INDUSTRY TESTILE INDUSTRY

As the representative traditional industry of Iksan, textile industry was the main engine for Iksan economy from the initial industrialization untill present.

Recently, the consumption of textile goods was reduced due to the continued depression. Besides, the weakened price competitiveness because of developing countries armed with abundant and low-priced labor is lead to the shrunken production of domestic textile and fashion industry. However, even under such circumstances, Iksan has firmed its status as a Mecca of textile industry. Sangbangul(Trybrands), Taechang and Good People that dominate domestic underwear market are

Korea Institute for Knit Industry in Seokam-dong(No.2 local industrial complex) was established for R&D of textile·knit industry, development of sample and design, support of marketing, support of new enterprise and training of manpower. It is the motive power of domestic textile industry development let alone Iksan city.

Current Status

Total		Textile Goods Manufacture		Sewed Clothes Manufacture
Company	Employee	Company	Employee	Company	Employee
124	3,238	78	1,879	46	1,359