Snatching the Attention of Many Apparel Brands! The Secret Behind the High-Performance Material "SOLOTEX®" with Softness & Superior Weather Resistance
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Teijin Frontier Co., Ltd., Technology and Production Division, General Manager of Technology Development
After joining Teijin Fibers Ltd., he was involved in the development of polyester staple fibers, spun yarns, and polyester textiles. Since April 2017, he has been in his current position overseeing product development departments for both apparel and industrial materials.
Teijin Frontier Co., Ltd., General Manager of Apparel Marketing
After joining Teijin Limited, she was assigned to the women's textiles sales department in Tokyo. Later, she moved to Osaka, where she was responsible for the textile sales to Kyoto wholesalers. After transfer to the marketing department, she was involved in new business development, yarn sales to original suppliers in Hokuriku, and textile sales both domestically and internationally. Since around 2016, she has mainly been involved in the branding of materials such as "Solotex®" and has been in her current position since 2020.
"Solotex®" is Also Used in Cushion Materials & Vehicle Seats
Please share the background of the development of "Solotex®."
From around 1990, the production of polyester and nylon shifted to China and Southeast Asia, resulting in cost competition. Consequently, Japan had to offer high-quality materials to survive. At that time, production costs for PTT fibers were high, and establishing the technology for spinning them into yarn was a significant barrier. However, Solotex Co. Ltd. overcame these challenges and began manufacturing and selling the new fiber as "Solotex®."
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