INVISTA
INVISTA is a privately held, Koch Industries–backed global B2B manufacturer of nylon 6,6 and polypropylene chemical intermediates, polymers, and fibers — including the CORDURA® advanced fabrics brand — serving enterprise customers across automotive, healthcare, packaging, electronics, and industrial end-markets worldwide.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2004
- HeadquartersWichita, United States
- Headcount5,001–10,000
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What INVISTA does
INVISTA is a global B2B manufacturer of chemical intermediates, polymers, and fibers built primarily around the nylon 6,6 and polypropylene value chains. Its core product portfolio includes adiponitrile (ADN, produced via proprietary butadiene hydrocyanation), hexamethylene diamine (HMD), adipic acid (AA), specialty intermediates marketed under the DYTEK® brand, nylon 6,6 polymers, polypropylene, industrial and apparel fibers, and the CORDURA® advanced fabrics brand. The company's distinctive technical asset is its integrated ADN technology platform — deployed globally since the 1970s and most recently scaled via a 400,000-ton/year plant in Shanghai (over $1 billion invested, operational since 2022) — which yields up to 60% lower greenhouse gas emissions versus propylene-based ADN and supports N2O abatement technology that INVISTA licenses externally.
INVISTA serves enterprise customers across transportation/automotive, electrical/electronics, healthcare and medical, food and beverage packaging, industrial, fiber and textiles, and consumer goods markets, selling through direct B2B sales teams with quote-based, multi-year contract pricing. Its go-to-market combines direct enterprise field sales with channel-based technology licensing (notably N2O abatement via Koch Technology Solutions). Operationally, INVISTA runs an integrated global footprint of R&D centers (Asia Innovation Center in Shanghai; Texas Technology Center in Katy), manufacturing sites in the US (Texas, South Carolina), China, Canada, the UK, the Netherlands, and France (the latter via the Butachimie 50/50 joint venture with BASF). The company is a privately held subsidiary of Koch Industries, having been acquired from DuPont in 2004, and does not publicly disclose financial results.
Revenue mechanics rest on three pillars: (1) one-time product sales of nylon and polypropylene intermediates, polymers, and fibers; (2) licensing/royalty income from N2O abatement technology (~75 million tons CO2e annual abatement capacity installed across reference sites); and (3) recycling technology partnerships. Recent strategic emphasis has shifted toward circular-economy nylon via the 2026 Epoch Biodesign MoU, expanded sustainability licensing, and brand extension through CORDURA Comfort FR flame-resistant fabrics, while a 2026 restructuring consolidates European operations in favor of Asian capacity.
INVISTA firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- INVISTA
- Legal name
- INVISTA
- Website
- https://invista.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2004
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 5,001–10,000 employees
- Short description
- INVISTA is a privately held, Koch Industries–backed global B2B manufacturer of nylon 6,6 and polypropylene chemical intermediates, polymers, and fibers — including the CORDURA® advanced fabrics brand — serving enterprise customers across automotive, healthcare, packaging, electronics, and industrial end-markets worldwide.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
INVISTA industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Chemicals & Polymers
- NAICS
- Resin and Synthetic Rubber Manufacturing (32521), Artificial and Synthetic Fibers and Filaments Manufacturing (32522), Resin, Synthetic Rubber, and Artificial and Synthetic Fibers and Filaments Manufacturing (3252)
- SIC
- Industrial Organic Chemicals (2860), Plastic Material, Synth Resin/Rubber, Cellulos (No Glass) (2820), Broadwoven Fabric Mills, Man Made Fiber & Silk (2221)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Textiles, Fabrics, Trims & Components Suppliers (CRAAAAAL)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Elastic, Tapes & Webbing Manufacturing (Elastic Bands/Binding/Strapping/Webbing) (IMAOALAD), Protective & Safety Textiles (FR/Arc/Heat/Cut/Chemical) (IMAOADAA), Narrow Fabrics & Webbings (Tapes/Ribbons/Straps) (IMAOABAD)
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Where INVISTA is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Wichita
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices12 records
Markets served
INVISTA business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Nylon & Intermediates: Sale of adipic acid, adiponitrile, hexamethylene diamine, and specialty chemical intermediates to downstream manufacturers. These are core inputs for nylon 6,6 production across automotive, electronics, and industrial applications.
- Polymer & Fiber Products: Sale of nylon polymers, polypropylene, and fibers including CORDURA brand fabrics, apparel fibers, and industrial fibers for diverse end markets.
- N2O Abatement Technology Licensing: Licensing of proprietary nitrous oxide abatement technology to adipic acid producers globally, contributing to emissions reduction of approximately 30 million tons of CO2e per year through licensed facilities.
- Recycling Technology Partnerships: Collaborative development of recycled nylon 6,6 technologies with external partners, supporting customers' environmental responsibility goals and post-consumer recycling capabilities.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | B2B chemical and polymer sales through direct customer relationships |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels5 records
INVISTA product offering
Product offeringCore offering
INVISTA manufactures and sells chemical intermediates (adiponitrile, hexamethylene diamine, adipic acid, DYTEK specialty amines), nylon 6,6 polymers and compounds, polypropylene resins, and branded performance fibers including CORDURA advanced fabrics. Products are supplied to downstream manufacturers serving automotive, healthcare/medical, packaging, electronics, apparel, and industrial textile markets.
Product overview
INVISTA is a global manufacturer of chemical intermediates, polymers and fibers for nylon 6,6 and polypropylene value chains. The product portfolio consists of three main categories: (1) Nylon & Intermediates covering Adipic Acid (AA), Adiponitrile (ADN), Hexamethylene Diamine (HMD), DYTEK® Specialty Intermediates, Solvent Solutions, Nylon Polymer Products, and Industrial/Apparel Fiber Products; (2) Propylene & Polypropylene including Propylene and Polypropylene Products; and (3) CORDURA® Advanced Fabrics sub-brand. INVISTA serves markets including automotive, transportation, consumer goods, electrical/electronics, food/beverage, healthcare/medical, industrial, packaging, and fiber/textiles industries. The company operates R&D facilities including the Asia Innovation Center in Shanghai and Texas Technology Center in Katy, Texas, and holds patents for nylon 6,6 recycling technologies including processes for post-industrial and post-consumer recycled content.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- CORDURA®: Advanced Fabrics brand providing high-tenacity nylon 6,6 fiber for durable fabrics used in military gear, workwear, outdoor apparel, luggage, and footwear. Known for exceptional resistance to tears, scuffs, and abrasions.
Products and services
- Adiponitrile (ADN)
Quantifiable outcome
- Up to 60% lower GHG emissions compared to propylene-based ADN technology
- +6 more outcomes
Companies that use INVISTA
Customer profileNamed customers6 records
Segments10 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
INVISTA technology and API
TechnologyAPI detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
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Core technology
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App detail
Feature5 records
INVISTA partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- Epoch BiodesigncoreINVISTA and Epoch Biodesign signed MoU in February 2026 to advance development of post-consumer recycled nylon 6,6. Collaboration combines Epoch's AI-engineered recycling enzymes with INVISTA's polymerization expertise and global footprint. Goal is to produce customer-validated, virgin-quality nylon 6,6 at commercial scale. Technical assessment and polymer qualification underway, followed by application performance testing.
- Koch Technology SolutionscoreKoch Technology Solutions partnered with INVISTA to accelerate deployment of INVISTA's proven nitrous oxide (N2O) abatement technology. KTS brings licensing and commercialization capabilities while INVISTA provides deep operational experience. Technology is already operational at four reference sites with over 75 million tons CO2e annual abatement capacity installed worldwide.
- Shanghai Chemical Industry Park (SCIP)coreINVISTA operates major facilities at Shanghai Chemical Industry Park including the 400,000-ton/year ADN plant and Asia Innovation Center. SCIP provides infrastructure and support for INVISTA's integrated nylon 6,6 value chain operations in China.
- Butachimie (BASF Joint Venture)coreButachimie is a 50-50 joint venture between INVISTA and BASF in France. INVISTA's latest ADN technology has been deployed at the Butachimie facility, which is one of the key ADN production sites globally.
Scale indicators10 records
Recent moves11 records
Expansion highlights6 records
INVISTA competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Ascend Performance Materials: Direct nylon 6,6 competitor producing adiponitrile, adipic acid, hexamethylene diamine, and nylon polymers/fibers. Most head-to-head comparable to INVISTA's nylon value chain.
- Toray Industries: Japanese chemical and fiber manufacturer producing nylon, polyester, and carbon fibers. Competes with INVISTA CORDURA in technical textiles and with INVISTA's industrial fiber business in tire cord and airbag fibers.
- Celanese: Major producer of engineered polymers including nylon 6,6 and acetyl chain materials. Celanese explicitly recognized INVISTA's N2O abatement technology partnership and competes in the same automotive/electronics end markets.
- DuPont: Original inventor of nylon in 1935 from which INVISTA's heritage derives; current DuPont operates in specialty materials including nylon and similar high-performance polymers and fibers. Directly comparable product overlap.
- Domo Chemicals: European nylon 6 and 6,6 producer with caprolactam and adipic acid production. Competes with INVISTA in engineering plastics and fibers, particularly in automotive and textile applications.
- BASF: Global chemical major and 50/50 JV partner with INVISTA in Butachimie (the world's largest ADN plant). BASF competes directly in nylon 6,6 intermediates, engineering plastics, and has significant fiber/textile exposure.
Emerging players
- Radici Group: Italian-based chemical company producing nylon 6 and 6,6 polymers, fibers, and engineering plastics. Comparable in product mix to INVISTA but smaller in scale and more focused on European markets.
Broad incumbents
- Solvay: Global chemical and advanced materials company with significant specialty polymers and nylon-related offerings as part of a much broader portfolio. Overlaps with INVISTA in nylon intermediates and engineering plastics but is not a focused nylon 6,6 producer.
- LyondellBasell: Major polypropylene and polyolefins producer with strong presence in packaging, automotive, and consumer goods. Directly comparable to INVISTA's polypropylene business but operates at much larger scale across a wider polymer portfolio.
- Honeywell International: Diversified industrial conglomerate with performance materials and specialty chemicals businesses serving automotive, healthcare, and industrial customers. Overlaps with INVISTA in polymer intermediates but Honeywell is far broader in scope.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
INVISTA social profiles
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Trust signalCompliance2 records
INVISTA financial estimates
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INVISTA leadership team
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INVISTA subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
INVISTA funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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INVISTA M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about INVISTA
What does INVISTA do?
INVISTA manufactures and sells chemical intermediates (adiponitrile, hexamethylene diamine, adipic acid, DYTEK specialty amines), nylon 6,6 polymers and compounds, polypropylene resins, and branded performance fibers including CORDURA advanced fabrics. Products are supplied to downstream manufacturers serving automotive, healthcare/medical, packaging, electronics, apparel, and industrial textile markets.
Is INVISTA a public or private company?
INVISTA is a private company. It is currently operating.
When was INVISTA founded?
INVISTA was founded in 2004. It employs 5,001 to 10,000 people.
Where is INVISTA based?
INVISTA is headquartered in Wichita, United States, in the North America region.
How does INVISTA make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Nylon & Intermediates are the primary driver. The others are polymer & Fiber Products, N2O Abatement Technology Licensing and recycling Technology Partnerships.
Who are INVISTA's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Ascend Performance Materials, Toray Industries, Celanese, DuPont, Domo Chemicals and BASF. Radici Group is listed as an emerging player. Broad incumbents are Solvay, LyondellBasell and Honeywell International.
Does INVISTA have an API?
No public API is recorded for INVISTA.
What industry is INVISTA in?
INVISTA's product category is Industrial Chemicals & Polymers. Its primary akta.pro industry code is CRAAAAAL, Textiles, Fabrics, Trims & Components Suppliers, with a secondary code of IMAOALAD, Elastic, Tapes & Webbing Manufacturing (Elastic Bands/Binding/Strapping/Webbing). Its NAICS code is 32521 and its SIC code is 2860.