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The value of technology born
through constant challenge and innovation

HS Hyosung Advanced Materials has been conducting research in the fields of fibers, steel cords, and composite materials, building upon the research capabilities of HS Hyosung R&DB Labs, the first private research institute established in Korea in 1971, and Steel Wire Technical Center, founded in 1986 to focus on steel technology.
Our goal is to develop safer and more comfortable products for humanity and provide optimized solutions to our customers by continuing our research in these areas.

The value of technology born
through constant challenge and innovation

HS Hyosung Advanced Materials has been conducting research in the fields of fibers, steel cords, and composite materials, building upon the research capabilities of HS Hyosung R&DB Labs, the first private research institute established in Korea in 1971, and Steel Wire Technical Center, founded in 1986 to focus on steel technology.
Our goal is to develop safer and more comfortable products for humanity and provide optimized solutions to our customers by continuing our research in these areas.

Fiber Research Field

Based on our extensive research experience, HS Hyosung Advanced Materials is conducting research to improve the processes and quality of commercialized fibers such as tire reinforcement fibers, technical yarn, carpet yarn, aramid, and carbon fibers. As a leading company in the industrial fiber industry, from aramid fibers commercialized with our own technology to the first domestically-developed and commercialized carbon fibers, we are striving to develop new products and processes that our customers desire for sustainable business operations.

Research Achievements
  • Fibers for Tire
    Reinforcement
  • Technical
    Yarn
  • Yarns for
    Carpets
  • Aramid
    Yarn
  • Carbon Fiber
    &
    composite
    materials

Achievements in
the Field of Fiber
Research

  • 2023
    • Developed high-strength PET single-end yarn for sewing purposes
  • 2022
    • Developed towpreg for pressure vessels
    • Developed antimicrobial safety belts for vehicle safety
  • 2021
    • Developed ultra-high-strength carbon fibers with a tensile strength of 6.4 GPa, obtained domestic certification for aerospace-grade prepreg materials (250F class)
    • Developed recycled PET yarn for vehicle use
  • 2020
    • Developed medium-modulus carbon fiber
    • Developed recycled PET yarn for sewing purposes Developed high-strength PET single-end yarn for vehicle safety belts
  • 2019
    • Development of differentiated tirecords with improved strength and modulus tailored for lightweight tires
    • Development of eco-friendly materials for improving adhesion with tire rubber
  • 2017
    • Developed HSP-70 polyester high-strength tirecords
  • 2016
    • Developed white PET single-end yarn Developed water-repellent yarn for industrial use
  • 2015
    • Developed aramid ballistic solutions Developed large tow carbon fibers Developed polyester cap ply cords
  • 2014
    • Developed carbon fibers for pressure vessels Developed low-shrinkage PET yarn for roofing
  • 2013
    • Development of water-repellent polyester yarn, nylon 66 ATY yarn, extrusion coating grade, high-strength intermediate modulus carbon fiber
  • 2012
    • Development of RLP for UHPT, high ore grade seatbelt yarn for dying, aramid fine denier yarn
  • 2011
    • Development of high-strength carbon fiber, high-functionality polyester shaped wire, ultra-low shrinkage yarn for broad-woven yarn
  • 2008
    • Development of para-aramid fiber
    • Development of adhesive yarn for ARS
  • 2007
    • Development of ultra-high-strength polyester yarn for ARS
  • 2006
    • Development of polyester low shrinkage yarn, polyester conductive yarn
    • Development of polyester water-repellent yarn for coated fabrics
  • 2005
    • Development of industrial polyester flame retardant material
  • 2003
    • Development of PEN tirecords
    • Development of Lyocell tirecords
  • 2001
    • Development of PTT BCF carpet
  • 1996
    • Development of nylon yarn for airbags
  • 1994
    • Development of anti-bacterial and anti-odor carpet
  • 1993
    • Development of nylon hollow fiber
  • 1986
    • Development of polyester hollow fiber
  • 1980
    • Development of nylon 6 resin
  • 1978
    • Development of tirecord fabric
  • 1977
    • Development of BCF yarn for carpets
2019
Steel Wire
Research Field

Steel Wire Technical Center, established for the development of production technology and products related to steel cords and bead wires using wire rods, key materials for tire reinforcement, is enhancing its research capabilities as a leading research institution for steel materials in Vietnam, China, and Korea. HS Hyosung's Steel Wire Technical Center is growing as a specialized research institution for steel materials, focused on eco-friendly and next-generation tire reinforcement materials, ultra-fine wires, wires for wafer slicing, and special steel cord materials development.

Achievements in
the Steel Wire
Research Field

  • 2022
    • Developed new specification high-strength steel cords for electric vehicle tires
  • 2021
    • Developed eco-friendly bead wire
  • 2020
    • Developed optimum processing conditions for steel wire fresh processing
  • 2019
    • Development of precision control heat treatment technology through a metal microstructure prediction program
  • 2018
    • Developed steel wire and cable for communication cable’s core strength and support
  • 2017
    • Developed large-radius hose wires
  • 2016
    • Development of ultra tensile grade ultra fine steel cord for LTR carcass
  • 2015
    • Developed hybrid cords, a new concept tire reinforcement
  • 2013
    • Established a steel wire technical center in China Developed high-performance bead wires
  • 2012
    • Development of fine saw wire
    • Development of diamond wire
    • Design and optimization of the bead wire manufacturing process in the Vietnam plant
  • 2011
    • Established a steel wire technical center in Vietnam
  • 2010
    • Design and optimization of the steel cord manufacturing process in the Vietnam plant
  • 2009
    • Developed mono-filament wire for ultra-lightweight tires
  • 2008
    • Design and optimization of the steel cord manufacturing process in the Nanjing plant in China
  • 2007
    • Design and optimization of the saw wire manufacturing process in the Vietnam plant
  • 2006
    • Development of ultra tensile (UT, 4,000 Mpa) steel cord
  • 2005
    • Development of recycling method for wet drawing lubricant
  • 2004
    • Design and optimization of the steel cord manufacturing process in the Qingdao, China plant
  • 2003
    • Development of a new manufacturing method for steel cord and improvement of brass plating method
  • 1999
    • Normal tensile (NT, 2,850 Mpa) with good fuel efficiency
    • HT(High Tensile, 3300 Mpa)
    • Development of super tensile (ST, 3,650 Mpa) steel cord
  • 1998
    • Development of a new manufacturing method for bead wire
  • 1996
    • Development of an improved technology for brass plating efficiency
  • 1987
    • Design and optimization of the tire reinforcement manufacturing process
2019
Carbon Materials Research Team

The Carbon Materials Research Team is developing high-elasticity and ultra-high-strength carbon fibers as differentiated new products for sustainable business growth.
The team is also researching the development of radiation curing agents and heat-resistant sizing agents to improve the properties and quality of carbon fibers.

Research Achievements

Carbon Materials Research Field

  • 2021
    • Developed ultra-high-strength
      carbon fibers with a tensile
      strength of 6.4 GPa
  • 2020
    • Developed medium-modulus
      carbon fibers
  • 2015
    • Developed large tow carbon fibers
  • 2014
    • Developed carbon fibers
      for pressure vessels
  • 2013
    • Developed high-strength
      medium-modulus carbon fibers
2019
Aramid Research Team

The Aramid Research Team has developed high-elongation and high-strength yarns as new products to expand the aramid product portfolio. They are also researching process improvements and heat resistance enhancements for high-strength and tirecord yarns to secure cost and quality competitiveness.

Research Achievements

Aramid Research Field

  • 2023
    • Improved AA-grade yield for
      high-tensile (HT) yarn
  • 2022
    • Developed 2250d high-
      strength yarn for deep-sea
      applications
  • 2021
    • Developed AA-grade aramid yarn
    • Developed high-modulus (HM) yarn
  • 2017
    • Developed lightweight ballistic solutions
  • 2015
    • Developed anti-stab/anti-ballistic solutions
  • 2012
    • Developed staple fibers
2019