What is the Synthetic Fibre Manufacturing Industry?
This industry produces cellulosic and noncellulosic fibres and filaments in the form of monofilament, filament yarn, staple or tow. Key cellulosic organic fibres and filaments include rayon and acetate. Noncellulosic fibres and filaments include acrylic, nylon, polyester and spandex. This industry does not include fibre, yarn or thread mills, thread manufacturers of any other fibres or manufacturers of hemp yarn.
Industry Products
Nylon manufactured fibresCellulosic manufactured fibresPolyester manufactured fibresOther noncellulosic manufactured fibresPolyolefin manufactured fibres
Industry Activities
Manufacturing cellulosic and noncellulosic fibres and filamentsManufacturing nylon and other polyamide fibres and filamentsManufacturing polyester fibres and filamentsManufacturing polyolefin fibres and filamentsManufacturing acetate fibres and filamentsManufacturing rayon fibres and filaments