SAMIL SPINNING TEXTILE GROUP

What SAMIL SPINNING TEXTILE GROUP does

SAMIL SPINNING TEXTILE GROUP is a privately held Korean textile manufacturer founded in 1979 and headquartered in Gyeongsan, North Gyeongsang Province. The group operates through three core subsidiaries — Samil-Spinning, Samil-Dyeing & Finishing, and Samil-Bang — producing specialized functional yarns and fabrics for military, protective, and fashion applications. Its product portfolio spans cellulose-based fibers (Tencel, Modal, Viscose Rayon, ProModal, Bamboo) processed under a certified Lenzing relationship, proprietary polyester-based yarns under the Porexil brand (Standard, Eco, Bio, ThermoCool, Fresh+, Fresh, Clean, Warm & Light), specialty fibers (Lenzing FR, NevurN, STYSIL, Outlast, VILOFT, Renaiss), and military/protective fabrics supplied via the TenCate partnership (Tecasafe Plus, Defender M) for US Army and Marine Corps combat uniforms and digital camouflage fabrics with IR stealth technology.

The company's business model is B2B direct-sales–led, with quote-based pricing on multi-year contracts to fabric manufacturers, defense contractors, and government procurement channels. Revenue is generated from hardware sales of yarn and fabric, with military and defense fabric supply via TenCate serving as a core revenue stream alongside civilian defense and industrial protective fabrics. The company participates in international textile exhibitions (Expofil Paris, Seoul International Aerospace & Defense Exhibition) and maintains a global footprint spanning Korea, the United States, and Europe. Samil was selected for the Korean government's World Class 300 program in 2013, holds ISO 9001 certification, and NFPA 70E/2112 compliance for its protective fabric lines.

Management is family-controlled under the Ro family, with current CEO Noe Hyun Suk (formerly Noe Hyeun Ho) having held senior leadership roles at the Korea Federation of Textile Industries and the Daegu Chamber of Commerce & Industry, providing institutional industry access. The firm has pursued modest expansion through capacity additions (2nd factory 2007, 3rd mill 2008), a US acquisition in 2017, and new product launches in flame-resistant fibers and civilian defense uniforms in 2021.

Name

SAMIL SPINNING TEXTILE GROUP

Legal name

SAMIL SPINNING CO.,LTD

Website

https://211.229.149.7

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

SAMIL SPINNING TEXTILE GROUP is a Korean textile manufacturer producing functional yarns and military/protective fabrics, serving defense contractors (including TenCate for the US military), the Korean military, and fashion/industrial apparel brands through direct B2B sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Textile Manufacturing

NAICS

Fiber, Yarn, and Thread Mills (31311), Fabric Mills (3132)

SIC

Broadwoven Fabric Mills, Man Made Fiber & Silk (2221)

akta.pro primary industry

Aerospace & Defense Technical Textiles (Ballistic/Parachute/Radar-Absorbing/Composites Reinforcement) (IMAOADAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Technical Fabric Mills (Performance/Protective/Medical Substrates) (IMAOABAH), Threads, Yarns & Sewing Notions (Sewing Thread/Embroidery Thread/Bobbins/Needles) (IMAOALAE)

Keywords

• Functional yarn manufacturing
• Military protective fabrics
• Cellulose fiber processing
• Flame retardant textiles
• Specialty polyester yarns

Headquarters

HQ city

Gyeongsan (경산)

HQ country

South Korea

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Functional Yarn Manufacturing: Manufacturing and sales of specialized spinning yarns including ring spun, air-jet spun, and fancy yarns. Products include cellulose fibers (Tencel, Modal, Viscose Rayon), synthetic fibers (Porexil series), and specialty blends. Revenue generated from direct sales of yarns to fabric manufacturers.
2. Military and Defense Fabric Supply: Supply of specialized military fabrics including flame retardant combat uniforms, IR stealth fabrics, and protective materials. Products supplied include Tecasafe Plus and Defender M through TenCate partnership for US military.
3. Civilian Defense and Protective Fabrics: Sales of civilian defense (민방위복) uniforms and protective clothing fabrics with flame retardant properties to government and institutional buyers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Samil Spinning manufactures specialty yarns and fabrics including cellulose-based fibers (Tencel, Modal, Viscose Rayon), functional polyester yarns (Porexil series), and military/protective fabrics (flame-retardant combat uniforms, IR stealth fabrics, TenCate-branded Defender M and Tecasafe Plus). The company produces and supplies these textiles to garment manufacturers, defense fabric suppliers, and military procurement channels globally.

Product overview

SAMIL SPINNING TEXTILE GROUP is a Korean textile manufacturer producing a diverse portfolio of specialty yarns and fabrics. The company operates as a unified platform offering two main product categories: advanced functional yarns (including Porexil variants, Lenzing-based fibers, and specialty products) and military/protective fabrics (including TenCate partnership products and combat uniforms). The yarn portfolio includes cellulose-based fibers (Viscose Rayon, Tencel, Modal, ProModal, Bamboo), functional polyesters (Porexil Standard, Eco, Bio, Warm & Light, ThermoCool, Clean, Fresh, Fresh+), and specialty fibers (VILOFT, Lenzing FR, NevurN, Renaiss, STYSIL/STYBRIC, ECOblack, Modal Sun/Tencel Sun). The fabric portfolio includes temperature-regulating materials (Outlast, ThermoCool), flame-resistant military and protective fabrics (TenCate Tecasafe Plus, Defender M, civilian defense uniforms), and digital camouflage military fabrics. The company utilizes both Ring spinning and Air-jet spinning manufacturing processes.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Viscose Rayon Cellulose fiber produced by Lenzing with excellent absorption, softness, and blending properties; uses eco-friendly post-processing. Used for suits and soft summer clothing.
• Tencel (Lyocell) Organic solvent-spun cellulose fiber from eucalyptus wood pulp with nano-fibril structure for optimal moisture management, natural cooling, and bacteria growth control. Used in denim, shirts, blouses, sportswear, and innerwear.
• Modal Cellulose fiber from wood pulp with elegant luster, silk touch, drape, and excellent color expression; retains original form after multiple washings.
• Porexil Standard Air-jet spun polyester yarn with anti-pilling properties, low hairiness, and clean surface; used for sportswear and casual wear.
• Porexil Eco Eco-friendly recycled polyester yarn featuring recovery system, energy and oil resource conservation, and minimized CO2 emissions while maintaining quality comparable to standard polyester.
• Porexil Bio Biodegradable polyester that decomposes in compost within a year without harmful residues, achieving 90% biodegradation within 45 weeks under specific conditions.
• Porexil Warm & Light Lightweight thermal polyester with specific gravity of 1.14, which is 26% lighter than cotton and 17% lighter than regular PET; used for sportswear, blankets, and innerwear.
• Porexil ThermoCool Multi-channel modified cross-section polyester combined with hollow type polyester providing evaporative cooling during high activity and thermo buffering during low activity.
• Porexil Clean 4-channel modified cross-section polyester with silver-based anti-bacteria function providing quick absorption, evaporation, breathability, and permanent anti-bacterial properties.
• Porexil Fresh 4-channel modified cross-section polyester with high absorption and quick dry properties using 30% larger surface area than general fiber for faster moisture discharge.
• Porexil Fresh+ 4-channel modified cross-section polyester with UV cut function blocking UV-A and UV-B up to 99.5% with UPF rating of 50+.
• STYSIL / STYBRIC Anti-pilling stretch spun yarn eliminating the need for spandex; STYSIL is the yarn and STYBRIC is the fabric made from it. Features excellent dyeability and soft touch, easily blended with Modal, Tencel, rayon, cotton, and synthetic fibers.
• Lenzing FR Natural flame-resistant fiber derived from wood pulp providing permanent flame resistance, heat defense, moisture control, and arc discharge resistance; best when blended with Aramid.
• NevurN Flame-resistant composite fiber combining Aramid strength with Lenzing FR comfort; features permanent print resistance and non-flammability with super thermal protection.
• VILOFT Modified cross-section viscose fiber from Kelheim Germany with unique flat cross-section ratio of 5:1 providing flexibility, softness, high thermal retention via air pocket formation, and moisture control.
• TenCate Protective Fabrics (Tecasafe Plus, Defender M) Flame-resistant military fabrics manufactured through TenCate partnership. Defender M is for US Army and Marine Corps combat uniforms; Tecasafe Plus provides electric arc and flash fire protection. NFPA 70E and NFPA 2112 certified.
• ProModal Blend of 60% Modal and 40% Tencel LF combining moisture management from Tencel with Modal's softness; fully biodegradable and sustainable fiber from managed tree farms.
• Renaiss Acrylic/Acetate hybrid fiber that absorbs moisture from air and produces heat increase; reduces acetic acid, isovaleric acid, and nonenal (perspiration odors). Contains natural anti-microbial agent.
• ECOblack Eco-friendly black yarn with high color fastness to wash and abrasion compared to yarn dyed or piece dyed fabric; eliminates dyeing process for cost reduction.
• Modal Sun / Tencel Sun UPF (Ultraviolet Protection Factor) fibers providing permanent UV protection, blocking 93-98% of ultraviolet rays (UPF 15-50+).
• Bamboo Fiber Eco-friendly fiber made through viscose method with cellulose from chemically treated bamboo; features cool soft touch, high absorption, water resistance, bacteria resistance, and deodorization.
• Ecosil Melange Melange spinning with various colors expressing vivid color; anti-filling viscose melange, modal melange, and tencel melange variants available.
• Slub Yarn Yarn with general slub patterns; machines capable of manufacturing 1000 patterns by combining slub in length, space, size, and thickness.
• Combat Uniform Fabrics (전투복지) Next-generation military fabric with IR stealth technology, outstanding durability, and various functions. Includes digital camouflage with IR stealth, moisture repellent/waterproof, and flame-retardant variants.
• Outlast NASA-developed temperature-regulating phase change material (PCM) that balances temperature, reduces overheating and sweating, and maintains comfort throughout day and night.
• Flame-Retardant Civilian Defense Uniform Fabric (민방위복) Korea's first permanent flame-retardant civilian defense uniform fabric with self-extinguishing flame resistance that satisfies fire department standards while maintaining comfort.

Quantifiable outcome

• First Korean company to develop flame retardant civilian defense uniform fabric with permanent flame resistance unaffected by washing
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Gyeongsan Women's New Work Center (경산시 여성새로일하기센터)minorOthers · 1 December 2021Partnership for women's employment creation. Includes career development training, recruitment support, and program participation. Samil committed to hiring career-interrupted women and improving female-friendly workplace environment.
• TenCate Protective Fabrics USAcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 October 2011TenCate Defense & Tactical, a division of TenCate Protective Fabrics USA, is a global leader in supplying flame resistance fabrics for military use. Samil Spinning manufactures and supplies Tecasafe Plus and Defender M fabrics. The partnership involves technology licensing, manufacturing, and global distribution of flame retardant military fabrics. Samil produces the fabrics while TenCate provides technology and market access for US military contracts.
• KOLON (Kolon Industries)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partnership for Smart Performance textile products combining Samil's spinning expertise with Kolon's fiber technology capabilities.
• Lenzing AGcoreTechnology or IntegrationLenzing AG supplies specialty cellulose fibers including Modal, Tencel, and Lenzing FR to Samil Spinning. Samil is a certified processor of Lenzing fibers and participates in Lenzing's marketing initiatives and technology programs. Samil attended Lenzing Innovation 2007 and Lenzing Botanic Symposium in Paris.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Hyosung TNC: Korean textile manufacturer producing spandex, nylon, and polyester yarns for global apparel and industrial markets. Competes directly with Samil's Porexil functional polyester and cellulose-blended yarn lines.
• TenCate Protective Fabrics: US/EU-based manufacturer of flame-resistant and protective fabrics for defense and industrial markets. Samil's strategic manufacturing partner for Tecasafe Plus and Defender M; direct competitor in the same product category.
• Kolon Industries: Korean chemical and textile conglomerate with overlapping fiber, yarn, and industrial textile operations. Samil already partners with Kolon on Smart Performance textiles, evidencing direct overlap in functional yarn and fabric categories.

Broad incumbents

• Lenzing AG: Austrian global leader in cellulose fibers (Tencel, Modal, Lenzing FR). Core supplier to Samil under a strategic partnership; vertically adjacent as upstream fiber producer versus Samil's downstream yarn/fabric conversion.
• Honeywell International: US industrial conglomerate with significant protective fabrics business (formerly Honeywell First Responder). Competes for NFPA-certified flame-resistant fabric contracts serving military, oil & gas, and electrical utility markets.
• DuPont: US chemicals/materials major with Nomex and Kevlar aramid fibers used in military and protective apparel. Competes with Samil's Lenzing FR/Aramid blends (NevurN) for flame-retardant fabric supply contracts.
• Toray Industries: Japanese diversified textile and materials conglomerate producing synthetic fibers, functional fabrics, and protective textiles. Overlaps with Samil's Porexil polyester and military/technical fabric portfolios at global scale.
• Teijin Limited: Japanese advanced materials company with aramid (Twaron) and technical textile products for defense and industrial use. Competes in the same flame-retardant and high-performance fabric category as Samil's NevurN and Defender M lines.

Regional players

• Shenzhou International: China's largest knitwear manufacturer with vertically integrated fabric and yarn production. Competes in functional knit fabrics and apparel inputs with Samil's cellulose-based yarn lines.
• Far Eastern New Century: Taiwanese vertically integrated textile producer with polyester, yarn, and fabric operations across Asia. Comparable scale and customer base; regional competitor in cellulose-blended and functional yarns.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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