Hanil Synthetic Fiber Co. Ltd.

What Hanil Synthetic Fiber Co. Ltd. does

Eugene Hanil Synthetic Fiber Co., Ltd. (유진한일합섬) is a Korean specialty textile manufacturer founded in 1964 as Hanil Synthetic Textile Corporation, reorganized under Eugene Group as a subsidiary via physical spin-off from Dongyang on January 1, 2018. The company is headquartered in Seoul (LG Mapo Building, Mapo-gu) and operates three business divisions: Lifestyle Materials (specialty functional yarns including HANILON acrylic — Korea's first domestically produced acrylic yarn — ELEX copper-ion conductive yarn with electromagnetic shielding up to 80.2%, HANILON AB+ antibacterial yarn maintaining 99.9% efficacy after 100 washes, SHIELDPIA flame-retardant/antibacterial yarn, and VOLTLON cost-effective conductive yarn), Industrial Materials (SUPERBON polyester spunbond, HANIBON polypropylene spunbond #2 market share in Korea, GREENBON biodegradable PLA spunbond, and PHA-based spunbond — the world's first commercialized PHA hygiene product launched February 2026), and Distribution/Retail (Pinkfong Bedding, Pororo Care infant innerwear, Sildam hygiene masks, Corncoco cleansing pads) sold through HS Mall e-commerce, department store pop-ups, and Home & Shopping TV.

The company's revenue model combines B2B hardware sales of spunbond nonwoven and specialty yarns to industrial manufacturers and consumer goods companies (LG Household & Health Care, Yuhan-Kimberly, CJ Cheiljedang, Korean military, battery and automotive suppliers) with B2C sales of branded/licensed consumer products and licensing royalty revenue from character IP (SmartStudy's Pinkfong, Ocon's Pororo). Manufacturing is geographically diversified: spunbond production at Euiryong (Korea), specialty yarn/ELEX at Daegu (Korea), acrylic spinning and dyeing at PT. HANIL INDONESIA's Boyolali facility (~20,000 tons annual capacity, 2,600+ local workers plus 11 Korean managers), with a Jakarta regional office serving ASEAN. Exports reach 30+ countries under the HANILON brand; historical joint ventures extended operations into China, India, and Honduras. Pricing is quote-based with no public tiers, and the company supports a direct sales force for key enterprise accounts alongside a domestic fiber agent/distributor network. Eugene Group provides shared services including IT, HR development, and group-wide culture programs; the company is privately held with no public listing.

Name

Hanil Synthetic Fiber Co. Ltd.

Legal name

Eugene Hanil Synthetic Fiber Co., Ltd. (유진한일합섬 주식회사)

Website

https://hanilsf.co.kr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1964

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Eugene Hanil Synthetic Fiber is a Korean specialty textile manufacturer producing acrylic yarn, functional conductive and antibacterial yarns, and spunbond nonwoven fabrics (PET, PP, biodegradable PLA/PHA) for industrial, hygiene, and consumer markets, with manufacturing in Korea and Indonesia and exports to 30+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Synthetic Fibers and Nonwoven Textiles

NAICS

Nonwoven Fabric Mills (313230), Artificial and Synthetic Fibers and Filaments Manufacturing (325220), Fiber, Yarn, and Thread Mills (31311), Textile Mills (313), Other Textile Product Mills (3149)

SIC

Textile Mill Products (2200), Apparel & Other Finishd Prods Of Fabrics & Similar Matl (2300)

akta.pro primary industry

Nonwoven Fabric Mills (Spunbond/Meltblown/Needle-punched) (IMAOABAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Man-Made Fiber Manufacturing (Polyester/Nylon/Acrylic/Viscose) (IMAOAAAB), Technical Fabric Mills (Performance/Protective/Medical Substrates) (IMAOABAH), Industrial & Technical Yarn Manufacturing (High-Tenacity/Aramid/Carbon/Glass) (IMAOAAAG), Sustainable & Certified Materials (Organic, Recycled, Traceable) (CRAAAMAK)

Keywords

• Synthetic fiber manufacturing
• Acrylic yarn production
• Spunbond nonwoven fabrics
• Biodegradable textile materials
• Functional yarn technology

Headquarters

HQ city

Seoul (Mapo-gu)

HQ country

South Korea

HQ region

Asia

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. B2B Spunbond Nonwoven Sales: Sale of spunbond nonwoven fabrics (SUPERBON, HANIBON, GREENBON, PHA-based materials) to industrial manufacturers, hygiene product makers, automotive suppliers, and construction material companies. Revenue is transaction-based, driven by volume and material type. Major customers include LG Household & Health Care.
2. Functional Yarn Sales: Sale of specialty functional yarns including HANILON acrylic, ELEX, HANILON AB+, SHIELDPIA, and VOLTLON to textile manufacturers, workwear producers, military suppliers, and consumer goods companies. Both domestic and export channels.
3. B2C Branded Products (HS Mall): Direct-to-consumer sales of branded products through own e-commerce platform HS Mall, including Pinkfong bedding, Pororo Care innerwear, and Sildam/Corncoco cleansing products. Pop-up stores and department store retail complement online sales.
4. Licensing & Character Brand Revenue: Licensing fees and product revenue from character-branded products including Pinkfong bedding materials (licensed from SmartStudy) and Pororo Care innerwear (licensed from Ocon). Brand partnerships generate revenue through product sales under licensed IP.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Hanil Synthetic Fiber Co. Ltd. (유진한일합섬) manufactures and sells synthetic fiber products across three main business divisions: Specialty Textile Materials (HANILON acrylic yarn, ELEX conductive copper yarn, HANILON AB+ anti-bacterial yarn, SHIELDPIA flame-retardant yarn, VOLTLON conductive yarn), Industrial Spunbond Nonwoven Fabrics (SUPERBON polyester, HANIBON polypropylene, GREENBON biodegradable PLA, PHA-based), and Distribution/Consumer Products (Pinkfong branded children's bedding, Pororo Care infant innerwear, Sildam masks, Corncoco cleansing pads). The company operates manufacturing facilities in Korea (Euiryong, Daegu) and Indonesia (PT. HANIL INDONESIA with ~2,600 employees), serving both B2B industrial customers and B2C consumers through its HS Mall e-commerce platform.

Product overview

Hanil Synthetic Fiber Co. Ltd. (유진한일합섬) is a diversified textile manufacturer with three main business divisions: Lifestyle Materials (섬유소재), Spunbond Nonwoven (산업소재), and Distribution/Retail (유통사업). The Lifestyle Materials division offers specialty yarns including HANILON (acrylic), ELEX (conductive with copper), HANILON AB+ (antibacterial), SHIELDPIA (flame retardant/antibacterial), and VOLTLON (cost-effective conductive). The Spunbond division produces SUPERBON (polyester), HANIBON (polypropylene), and GREENBON (biodegradable PLA) nonwoven fabrics. The retail division includes branded products like PORORO CARE children's wear, Pinkfong bedding, Sildam masks, and Corncoco cleansing products sold through HS MALL e-commerce platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• HANILON: Korea's first acrylic yarn brand, widely used in sweaters, mufflers, coats, hats, gloves, blankets, socks, carpets, and rollers.
• ELEX
• HANILON AB+
• SHIELDPIA
• VOLTLON
• SUPERBON
• HANIBON
• GREENBON
• SILDAM
• PORORO CARE
• Pinkfong Bedding
• Corncoco (콘코코)

Products and services

• HANILON Acrylic Yarn Premium acrylic yarn brand — Korea's first domestically produced acrylic fiber with excellent warmth retention, color development, durability, and chemical resistance. Used in sweaters, coats, hats, scarves, socks, blankets, carpets, and rollers. Exported to 30+ countries.
• ELEX Conductive Copper Yarn Premium conductive yarn with copper-ion technology providing electromagnetic wave shielding (up to 80.2%), static prevention, anti-bacterial (99.9%), and deodorizing (89%) functions. Used in military base innerwear, workwear, anti-static gloves, and cleanroom clothing.
• HANILON AB+ Anti-bacterial Yarn Anti-bacterial functional yarn with semi-permanent efficacy (99.9% after 100 washes per KS K 0693:2016 testing at KATRI). Suppresses bacteria, mold, and dust mites. Used in bedding, socks, denim, Pororo Care innerwear, and healthcare products.
• SHIELDPIA Flame-retardant Yarn New-concept yarn combining flame retardancy and anti-bacterial properties at raw material stage. Flame retardancy verified through LOI exceeding atmospheric oxygen concentration (KS M ISO 4589-2:2011); anti-bacterial maintained at 99.9% after 100 washes. Used in workwear, lab coats, curtains, and seat covers.
• VOLTLON Conductive Yarn Cost-effective conductive yarn combining copper conductivity with natural and synthetic fibers. Offers anti-bacterial, deodorizing, static prevention, heat retention, and electromagnetic shielding at reasonable prices. Used in children's clothing, innerwear, homewear, and socks.
• SUPERBON Polyester Spunbond Nonwoven 100% polyester long-staple spunbond nonwoven fabric with excellent heat resistance, chemical stability, weather resistance, tensile strength, and tear strength. Used in packaging, construction (house wrapping, wallpaper), industrial filters, battery separator membranes, automotive interior materials, and consumer applications.
• HANIBON Polypropylene Spunbond Nonwoven 100% polypropylene spunbond nonwoven fabric — non-harmful to human body, excellent colorability, high hydrophobicity, chemical resistance, and insulation. Used in diapers, hygiene products, medical supplies, agriculture, automotive interiors, and disposable hygiene applications. Holds #2 market share in Korean PP spunbond market.
• GREENBON PLA Biodegradable Spunbond Nonwoven 100% polylactide (PLA) biodegradable spunbond nonwoven. Decomposes 90%+ within 45 days under composting conditions; plant-based material with no dioxin emissions on incineration. Flame-retardant, anti-bacterial, and thermally stable. Used in tea bags, coffee filters, meat pads, masks, and packaging.
• PHA-based Spunbond Nonwoven World's first commercialized PHA-based spunbond nonwoven fabric. Verified 90%+ biodegradation within 45 days per ISO 14855 standard; leaves no microplastics. Commercialized with CJ Cheiljedang and Yuhan-Kimberly for Kleanex Biodegradable Kitchen Towel product.
• PORORO CARE (뽀로로케어) Innerwear Premium infant and children's functional innerwear brand featuring Pororo characters. Combines HANILON AB+ anti-bacterial functional yarn with popular character licensing. Includes AR-enhanced T-shirts with augmented reality features. Co-developed with Ocon.
• Pinkfong Bedding (핑크퐁 침구류) Premium functional infant and children's bedding featuring Pinkfong and Shark Family characters. Made with high-functional anti-bacterial and flame-retardant textiles for safe, comfortable sleep environment. Licensed from SmartStudy.
• Sildam (실담) Health Masks Health-protecting textile brand featuring copper yarn ELEX-based fashion masks and hygiene masks produced with self-made spunbond and filters. Includes KF mask products.
• Corncoco (콘코코) Eco-friendly Cleansing Pads Eco-friendly self-biodegradable cleansing pad cosmetics. Made with corn starch PLA nonwoven and vegan rayon blend, with coconut-derived surfactants. Fully dry-processed and harmless to human body. Sold via HS Mall and major retailers.
• HS Mall E-commerce Platform Official online shopping mall for Hanil Synthetic Fiber. Sells Pinkfong bedding products, Pororo Care infant innerwear, Sildam masks, and Corncoco cleansing pads directly to consumers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Anti-bacterial effectiveness maintained at 99.9% after 100 washes (HANILON AB+ and SHIELDPIA per KS K 0693:2016 testing at KATRI)
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CJ Cheiljedang (CJ제일제당)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 December 2025Joint development of PHA-based spunbond nonwoven technology; CJ Cheiljedang developed PHA-based raw material while Hanil processed it into spunbond nonwoven fabric; joint development led to world's first PHA-applied hygiene product commercialized in partnership with Yuhan-Kimberly.
• Yuhan-Kimberly (유한킴벌리)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 December 2025Final product commercialization partner in the PHA spunbond nonwoven joint development; combined Hanil's nonwoven fabric with natural pulp to produce biodegradable cleaning cloths (위생행주) marketed under Cleankooks brand; first global commercialization of PHA applied to hygiene products.
• Intermax (인터맥스)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 October 2018Three-party MOU for conductive nonwoven and functional fabric development and supply with Intermax and Hyundaechem; Hanil and Hyundaechem responsible for product development and supply while Intermax handles sales and distribution; aims to expand into industrial product markets.
• Hyundaechem (현대켐)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 October 2018Packaging material specialist and MOU partner alongside Intermax for conductive nonwoven and functional fabric development; contributes to industrial product development and supply chain for the three-party partnership.
• Hwarang Jaehayong Sachon (화랑재활용사촌)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2018Joint development of heated military innerwear using Hanil's HANILON AB+ yarn; product exhibited at 2019 Defense Excellent Commercial Product Exhibition; aims to expand military supply using Hanil's functional yarn technology.
• Ocon (오콘)coreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 17 April 2018Joint venture for Pororo Care branded infant and young child innerwear; Ocon licensed Pororo characters while Hanil supplied HANILON AB+ functional yarn; Hanil produces and exclusively supplies functional innerwear featuring Pororo characters for the Korean market.
• SmartStudy (스마트스터디)coreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 1 January 2018Licensing agreement for Pinkfong characters for Hanil's infant and children's functional bedding product line; formal license contract signed January 2018; Pinkfong bedding products launched in 2018 and sold through HS Mall, department store pop-ups, and online channels.
• KOTRA & Korea Fashion Materials Association (무역투자진흥공사, 한국패션소재협회)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2018Co-exhibited at Shanghai Intertextile under KOTRA and Korea Fashion Materials Association organized Korean pavilion; supported Hanil's expansion of ELEX and VOLTLON into international markets including China, Americas, Europe, and Asia.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Toyobo: Japanese manufacturer of specialty fibers, films, and nonwoven fabrics with a heritage similar to Hanil's; comparable across functional yarns, technical textiles, and industrial nonwovens serving Japanese and global customers.
• Berry Global (now Glatfelter / Magnera): Global nonwovens manufacturer producing spunbond, meltblown, and other engineered fabrics for hygiene, industrial, and specialty applications; competes with Hanil in international spunbond supply chains and increasingly in sustainable/biodegradable nonwoven categories.
• Fibertex Nonwovens: Specialist nonwovens manufacturer focused on spunbond and needlepunch fabrics for hygiene, industrial, and technical applications; comparable to Hanil's SUPERBON/HANIBON/GREENBON portfolio in product categories and customer use cases.
• Freudenberg Performance Materials: Global nonwovens specialist producing spunbond and engineered fabrics for apparel, hygiene, automotive, and construction; comparable to Hanil across SUPERBON-style industrial nonwovens and technical/functional textile substrates.
• Toray Advanced Materials Korea: Korean subsidiary of Toray Industries and the #1 player in Korean PP spunbond nonwoven, directly competing with Hanil's HANIBON and GREENBON products in the same Korean market across hygiene, industrial, and construction end uses.

Broad incumbents

• Hyosung TNC: Korean textile and chemical conglomerate producing spandex, polyester, and nylon fibers for global apparel and industrial markets; broad incumbent in synthetic fibers with overlapping customer base to Hanil.
• Toray Industries: Global Japanese chemical and fiber conglomerate and parent of Toray Advanced Materials Korea; competes broadly with Hanil across synthetic fibers, nonwovens, and specialty materials in global markets.
• Kolon Industries: Korean chemical and industrial materials conglomerate producing polyester filament, films, and technical textiles; competes with Hanil in Korean synthetic fiber markets and offers broader industrial materials portfolio.
• Asahi Kasei: Japanese chemical and fiber manufacturer producing specialty fibers and nonwovens (including performance materials division); comparable to Hanil across functional textiles, spunbond nonwovens, and biodegradable materials R&D.
• Teijin: Japanese synthetic fiber and chemical conglomerate producing aramid, carbon, polyester, and technical fibers; comparable to Hanil as a broader chemical/fiber incumbent with specialty and industrial textile focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/HS-mall-288483705123154
• Instagraminstagram.com/hsmall_official
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hanil-synthetic-fiber-co-ltd-

Compliance4 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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