--- title: Service Thread Blog | Akra Type 161 description: Akra Type 161 | Service Thread analysis of industry news and trends, tips and advice, and lessons learned from experience in yarn and thread manufacturing. --- ![image-png](https://www.servicethread.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png.png?width=157&name=image-png.png) ## [ISO 9001:2015 Standard Registered](https://www.servicethread.com/hubfs/ISO%209001%20Certificate%20effective%20September%202025.pdf) ## [![Blog Header](https://www.servicethread.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Servicethread/bg_blog_header.png?width=594&name=bg_blog_header.png) We never stop learning, or sharing what we’ve learned!](https://www.servicethread.com/blog) [![](https://www.servicethread.com/hubfs/2019%20Facility%20Photos/TC2%20Twister%20Cropped.jpeg) ](https://www.servicethread.com/blog/exploring-alternatives-to-akra-161-polyester-navigating-a-changing-landscape) ## [Exploring Alternatives to Akra 161 Polyester: Navigating a Changing Landscape](https://www.servicethread.com/blog/exploring-alternatives-to-akra-161-polyester-navigating-a-changing-landscape) - By [Steve Zande](https://www.servicethread.com/blog/author/steve-zande) - 09/05/23 - [Industrial Yarn](https://www.servicethread.com/blog/topic/industrial-yarn), [Hose Reinforcement](https://www.servicethread.com/blog/topic/hose-reinforcement), [Polyester](https://www.servicethread.com/blog/topic/polyester), [Polyester Pricing](https://www.servicethread.com/blog/topic/polyester-pricing), [Akra Polyester Fiber](https://www.servicethread.com/blog/topic/akra-polyester-fiber), [Akra Type 161](https://www.servicethread.com/blog/topic/akra-type-161), [Low Shrink Poly](https://www.servicethread.com/blog/topic/low-shrink-poly), [Hose Reinforcement Yarns](https://www.servicethread.com/blog/topic/hose-reinforcement-yarns) - [0 Comments](https://www.servicethread.com/blog/exploring-alternatives-to-akra-161-polyester-navigating-a-changing-landscape#comments-listing) The recent news of [Alfa Group's decision to close its filament polyester production plant in Mexico](https://www.alpek.com/alpek-filament-site/) has sent shockwaves throughout the industry. Companies that once relied on Akra's products are now faced with the daunting task of finding suitable alternatives. While many high tenacity polyester fibers can be readily replaced, the Akra Type 161 presents a unique challenge due to its distinct physical properties. [Read more](https://www.servicethread.com/blog/exploring-alternatives-to-akra-161-polyester-navigating-a-changing-landscape) - By [Jay Todd](https://www.servicethread.com/blog/author/jay-todd) - 08/25/23 - [0 Comments](https://www.servicethread.com/blog/akra-closing-impacts-two-step-polyester-type-161-yarns#comments-listing) ## [Akra Closing Impacts Two-Step Polyester Type 161 Yarns](https://www.servicethread.com/blog/akra-closing-impacts-two-step-polyester-type-161-yarns) [![](https://www.servicethread.com/hubfs/Akra%20Monterrey.webp) ](https://www.servicethread.com/blog/akra-closing-impacts-two-step-polyester-type-161-yarns) Introduction: [Read more](https://www.servicethread.com/blog/akra-closing-impacts-two-step-polyester-type-161-yarns) [All posts](https://www.servicethread.com/blog/all) [![](https://www.servicethread.com/hubfs/2019%20Facility%20Photos/TC2%20Twister%20Cropped.jpeg) ](https://www.servicethread.com/blog/exploring-alternatives-to-akra-161-polyester-navigating-a-changing-landscape) ## [Exploring Alternatives to Akra 161 Polyester: Navigating a Changing Landscape](https://www.servicethread.com/blog/exploring-alternatives-to-akra-161-polyester-navigating-a-changing-landscape) - By [Steve Zande](https://www.servicethread.com/blog/author/steve-zande) - 09/05/23 - [Industrial Yarn](https://www.servicethread.com/blog/topic/industrial-yarn), [Hose Reinforcement](https://www.servicethread.com/blog/topic/hose-reinforcement), [Polyester](https://www.servicethread.com/blog/topic/polyester), [Polyester Pricing](https://www.servicethread.com/blog/topic/polyester-pricing), [Akra Polyester Fiber](https://www.servicethread.com/blog/topic/akra-polyester-fiber), [Akra Type 161](https://www.servicethread.com/blog/topic/akra-type-161), [Low Shrink Poly](https://www.servicethread.com/blog/topic/low-shrink-poly), [Hose Reinforcement Yarns](https://www.servicethread.com/blog/topic/hose-reinforcement-yarns) - [0 Comments](https://www.servicethread.com/blog/exploring-alternatives-to-akra-161-polyester-navigating-a-changing-landscape#comments-listing) The recent news of [Alfa Group's decision to close its filament polyester production plant in Mexico](https://www.alpek.com/alpek-filament-site/) has sent shockwaves throughout the industry. Companies that once relied on Akra's products are now faced with the daunting task of finding suitable alternatives. While many high tenacity polyester fibers can be readily replaced, the Akra Type 161 presents a unique challenge due to its distinct physical properties. 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