Thai Taffeta

What Thai Taffeta does

Thai Taffeta, legally TTC (1989) Corporation Co., Ltd. (บริษัท ทีทีซี (1989) คอร์ปอเรชั่น จำกัด), is a Thai vertically integrated manufacturer of synthetic woven fabrics operating since 1987. The company runs a manufacturing complex exceeding 1 million square meters in the Map Ta Phut industrial zone of Rayong Province, with corporate headquarters in Bangkok. Its production chain covers the full textile value stream from nylon 6 chip production through texturizing, dyeing, finishing, coating, lamination, and transfer printing. The company employs over 400 production staff and operates under a lean manufacturing framework integrated with automatic process control systems.

The product portfolio is organized into six fabric series — Apparel, Outdoor (including the DURATEX sub-brand), Personal Floating Device (PFD), Uniform/Workwear (including Clean Room fabrics), Sailcloth, and Others — plus the Breatex breathable sub-brand. Functional capabilities span waterproofing, breathability, flame retardancy, anti-static, antibacterial, UV resistance, quick-dry, down-proof, and recycled/waste-based compositions. The company holds EN ISO 12402 (Europe) and UL 1191 (USA) certifications for personal flotation device fabrics. Proprietary process technologies include Air Texturizing (yarn texturing), Plasma Technology (surface preparation), and PU multi-coating systems.

The business model is B2B enterprise sales to major international apparel, outdoor, industrial, marine, and military customers, with 90% of output exported to markets including the USA, EU, Japan, China, Vietnam, Cambodia, Myanmar, Indonesia, India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Eastern Europe. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Named customers include Seagate (clean room fabrics for semiconductor manufacturing) and Hitachi, alongside unnamed major international sportswear brands. The company is founder/family-owned (founded by Meta Chaiwilai (เมธา ชัยวิไล), currently led by Somsak Chaiwilai (สมศักดิ์ ชัยวิไล)), privately held, with no disclosed external equity, funding, or M&A activity.

Name

Thai Taffeta

Legal name

TTC (1989) Corporation Co., Ltd.

Website

https://thai-taffeta.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Thai Taffeta is a Thai vertically integrated synthetic woven fabric manufacturer producing performance textiles for apparel, outdoor, marine, workwear, and industrial applications. It serves global B2B customers across 90% export markets including USA, EU, Japan, and Asia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Technical Textiles

NAICS

Textile and Fabric Finishing and Fabric Coating Mills (3133), Textile Mills (313), Artificial and Synthetic Fibers and Filaments Manufacturing (32522)

SIC

Broadwoven Fabric Mills, Man Made Fiber & Silk (2221), Textile Mill Products (2200)

akta.pro primary industry

Technical Fabric Mills (Performance/Protective/Medical Substrates) (IMAOABAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Protective & Safety Textiles (FR/Arc/Heat/Cut/Chemical) (IMAOADAA), Recycled Textile Compounding & Nonwoven Reprocessing (Insulation/Felts/Geotextiles) (IMAOAMAH)

Keywords

• Synthetic woven fabrics
• Nylon textile manufacturing
• Coated technical textiles
• Workwear uniform fabrics
• Marine safety fabrics

Headquarters

HQ city

Bangkok

HQ country

Thailand

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Fabric Manufacturing and Sales: B2B manufacturing and sale of synthetic woven fabrics to major international brands and industrial customers. Vertical integration from nylon chip production through texturizing, dyeing, finishing, coating, lamination, and transfer printing.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Thai Taffeta is a vertically integrated manufacturer of synthetic woven fabrics, producing nylon 6 chips, texturized yarns, dyed and finished textiles, and specialized coated fabrics. Its product portfolio spans six series — apparel, outdoor, personal floating devices (PFD), uniform/workwear, sailcloth, and other industrial applications — serving global apparel, outdoor, marine, military, and clean-room industrial customers. Sub-brands DURATEX and Breatex deliver proprietary lightweight and breathable waterproof fabric technologies, respectively.

Product overview

Thai Taffeta (TTC (1989) Corporation) is a leading vertical textile manufacturer in Thailand operating since 1987, specializing in synthetic woven fabrics. The company operates a comprehensive production process from nylon chip production through texturizing, dyeing, finishing, coating, lamination, and transfer printing. The product portfolio is organized into six main series: Apparel Series, Outdoor Series (including DURATEX), PFD Series, Uniform/Workwear Series (including Clean Room Fabric), Sailcloth Series, and Others. Fabrics are categorized by function (Breathable/Breatex, High Performance, Quick Dry, Recycled, UL Certified, Flame Retardant, Water Repellency PFAS-free, Silicone Coated, Anti-Static, DownProof, Anti-Bacteria, Print) and by fabric group (Light weight, Taffeta, Ripstop, Twil, Polyester Microfiber, Taslan, Crinkle, Oxford, Stretch/Spandex, Recycled, Polyester-Cotton, Carbon Fabric, High Tenacity, Acrylic Solution Dyed).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• DURATEX: A polyester and nylon fabric marketed as 'Lighter & Stronger' — durable, lightweight, and comfortable, processed with Air Texturizing yarn to enhance texture and strength for outdoor, industrial, and military applications.
• Breatex

Products and services

• Apparel Series Fabric collection designed for sportswear, clothing, and jackets with waterproof, water-reflective, and quick-drying properties, supplied to leading global apparel brands.
• Outdoor Series High-strength, UV-resistant, waterproof fabrics for outdoor and high-durability applications, encompassing the DURATEX line for outdoor, industrial, and military use.
• PFD Series Personal Floating Device fabrics with high UV resistance and strength, certified to EN ISO 12402 (Europe) and UL 1191 (USA) for life jackets and marine safety equipment.
• Uniform/Workwear Series Specialty fabrics for hazardous work environments, including clean-room fabrics with anti-static, anti-bacterial, and stain-resistant properties for industrial, medical, semiconductor, and pharmaceutical applications.
• Sailcloth Series High-strength, durable fabrics developed with special weaving and finishing techniques for extreme water sports sails including kite foiling and wing foiling.
• Other Applications Fabrics adapted for diverse applications including child car seats, flags and banners, and automotive fabric components.
• DURATEX Lighter and stronger fabric line made from polyester and nylon using Air-Texturizing yarn for enhanced texture, lightweight feel, and durability, marketed for outdoor, industrial, and military applications.
• Breatex Breathable fabric technology using hydrophilic or microporous Polyurethane multi-coating system that provides maximum water protection and water vapor permeability for active sports and workwear.

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Toray Industries: Large Japanese integrated manufacturer of synthetic fibers, fabrics, and textiles with global operations. Directly comparable to Thai Taffeta as a vertically integrated nylon/polyester producer serving apparel, industrial, and safety end markets, though at vastly larger scale and scope.
• Reliance Industries: India-based conglomerate with one of the world's largest polyester and synthetic fiber businesses. Comparable to Thai Taffeta as a producer of polyester yarn and fabric inputs for the global apparel industry, though at an order of magnitude larger scale.
• Teijin: Japan-based producer of aramid and polyester fibers with downstream fabric and converting operations. Comparable to Thai Taffeta in synthetic fiber manufacturing and technical/industrial textile applications, including protective and high-performance fabrics.
• Far Eastern New Century: Taiwan-based integrated polyester and textile producer with operations spanning PET resin, fiber, and fabric. Comparable to Thai Taffeta as a vertically integrated polyester/synthetic textile manufacturer with global sales footprint.

Direct peers

• Kolon Industries: Korean producer of industrial and technical textiles including nylon and polyester fabrics for automotive, apparel, and filtration. Comparable to Thai Taffeta in synthetic woven technical fabric manufacturing with finishing and coating capabilities.
• Epyllion Group: Bangladesh-based vertically integrated knit and woven fabric producer serving global apparel brands. Comparable to Thai Taffeta as an Asian textile manufacturer targeting sportswear and outdoor apparel customers with technical fabric capabilities.
• Hyosung TNC: Korean manufacturer of synthetic fibers including nylon, polyester, and spandex with spinning, texturizing, and fabric operations. Comparable to Thai Taffeta in texturized yarn and woven synthetic fabric production for apparel and technical end uses.
• Weiqiao Textile: China-based large-scale producer of cotton and synthetic yarns and fabrics. Comparable to Thai Taffeta as a high-volume woven textile manufacturer supplying global apparel brands, though with a cotton-heavy product mix.
• Indorama Ventures: Thai-listed global producer of PET and polyester fibers, yarns, and fabrics. The closest regional peer to Thai Taffeta, also vertically integrated from petrochemicals into synthetic textiles, serving apparel and industrial customers worldwide.
• Shinkong Synthetic Fibers: Taiwanese manufacturer of polyester filament yarn, texturized yarn, and woven/knitted fabrics. Comparable to Thai Taffeta in synthetic yarn texturizing and downstream woven fabric production for apparel and industrial markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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