INVISTA, Huvis Form Alliance
Wilmington, Del.-based INVISTA (formerly DuPont Textiles & Interiors) and Huvis, a
Korea-based polyester producer established in 2000, have formed a strategic alliance in which they
will share technology and brands through cross-licensing.The companies will collaborate on the
development of new polyester-based apparel, home textile and industrial products. In addition,
Huvis will be licensed to use the DuPont™ Coolmax® and Tactel® brands on certain of its products in
the Korean market, while INVISTA will market Huvis’ products globally under the DuPont
Coolmax,Tactel, Lycra® and Thermolite ® brands. The first fiber and fabric products will be
targeted for active sportswear and intimate apparel uses. Eventually, the companies expect to
expand the collaboration to include products for ready-to-wear and home textile applications.
Fall 2003