Founded in 1975 as Daemyung Fiber and incorporated in 1998, Keonbaek Co., Ltd. is a company specializing in eco-friendly fiber materials. Located in Hayang-eup, Gyeongsan-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do, the company, led by CEO Park Kyung-taek, is engaged in the manufacturing of polyester staple fiber and resin. Currently, 56 employees are working at the company.

"Keonbaek Co., Ltd. is a leading eco-friendly fiber material company in Korea that produces high-quality polyester staple fiber (PSF) by recycling waste PET. Since its incorporation in 1998, the company has been leading the market by continuously developing high-value functional fibers such as the ultra-lightweight insulation material 'E-COZY' and the antibacterial functional fiber 'E-SAFE' through ongoing research and development. The company has proven its competitiveness in the global eco-friendly material market through its 'E-LOOP' brand, which has obtained the international recycling standard GRS (Global Recycled Standard) certification."

Business Areas

• Recycled PSF Business: Waste PET bottles are processed into high-purity flakes through physical and chemical processes, and then polyester staple fiber is produced using these flakes as raw material. The produced recycled staple fiber is supplied under the brand name 'E-PLEX' and is used for general purposes such as clothing insulation, non-woven fabrics, and doll filling.
• Development of High-Value Functional Fibers: Beyond simple recycling, the company develops high-value functional fibers such as 'E-COZY', an ultra-lightweight insulation material that replaces down, and 'E-SAFE', which has antibacterial properties. These products provide sustainable solutions in various fields, including apparel, bedding, automotive interiors, and industrial filters.
• Production of Biodegradable Synthetic Fibers: The company has exclusively launched 'EcoStar CiCLO Bio-D Fibers', a biodegradable fiber product applying 'CiCLO®' technology for the first time in Korea. This contributes to reducing plastic waste in landfills and marine microplastic pollution by producing polyester that biodegrades in a short period.

Products

• E-PLEX (Eco-friendly Recycled Staple Fiber): This is Keonbaek's representative polyester staple fiber (Recycled Polyester Staple Fiber) brand, produced by 100% recycling waste PET bottles. Based on excellent physical properties and stable quality, it is gaining attention as a sustainable material that replaces virgin polyester in various industrial fields.
• E-COZY: An ultra-lightweight insulation material that replaces down, it features excellent warmth, lightness, and bulkiness. This helps address ethical concerns due to increased awareness of animal protection and hygienic issues associated with animal-based filling materials.
• ECOSTAR: A vegan filling material that replaces duck down and down, it is widely used in clothing, padding, and eco-friendly banners. Products with yellowing resistance exhibit 99.9% antibacterial properties before and after washing.

Special Notes

• Leading Eco-friendly Technology and Contribution to Circular Economy: The company specializes in producing eco-friendly fiber materials through the recycling of waste PET, and actively contributes to the realization of a circular economy by developing the 'E-LOOP' brand, which meets the international recycling standard GRS, and biodegradable fibers.
• Independent R&D and High-Value Product Development: Since its incorporation in 1998, the company has been leading the market by developing high-value functional fibers such as ultra-lightweight insulation materials, antibacterial fibers, and biodegradable fibers through continuous R&D investment.
• 100% Domestic Raw Material Utilization and Quality Competitiveness: Unlike most recycling companies, Keonbaek utilizes 100% domestic waste PET bottles and produces high-quality recycled fibers through its self-developed high-efficiency filtration process. This secures competitiveness in domestic and international markets based on stable quality management and mass production capabilities.

Recruitment Information

• Main Hiring Positions: Production Worker (Raw Material Management, Forklift), Factory Office Cleaning Staff (Morning Part-time), Researcher for Eco-friendly PET Fiber Development (R&D)
• Benefits: Employee dormitory provided, fitness center, in-house cafeteria, long-term service incentives

💡 A Word from JobPloy
Keonbaek Co., Ltd. is a company that produces eco-friendly recycled fiber materials, with a focus on production and R&D positions. Foreign workers may be interested in roles related to the production process, quality control, or research assistance. The company is actively involved in eco-friendly technology development and pays attention to employee welfare, so a stable working environment can be expected. However, due to the nature of the textile manufacturing process, understanding and adaptation to specific working environments may be necessary.