Kukje-tex Co., Ltd., established in 1980, is a specialized textile dyeing and finishing company with over 45 years of experience in the Daegu Dyeing Industrial Complex. The company focuses on dyeing and finishing synthetic fiber fabrics and knitted fabrics, supplying high-quality processed fabrics to renowned domestic and international apparel brands. Currently, it is transitioning to a third-generation management system, expanding its business scope into the high-value-added functional fiber market through investment in advanced equipment.

"Since its founder, the late Chairman Lee Seung-ju, developed Korea's first relaxation shrinkage technology and established Kukje Dyeing in 1965, Kukje-tex has grown by establishing Kukje Dyeing, a polyester fabric dyeing and finishing company, in 1980. The company changed its name from Kukje Dyeing to Kukje-tex in 2014. It has contributed to the development of the Korean textile industry, including leading the creation of the Daegu Bisan Dyeing Industrial Complex, the world's largest dyeing complex, in the 1980s. Recognized for its contributions to the dyeing industry with awards such as the Bronze, Silver, and Gold Tower Industrial Medals, the company is currently under the leadership of its third-generation CEO, Lee Woo-sik, who is opening a new growth phase through global market expansion."

Business Areas

• Dyeing and finishing of synthetic fiber fabrics and knitted fabrics: The company has established dyeing and finishing of various synthetic fibers such as polyester and nylon as its core business model. Leveraging its geographical advantage within the Daegu Dyeing Complex and large-scale processing facilities, it provides optimized fabric processing solutions to major apparel vendors and brands.
• Polyester relaxation dyeing and finishing: Having developed the first relaxation shrinkage processing technology in Korea, the company has established itself as a specialist in polyester relaxation dyeing and finishing. It produces high-quality relaxed dyed and finished fabrics, including special processing steps that maximize the fabric's functionality beyond simple coloration.
• Expansion into the high-value-added functional fiber market: The company is securing sustainable growth engines by expanding its business scope beyond simple commission processing into the high-value-added functional fiber market. It focuses on developing and producing highly functional synthetic fiber materials for outdoor and sportswear.

Products

• Premium functional dyed and finished fabrics for apparel: The main products are highly functional synthetic fiber materials used in outdoor and sportswear, offering excellent color uniformity and wash fastness. Fabrics processed with the latest relaxer equipment ensure high quality.
• Abaya Formal Black fabric: Targeting the Middle Eastern abaya fabric market, this formal black fabric for women captivates discerning Middle Eastern buyers with its deep color rendition and dyeing expertise. It is being marketed to the high-end Middle Eastern market based on its superior quality.
• Polyester Double (PD), White & Cream (WC) fabric: This is one of the key products for export to the Middle Eastern market, and efforts are made to achieve dyeing that meets the diverse needs of various buyers. Some formal black fabrics for bag linings are also exported.

Special Notes

• Over 45 years of experience and unparalleled technology: Since its establishment in 1980, Kukje-tex has become a strong small and medium-sized enterprise in the textile dyeing and finishing sector, accumulating over 45 years of experience within the Daegu Dyeing Industrial Complex. It possesses unique technological capabilities, including the development of the first-ever relaxation shrinkage processing technology in Korea.
• Advanced equipment and process modernization: The company is maximizing process efficiency through investments in advanced equipment, such as the latest relaxer machines. This approach is enhancing its business model by reducing manufacturing costs and improving profitability.
• Global market expansion and direct trade: Following the transition to third-generation management, the company has strengthened its trade operations, leading to a rapid increase in export sales within a short period. It supplies fabrics to global brands like Victoria's Secret and Calvin Klein in the U.S., and for abaya fabrics in the Middle East, thereby expanding into high-value markets.

💡 A Word from JOBPLOY
Kukje-tex Co., Ltd. is a specialized textile dyeing and finishing company with over 45 years of experience, possessing unique technological expertise in polyester relaxation dyeing and finishing. The primary role will involve fabric dyeing and finishing, requiring precise work for high-quality fabric production. With the recent transition to third-generation management and active investments in advanced equipment and global market expansion, it is important to enhance understanding of new technologies and markets. As export proportions to overseas markets such as the Middle East and the U.S. are increasing, an interest in the global business environment will also be beneficial.