Polaris Uno Develops Next-Generation Lightweight Wig Fiber "KTS"... Targets Premium Market

Polaris Uno, a global specialist in synthetic fibers for wigs, has completed development of KTS (Korea Tangle Free Super Light), a next-generation lightweight wig material, and is set to target the global premium market. The company plans to expand its product portfolio and secure new revenue by adding a high-value product line to its existing flame-retardant high-heat fibers.

KTS was developed using Polaris Uno's hollow polyester yarn technology, built up over more than 20 years. Its hollow structure, which creates space inside the yarn, reduces weight while delivering ample volume and curl definition. The yarn is designed to reduce tangling and make brushing easier, allowing it to be used in a variety of hairstyles.

The company plans to build on its research and development and production capabilities in hollow yarns to expand into high-value products. It aims to strengthen its competitiveness in the global premium wig-fiber market by continuing to develop yarns with enhanced functionality, drawing on its manufacturing expertise accumulated over many years.

The company also expects synergies with its existing flagship product, flame-retardant high-heat fiber. While the flame-retardant high-heat fiber has targeted the premium wig-fiber market with a focus on heat resistance and flame retardancy, KTS focuses on light weight, volume, and curl definition. The company says that having product lines with distinct features will enable it to meet a broader range of material needs among global wig manufacturers.

Commercialization efforts targeting overseas customers are also underway. Polaris Uno has provided KTS samples to major global customers and is reviewing the product's potential applications. Some customers have reportedly expressed an intention to purchase the product.

The company plans to conduct quality assessments and supply discussions with each customer in sequence, converting sample tests into actual orders and revenue.

A Polaris Uno representative said, "KTS is a next-generation product that builds on more than 20 years of hollow yarn technology to deliver improved lightness and styling capabilities. Now that we have confirmed overseas customers' interest in purchasing it, we will actively pursue commercialization and establish a new revenue base."

The representative added, "We plan to develop our existing flame-retardant high-heat fiber and KTS into our two core product lines to meet the diverse needs of global customers. Through ongoing technology development and an expanded share of high-value products, we will improve profitability and contribute to enhancing corporate and shareholder value over the medium to long term."

Polaris Uno has built up its production technology and quality management capabilities in the global synthetic fiber market for wigs, where Japanese companies are among the key players. More recently, its braid yarn met the safety assessment standards related to California Proposition 65, strengthening the company's ability to serve the North American market.

The company plans to expand its business base in the premium synthetic fiber market by developing new high-performance products, including KTS, while also broadening its global customer base.

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