Nylon
Nylon 2.0: Inside China’s Plan to Dominate the Next Generation of High-Performance Plastics
July 21, 2025 – Nylon 66 Revolution: How China’s Chemical Breakthrough is Reshaping Global Supply Chains A quiet transformation is underway in Shandong’s chemical industry as domestic innovation disrupts longstanding international monopolies in nylon production. Juheshun New Materials’ recent 2.7 billion yuan investment in Zibo reflects the seismic shift occurring in China’s specialty polymers sector,…
Supply Chain Revolution: Global Giants Race to Meet Nylon 66 Demand
June 21, 2025 – AsiaMB Industry Watch: Nylon 66 Revolution Reshapes Global Masterbatch Supply Chains The polymer industry is witnessing a seismic shift as nylon 66 emerges as the material of choice for next-generation applications. From EV battery components to drone airframes, this high-performance polymer is driving unprecedented demand across Asia’s color masterbatch sector, triggering…
Trade Tensions Rise as Turkey Investigates Nylon Yarn Imports Again
June 20, 2025 – Turkey Launches Second Sunset Review on Nylon Yarn Imports, Raising Trade Concerns The Turkish Ministry of Trade has initiated a second sunset review investigation on imported nylon (or other polyamide) yarns under Announcement No. 2025/5, effective June 19. The probe covers drawn textured yarn, fully drawn yarn, partially oriented polyester yarn,…
Automotive-Grade Nylon Innovator Zhongwei Fiber Attracts Strategic Investment
June 18, 2025 - Chinese Nylon Specialist Zhongwei Fiber Secures Major Funding to Boost High-Performance Materials Production Zhongwei Fiber, a leading Chinese producer of specialized nylon materials, has successfully closed a Series B funding round worth hundreds of millions of yuan. The investment was led by prominent institutions including Shangqi Capital and SAIC Motor’s strategic…
From Import Dependence to Self-Sufficiency: China’s Nylon 66 Breakthrough
June 12, 2025 – A transformative nylon industry project has commenced in Shanghai Chemical Industrial Park, with Jieda Chemical and China National Chemical Engineering’s Hualu Company signing a landmark EPC contract worth ¥1.5 billion. This strategic development positions China to significantly reduce its reliance on imported nylon 66 intermediates. The complex neighbors Invista’s 400,000-ton/year adiponitrile…
Nylon 66 Giant Ascend Initiates Chapter 11 Reorganization: Industry Ramifications Loom
May 13, 2025 – A seismic shift has rocked the nylon 66 industry as Ascend Performance Materials, a global leader in high-performance materials, officially initiated Chapter 11 reorganization proceedings at the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas. This pivotal decision has sent shockwaves through the sector, sparking widespread speculation about the future…
Nylon’s Expanding Horizons: Thriving Across Diverse Sectors
April 24, 2025 – Since DuPont successfully invented nylon (polyamide, PA) in 1938, this polymer material centered around amide bonds has embarked on a remarkable development journey. Starting as a material for stockings, nylon has transformed into an indispensable “backbone” of modern industry. Thanks to its outstanding properties such as high strength and wear resistance,…
Toughened Nylon Emerges as Top Choice for Motorcycle Outer Protection
March 31, 2025 – Toughened nylon materials are emerging as a game-changer for motorcycle outer protective panels, offering riders enhanced safety and aesthetic appeal. In the realm of daily motorcycle riding, the outer protective panel plays a pivotal role, serving as a robust shield for critical components and a key factor in boosting the vehicle’s…
Slovenia Hosts Aquafil’s First Elastane-Nylon Chemical Separation Facility
March 31, 2025 – Aquafil has launched its first demonstration plant for the chemical separation of elastane and nylon in Slovenia, marking a significant milestone in the textile fiber industry. This pioneering move not only highlights the company’s profound expertise in research and development but also reinforces its unwavering commitment to sustainable innovation. After over…
Bio-Based Nylon Gets a Boost as lululemon Teams Up with ZymoChem for Sustainable Fashion
March 31, 2025 – Renowned athletic brand lululemon has announced a multi-year partnership with ZymoChem, a biotechnology company based in California, USA, aimed at expanding the use of bio-based nylon and solidifying its leadership in sustainable innovation. The collaboration will focus on the sustainable transformation of key raw materials for nylon 6,6, a material widely…
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