JINTEX Group

What JINTEX Group does

JINTEX Group is a Taiwan-headquartered specialty chemicals manufacturer founded in 1978 that produces textile auxiliaries, leather chemicals, plant fiber chemicals, and latex chemicals for industrial customers across the Asia-Pacific textile and apparel supply chain. The company operates through wholly-owned subsidiaries in Taiwan, China, Vietnam, India, and Indonesia, distributes through offices in more than 25 countries, and offers approximately 800 product items across pretreatment, dyeing, finishing, and process optimization categories. Its portfolio spans branded lines including JINTONE high wash fastness dyes, JINTEXGUARD fluorine-free water repellents, JintexBio bio-based chemicals, Jinfix bisphenol-free fixing agents, miDori biomass additives (co-developed with Swiss Beyond Surface Technologies), and NordShield functional finishing additives.

The company's technical platform is anchored in green and sustainable chemistry: Bisphenol-free fixing agents that eliminate BPA/BPS/BPF residues for nylon, fluorine-free (PFCs/PFAS-free) water repellents with bio-based content exceeding 65% using RSPO-certified raw materials, bio-based chemicals sourced from agricultural waste, and high washing fastness disperse dyes certified under bluesign. A U.S. patent for high-bio-based fluorine-free water repellents was secured in 2026. JINTEX was the first bluesign partner in the Asia-Pacific region (270+ certified products) and the first ZDHC Associate Member in Asia (300+ 3-star products), positioning the portfolio to serve brands with strict chemical management programs.

JINTEX operates a B2B enterprise sales model with quote-based pricing, selling directly to textile mills, leather manufacturers, and industrial customers through its own subsidiaries regionally. The company complements product sales with customized pretreatment, dyeing, finishing, and process optimization services. In December 2025, BDA Partners advised CDIB Capital on a management buyout that transitioned ownership from the private equity sponsor to JINTEX's management team under undisclosed terms, marking a transition to new private ownership focused on sustainable chemicals.

Name

JINTEX Group

Legal name

JINTEX Corporation Ltd.

Website

https://jintex-chemical.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

JINTEX Group is a Taiwan-based specialty chemicals manufacturer founded in 1978 that produces green chemistry textile auxiliaries, leather chemicals, and bio-based process chemicals, serving textile mills and manufacturers across Asia-Pacific through six production bases and 25+ country distribution.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Taipei

HQ country

Taiwan

HQ region

Asia

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Specialty Chemicals Manufacturing and Sales: Manufactures and sells specialty chemicals used in textiles, dyeing and finishing, leather and other industrial purposes. Revenue generated from product sales to textile mills and manufacturers.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

JINTEX Group manufactures and sells specialty chemicals used in textiles, dyeing and finishing, leather, plant fiber, and latex applications, with offerings spanning bisphenol-free fixing agents, bio-based and fluorine-free water repellents, high wash fastness dyes, moisture management agents, softeners, wet process chemicals, leather auxiliaries, and custom process optimization services for industrial manufacturers.

Product overview

JINTEX Group is a Taiwan-based specialty chemicals company founded in 1978 that manufactures and sells specialty chemicals used in textiles, dyeing and finishing, leather, and other industrial purposes. The company operates as a solutions provider offering customized pretreatment, dyeing, finishing, and process optimization services to textile mills. The product portfolio is organized into two main segments: Textile Auxiliaries (including attention products subcategories—Bisphenol-free Fixing Agents, Bio/JintexBio series, Protect/JINTEXGUARD water repellents, Moisture Management agents, and Touch/hand feel softeners—plus Wet Process chemicals, Special Functional Chemicals including lubricants, bio-based PU, and UV protection, and the JINTONE high wash fastness dye line, as well as miDori and NordShield branded products) and Leather Auxiliaries (including re-tanning, dyeing, and coating chemicals). Additional segments include Plant Fiber Specialty Chemicals and Latex Specialty Chemicals. The company also offers Process Optimization and Customization services. JINTEX positions itself as a green pioneer committed to green chemistry with non-toxic, environmentally friendly products compliant with EHS standards.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• JINTONE: High washing fastness dye suitable for polyester fibers and fabrics blended with elastic fibers. The product line comprises 16 colors including deep primary colors, different shades of black, and vibrant colors. bluesign certified.
• miDori
• NordShield
• JintexBio
• JINTEXGUARD
• JintexGuard Bio-DWR

Products and services

• Bisphenol-free Fixing Agents (Jinfix PA-5402, PA-5408) ZDHC Level 3 certified bisphenol-free fixing agents for nylon that eliminate BPA/BPS/BPF residues. Jinfix PA-5402 is specialized for bright shades with minimal color change, while PA-5408 provides superior fastness for deep shades. OEKO-TEX Standard 100 compliant.
• JintexBio Series Bio-based chemicals sourced from agricultural waste covering pretreatment, dyeing, and post-processing. Includes JintexBio SQB-113 chelating agent, JintexBio SOP-201B/202B scouring emulsifier, and JintexBio Bio-DWR water repellent. USDA certified with high biodegradability.
• JINTEXGUARD Water Repellents Complete range of non-fluorinated (PFCs/PFAS free) water repellent solutions with bio-based content exceeding 65%. Includes DWR-C/S for general garment fibers, DWR-L for coating and lamination, and DWR-P for low color change on sensitive colors. RSPO certified raw materials.
• Moisture Management Agents Moisture-wicking agents with side-chain hydrophilic functional groups for rapid water absorption. Includes polyester products (JinsofEco TWM-2, AMZ/TAP, QD-120, QM-810, QD-1000) and nylon products (EXN, QM-890N, JintexBio PU/LUPU) with various hand feel profiles.
• Hand Feel Adjusting Softeners (Touch) Customized tactile experience softeners for home/ready-to-wear, professional wear, and active wear. Includes JintexBio CMC-B hydrophilic softener, JinsofEco CCS/CS high concentration softeners, JinsofEco QM dry hand feel softener, and bio-based options like JintexBio PU, LUPU, LV, MK.
• Wet Process Chemicals Comprehensive wet processing chemicals including bio scouring agents, alkali-resistant scouring agents, chelating/dispersing agents, enzymes, dyeing auxiliaries (leveling, pH sliding, anti-yellowing), and post-washing products (reduction clearing, soaps, oligomer removers).
• JinlubEco Lubricant Agents Lubricant agents providing smoothness and processing stability for natural and synthetic fibers. Uses high-melting point wax emulsions, PE wax mixtures, or organic amino silicone polymers to enhance abrasion resistance and weaving properties.
• JINTONE High Wash Fastness Dyes High washing fastness disperse dyes for polyester fibers and fabrics blended with elastic fibers. Comprises 16 colors including six deep primary colors, three black shades, and seven vibrant colors. Entire JINTONE DS product line is bluesign certified.
• miDori Biomass Additives Environmentally friendly biomass additives co-developed with Swiss Beyond Surface Technologies. Part of JINTEX's green chemistry portfolio for textile processing.
• NordShield Functional Finishing Additives Functional finishing additive brand under JINTEX, part of the specialty functional chemical product line.
• Leather Auxiliaries Specialty chemicals for leather processing including attention products, re-tanning and dyeing chemicals, and coating wax and waterproofing wax products.
• Plant Fiber Specialty Chemicals Bio-based specialty chemicals designed for natural plant fiber processing applications.
• Latex Specialty Chemicals Specialty chemicals for latex applications processing.
• Process Optimization Services Customized process optimization services provided to textile mills to improve efficiency, quality, and sustainability of manufacturing processes.
• Customization Services Customized pretreatment, dyeing, finishing, and process optimization services tailored to specific mill requirements.

Quantifiable outcome

• 270+ products with bluesign blue certification
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Beyond Surface Technologies (Switzerland)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJINTEX partnered with Swiss Beyond Surface Technologies to launch the miDori series of environmentally friendly biomass additives. This collaboration represents a strategic partnership in sustainable textile chemistry solutions.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Smit & Zoon: Dutch specialty chemical manufacturer focused on leather processing chemicals including re-tanning, fatliquoring and finishing — directly comparable to JINTEX's leather auxiliaries product line.
• Archroma: Swiss-headquartered specialty chemicals company spun out of Clariant, supplying textile, paper and coating auxiliaries with a strong sustainability and ZDHC-aligned product portfolio — closely comparable in end-markets, customer base and ESG positioning to JINTEX.
• Rudolf Group: German specialty chemical maker focused on textile finishing, auxiliaries and fluorocarbon-free water repellents — directly comparable to JINTEX's finishing chemicals, softeners and fluorine-free JINTEXGUARD product line.
• Tanatex Chemicals: Netherlands-based textile auxiliaries specialist (now part of Pulcra Chemicals / Italmatch), selling pretreatment, dyeing and finishing chemicals to global mills — directly comparable product range and customer base to JINTEX's wet-process and finishing lines.
• CHT Group: German manufacturer of specialty silicones and textile auxiliaries, serving the textile, leather, paper and coatings industries — overlapping directly with JINTEX in textile-finishing chemistry and water-repellent/dyeing auxiliaries.
• Sarex Chemicals: Indian manufacturer of textile and leather specialty auxiliaries, dye intermediates and finishing chemicals — directly comparable emerging player to JINTEX in textile chemistry, particularly relevant given JINTEX's India subsidiary.
• NICCA Corporation: Japanese specialty chemicals producer serving textile, paper, metal and coatings industries with fibre-processing auxiliaries and finishing agents — directly comparable peer to JINTEX in textile and leather chemistry with similar Asia-headquartered servicing model.

Broad incumbents

• DyStar Group: Singapore-headquartered global supplier of dyes, auxiliaries and textile chemicals with operations across Asia — overlaps with JINTEX's JINTONE dye line and wet-process chemistry, operating at larger scale across multiple dye chemistries.
• Huntsman Textile Effects: Division of Huntsman Corporation producing textile dyes, auxiliaries and digital inks for global apparel — directly competes with JINTEX's JINTONE dye line and wet-process chemicals, but operates as one segment of a much larger diversified chemicals group.

Regional players

• Zhejiang Transfar Chemicals: Leading Chinese manufacturer of textile auxiliaries and dyes, serving domestic mills and select export markets — a primary Chinese competitor to JINTEX in textile chemicals, particularly in the lower-cost commodity auxiliaries segment.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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