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R&D

Hyosung Research Institute was established in 1971 as Korea’s first research facility to be affiliated with a private company. From its research technology in the synthetic fiber field which fueled the industrial growth of Korea in the 1970s, Hyosung Research Institute has been expanding its field to chemical ingredients, chemical products, and new materials. Our Fiber Research Group is the leader in fiber technology including the world’s number one spandex and differentiated functional nylon/PET fiber with long-accumulated technology in polymerization/spinning/stretching/after-processing. We are also creating new products and production processes, putting forth our best efforts for immediate utilization.

Research Fields

  • Functional fiber for apparel

    spandex, nylon, polyester fiber

  • environment-friendly fiber

Main Development History

  • 2019
    • Developed the PET CD continuous polymerization process technology and improved the quality of Nylon bonding yarn (MIPAN glurex)
    • Developed Soft Spandex
  • 2017
    • Development of PET recycled anti-inflammatory fiber
    • Development of NY Green, dope dyed high-tenacity fiber
    • Development of dope dyed high tenacity-fiber
    • Development of NY/PET mélange complex fiber
  • 2016
    • Development of PET white dope dyed fiber
    • Development of high max. DR spandex
    • Development of zero-fragrance spandex “creora® Fresh”
  • 2015
    • Development of PET zero-fragrance “freshgear”
    • Development of heat luminescent fiber “aeroheat”
  • 2014
    • Development of differentiated complex fibers(dope dyed, CD PCP)
    • Development of dope dyed robic
  • 2013
    • Development of solvent-free spandex, heat pressurizing fiber “aerowarm-plus”
    • Development of PET water-repellent fiber, NY66 ATY fiber
  • 2012
    • Development of high-denier spandex for Diaper OETO
    • Development of “aerogear”, fiber for healthcare/far-infrared radiation
  • 2011
    • Development of highly heat-resistant/high acid spandex
    • Development of highly-functional PET dual-insulation fiber
    • Development of minimum-shrinkage fiber for broad-woven fabric
  • 2010
    • Development of high-chlorine resistant spandex
    • Development of highly-functional double insulation nylon fiber “aqua-X”
    • Development of high-strength double insulation nylon fiber “rexy”
  • 2009
    • Development of “prizma”, highly luminescent fiber for sportswear
  • 2008
    • Development of thermal polyester fiber “aerowarm”
    • Development of recyclable long fiber polyester “regen”
  • 2007
    • Development of anti-inflammatory fiber prizma
  • 2006
    • Development of polyester fiber askin
    • Development of minimum-shrinkage polyester
    • Development of high-tenacity polyester fiber
    • Development of nylon bonding fiber “glurex”
  • 2005
    • Latent&potential crimped complex polyester fiber “xanadu-55”
    • Development of alkali-resistant spandex
    • Development of dope dyed spandex
  • 2004
    • Development of high set spandex
    • Development of micro polyester processing thread
  • 2003
    • Development of zn-free spandex
  • 2002
    • Development of heat-glowing spandex, heat-resistant spandex
    • Development of chlorine resistant spandex
    • Development of antimicrobial nylon fiber “MIPAN magic silver”
  • 2001
    • Development of polyester microfiber “M3”(0.2 denier)
  • 2000
    • Development of core sheath-type glowing nylon thread
  • 1999
    • Development of polyester microfiber “M2”
    • Development of far-infrared radiation nylon fiber “MIPAN fit”
  • 1998
    • Development of HTS specialized fiber
  • 1993
    • Development of nylon hollow fiber
  • 1992
    • Development of nylon microfiber
    • Development of dry-method spandex
  • 1989
    • Development of Full-Dull polyester fiber
  • 1987
    • Development of nylon 66 resin
  • 1986
    • Development of hollow fiber polyester
  • 1983
    • Development of microfiber polyester
    • Development of high-tenacity nylon fiber “corona”
  • 1980
    • Development of nylon 6 resin

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