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Wellman is a leading PET resin and polyester staple fiber producer, setting the standard as a manufacturer and marketer of high-quality PermaClear® PET packaging resin, Fortrel® polyester staple fiber and Wellamid® engineering resin.

Our polyester staple fiber, marketed internationally under the Fortrel® brand name, is a fiber with over 40 years of strong consumer recognition. Fortrel® and Fortrel® variants are used in knit and woven yarns and fabrics for apparel and home furnishings, as well as in fiberfill and nonwoven applications.

Our PET resin is used in the manufacture of plastic beverage bottles and other food packaging. Valued for its consistency and performance, PermaClear® PET resin produces clear bottles at the maximum throughput of stretch blow molding machines.

Our Engineering Resins division, with over 40 years of experience, offers more than 150 nylon resin products for the injection molding industry. Our Wellamid Ecolon® post-consumer nylon products have made us the industry leaders in innovative recycling.

Customers benefit by using these fiber and resin products and by partnering with our customer-responsive organization.