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This section provides an overview for filaments as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 4 filament manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked filament companies as of January, 2025: 1.RAINSUN INTERNATIONAL TRADE CO., LTD., 2.Western Filament, Inc..
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A filament is a long, continuous fiber often used in the textile industry. It can be made from cellulose or synthetic materials, producing indefinitely long threads. In contrast to short-fiber materials like cotton (staple), a filament refers to a single, unbroken fiber.
In chemical fiber production, filaments are created through spinning, with fiber thickness adjusted for different applications. These filaments are then used in textile manufacturing, either directly or as part of filament yarns.
Silk threads, for example, can be monofilament (single filament) or multifilament (multiple thin fibers), each offering different characteristics.
Filaments are versatile, finding applications in clothing, sports equipment, industrial materials, and high-density fabrics. They are used in sports nets, racket strings, fishing lines, bicycle and golf club shafts, outdoor furniture, and tents.
In industry, filaments are used in products like nets, ropes, filters, and electrical wires. Carbon fibers, a type of filament, are used in aerospace and automotive applications due to their strength and lightness.
High-density fabrics made from filament threads are used in products like umbrellas and roller screens, offering low light and water permeability.
Filament threads have a smooth surface, producing stable and smooth fabrics. They are often treated to reduce glossiness, providing a luxurious appearance. Filament yarns create finer tightly woven fabrics suitable for various applications, especially where strength is needed.
Monofilament consists of a single filament and is usually made from synthetic fibers like polypropylene, polyester, or nylon. Multifilament comprises multiple long fibers and can include microfibers.
Monofilament is strong and suitable for applications requiring firmness, such as tennis racket strings and fishing lines. It can be dyed during production and is often used in transparent fabrics. However, it can cause discomfort if too thick.
Multifilament creates soft, supple fabrics, less prone to wrinkling, and can offer UV protection. They are used in wind-resistant jackets and various other applications but have lower strength than monofilaments and may attract surface dust.
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Trevira GmbH, a part of Indorama Ventures, established in 2010 and headquartered in Augsburg, Germany, is a manufacturer of polyester fibers and filaments. The company specializes in flame-retardant textiles with its Trevira CS brand, which integrates fire protection into the fibers for long-term safety. Its products include filament yarns designed for flame retardancy, antimicrobial protection, and low-melt functionality. It offers various specialty fibers, including low-pill, bicomponent, and biopolymer options. Its brands include Trevira Bioactive for antimicrobial properties, Trevira Classixx for durability and colorfastness, and Trevira Sinfineco for sustainability. The company supports textile development through chromatography, spectroscopy, and physical measurement testing services.
Ranking as of January 2025
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | RAINSUN INTERNATIONAL TRADE CO., LTD. |
50.0%
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| 2 | Western Filament, Inc. |
50.0%
|
Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the filament 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
Newly Established Company
Company with a History
*Including some distributors, etc.
| Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
|---|---|---|
|
Germany
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1 | 100.0% |
81 products found
81 products
KB Seiren Co., Ltd.
90+ people viewing
Last viewed: 15 hours ago
Standard Response
■Gentle stretch The secret is M-shaped cross-section polyester Aqua Wave is a proprietary M-shaped cross-section polyester thread. When the fabric ...
Saint-Gobain in Japan
180+ people viewing
Last viewed: 2 hours ago
Fast Response
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The Adforce Division, which handles long glass fibers, manufactures yarns, rovings, chopped strands, and staple fibers using E-glass or C-glass. Ut...
KB Seiren Co., Ltd.
70+ people viewing
Last viewed: 3 hours ago
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■Water absorption/antistatic/feeding cooling feeling nylon yarn “Axia” is born As interest in beauty, health, safety, and security increases in the...
Uniplastech Co., Ltd.
70+ people viewing
Last viewed: 16 hours ago
■Summary Monofilament has endless possibilities, from industrial materials to high-tech fields. Its uses are expanding further. Monofilament is an ...
Marusan Chemical Co., Ltd.
340+ people viewing
Last viewed: 4 minutes ago
Very Fast Response
We manufacture monovilents with PE (polyethylene) and PP (polypropylene) as the main raw material. Usually, threads used for clothing are called m...
3 models listed
Uniplastech Co., Ltd.
60+ people viewing
Last viewed: 3 hours ago
■Summary In addition to improving performance, we are focusing on developing eco-friendly materials that are environmentally friendly. BCF (Bulked ...
Marusan Chemical Co., Ltd.
390+ people viewing
Last viewed: 10 hours ago
Very Fast Response
We manufacture monovilents with PE (polyethylene) and PP (polypropylene) as the main raw material. Usually, threads used for clothing are called m...
3 models listed
3D Printing Corporation
120+ people viewing
Last viewed: 13 minutes ago
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TWO Fusion is a state-of-the-art tabletop filament making machine that allows you to create your own professional grade materials. It can rise to t...
Uniplastech Co., Ltd.
60+ people viewing
Last viewed: 1 day ago
■Summary In addition to improving performance, we are focusing on developing eco-friendly materials that are environmentally friendly. BCF (Bulked ...
KB Seiren Co., Ltd.
80+ people viewing
Last viewed: 13 hours ago
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■Product overview ESPANDI is a side-by-side conjugate yarn developed by KB Seiren that combines two types of polymers with different physical prope...
Uniplastech Co., Ltd.
70+ people viewing
Last viewed: 1 day ago
■Summary In addition to improving performance, we are focusing on developing eco-friendly materials that are environmentally friendly. BCF (Bulked ...
3D Printing Corporation
180+ people viewing
Last viewed: 14 minutes ago
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Composer 450 is a filament manufacturing machine that enables material development on the tabletop. The built-in heater can raise the temperature u...
KB Seiren Co., Ltd.
70+ people viewing
Last viewed: 1 day ago
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■Polyphenylene sulfide fiber with excellent heat resistance KB Seiren Co., Ltd. has developed Gladio®, a polyphenylene sulfide fiber with excellent...
KB Seiren Co., Ltd.
90+ people viewing
Last viewed: 17 minutes ago
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■Product description Sideria is a composite fiber of nylon and polyurethane created using KB Seiren's specialty conjugate technology. By applying h...
KB Seiren Co., Ltd.
70+ people viewing
Last viewed: 2 hours ago
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■Silk-le® Silkur, a comfortable fiber, has a heat-shielding effect that suppresses increases in indoor temperature by reflecting infrared rays, and...
Hotty Polymer Co., Ltd.
240+ people viewing
Last viewed: 10 hours ago
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■ Overview "HP Filament® (Durabio® Type)" is a Filament for 3D printers (material extraction layer system) with excellent weather resistance and su...
Hotty Polymer Co., Ltd.
340+ people viewing
Last viewed: 2 hours ago
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■ Overview It is a MEX type 3D printer filament that allows heated after modeling to enable the customization of the shape. Shape memory polymer (S...
Hotty Polymer Co., Ltd.
370+ people viewing
Last viewed: 17 hours ago
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■ Overview This is a MEX 3D printer filament made by a special elastomer, which confirmed safety in the biometric test. The Fabrial ™ R series is ...
2 models listed
KB Seiren Co., Ltd.
70+ people viewing
Standard Response
■Siesta® "Siesta" uses specially designed random structure filaments, giving it a moderate crispness and spun-like texture. The special random stru...
Hotty Polymer Co., Ltd.
240+ people viewing
Last viewed: 21 hours ago
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■ Overview It is a soft filament that can be used with a general -purpose MEX method 3D printer. HP Filament I (Super Flexible Type) (Flexible 75A...
Hotty Polymer Co., Ltd.
250+ people viewing
Last viewed: 21 hours ago
Standard Response
■ Overview It is a MEX -type 3D printer soft filament containing a phosphorus filament. HP Filament® (flexible phosphorescent type) is a MEX type 3...
Hotty Polymer Co., Ltd.
300+ people viewing
Last viewed: 21 hours ago
Standard Response
■ Overview It is a MEX (material extraction lamination system) 3D printer filament made of PEEK (polyethel ether ketone) resin with excellent physi...
3 models listed
Hotty Polymer Co., Ltd.
290+ people viewing
Last viewed: 2 hours ago
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■ Overview This is a MEX (material extraction layer) 3D printer made of PEI (polyeter -ear) resin with excellent heat resistance, dimensional stabi...
2 models listed
Hotty Polymer Co., Ltd.
230+ people viewing
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■ Overview This is a MEX (material extraction layer system) 3D printer made of PPS (polyphenylEK Faid) resin with excellent cost, chemical resistan...
Hotty Polymer Co., Ltd.
240+ people viewing
Last viewed: 10 hours ago
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■ Overview This is a MEX -type 3D printer filament with a special elastomer in the PLA (poly lactic acid) filament to improve impact resistance. W...
Hotty Polymer Co., Ltd.
220+ people viewing
Last viewed: 10 hours ago
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■ Overview It is a 3D printer filament of the MEX method that emits light when irradiated with ultraviolet light (black light, etc.). The HP Filam...
Hotty Polymer Co., Ltd.
270+ people viewing
Last viewed: 21 hours ago
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■ Overview The "HP Filament® (Xyron ™ type)" is a MEX (material extruded layer system) 3D printer that has a small molding shrinkage rate and has e...
2 models listed
Microboard Technology
360+ people viewing
Last viewed: 5 hours ago
It is a 3D printer filament. Various colors are available.
4 models listed
Microboard Technology
210+ people viewing
Last viewed: 21 hours ago
With the patented technology, a 3D printer with low shrinkage rates has been developed by mixing glass short fibers into PP. It is more suitable fo...
Microboard Technology
240+ people viewing
Last viewed: 2 hours ago
The strength of the modeling object is better than ABS and PLA. However, it is very difficult to remove the raft in the case of a large area and to...
