The World’s Fiber from Aksa
Aksa Akrilik Kimya Sanayii A.Ş., a company of Akkök Holding, one of the established industrial groups of Turkey, was founded in 1968 in Yalova to meet Turkey’s need for acrylic fiber and started manufacture with a capacity of 5000 tons per year in 1971.
Becoming the world’s greatest producer of acrylic fiber with the investments it has made and the innovations it has introduced over the years, Aksa is now a global giant with approximately 300 customers in over 50 countries across 5 continents. With more than 1200 employees, Aksa is the world’s largest and Turkey’s only acrylic fiber producer with premises of 502 thousand square meters and a capacity of 315,000 tons per year.
Acrylic Fiber
Acrylic fiber is a synthetic fiber that closely resembles wool in its character. According to the definition of the ISO (International Standards Organization) and BISFA (International Synthetic Fiber Standardization Office), fibers which contain a minimum of 85% acrylonitrile in their chemical structure are called "Acrylic Fibers".
Acrylic fiber is composed of acrylonitrile and a comonomer. The comonomer is added to improve dyeability and the textile processability of the acrylic fiber. Acrylic fiber is produced with two different systems: wet spinning and dry spinning. Acrylic fiber can be supplied as producer-dyed either by pigmentation of the dope or with jel dyeing systems. It can be used 100% alone, or in blends with other natural and synthetic fibers.
Properties of Acrylic Fiber
Easy to wash and good dimensional stability.
Resistance to damage by moths and chemical substances.
Excellent color-fastness and dyeability in brilliant colors.
Highly resistant to sunlight.
Lightweight, soft, and warm, with a wool-like touch
End Uses of Acrylic Fiber:
Apparel: Sweaters, socks, fleece wear, circular knit apparel, sportswear and childrens wear
Household Textiles: Carpet, blankets, area rugs, upholstery, pile fabrics
Outdoor end uses: Car tops, boat covers, awnings, outdoor furniture
Industrial end uses: Filtration materials, reinforcement materials in construction, car batteries
Armora is the modacrylic fiber developed by Aksa; used in protective garments, upholstery & soft furnishings (textiles for bedding, mattresses, drapes), and other industrial applications (e.g. car batteries).
Characteristics of Armora
- Inherently flame retardant
- Self-extinguishing & excellent charring
- Soft touch
- Easy to blend with natural and synthetic fibers
- Easy to process
- Easy to dye
- Resistant to acids and alkalis
Acryterna presents high performance in industrial applications.Acryterna, a product of Aksa technology to be used in filters for a cleaner future and viable world, concrete production
for robuster constructions, and accumulators and brake pads for long lasting cars.
Acrylusion; perfection in durability.. There is no wear, mildew and deterioration with Acrysole; there is durability and longevity. Acrysole stands out as the preferred brand in outdoor applications such as awnings, indoor/outdoor furniture, boat textile, car tops.
