Fiber Products Co., Ltd

China. Diversified company, active in man-made fibers and medical textile products. Manufacturers of super-absorbent (SAF) staple fiber for yarn spinning and nonwovens production. Also, absorbent wound pads and gauzes, and cotton rolls and pads. English and Chinese.

http://www.jcxw.cn/

Jinshan Associated Trading Corp

China. Diversified group of import and export, manufacturing and processing companies, active in chemicals, man-made fiber, plastics and machinery. Polyester, polypropylene, polyvinyl alcohol and polyacrylic staple fiber for yarn spinning and nonwovens production applications. Technical specifications. English and Chinese.

http://www.cjatc.com/

Kazneftehim-Kopa LLP

Kazachstan. Diversified group of companies, active in petrochemicals and its derivatives, man-made fiber and transportation. Manufacturers of meta-aramif fiber and filaments for applications in composites and high-performance protection. English and Kazach.

http://www.kazneftehim.kz/

Koch Industries, Inc

USA. Diversified multi-national group of companies, active in trading, petroleum, chemicals, energy, gas liquids, asphalt, man-made fibers and intermediates, minerals, fertilizers, chemical technology equipment, pulp and paper, ranching, securities and finance. Polyester and polyamide staple fiber and filaments for the textile and nonwovens industries.

http://www.kochind.com/

Kolon Group

Korea. Versatile manufacturing company, active in chemicals, fashion, medical products, general goods and machine design and production. Nylon, polyester and polypropylene staple fiber and filament for textiles, nonwovens and industrial end uses. Microfiber for artificial leather and other specialty products.

http://www.kolon.co.kr/

Kuraray Co, Ltd

Japan. Versatile manufacturing company, active in chemicals, recycling technologies, polymer resins, fibers and nonwovens. Manufacturers of polyester, rayon and polyacrylate staple fiber and filament. Spunlace and meltblown nonwoven fabrics for hygiene and filtration end uses. Needlepunch fabrics for artificial leather. English and Japanese

http://www.kuraray.co.jp/en/products/index.html

Lihe Group

China. Diversified group of companies, active in man-made fiber and electrical appliances. Manufacturers of white and dyed polypropylene and polyamide staple fiber and filaments. Also, master batches and woven webbing. English and Chinese.

http://www.cnlihe.com/

Magellan Systems International, Inc

USA. Development and manufacture of ultra-high strength M5 fiber for soft and hard ballistic protection, fire protection and composite structural materials. Technical specifications.

http://www.m5fiber.com/magellan/

Märkische Faser AG

Germany. Manufacturers of polyester and acrylic fibers for the textile and nonwovens industries. Also, polyester chips. Part of the Tolaram Group. English and German.

http://www.maerkische-faser.com/

Meister Industries, Inc

Korea. Manufacture, import and marketing of virgin and recycled polyester and acrylic staple fiber. Also, polyester and polyamide filaments, and short cut and high-performance fibers. Technical information on PDF files. Multi-lingual site.

http://www.meist.co.kr/

Mitsubishi Rayon Co., Ltd

Japan. Versatile polymer chemicals manufacturing company, active in synthetic fibers and resisns, carbon and optical fibers, composite materials and high-performance membranes. Staple fiber and continuous filaments for the textile and nonwovens industries, from polyester, polypropylene, acrylic, and di- and triacetate. English and Japanese.

http://www.mrc.co.jp/

Montefibre Spa

Italy. Acrylic and polyester fibers for the textile and nonwovens industries. Also, dope dyed, bicomponent, bio-active, and a range of other specialty polyester fibers. Technical papers on PDF files. English and Italian.

http://www.mef.it/

Nan Ya Plastics Corp

Taiwan. Diversified manufacturing and service providing company, active in man-made fibers, textiles, chemicals, electronics, healthcare and education. Polyester and polyamide staple fiber and continuous filaments. Also, artificial leather, yarns, woven fabrics, and textile dyeing and finishing services. English and Chinese.

http://www.npc.com.tw/

NatureWorks LLC

USA. Joint venture of Cargill and Teijin. Developers and manufacturers of naturally flame-retardent and biodegradable polylactide fibers for textile and nonwovens processes, from corn starch. Technical documents on PDF files. Consumer and trade information. News archive and press materials.

http://www.natureworksllc.com/

Palmetto Synthetics, LLC

USA. Manufacturers of raw white and solution dyed staple fiber and tow for yarn spinning and nonwovens production, from virgin and recycled polyester, polyamide and various other polymers. Custom specialty treatment capabilities.

http://www.palmsyn.com/

PBI Performance Products, Inc

USA. Development and manufacture of short cut and staple polybenzimidazole (PBI) fibers for heat and flame resistant technical textiles and nonwovens. Also, PBI polymers. Technical information and specifications on PDF files. English, German and Spanish.

http://www.pbigold.com/

Peignage Dumortier SA

France. Custom manufacturers of man-made staple fiber and filaments for yarn spinning. Also, custom processing of natural and bast fiber. English and French.

http://www.peignagedumortier.fr/

Pi-Ray America, Inc

USA. Design, development and manufacture of patend protected mineral embedded polymer fibers for yarns in high-performance and specialty apparel applications.

http://www.pirayusa.com/

Polyacryl Corp

Iran. Manufacturers of polyester and polyacryl staple fiber for yarn spinning and nonwovens applications. Also, tops and yarns, paper tubes, and high desity polyethylene.

http://www.iran-export.com/exporter/company/polyacril/index.htm

RNB Group

India. Diversified group of manufacturing and trading companies, active in metals and natural and man-made fibers and yarns. Polyester and acrylic staple fiber for yarn spinning and nonwovens manufacturing. Detailed technical information and specifications.

http://www.rnbgroup.net/

Shell Chemicals, Ltd

UK. Multi-national chemicals manufacturers. Polytrimethylene terephthalate (PTT) fibers, mono-filaments and yarns for carpeting, textiles and nonwovens, thermoplastic engineering, and industrial films. Product data sheets. Technical literature on PDF files. Detailed FAQs about products and HSE issues. Part of the Royal Dutch/Shell Group.

http://www.shellchemicals.com/corterra/1,1098,280,00.html

Sinopec Petrochemical Co., Ltd

China. Manufacturers of petroleum products, petrochemicals, synthetic fibers and plastics. Polyester, acrylic, polypropylene, polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), and bi-component staple fiber for yarn spinning and non-wovens production. Also, bottle grade polyester chips and continuous filament yarns. Technical information and specifications. [English and Chinese]

http://www.spc.com.cn/cnspc/index.php

SK Chemicals Corp

Korea. Versatile chemicals manufacturing company, active in life sciences, man-made fibers and textiles, resins, adhesives, and water treatment and pre-peg technologies. Acetate, and polytrimethylene terephthalate fiber, filament and yarns for high-performance technical textiles and nonwovens. English and Korean.

http://www.skchemicals.com/

Spinox, Ltd

UK. Commercial spin-off from the University of Oxford, set up to fully develop a spinning process to create high performance fibres from natural or artificial proteins based on the principles used by spiders and insects to create natural silk fibres.

http://www.isis-innovation.com/spinout/spinox.html

Strudex Fibres, Ltd

Canada. Solution dyed fibers for the carpet yarns spinning industry, from polyamide and polypropylene. Also, recycling program for carpet and plastic wastes. Detailed descriptions and illustrations of production processes.

http://www.strudex.com/

Synthetic Industries Corp

USA. Manufacturers of polypropylene fibrilated and steel fibers for concrete reinforcement applications. Also, fiber dispensing systems. Extensive technical information on PDF files. Product selection guide. Links to related sites.

http://www.siconcretesystems.com/

Taian Modern Plastic Co., Ltd

China. Diversified group of companies, active in plastics processing and machinery. Polyester and polypropylene staple fiber and filament for concrete reinforcement applications. Also, plastic extrusion and molding machinery, and geogrids and geomembranes. Technical information and specifications. English and Chinese.

http://www.tamodern.com.cn/

Teijin Co, Inc

Japan. Chemicals production and processing corporation with production facilities on all continents. Its fiber businesses manufacture aramid, nylon, acetate, polyvinyl chloride and polyester filament and staple fiber. The company is focused on developing processes for the production of high quality fiber from recycled materials.

http://www.teijin.co.jp/

Teijin Twaron BV

The Netherlands. Para-aramid polymers, fibers, yarns and pulp for a wide range of technical, protective and industrial applications. Detailed product catalogs. Technical brochures on PDF files. Part of the Teijin Group.

http://www.twaron.com/

Toray Fluorofibers, Inc

USA. Manufacturers polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) continuous filament yarns, staple fiber and flock for applications in nonwovens for hot gas filtration, and aggressive chemical filtration of liquids and gases. Also, woven and nonwoven filtration media. Extensive technical information and product specifications. Description of manufacturing and processing techniques. Part of the Toray Group.

http://www.torayfluorofibers.com/

Toray, Inc

Japan. Diversified, multi-national manufacturing corporation. Its chemicals division produces intermediates for man-made fiber manufacturing. Nylon, polyester and acrylic staple fiber for the textile and nonwovens industries and polyacrylonitrile-based carbon fiber for the composites industry.

http://www.toray.co.jp/

Toyobo Co., Ltd

Japan. Diversified manufacturing company, active in tectiles, chemicals, functional products, plastics and software. High-performance technical fibers. Also, yarns, and woven and knitted fabrics. Extensive technical information and specifications. English and Japanese.

http://www.toyobo.co.jp/

Vectran

USA. Manufacturer of liquid crystal polymer, high performance fiber for industrial, aerospace, recreation and composite materials end uses.

http://www.vectranfiber.com/

Xingcheng Polymer Material Co., Ltd

China. Manufacturers of staple fiber, sewing threads and filament yarns for nonwovens and textile applications, from polyvinyldene fluoride (PVDF), ethylene-tetrafluorethylene (ETFE), fluorethylene polymer (FEP), perfluoroalkoxy (PFA) and poly-tetra-fluor-ethyne (PTFE). Also, needlepunch PTFE felts for high-performance filtration applications. Detailed product catalogs, including technical specifications. Englsh and Chinese.

http://www.cnxc.cn/

Yeu Ming Tai Chemical Industrial Co., Ltd

Taiwan. Manufacturers of PTFE membranes, fibers, seals and gaskets, films and tapes for a wide range of industrial and consumer products applications. Naturally white, high-temperature resistant fluorocarbon staple fibers for nonwovens production and yarn spinning. Also, multi-filament yarns and threads, and scrim fabrics. Extensive technical information and specifications. English and Chinese.

http://www.ymt.com.tw/

Zoltek Rt

Hungary. Manufacturers of carbon, acrylic and polyamide tow, tops and staple fiber for the textile, nonwovens and composite industries. Also, chemicals, and plastic nets and meshes. Detailed product catalogs, including technical information. Part of Zoltek Companies, Inc. English and Hungarian.

http://www.zoltek.hu/

Zyex, Ltd

UK. Manufacturers of staple fiber, and mono- and multifilament yarns for high-performance applications in the textile and nonwovens industries, from polytheretherketone and other aromatic polyketone polymers. Chemical properties and technical specifications.

http://www.zyex.com/

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