R&D

TK Chemical Research Center

Founded in 2008 with SM Group, TK Chemical's R&D Center is leading textile industry with 60 years of accumulated technology and competitive talent which is leading the future of the textile industry.

We, TK Chemical, do our best to develop new products and pioneer new material through R&D Center.

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  • Founding Date
    2008
  • Location
    Gyeongbuk Chilgok-gun Seokjeok-eup

Key Events

  • 2007.11
    Established a technology management office
  • 2008.11
    Established an R&D department
  • 2010.12
    Established a company-affiliated research center

Research Center's Vision

Build a Foundation for Sustainable Growth

  • Diversify Profit Structures
  • Research Center's Projects
  • Improve Profit Structures

Conduct Research and Development in the Existing Business Divisions PET Resin, Polyester and Spandex division, developing high value-added new materials

Conduct Research and Development in the Existing Business Divisions Conduct Research and Development in the Existing Business Divisions

Research and Develop New Business Projects Develop and promote new business projects through government R&D projects and pioneering new business structure.

Research and Develop New Business Projects Research and Develop New Business Projects

Research Achievements

Yarn

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Research Achievements Research Accomplishments, roduct Name
Research Accomplishments Product Name
Currently participating in developing core technology for an industrial material project
(An ester-type thermoplastic elastic fiber is under development)
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Collaborative technology development among various textile business streams
(Development of polyester using eco-friendly flame retardant)
TEXLON
Development of functional polyester materials (antibacterial, quick drying, heat generating, etc.) JURASIL
Development of polyester yarn products KARAYARN
Development of polyester-based cooling materials NEOFRESH COOL
Development of polyester with high-fastness and dry-touch products NEOFRESH F-CHROMA
Development of polyester yarn with sweat-absorbency and quick-drying properties NEOFRESH DRY
Development of polyester yarn with a cotton-like feel, and composite combustible features NEOFRESH COTTI
Development of polyester compound yarn with a wool-like feel NEOFRESH ELLA
Development of polyester yarn with a linen-like surface MASIL
Development of spandex with multiple END spinning system (operation of mass production facility) TEXLON,
ARACHRA,
ARACHRA S1000,
ARACHRA S2000
Exclusive dye additive manufacturing technology developed
Development of a high-end spandex-knit/tricot product
Development of a black spandex

Resin

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Research Achievements Research Accomplishments, roduct Name
Research Accomplishments Product Name
 Development of an eco-friendly PET resin (germanium catalyst) TEXPET

New Business Projects

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Research Achievements Research Accomplishments, roduct Name
Research Accomplishments Product Name
Research and development of high-strength PE fiber-Reach the wet target quality TYCHRA
Development of biodegradable plastics ECOPLUS 101
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Last 50 years, TK Chemical shared customers concern and made their needs to overcome adversity.

TKC always worked with customers for long time.

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At that time

In pleasant memories, relationship with TK Chemical was started.

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ARACHRA S2000

As a spandex brand created by TK Chemical's 30 years of technology, the product has an outstanding high heat-resistant polymer design, less vulnerability to chlorine.

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Commodity Yarns

This commodity yarn, with its world-class quality is produced by accumulated technology of ICI's continuous polymerization direct spinning technology.

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Challenging together

Beginning of the new life, TK Chemical was there for encouragement.

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ARACHRA FRESH

Arachra Fresh acts as a deodorant to chemically neutralize and remove odors. Arachra Fresh has improved comfort with semi-permanent deodorant function.

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KARAYARN (BLACK)

KARAYARN is dope dyed fiber which has excellent color fastness & color depth.

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ROJEL

Rojel is a sea-island, ultra-microfiber material with a soft and detailed finish that is similar to natural leather or suede.

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Sharing the values

When we were happy, TK Chemical was our companion.

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COOLSKIN

NEOFRESH Coolskin is a functional material with a special, non-circular cross-section, boasting UV protection, and sweat-absorbing and quick drying properties.

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COOLON

COOLON is an absorbent and quick-drying material that is designed to work with the touch, heat, and sweating mechanisms of the human body.

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Comfort and relax

At the moment that enjoying lifetime, TK Chemical was always with you.

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COTTI

NEOFRESH COTTI is a false twist compound yarn with an outstanding cotton-like finish, along with being lightweight, and warm.

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ARACHRA HI-FIT

Arachra Hi-Fit provides a strong fit with excellent strength, and demonstrates excellent performance through improved uniformity, even with lightweight fabrics.

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TEX PET

Tex Pet is produced using bottle chips through continuous polymerization process. It is known for as a food and beverage container material

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Anytime be around

To make all of your family can feel easy, TK Chemical always safeguarded us.

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REBEX

REBEX is a semi-permanent, flame-retardant material that does not generate toxic gas during combustion and does not deteriorate with washing.

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ATB-UV+

This smart product prevents the production of secondary odors from the sweat absorption and evaporation due to its excellent antibacterial properties.

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Construction Division

We suggest the new value of a housing culture in which the basic foundation of housing, comfort, safety, and convenience come together.

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Today and tomorrow

TK Chemical shared our all life and will always go together.

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ECOLON

ECOLON is an eco-friendly product that reduces the amount of waste and CO2 by recycling PET bottles.

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UVEIL

UVEIL is a product with UV protection and anti-see-through abilities. It is designed with a multi-core structure for stability.

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FOR A BETTER TOMORROW

TK Chemical will lead next centennial of
Korea chemical industry.

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