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Global Textiles PortfolioNatalie Neal
Indonesia
Map of Indonesia
Proximity • Indonesia is across the Pacific Ocean from
the United States• 14978.57 Kilometers from the United States• 9307.25 Miles from the United States
Demographics• Area: 2 million sq. km. (736,000 sq. mi.)• Population: 240.3 million.• Capital--Jakarta (est. 9.6 million)• The terrain is more than 17,500 islands; 6,000 are
inhabited; 1,000 of which are permanently settled.
• Nationality: Indonesian.• Main ethnic group is Javanese (40.6%) • Main religion is Islam (86.1%)
Demographics• Karawang is the main polyester producing
area. Indorama Polyester Industries Indonesia manufacturing facility is located in Karawang.
• Karawang– the capital of the Karawang Regency of West Java– located 32 miles east of Jakarta– Area: 1,737.30 km2 (1,083.48 sq mi)– Population: 2,150,610
Say “Yes” to PolYESter
PolYESter• Patented in 1941
• Man-made fiber: naturally occurring plant materials mixed with synthetics
• Revamped in the early 80s as luxurious fiber because of different weaving, spinning & finishing techniques
• Two major manufacturing capacities: 825,000 tons of Polyester Filament yarn & 500,000 tons of Polyester staple fiber
Why PolYESter in Indonesia?• One of the few countries leading the ASEAN in economic recovery
• Vertically integrated manufacturing for peak efficiency
• Full “Green Label” usage
• 2010 6.1% growth & shifting economic strategies to reflect sustainability
• Rupiah strengthened by 4.2% & higher interest rates help lessen the inflation pressures
• 2010 led a strong recovery of Polyester exports to the U.S. at $11.32 billion
PolYESter Filament Yarn• Formed by using faster spinning speeds
• Round & Trilobal Cross sections
• Modern applications used to add texture to the yarn
• A finished yarn used in decorative pieces
• Excellent abrasion resistance, durability & color fastness
• Fabric made from the yarns is a lot like pure silk
PolYESter Filament Yarn
PolYESter Staple Fiber• Short curly fibers
• Suitable to mix with cotton and other man-made fibers
• An essential component for non-woven fabrics
• Unique because of its versatile nature
PolYESter Staple Fiber
Features of the new PolYESter
• Self extinguishing
• Permanent flame retardant
• Environment-friendly
• Quick dry & Ventilation
• Soft on any skin type: FDA approved
• Permanent antimicrobial performance
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Sportswear
Outdoor wear
Casual wear
Leisurewear
Professional Wear
US- Indonesia Relations• Positive relationship• Share a common goal of maintaining
peace• President Obama launched the U.S.-
Indonesia Comprehensive Partnership in November 2010.
US- Indonesia Relations
• Still negotiating free trade• 5% tariff rate range for polyester
Political Climate• Indonesia's political system is a
constitutional democracy.• A president is elected in a general
election every five years• The legislature is made up of two
bodies– the House of Representatives (DPR) – Regional Representatives' Assembly (DPD)
Additional Information
• Also, Member of G20 major economics and
East Asia Summit
• Signatory of Cairns Group, World Trade
Organization.
• Geography: 5,120 kilometers archipelagic
country which is easy for exporting and
importing
Information Cont.• Low Asset Prices
$1= 8992 IDR
$1= 6.3 CNY
• 27th biggest exporting country
• 18th largest by GDP
15th largest by Purchasing Power parity
Information Cont.• “Master Plan for the Acceleration and
Expansion of Indonesian Economic Development”(MP3EI)
- set by the central government - for the period of 2011-2015 - spreading the investment across
archipelago - Rp 4,000 trillion are used to develop 6 major economic corridors.
References• Foreign Investment and Company Establishment (2011, Oct 11) Living in Indonesia.
Retrieved from:http://www.expat.or.id/business/companyestablishment.html
• Making the New Indonesia Work for the Poor (n.d) Retrieved from: http://siteresources.worldbank.org/INTINDONESIA/Resources/Publication/280016-1152870963030/2753486- 1165385030085/Overview_standalone_en.pdf
• Geography. (n.d) Retrieved from: http://countrystudies.us/indonesia/28.htm• Background note: Indonesia. (2011, June 03). Retrieved from http://
www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/2748.htm• Indonesia. (2011, August 24). Retrieved from http://
web.ita.doc.gov/tacgi/OverSeasNew.nsf/alldata/Indonesia• Indonesia. (2008, December 04). Retrieved from http://
www.asean.fta.govt.nz/indonesia-political-situation
References Cont.• Indorama Ventures. Polyester facilities.
Retrieved from http://www.indoramaventures.com/business_polyester_facilities_skfiber.php
• US Department of State. Background Note: Indonesia. Retrieved from http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/2748.htm.
• http://www.distancefromto.net/distance-from/United+States/to/Indonesia.