Synthetic Alternatives to Animal Skins

KOREA

Dae Jin Synthetic Chemical Co., Ltd. (leather)
Main Office: 52B 2L Nam
Dong Industrial Area #440-1, NonHyun-Dong, NamDong-Gu, InChon-City 405-300 Korea
82 32 815 8151
82 32 815 8157 (fax)
Busan Office: Rm. 603, Samhwan Officetel, #830-295 Bumil2-Dong, Dong-Ku, Busan-City 601-062 Korea
51 644 0177 to 9
51 644 0180 (fax)
daejinsyca@korea.com
daejinsyca.koreasme.com

Produces various types of artificial leathers for garments, shoes, bags, furniture, balls, gloves, clothing, etc. The company has been manufacturing synthetic leather for 30 years and has been acknowledged for its quality by Nike and Fila.

Daewoo International/ISM (leather)
Pusan Factory: 1430-1 Banyeo 1-Dong, Haeundae-Gu, Pusan, KoreaYangsan Factory: 250 Yusan-Dong, Yangsan-Si, Kyungnam, Korea
82 51 520 3685
82 51 520 3345 (fax)
cylee@daewoo.pusan.co.kr
www.pusan.co.kr

One of the largest suppliers of multifunctional new artificial leather, it uses such techniques as antibiosis, dyeing, film coating, spread coating, surface heat treatment, and laser processing. The synthetic leathers are supplied to world-renowned shoe manufacturers, including Nike, Reebok, and Adidas. The company also supplies PU, PVC, TPO, and artificial suede for automotive interiors for local and international automakers. The company is one of the biggest automotive textile producers.Note: The company has overseas agencies in Brazil, India, and the U.K.

Dong Lim Co., Ltd. (fur)#385 Bansong 2-Dong, Haeundae-Gu, Pusan, Korea
82 51 545 3311
82 51 545 4440 (fax)
3 Fl. Hwasung Bldg., #150-1 Samsung-Dong, Kangnam-Gu, Seoul, Korea
82 2 518 0033
82 2 518 0135 (fax)
dlsel@donglimfur.com
www.donglimfur.com

A leading fake-fur manufacturer and exporter since 1975, the company’s strength lies in the area of printed and discharged fake fur, as well as in generic circular knitted BOA and Hi-Pile. The company’s Web site points out that every year, more than 40 million animals are killed to be made into coats. It invites visitors to join the company in preserving nature by becoming a fake-fur lover. Note: The company also has an office in China and another in France.

Doorim Co. Ltd. (leather)
Doorim Bldg., 164-21 Poi-Dong, Kangnam-Ku, Seoul, Korea
82 2 578 2900
82 2 578 0475 (fax)
www.doorim.com

Provides a variety of high-quality artificial leathers soft to the touchfor footwear, upholstery, garments, accessories, gloves, etc.

Duksung Co. Ltd. (leather)
272-1 Sucksu-Dong, Manan-Gu, Anyang-Si, Kyungi-Do, Korea
82 31 470 2001
82 31 470 2007 (fax)
jylee@duksung21.com
www.ducksung21.com

Produces and supplies synthetic leather products to a wide base of clients throughout the world. The company’s artificial leathers can be used for shoes, including sports shoes, balls, garments, gloves, bags, fashion garments, seat covers, car and home interiors, etc.Note: The company also has offices in China and Indonesia.

Kolon Industries, Inc. (leather)Kolon Bldg. 45, Mugyo-Dong, Jung-Ku, Seoul 100772 Korea
82 2 311 7387
82 2 311 8921 (fax)
bhyang@ikolon.com
www.ikolon.com

Makes Chamude suede-like artificial leather suitable for shoes, clothes, gloves, etc., as well as other synthetic materials, textiles, and fibers.Note: The company also has multiple offices in the U.S., Japan, and elsewhere and has a distributor in Hong Kong.

RNJ Corporation (leather)
169-21 Dong Kyo-Dong, Ma Po-Gu, Seoul 121-200 Korea
82 2 332 7701; 82 2 332 7702; 82 2 332 7703
82 2 332 7700 (fax)
sales@RNJcorporation.com
www.rnjcorporation.com

Provides synthetic leather for footwear, garments, and furniture.

SD Trading Company (leather)
357-10 Shiyoung Apt 12-502, Dokchon1-dong, Buk-gu, Busan Busan 616-771 Korea
82-55-3142206
82-55-3142378 (fax)
sdtshk@kornet.net
www.ec21.com/sdtrading

A leading exporter of PU synthetic leather in Korea, this company’s synthetic PU range includes PU film, PU-coated fabric, PU-dipped microfiber fabric, PU coated with reinforced rayon, PU-laminated fabric, and nonwoven ultra microfiber suede. Such synthetic fibers can be used for garments, shoes, bags, balls, upholstery, furniture, gloves, raincoats, car seats, etc.

Shin Shin Chemical Co., Ltd. (leather)
83 Sung Je-Ri, Sur-Myeon, YeunGi-Gun, Chungnam 339-810 Korea
82 41 867 0961 to 882 41 867 0969;
82 41 867 0970 (fax)
shinshin@sschem.com
www.sschem.com

Produces a variety of artificial leathers. The company’s Web site lists artificial leather, imitation leather, PVC sponge leather, PVC leather, silicone leather, Koskin leather, and imitation fabric. The company is export-oriented, selling its products to Hong Kong, China, Russia, Taiwan, Europe, the U.S., and elsewhere. The faux leathers are suitable in the production of handbags, wallets, belts, soft-touch leather bags, furniture, etc.

Texen Co., Ltd. (fur)
233-1 Eunbong-Ri, Kdnam-Myeon, Yeojoo-Gun, Kyoungki-Do 469-880 Korea
82 31 884 0015
82 31 884 6574 (fax)
texen@soback.kornet.net
www.texen.com

Produces a variety of artificial furs and is recognized in the global market. The company is notable as the oldest firm of its kind in Korea.Note: The company also has an office in China.

Yujin International Co. (leather)
69-2 Nam Chun-Dong, Soo Young-Gu, Busan 613-010 Korea
82 51 625 8707
82 51 625 8708 (fax)

A leading exporter dealing with all kinds of shoe materials and components, including synthetic leather, the company has been exporting materials to Indonesia, Thailand, China, Vietnam, India, and other countries for more than 10 years.