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The trade association representing the interests of the chemical fibres industry in wider Europe. It defends members’ interests in fighting for fair trade, attacks trade barriers and distortions of competition, encourages innovation, promotes objective standards and test methods and demonstrates advantages and sustainability of man-made fibres, and works for scientific approach to regulation on health and safety and environment and provides its members with market information and analysis.

www.cirfs.org

Chemistry with a purpose. A little better every day.
Chemical expertise is Kemira's core competence. As the world's leading provider of sustainable chemical solutions for water-intensive industries, we offer the most suitable products and services to improve our customers' product quality as well as process and resource efficiency. With over 100 years of experience, we support the cellulose-based textile value chain in exploiting the potential of this renewable and recyclable raw material. We enable functional and safe textile fibers as well as efficient and sustainable production processes, from pulp production to wastewater treatment. In 2023, Kemira generated annual sales of around 3.4 billion euros with around 5,000 employees. We have a global production network with 62 production sites and our world-class expertise is supported by research and development centers in Europe, North America and Asia, as well as a strong global patent and product portfolio.

Why tomorrow’s textiles need innovative chemistry - Kemira

RadiciGroup is one of the world’s leading producers of a wide range of chemical intermediates, polyamide polymers, high performance engineering polymers and advanced textile solutions, including nylon yarn, polyester yarn, yarn made from recovered and bio-source materials, nonwovens and personal protective equipment for the industrial and healthcare fields. These products are the result of the Group’s outstanding chemical expertise and vertically integrated polyamide production chain and have been developed for use in a variety of industrial sectors, such as: automotive, electrical and electronics, household appliances, consumer and industrial goods, apparel, furnishing, construction, sports. The basis of the Group’s strategy is a strong focus on innovation, quality, customer satisfaction and social and environmental sustainability. Advanced Textile Solutions is the business area of the Group devoted to the production of synthetic fibres and nonwovens.
www.radicigroup.com

DYETEC is a leading institute in Korea that focuses on dyeing and finishing technology. About 160 employees work there, with over 60% holding a master's degree or higher. They are highly skilled researchers in the textile industry and have many patents to their name. DYETEC was established in 1994 under the 'Ministry of Industry, Energy & Trade' with the aim of promoting industrial technology innovation and providing corporate support, leading to sustainable growth in the local textile industry. As a result, DYETEC has grown into a leading textile research institute in Korea over the past 30 years.

At present, DYETEC is recognized as the leading institution for managing and advancing technology in the field of textile material information across the four key material categories (metal, chemical, ceramic, and textile). DYETEC will further enhance its internal capabilities and operations, including research and development, policy support based on textile databases, and commitment to environmental sustainability, all of which contribute to advancing future technologies.

다이텍 (dyetec.or.kr)

Based in Ansfelden near Linz in Austria, EREMA Group is the world's leading manufacturer of plastics recycling solutions. The EREMA Group stands for a plastics industry that takes responsibility for resources. The Circular Economy is the declared objective within the plastics industry, and to implement it across the board the group of companies now has six subsidiaries: EREMA, 3S, PURE LOOP, UMAC, PLASMAC and KEYCYCLE. They cover the entire spectrum of mechanical plastics recycling - from planning and engineering through to developing and manufacturing recycling technologies as well as producing system components and trading previously owned systems. Supported by subsidiaries in the USA, China, Russia, Africa and a worldwide network of representatives, EREMA recycling solutions are currently in operation in 108 countries worldwide and recycle around 14.5 million tonnes of plastic every year.
www.erema-group.com

FET is a leading supplier of state of the art process technology and equipment for the man-made yarns and fibre extrusion industry.FET was established in 1998 with the firm objective of achieving technical excellence in our field and helping our customers to efficiently produce high value textile materials. This background has provided FET with a sound base for success and growth over this period. Our ongoing strategic objective is for controlled expansion year on year, extending our portfolio in response to customer demand.

FET offer in-depth expertise and knowhow into design, process technology, electronics, manufacturing and after sales service. Flexibility is a key strength, with bespoke and standard installations provided, ranging in value from £300k to £3 million. With installations in over 35 countries, the company geared to working within the global marketplace and with diverse cultures.

As an established reputable provider, FET designs, develops and manufactures extrusion equipment for a wide range of high value textile material applications worldwide. We listen carefully to customers’ technical requirements and objectives – working closely with them and other intermediaries where required – building up strong working relationships to ensure successful projects, delivered on time and within budget. In particular FET excel at finding solutions where others cannot. New Product Development and R&D departments often approach us with unique challenges related to man-made fibre and yarn extrusion issues. FET always pleased to take on these challenges from concept to manufacture.
Bespoke extrusion equipment for the manufacture of absorbable yarns

Barmag, a subsidiary of the Swiss Rieter Group, is the global market leader with its product brands Barmag and Neumag in the fields of filament spinning systems, texturing machines, BCF, staple fiber spinning and nonwoven systems, and also provides engineering solutions as a service provider along the textile value chain.
From Melt to Yarn, Fibers and Nonwovens | Barmag