Journal profile · Materials Science, Textiles
Fibers and Polymers
ISSN 1229-9197 · eISSN 1875-0052 · The Korean Fiber Society · SOUTH KOREA · Bimonthly · Founded 2000
Fibers and Polymers: CAS Zone 4 · Engineering (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 3.03; hybrid open access; APC about USD 2,490; median 86 days to acceptance (114 articles, last 24 months); community-reported acceptance: 80%; 474 articles in 2025; indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Fibers and Polymers is published by The Korean Fiber Society and is in Zone 4 of Engineering in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Dyeing and Modifying Textile Fibers, Textile materials and evaluations and Electrospun Nanofibers in Biomedical Applications, together about 33.2% of its articles. Its main subfields are Polymers and Plastics and Biomaterials. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Fibers and Polymers, the journal of the Korean Fiber Society, provides you with state-of-the-art research in fiber and polymer science and technology related to developments in the textile industry. Bridging the gap between fiber science and polymer science, the journal's topics include fiber structure and property, dyeing and finishing, textile processing, and apparel science. Aims: The international monthly journal Fibers and Polymers publishes original research results in the fields of fiber and polymer science & engineering. Founded in the beginning of a new millennium, Fibers and Polymers starts with international readership and authorship, combining into one journal such closely related themes as fiber and polymer technologies. The journal, Fibers and Polymers, is unique because it covers interdisciplinary areas related to chemistry, physics, and engineering of fibers, polymers, textiles, and composites. Scope: Chemistry and Physics of Fiber Materials Nanofiber and Its application Biopolymer and Its Application Polymer Composites Functional Modification of Fibers and Textiles Colorants and Dyeing Fiber Spinning and Textile Processing Smart Intelligence Materials
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Materials Science, Textiles
Editor-in-chief Won HoPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 4 in mainland China (about 9%); most named South Korea 28, Mainland China 4, Hong Kong, China 2, Iran 2, Taiwan, China 1 (47 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Dyeing and Modifying Textile FibersEngineering11.9%
- Textile materials and evaluationsMaterials Science11.8%
- Electrospun Nanofibers in Biomedical ApplicationsMaterials Science9.4%
- Natural Fiber Reinforced CompositesMaterials Science8.3%
- Advanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting MaterialsEngineering7.2%
- Mechanical Behavior of CompositesEngineering5.5%
- Fiber-reinforced polymer compositesEngineering3.9%
- Advanced Cellulose Research StudiesMaterials Science3.8%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Engineering Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Engineering | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Materials Science, Textiles | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Polymer Science | Zone 3 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Engineering Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Engineering | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Materials Science, Textiles | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Polymer Science | Zone 3 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Engineering Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Engineering | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Materials Science, Textiles | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Polymer Science | Zone 3 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
Database indexing
SCIEScopusLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Indexing the journal's website claims
EI CompendexINSPECCASPublisher website
Other: Google Scholar, EBSCO, ProQuest, Dimensions, CNKI, Baidu, Naver, OCLC, Portico, CLOCKSS, Semantic Scholar
As the journal's website lists them, not checked against each database; for Web of Science editions the records above apply.
Editions, and major and minor categories, are shown separately and never merged into one zone; check which edition your institution uses before you submit or report.
Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
Impact
- Impact factor
- 3.03LetPub ·
- Impact factor (publisher) 2025
- 3.1Publisher website ·
- 5-year impact factor (publisher) 2025
- 2.7Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 4.4LetPub ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.46LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.68LetPub ·
- h-index
- 43LetPub ·
- h-index
- 88OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 2,933OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 3.62OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 12.9%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 9.77%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 465LetPub ·
- Downloads per year (publisher) 2025
- 472,700Publisher website ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 5,969 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 279 | 44 | 102 |
| 2025 | 474 | 69 | 1,418 |
| 2024 | 373 | 50 | 2,556 |
| 2023 | 421 | 41 | 3,450 |
| 2022 | 309 | 18 | 2,660 |
| 2021 | 414 | 17 | 5,606 |
Sources count differently and were observed at different times, so each source's own value is kept; "publisher" marks figures from the journal's website.
Review & acceptance
Review time and acceptance
Review time from article dates manuscript dates registered with Crossref · to
86 daysMedian, submission to acceptance · P25–P75 56 days – 152 days
- Acceptance to online
- median 15 days (114 articles)
- Submission to online
- median 103 days
- Sample
- 114 articles with submission and acceptance dates (857 in the window); the latest was accepted on
Only articles that were accepted and published are counted, not the time spent on rejected manuscripts, so this usually runs longer than a publisher's "time to first decision".
Other sources
- Average review time (community reports)
- about 2.7 monthsLetPub ·
- Average acceptance (community reports)
- 80%LetPub ·
- Submission to first decision
- 9 daysPublisher website ·
- Peer review
- Single anonymous peer reviewPublisher website
Community reports come from authors' own submissions (confidence 0.5) and are not a promise from the journal; for publisher figures, the journal's own definitions apply.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Hybrid open accessLetPub
A subscription journal in which authors can pay to publish their article open access.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OpenAlex | USD 2,490 / EUR 3,790 | — | — |
A hybrid journal charges the APC only when the author chooses open access; publishing under the subscription model is usually free.
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Submission
Article types and submission policies (journal website)
What to prepare4 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- 150–250 words
- Keywords
- ≥ 4
- Reference style
- Numbered, in order of citation
- Suggested reviewers
- Optional
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review
- AI use Generative AI Images
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Source ↗Publisher website ·- Authorship Authorship principles
These guidelines describe authorship principles and good authorship practices to which prospective authors should adhere to. Authorship clarified The Journal and Publisher assume all authors agreed with the content and that all gave explicit consent to submit and that they obtained consent from the responsible authorities at the institute/organization where the work has been carried out, before th…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest Competing Interests
Authors are requested to disclose interests that are directly or indirectly related to the work submitted for publication. Interests within the last 3 years of beginning the work (conducting the research and preparing the work for submission) should be reported. Interests outside the 3-year time frame must be disclosed if they could reasonably be perceived as influencing the submitted work. Disclo…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright Copyright
Open Choice articles do not require transfer of copyright as the copyright remains with the author. In opting for open access, the author(s) agree to publish the article under a Creative Commons license. Details of the OA licences offered to authors can be found on the individual journal website, in the journal's How to publish with us guide. Back to top
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open access publishing
To find out more about publishing your work Open Access in Fibers and Polymers, including information on fees, funding and licences, visit our Open access publishing page. Back to top
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Single-blind peer review
Single-blind peer review Model summary
This journal follows a single-blind reviewing procedure. This journal also publishes special/guest-edited issues. The peer review process for these articles is the same as the peer review process of the journal in general. Additionally, if a guest editor authors an article in their issue/collection, they will not handle the peer review process. Back to top
Source ↗Publisher website ·
Excerpts are quoted from the journal's website; "model summary" lines are written by Workers AI and checked against the text. The journal's website is authoritative.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- The Korean Fiber Society
- Country or region
- SOUTH KOREA
- Language
- English
- Frequency
- Bimonthly
- Founded
- 2000
- ISSN
- 1229-9197
- Electronic ISSN
- 1875-0052
- Society / sponsor
- Korean Fiber Society
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 27, Issue 9 (September 2026)
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
- Submission system ↗LetPub
- Author guidelines ↗LetPub
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Fibers and Polymers
What CAS zone is Fibers and Polymers in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Fibers and Polymers is in Zone 4 of Engineering, and in Zone 3 of the minor category Materials Science, Textiles / Polymer Science. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 4 of Engineering. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of Fibers and Polymers?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 3.03; CiteScore 4.4, h-index 88.
How long does peer review take at Fibers and Polymers?
Based on the dates recorded on 114 articles published between October 2024 and October 2026 (the last 24 months), the median time from submission to acceptance is 86 days (interquartile range 56–152 days); authors report an average review time of about 2.7 months; the community-reported acceptance is “80%”. Article statistics cover accepted papers only, publisher figures follow the journal's own definitions, and community reports come from authors' own submissions; none is a promise from the journal.
What are the manuscript requirements of Fibers and Polymers?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: 150–250 words; Keywords: ≥ 4; Reference style: Numbered, in order of citation; Suggested reviewers: Optional. A model extracted these from the author guidelines and each was checked against the text; check the latest version on the journal's website before submitting.
Where are the editorial board members of Fibers and Polymers based?
Of the 47 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 4 (about 9%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are South Korea (28), Mainland China (4) and Hong Kong, China (2). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Fibers and Polymers?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Fibers and Polymers is indexed in SCIE and Scopus. The journal's website also lists EI Compendex, INSPEC and CAS; that list has not been checked against each database.
Is Fibers and Polymers open access, and what is the APC?
Fibers and Polymers is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC about USD 2,490.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, OpenAlex, Publisher website; every figure is tagged with its source and the date it was observed, and conflicting values are kept per source. LetPub source page: view ↗ (archived 2026-08-25). Last updated: .