Fibers & Textiles

Towards differentiation that exceed synthetic fibers

and natural boundaries.
The use of fiber products expanding from clothes to industrial fields.
Unitika has been built on its fiber and textile arm ever since being established. Production ranges from yarns to completed products, with
uses spreading from clothes such as ladies’, men’s, sportswear and uniforms, to industrial materials for use in architecture, construction and
interior, which makes up approximately 50% of the consumption. This industrial materials field is expected to expand dramatically in the
near future. Vinylon, which has gained popularity as a substitute for asbestos, and the even stronger Super Vinylon have been developed for
the market. Just as in the textiles field, we provide the industrial materials market with our original differential products as main items,
leading to the creation of a more comfortable lifestyle.

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Hygra-LU
A useful functional material to soak up water and moisture
While being a synthetic fiber, Hygra-LU is a useful functional material used in clothes to maintain
a permanently dry feeling through its exceptional water absorbency and moisture desorption.
Hygra-Lu was created through a combination of Hygra, which features a core of polymer
wrapped in nylon holding 30 times its own weight in water absorbency, and Lumiace which
offers exceptional water absorbency. This material was developed to relieve the discomfort from
sweat after intense sports, and is mainly used in sports products. Fiber technology has been
applied on a micron level to achieve the ultimate quality and comfort.

Sylph
A new ecological natural fiber derived from trees.
Sylph is a new natural fiber made from tree pulp. Eucalyptus trees used as the raw materials are
taken from plantations, while solvents used in the production process of the raw stock are
completely recovered and reused. The material is not only ecological, it has a unique texture and
a range of appearances. Compatible with functional fibers such as natural fibers, synthetic fibers,
and hollow fibers, a large variety of materials are possible through advanced composite
technologies. The possibilities of this ever changing material are endless.

Seglova
Anti-erosion sheets to protect river environments.
Seglova is an anti erosion sheet for river banks made from polyester filament yarns. The process
involves filling Seglova steric knitted structure developed with our own unique technology with
sand, and then transferring plant seed pots. Erosion resistance is approximately the same as normal
concrete block mats. However on a materials production level, Seglova excels due to presenting a
much lighter load on the environment as carbon dioxide emissions are approximately 90% of those
compared to conventional concrete block mats.

Unitika Vinylon
Vinylon used both domestically and internationally
as a substitute for asbestos.
Vinylon was first manufactured approximately 60 years ago as Japan’s first synthetic fiber. With
high strength, low elasticity, and excellent alkali resistance, Vinylon has been used in various
fields. Its use as an industrial material, such as a reinforcing material in concrete or separator in
batteries, increased over recent years. Being a reinforcing material, it has been used as a
substitute for asbestos since 25 years, particularly as a roofing and construction material called
slate. Vinylon can also be found in domestic and international construction and is even used by
the world’s leading construction materials manufacturer Eternit (Belgium).

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 Hygra-BI Unitika Fibers Ltd.
A functional material created from composite Hygra
and Bioliner. Features exceptional antibacterial and
odor resistance, as well as displaying fast moisture
absorption and evaporation.
Peos Unitika Fibers Ltd.
Unitika Sakai Ltd.
A unique bimetal structured yarn with moderate
stretchability and excellent resilience. Used in
world famous brands.
Sylph Unitika Textiles Ltd.
An ecological natural fiber made from pulp
obtained from tree plantations. A unique texture
with plenty of different appearances.
Aitake(Indigo-bamboo)
Unitika Textiles Ltd.
A new material using the fibers of natural bamboo
as they are. Offers a refreshing feel and is excellent
at conserving resources.
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Thermotron Unitika Fibers Ltd.
A heat retaining fiber that converts sunlight to
heat. Used in sports and outdoor wear.
Wolford Unitika Berkshire Ltd.
An international leg wear brand sold throughout
more than 60 countries, providing legs with a
sense of luxury and unique perspective.
Palpa Unitika Textiles Ltd.
A special multilayer yarn developed over 30 years
ago. Polyester staple fibers are wrapped in high
quality cotton.
Mai-Houoh(Dancing Phoenix)
Unitika Textiles Ltd.
The world’s highest standard ultrafine 240 yarn
count, made from spin gold. Features the finest
quality texture that exceeds cotton.
Microart Unitika Fibers Ltd.
A lightweight fiber construction design featuring a
special #-shaped cross-section. Used in outdoor
wear for all seasons.
School Gymnastics Uniforms
Unitika Mate Co., Ltd.
School sportswear designed for the fashions of
today. Partnerships have also been tied up with
designer brands.
Ramco Unitika Textiles Ltd.
Super-long Indian cotton is used to make this high
strength cotton material. This high quality is
obtained from hybrid technologies and many
manual processes.
Unitika Super Vinylon Unitika Ltd.
With a strength 1.5 times stronger than
conventional vinyl filament yarn, an amazing 80%
strength of aramid fiber, has been achieved. High
quality available at a low cost.

Microart Bag Unitika Fibers Ltd.
A lightweight polyester material derived from a
special #-shaped cross-section design. Used in bag
manufacturing.
Industrial Sheet Unitika Fibers Ltd.
A super tough and high tenacity polyester yarn is
bonded with resin. Features high stability.
Safety Nets Unitika Fibers Ltd.
The lightest landlubberly nets in Japan. Made
using polyester spun-dyed yarn and offering
outstanding strength. Used in the construction
industry.
Fishing Line Unitika Fibers Ltd.
A Specialized fishing line which has been designed
for a single purpose ever since it was
developed.There are various kinds for lure/bait
fishing.
Various development of synthetic,
natural, and composite fibers.
The keyword being differentiation.
Unitika Fibers handles all the synthetic fiber products within the
Fibers and Textiles department. Our know-how in advanced polymer
technologies is applied to the fiber structure and processing
techniques on a microscopic level, unseen by the naked eye,
Combining different polymers and using modification techniques, a
new range of original, comfortable products have been developed,
namely Microart and Thermotron.
Unitika Textiles, dealing mainly in materials made of natural fibers, has
made the remarkable approach to creating differential products
using unique materials, composite materials, and produced several
environmentally friendly products such as Uniecolo and
Indigo-Bamboo(Ai-Take). As a materials manufacturer Unitika Textiles
has received high appreciation for maintaining this stance of
providing all types of materials in the fiber business, from yarn to
completed products. The future of the natural materials field looks
bright as more effort will be applied to the product businesses.
From planning to development, to production and sales, the clothing
business will continue to operate in close cooperation of all our
company groups.
A wide range of products and fields
of development.
High specification industrial materials
to meet various requirements.
Unitika’s fiber and textile products are widely used in the field of
industrial materials . Uses in the construction field include
construction sheets , mesh sh e e t s used a s f o und a t i o n
reinforcements, and seepage control sheets. Other uses include
rubber materials to help reinforce tires and belts, fisheries products
such as nets, waterproof cloth and tent sheets, and nylon rope to
moor tankers to port. Many products have also been developed as
interior materials for automobiles. Closer to home are products such
as basecloth of poultice and static charge brushes for printers. Final
products including a variety of specialist lines are
also produced as Unitika Fishing Lines.
In addition to the widely popular Vinylon and other reinforcing
materials, there are the new products making use of their
nonpolluting characteristics and environmentally friendliness, such as
carbon substitutes in the FRP field, and materials used in boat bodies
as glass substitutes. Super Vinylon, with 1.5 times the strength of
ordinary Vinylon, has a bright future with a variety of new uses being
developed.
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