Caprolactam is primarily required for the production of polyamide 6 and is further processed into high-tech plastics under the brand name DOMAMID® by DOMO’s own, on site integrated polymerization unit. DOMAMID® is mainly used for textile, engineering plastics and film applications. In comparison with natural fibers, nylon 6-fibers offer numerous enhanced application features and a higher retail customer comfort: Textiles made of PA6 are generally lighter, more durable and solid and have a better wearability and maintenance properties than natural fibers.
The caprolactam production has a rich tradition of over 70 years at the Leuna site. In 1942, the world's largest commercial-scale caprolactam plant started its operation on the site. Since then, technology and process know-how have been continuously developed.