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This section provides an overview for vinylon as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 3 vinylon manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked vinylon companies as of January, 2025: 1.Sansho Co., Ltd., 2.Dongguan Qinghong Thread Co., 3.Komarine Co..
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Vinylon is a synthetic fiber made by acetalizing polyvinyl alcohol.
Vinylon was the first synthetic fiber developed in Japan and has a history of more than 70 years. It is also the second synthetic fiber developed in the world, following nylon, which was developed for the first time in the world.
Vinylon is characterized by its high fiber strength and resistance to friction, as well as its excellent moisture absorbency. Since most synthetic fibers do not have high moisture absorbency, vinylon stands out in this respect. It also has excellent weather and chemical resistance, and is used in many areas of industry and industry. Vinylon is composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, so it does not produce toxic substances such as dioxin or ammonia when burned.
However, while vinylon has excellent chemical resistance, it is also difficult to dye, making it difficult to use as a fiber for clothing. Although it has a texture similar to cotton, its lack of suppleness (stiffness) is also a disadvantage. It also has disadvantages such as color change when exposed to heat in a damp state, making it unsuitable for use in places where heat is applied or where appearance is a concern.
Vinylon is used in a variety of situations because of its long history and ease of stable production.
It is a highly durable fiber that is resistant to water, making it suitable for repeated use, and it is often used in familiar applications such as ropes and fish nets.
It is also used for reinforcing concrete because of its excellent chemical resistance and strong resistance to alkali. Because of its resistance to wind and rain, it is sometimes used in applications requiring weather resistance, such as civil engineering and construction and agricultural cold gauzes.
Until a decade ago, vinylon was also used for clothing due to its high moisture absorbency and cotton-like texture, but its use has been declining due to discoloration when ironing.
Currently, vinylon is used for clothes such as work clothes for long hours of sweating, raincoats, and some school uniforms.
Vinylon is a synthetic fiber made by artificially polymerizing chemical substances.
First, vinylon acetate is synthesized from ethylene made from petroleum and natural gas. After polymerization of this vinyl acetate, polyvinyl alcohol, the source of vinylon, is created through a saponification step using sodium hydroxide.
Polyvinyl alcohol has many hydrophilic hydroxy groups (-OH groups) in its molecules, making it easily soluble in water and difficult to use as a fiber.
From here, vinylon fiber is made by using polyvinyl alcohol as the raw material for spinning and acetalizing it with formaldehyde. The spinning process can be divided into dry and wet spinning. In the dry method, the raw material is dissolved in a solvent that evaporates when heated, and the solvent is pressed out of the mouth in a heated atmosphere to evaporate and form fibers. In the wet process, the material is dissolved in a solvent and extruded in a solution called a coagulation bath, where it is chemically reacted and the solvent is removed to form fibers.
By reducing the ratio of hydroxy groups (-OH groups) in this way, a synthetic fiber is produced that is insoluble in water and has moderate moisture absorption.
Ordinary vinylon is not degraded by water, but there is an unusual fiber in vinylon called water-soluble vinylon, which has the characteristic of being soluble in water. This fiber contains more hydroxy groups (-OH groups).
*Including some distributors, etc.
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Sansho Co. Ltd. is a manufacturer of labels and related products that was established in 1949 in Kanagawa, Japan. The company’s products include a wide range of standard tapes, stickers, and labels. These have a wide range of applications, but are primarily used for protection, authentication, and identification purposes. The company chiefly serves clients in the food and beverage, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical industries. It also offers contract manufacturing services to customers with unique project specifications.
Komarine Co., established in 2018 and based in Korea, is a supplier of marine spare parts. The company is the first online platform in the Korean marine industry. It offers the world's buyers an optimised and personalised service. The goods of the company include steel, fabrication, marine equipment, deck machinery, and measurement tools. Every day, the company receives more than 377 visitors from 100 countries. The company is funded by MOTIE (Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Energy).
Ranking as of January 2025
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sansho Co., Ltd. |
38.1%
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| 2 | Dongguan Qinghong Thread Co. |
35.7%
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| 3 | Komarine Co. |
26.2%
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Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the vinylon page as of January 2025. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
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*Including some distributors, etc.
| Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
|---|---|---|
|
Japan
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1 | 33.3% |
China
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1 | 33.3% |
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Republic of Korea
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1 | 33.3% |
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Nagai Twisting Co., Ltd.
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■Summary A chemical fiber developed in Japan, it is strong and weather resistant and is used for a variety of purposes. ■Features ・It is highly h...
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Hirose Paper Co., Ltd.
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VN is a wet non -woven fabric that is extremely characterized by 100 % vinylon fiber that is dissolved with a dryer when papers with vinylon dissol...
Ikukawa Shoten Co., Ltd.
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■Summary Twill tape using vinylon. Because it uses chemical fibers, it is stronger than cotton. Due to its soft texture and firm thickness, it is p...
Ikukawa Shoten Co., Ltd.
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■Summary This tape uses vinylon. Due to its plain weave and bag-stitch weave, it is also called plain tape or bag-stitched tape. Due to its solid t...
Ikukawa Shoten Co., Ltd.
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■Summary The material is vinylon line tape. A power belt that protects your luggage with a flat belt. A flat rope (tape type) ideal for transportin...
