Incorporated in 1970, Asia Fiber Public Company Limited (AFC) is, today, Thailand’s leading manufacturer of high quality nylon-6 products. Originally a Thai-Taiwanese joint venture, AFC started production in 1972 with promotion privileges from the Board of Investment (BOI).
- In 1975, AFC was listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand, and gradually became a completely Thai operation.
- In 1984, AFC introduced the first high-speed water jet loom in Thailand to produce nylon TAFFETA.
- In 1993 , AFC was granted the Asian Management Awards for General Management. AFC was registered as a public company limited.
- In 1994, AFC was granted the Asian Management Awards for Information Technology Management.
- In 1995, "AFC was granted the Asian Management Awards for Operations Management. AFC was among the first few textile manufacturers to achieve ISO 9002, certified by DNV.
- In 1999, AFC achieved Oeko-TEX Standard 100 from TESTEX swiss textile testing institute for nylon textured dyed yarn which quality was reached world wide standard.
- In 2002, AFC attained the highly proclaimed ISO 9001:2000 for all its operations, and achieved ISO 14000 for its production of nylon chip and filament yarn.
- In 2007, AFC was qualified for "EU FLOWER" label in the field of NYLON TEXTURED DYED YARN which is suitable for circular knitting, warped knitting, socks knitting, gloves knitting, elastic braids, etc.
- In 2009, AFC had updated the lastest version of ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 14001:2004. AFC also had been registered for low carbon footprint of dyed yarn product.
- In 2015, AFC was qualified for energy management system ISO 50001:2011.
Nowadays, our product lines include nylon-6 chips(resin, pellet), nylon multi-filament yarn(POY,FDY,FOY), nylon textured yarn(DTY, ATY) and nylon taffeta fabric. In addition, we have our own dyeing and finishing facilities as well.
For over three decades, AFC has played an important part in Thailand's textile industry. With the spirit and ingenuity of its people, AFC will continue to play a constructive part in the future, contributing to the growth and prosperity of the industry of Thailand.