The PILOT Process Research Center has established Korea’s first pilot-scale spinning and dyeing line, covering the entire process from spinning to dyeing.
The center supports domestic textile and fiber companies by developing advanced spinning technologies, conducting material evaluations, and producing small-batch prototypes. In addition, it supports chemical materials and plastic processing companies through processing technology development, material evaluation, and functional research utilizing its extrusion and injection molding facilities.
Major Developments list
01
Multi-Effect yarn
Characteristics & Advantages
Special spinning technology that enables the production of four types of yarns (slub, patched, gradation, and multi-cross yarn) on a single ring spinning frame
Superior aesthetics and enhanced sensory effects achieved through random- pattern feeding of multi-colored, multi-type fibers
Capability to manufacture highly differentiated spun yarns through the combination of diverse fiber materials
Target materials
Cotton, polyester, and other fibers
Various blended fiber materials
Applications
Sportswear
Fashion apparel
Interior textiles, etc.
02
Multi-Effect Nep yarn
Characteristics & Advantages
Technology for producing nep yarn through a specialized carding process without additional processing steps
High cost efficiency achieved by shortening the nep manufacturing process
Enhanced and differentiated performance compared to conventional products in terms of appearance and hand feel, enabling the production of a wide range of nep types
Target materials
Cotton, polyester, and other fibers
Various blended fiber materials
Applications
Sportswear
Fashion apparel
Interior textiles, etc.
03
Multi-Structural Spun Yarn
Introduction
「 Multi-structural spun yarn 」 consists of different kinds of fibers(staple or filament) appearing in inner and outer sector with a periodic alteration along the lengthwise direction of single yarn.
Characteristics and advantages
Unique mélange effect due to the periodic alteration of raw materials
Double touch due to the mixing of raw materials
Various functionality due to the mixture of natural and synthetic fibers
Application
sport, casual, suit, interior and etc.
04
EcoCell+
Introduction
「 EcoCell+ 」 is cationic modification technology of cellulose fiber for manufacturing differential dyeing textile product.
Characteristics and advantages
Eco friendly dyeing process and CO₂ reduction effect
Unique color pattern contributing superior aesthetic impression
Shortening lead time corresponding for fast fashion
Target material
Cellulose materials including cotton, modal, viscose rayon, lyocell and blended products.
Application
Including melage yarn, patch yarn and nep yarn, multi-color fabric products material applicable
Cellulose fibers (cotton, modal, Tencel and rayon, etc.) and their blended materials
Applications
Underwear, sportswear, outdoor, and casual apparel
Maternity textiles (e.g., nursing bras)
Home textiles, bedding, and masks
Hygiene products (e.g., wound-care bandages)
06
UV-shield
Introduction
「UV-shield」 is a finishing technology using cosmetic ingredients which gives superior ultraviolet blocking and antimicrobial property to cotton products.
Characteristics and advantages
Cosmetic ingredients are used (titanium dioxide , zinc oxide and polysaccharides)
Well-balanced UV-cut properties for UV-A, UV-B
Superior UV-cut property (UPF 50+) and antimicrobial property last after 20 washings
Target material
cotton and cotton/polyester blended products and etc.
Enhanced moisture absorption and quick-drying performance and reduced clammy sensation.
Use of PFCs-free compounds
Target materials
100% polyester and polyester blended materials
Applications
Sportswear
Casual wear
Underwear
Socks
08
X-heat
Characteristics and advantages
Emits heat immediately under the sunlight in outdoor environment (3 ~ 10 ℃)
Has excellent durability against washing
Maintains original characteristics, handle and soft touch
Target materials
Cotton, Polyester, Rayon, Nylon, Acrylic etc.
Application
Fiber, Woven fabric, Knitted fabric, Garment etc.
Principle
Thermal performance
The PILOT Process Research Center established Korea’s first pilot-scale spinning and dyeing lines, covering the entire process from spinning to dyeing.
The center supports domestic textile, chemical, and plastic processing companies by developing new spinning and material processing technologies, assessing spinnability and formability, studying dyeability and key functional properties, and producing small-lot prototypes using natural, regenerated, synthetic, and thermoplastic composite materials.
Procedure for Using Pilot plants
01
Client Request
02
Consultation
03
Prototype Manufacturing Request
04
Material Analysis and Process Design
05
Prototype Production
06
Prototype Characterization and Performance Testing
07
Review of Test Results
08
Sharing Results with Client
Introduction of Pilot plants
Bale Opener
Model
BO02-E12N (Ming Cheng)
Purpose/Function
Opening packaged fibers into small tufts, blending various fibers, and removing large impurities and short fibers
Cleaner
Model
CTC (RIFA-Crosrol)
Purpose/Function
Removing impurities in natural fibers, selectively to enhance fiber quality before the carding process
Mixer
Model
CBO (RIFA-Crosrol)
Characteristics
Productivity: up to 70 kg/h
Purpose/Function
Mixing diverse fiber types (Natural, Recycled, and Synthetic Fibers) stably and uniformly
Carding Machine
Model
MK8B-100 (RIFA-Crosrol사)
Characteristics
Productivity: up to 180 kg/h
Purpose/Function
Opening and parallelizing each fiber after the blowroom process, removing impurities(neps, fine impurities, short fibers), and producing card sliver
Drawing Frame
Model
DV2-AL (Dogetech)
Characteristics
Productivity: up to 800 m/min
Purpose/Function
Doubling 6-8 card slivers into a single drawn sliver and blending different fiber types at a fixed ratio for the production of blended yarns
Roving Frame
Model
FA498 (HICORP)
Characteristics
Flyer speed: up to 1,600 RPM
Purpose/Function
Drafting the drawn sliver to produce roving
Ring Spinning Frame
Model
BS519JEF (BEST)
Characteristics
Spindle speed: up to 25,000 RPM
Purpose/Function
Drafting the roving to the desired yarn count, applying twist through the ring and traveler mechanism for strength, and winding the finished yarn onto bobbins
Winding Machine
Model
MURATA No. 21C (Murata)
Characteristics
Winding speed: up to 2,000 m/min
Purpose/Function
Splicing multiple cop yarns to form a cone package, simultaneously removing critical yarn defects
Circular Knitting Machine
Model
KM-3WV (Keum Yong Machinery)
Characteristics
32 inch, 24 feeder
Purpose/Function
Forming continuous loops from multiple yarn feeders using knitting needles to produce circular knitted fabrics (single and double knit structures)
Doubling Machine
Model
LW-202DI (Ewha SRC Co., Ltd.)
Characteristics
Production speed: up to 1,000 m/min
Purpose/Function
Combining two or more single yarns to produces doubled yarns using a quick traverse system
Twisting Machine
Model
LW-561SA (Ewha SRC Co., Ltd.)
Characteristics
Spindle speed: up to 10,000 RPM Twist level: 200–1,000 TPM
Purpose/Function
Applying twist to two or more doubled yarns to produce finished plied yarns
Air texturing machine
Model
DP5-TC, (SSM사)
Characteristics
Yarn count: up to 4,000 dtex Traverse length: 25–250 mm
Purpose/Function
Producing conventional ATY yarns and commingled yarns
Extrusion Molding Machine
Model
STS25 (Korea EM Co., Ltd.)
Characteristics
Twin screw: D25 (L/D 40)
Screw speed: 41–418 RPM (throughput: 2–7 kg/h)
Number of barrels: 10 ea
Purpose/Function
Converting recycled chips or flakes into uniform pellets, and producing thermoplastic resin compounds (blends)