The Drake Difference

Drake Extrusion was established 1995 and is North America's leading supplier of solution-dyed polypropylene fibers and yarns. Our headquarters and manufacturing facility are proudly rooted in the heart of textile country, Martinsville, Virginia. Our team is made up of 230 people committed to our mission of manufacturing excellence. We serve customers across the globe and produce 65 million lbs. of Polypropylene Staple fiber and 20 million lbs. of Filament Polypropylene every year.

How we’re different.

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Our Research and Development team focuses on new and innovative products for both traditional and emerging markets looking to maximize the advantages of using polypropylene.

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We provide an exceptional level of product quality and service to enable our customers to invest in and grow their business.

We continually seek opportunities to innovate and expand the use of polypropylene in applications to add value for the end user -- from polymer to fabric and design.

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Our team provides personalized service and flexibility as a custom fiber supplier and leverages our European and American research and development departments to optimize best practices.

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Drake is also committed to leaving a healthier and cleaner environment for future generations and we continuously monitor our air and wastewater emissions.

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Drake recycles 100% of our production waste and we work with new polymer technologies to make polypropylene better for the environment with greater biodegradability.