What AKSA does

AKSA Akrilik Kimya Sanayii A.Ş. is a Turkey-based, publicly listed (Borsa İstanbul: AKSA) acrylic fiber manufacturer and a subsidiary of Akkok Holding. Founded in 1968 in Yalova, the company operates the world's largest single-roof acrylic fiber production facility at 355,000 tons/year nameplate capacity on a 600,000 sqm site, employing over 1,400 people. It is the sole acrylic fiber producer in Turkey and the global scale leader, serving approximately 300 textile manufacturers across 5 continents and more than 50 countries through direct B2B sales. Its product portfolio spans textile fibers (Acryluna, Acrycycle, Aksafil yarn), technical and outdoor fibers (Acrysole, Armora, Acrybella, Acrylusion, Acryterna), and advanced materials (Mithra UHMWPE), supported by proprietary process technologies such as OnceDye single-step dyeing, EcoDye low-water dyeing, Everfresh antimicrobial, and Pillout anti-pilling. The 2025 full acquisition of DowAksa consolidated carbon fiber and UHMWPE super-fiber capabilities under AKSA, while the 2024 carve-out of Akset Enerji formalized a separate energy services vertical. Distribution combines direct enterprise sales, retail partnerships (Big Lots, LCW), and the Fiberpost e-commerce platform, with commercial messaging anchored on sustainability positioning aligned to EU CBAM and European Green Deal requirements.

Name

AKSA

Legal name

Aksa Akrilik Kimya Sanayii A.Ş.

Website

https://aksa.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

AKSA is the world's largest single-roof acrylic fiber manufacturer, producing 355,000 tons/year of textile, technical, and advanced fibers (including UHMWPE and carbon fiber via DowAksa) for ~300 textile and industrial customers across 50+ countries from its Yalova, Turkey facility.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Acrylic Fiber Manufacturing

NAICS

Artificial and Synthetic Fibers and Filaments Manufacturing (32522), Fiber, Yarn, and Thread Mills (31311), Resin, Synthetic Rubber, and Artificial and Synthetic Fibers and Filaments Manufacturing (3252)

SIC

Apparel & Other Finishd Prods Of Fabrics & Similar Matl (2300)

akta.pro primary industry

Man-Made Fiber Manufacturing (Polyester/Nylon/Acrylic/Viscose) (IMAOAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Aerospace & Defense Technical Textiles (Ballistic/Parachute/Radar-Absorbing/Composites Reinforcement) (IMAOADAF), Industrial & Technical Yarn Manufacturing (High-Tenacity/Aramid/Carbon/Glass) (IMAOAAAG), Protective & Safety Textiles (FR/Arc/Heat/Cut/Chemical) (IMAOADAA)

Keywords

• Acrylic fiber manufacturing
• Textile raw materials
• Industrial yarn production
• Recycled synthetic fibers
• Advanced technical fibers

Headquarters

HQ city

Çiftlikköy

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Acrylic Fiber Sales: B2B sales of acrylic fibers (textile and technical grades) to textile manufacturers, garment producers, and industrial companies globally. Revenue generated through direct sales of bulk fiber products.
2. Specialty Fiber Sales: Sales of specialty fibers including modacrylic, UHMWPE (Mithra), carbon fiber, recycled acrylic (Acrycycle), and acrylic filament (Acrylusion) for technical and industrial applications.
3. Yarn and Thread Sales: Sales of acrylic yarn and thread through Aksafil facility, including products like Aksafil yarn and Pillout technology.
4. Energy Services: Through Akset Enerji subsidiary, providing industrial energy management, automation, and advanced technology solutions. Includes energy supply to industrial facilities and free consumers.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

AKSA manufactures and sells acrylic fibers, yarns, and advanced materials to textile manufacturers, garment producers, and industrial companies globally. The product portfolio spans textile acrylic fibers (Acryluna, Acrycycle), outdoor and industrial fibers (Acrysole, Armora, Acryterna), synthetic hair (Acrybella), acrylic filament (Acrylusion), yarn products (Aksafil), and advanced UHMWPE polyethylene fibers (Mithra) and carbon fiber (DowAksa) for high-performance and defense applications.

Product overview

AKSA Akrilik Kimya Sanayii A.Ş. is the world's largest acrylic fiber manufacturer and Turkey's only acrylic fiber producer, operating under Akkök Holding. The company's product portfolio spans three main divisions: (1) Textile Fibers and Yarns including Acryluna (textile acrylic), Acrycycle (recycled acrylic - world's first), and Aksafil (yarn products); (2) Technical Fibers and Yarns including Acrysole (outdoor/exterior fibers), Armora (modacrylic/flame retardant), Acrybella (synthetic hair), Acrylusion (acrylic filament with AirBulk technology), and Acryterna (industrial fibers); and (3) Advanced Materials including Mithra (UHMWPE polyethylene fiber for defense and high-technology applications). The company operates manufacturing facilities in Yalova, Turkey with 355,000 ton/year production capacity and employs over 1,400 people across 600,000 square meters.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Acryluna: Textile acrylic fibers and yarns for various textile applications
• Acrysole
• Acrylusion
• Acryterna
• Armora
• Acrybella
• Acrycycle
• Aksafil
• Mithra
• Everfresh
• OnceDye

Products and services

• Acryluna Textile acrylic fiber brand offering comfort, durability, and longevity for the knitwear market, with specialized variants including Acryluna OnceDye for one-step dyeing of acrylic/cellulose blends. Targets garment manufacturers and fabric producers.
• Acrycycle World's first recycled acrylic fiber brand, produced from recycled materials to reduce natural resource consumption and lower carbon emissions for sustainable textile production.
• Aksafil Acrylic yarn product line produced at AKSA's Aksafil facility in Yalova, transforming cut fiber into yarn for textile applications including knitwear, woven fabrics, and home textiles.
• Acrysole Outdoor acrylic fiber brand designed for exterior applications, offering weather resistance and durability for outdoor textile products such as awnings, outdoor furniture, and marine applications.
• Armora Modacrylic fiber brand offering flame retardant properties for protective apparel, industrial textile applications, and safety equipment.
• Acrybella Synthetic hair fiber brand for wigs, hair extensions, and costume hair applications, providing high curl retention and natural appearance for the beauty and entertainment industry.
• Acrylusion Acrylic filament fiber brand featuring AirBulk technology for enhanced bulk and comfort in textile applications, targeting woven and knit fabric producers.
• Acryterna Industrial acrylic fiber brand for technical and industrial textile applications requiring high performance and durability, serving automotive, construction, and filtration sectors.
• Mithra Advanced polyethylene fiber product line including ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) for defense, security, ballistic protection, and high-technology applications, alongside carbon fiber capabilities acquired through DowAksa.
• Akset Enerji Energy Services Industrial energy management, maintenance, automation, and advanced technology solutions provided through the Akset Enerji subsidiary, including energy supply to industrial facilities and free consumers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Oncedye technology reduces water consumption by up to 20%, energy by 25%, and time by 30%
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• DowAksacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 June 2025Originally a 50-50 joint venture with The Dow Chemical Company established in 2012. Aksa Akrilik acquired full ownership by purchasing Dow's stake, consolidating carbon fiber and UHMWPE production capabilities under Aksa's control. This positions Aksa as one of the few global players producing both carbon fiber and UHMWPE (super fiber category) domestically in Turkey.
• Akkök HoldingcoreOthersAksa Akrilik is a subsidiary of Akkök Holding, one of Turkey's established industrial groups. The holding encompasses companies including Aksa, DowAksa, Akkim, Akcoat, and Epsilon, enabling synergies in R&D, sustainability, and business development across the group.
• United Nations Global CompactcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAksa participates in the UN Global Compact, committing to its 10 principles covering human rights, labor standards, environmental responsibility, and anti-corruption. The company implements the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• SGL Carbon SE: SGL Carbon is a German specialty carbon and graphite producer serving automotive, aerospace, and industrial markets. Comparable to AKSA's DowAksa carbon fiber line in target applications, though more focused on composite materials.

Direct peers

• Thai Acrylic Fibre Co., Ltd. Thai Acrylic Fibre is Thailand's largest acrylic fiber producer and a major Asian competitor to AKSA. Both serve global textile and technical textile markets with commodity and specialty acrylic grades.
• Pasupati Acrylon Limited: Pasupati Acrylon is an Indian acrylic fiber and tow producer serving textile and carpet markets. Direct competitor in commodity acrylic, though smaller in scale than AKSA.
• Taekwang Industrial Co., Ltd. Taekwang Industrial is a Korean acrylic fiber producer (via its subsidiary Teakwang Advanced Materials) with significant global acrylic capacity. Direct competitor to AKSA in commodity and specialty acrylic fibers.
• Dralon GmbH: Dralon is one of the world's largest European acrylic fiber producers, headquartered in Germany with manufacturing in Germany and China. Direct competitor to AKSA in commodity and specialty acrylic fibers for textile and technical applications.
• Japan Exlan Co., Ltd. Japan Exlan is a Japanese specialty acrylic fiber producer focused on functional and high-performance fibers. Comparable to AKSA's specialty Acryluna, Acrysole, and Acrylusion offerings.
• Kaneka Corporation: Kaneka is a Japanese chemical manufacturer producing modacrylic (Kanecaron) and acrylic fibers for apparel, industrial, and flame-retardant applications—directly comparable to AKSA's Armora modacrylic and Acryterna industrial lines.
• Montefibre S.p.A. Montefibre is an Italian acrylic fiber producer with technical and textile grades. Comparable to AKSA in product mix and serves European textile markets directly competing with AKSA's European customers.

Broad incumbents

• Honeywell International Inc. Honeywell produces Spectra UHMWPE fiber for defense, aerospace, and industrial applications. Comparable to AKSA's Mithra UHMWPE line, though Honeywell is a much larger diversified industrial conglomerate.
• Toray Industries, Inc. Toray is a global leader in carbon fiber (Torayca) and a major textile/chemicals conglomerate. Comparable to AKSA's DowAksa carbon fiber business and broader advanced materials expansion, though much larger and more diversified.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/aksa_akrilik

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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