Research Institute for Man-Made Fibers (VÚCHV, a.s.) in Svit is active in the research of PP, PES, PA, PLA and other chemical fibres, their applications, production of colour and additive masterbatches for mass-dying of fibres and plastics, development and engineering of the equipment and machinery for chemical industry. Testing and certification services are offered by the state accredited test body SKTC-118.