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Japanese fiber producers play a key role in
shaping world market conditions. Advances are being made in automation, and
new processes are used to develop high added value man-made fibre textiles
for apparel and industrial applications where technology can be patented.
The report provides a detailed examination of the main production,
consumption, export and import statistics, and gives in-depth profiles of
the major fibre producers. It describes those products which the Japanese
are developing in order to add value to their product mix, and covers in
details the prospects in fields such as high technology fibres and products.
The report also provides information on the suppliers and purchasers of raw
materials and machinery
- PART 1: BACKGROUND TO THE
MAN-MADE FIBRE INDUSTRY
- Chapter 1: INTRODUCTION
- Process and products
The Japanese man-made fibre industry
History of man-made fibre production
Related sectors
A changing industry
- Chapter 2: Suppliers to the
industry
- Introduction
Raw materials for cellulosic fibres
Raw materials for synthetic fibres
Machinery
Man-made fibre machine producers
- Chapter 3: Consumption and
production trends
- Consumption forecasts
Man-made fibre production trends
Technology availability
Problems facing the industry
Japanese production trends
Production of synthetics by fibre type
Occupacity
Employment and productivity
- Chapter 4: Exports, imports and
consumption
- Introduction
Man-made fibres and yarns
Man-made fibre fabrics
- Chapter 5: Structure of the
Japanese man-made fibre industry
- The major fibres
The Polyolefin's
Other synthetics
- PART 2: THE MAN-MADE FIBRE
PRODUCERS
- Chapter 6: The Asahi Chemical
Industry Co Ltd
- Introduction
The Asahi Group
Asahi in fibres
Other textile interests
Asahi fibre products
Research and development
The future
- Chapter 7: Kanebo Ltd
- Introduction
The Kanebo Group
Kanebo in fibres
Other textile interests
Kanebo fibre products
Research and development
The future
- Chapter 8: The Kanegafuchi
Chemical Industry Co Ltd
- Introduction
The Kaneka group
Kaneka in fibres
Research and development
The future
- Chapter 9: The Kuraray Co Ltd
- Introduction
The Kuraray group
Kuraray in fibres
Other textile interests
Kuraray fibre products
Research and development
The future
- Chapter 10: The Mitsubishi
Rayon Co Ltd
- Introduction
The Mitsubishi group
Mitsubishi in fibres
Other textile interests
Mitsubishi fibre products
Research and development
The future
- Chapter 11: Teijin Ltd
- Introduction
The Teijin Group
Teijin in fibres
Other textile interests
Teijin fibre products
Research and development
The future
- Chapter 12: The Toho Rayon Co
Ltd
- Introduction
The Toho Rayon Co Ltd
Toho Rayon in textiles
The future
- Chapter 13: Toray Industries
Inc
- Introduction
The Toray Group
Toray in fibres
Other textile interests
Toray fibre and textile products
Research and development
The future
- Chapter 14: The Toyobo Co Ltd
- Introduction
The Toyobo Group
Toyobo in fibres
Other textile interests
Toyobo fibre products
Research and development
The future
- Chapter 15: Unitika Ltd
- Introduction
The Unitika Group
Unitika in fibres
Other textile interests
Unitika fibre products
Research and development
The future
- PART 3: yarnS AND fabricS
- Chapter 16: Staple fibre yarn
spinning
- Introduction
Spinning of staple fibre
- Chapter 17: Filament yarn
texturising
- Introduction
Texturising machinery installed
Production of textured yarn
- Chapter 18: fabrics
- Man-made woven fabrics
Man-made knitted fabrics
Carpets and rugs
Selected industrial fabrics
- PART 4: HIGH TECHNOLOGY
PRODUCTS
- Chapter 19: Products for
apparel
- Introduction
Silk-like products
Fine filaments
Very fine filaments
Spandex
Other specialities
Developments
- Chapter 20: Carbon fibres
- Introduction
End uses
Production of carbon fibres
Capacity and demand
Japanese carbon fibre producers
- Chapter 21: Flame fibres
- Introduction
Japanese producers of flame retardant fibres
Flame retardant products
The future
- Chapter 22: Nonwovens
- Introduction
Process routes
Japanese producers of nonwovens
Nonwoven production in Japan
Consumption by end use
Exports and imports
Future of the Japanese nonwovens industry
- Chapter 23: Patents
- Introduction
Overview
Subjects patented
Conclusions
- PART 5: THE FUTURE OF THE
INDUSTRY
- Chapter 24: Threats and
strategies
- Introduction
The rising yen
Competition from South East Asia
Fibre producers' strategies
Higher value products
Emphasis on domestic market
Diversification
Conclusion
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maintained by Textile Intelligence.
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apparel industry. The company was formed in 1992 as a spin-off from the
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