Discover the Drake Difference
North America’s leading manufacturer of colored polypropylene filament fiber, yarn and staple fiber.
Rooted in Innovation
For nearly 30 years, Drake has woven innovation into the fabric of who we are and supplied the world's highest-quality polypropylene fibers to manufacturers in North America. From automotive textiles and floor coverings to home furnishings and apparel, Drake's name is synonymous with quality, sustainability, and customization. Our fibers are proudly extruded and made in America.
U.S. Leaders in Staple Fibers
Whether you're looking to leverage polypropylene’s lowest specific gravity and hydrophobic characteristics, color match with our state-of-the-art coloration system, or optimize your fiber to meet a specific project need, our team is here to help tailor a solution for you.
High-Performance, Multifilament Yarn
The opportunities are endless with our filament yarns. Are you looking for UV or stain-resistant qualities or fire-retardant specifications? Our filament yarns are ideal for creating tailored blends and custom solution-dyed polypropylene fibers for a consistent, repeatable product. Do you have unique needs for your product? Our team of experts is here to help!
Flexibility in Textured Yarns
Our state of the art equipment allows us to seamlessly integrate techniques such as air jet texturing, false twist texturing and air entanglement. Our team will collaborate with yours to understand your needs and determine the best approach. That's when the magic happens -- weaving our customers' needs with our team's expertise to creatively produce yarns that outperform other materials in a wide array of markets and applications. These are some of the many reasons that Drake is the preferred producer when it comes to air texturing, false twist texturing and air entangling using all polymer types.
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Precise Color Matching
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Research & Development
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100% Recycled Production Waste
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Nimble Manufacturing
“Drake has so much expertise in the world of yarn and extrusion. It's been really great to work with them to figure out the obstacles and challenges that we hit.”
— Lauren Choi, The New Norm
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