Markets We Serve
Automotive
Driving Excellence
By using the finest pigments and UV stabilizers, plus the latest in color technology, we guarantee that all our automotive-grade products meet the stringent requirements of today’s car industry.
Our fiber is designed to outperform industry-recognized standards for Europe and the US (DIN 75202 and SAE J2412). It is also used for noise insulation products where ease of recovery and recyclability are crucial: something that is increasingly important in our environmentally-aware world.
Drake is the only company in North America that supplies the complete range of colors for the entire North American automotive industry and we are USMCA certified.
Home Furnishings
Designed for Durability
Drake offers a complete range of colored polypropylene yarn for today’s residential upholstery and mattress ticking markets. Our yarns are used in both woven and knitted applications in the mattress ticking markets as well as chenille and textured products for residential upholstery applications.
Floor Coverings
Made to Last
We produce stain-resistant and durable fibers in a wide range of deniers and colors to be used in nonwoven applications. They provide a perfect solution for today’s cost-conscious and quality-driven markets.
Exceeding Industrial Needs
Geotextile
Our BABA compliant polypropylene fibers and yarns are engineered to meet the rigorous technical demands of Geotextiles for the construction industry.
They are used extensively in the manufacture of nonwoven fabrics for a variety of applications, including rail and road construction, reservoirs, and landfill sites.
We also produce more specialist geotextiles, including products with high levels of UV stabilization, which are used in projects across the world.
Specialty Markets
Your Unique Needs
We make a range of specialty products that support applications in areas such as filtration, composite products in conjunction with fiberglass, roofing fabrics, and many others. Our strength comes from working with our customers to develop solutions for their problems. Our world-class color lab, together with a wealth of technical expertise both in the US and Europe, allows us to provide an unparalleled resource for our customers' needs and demands.
Keeping Your Products Pure
Filtration
We produce a wide range of filtration products for liquid and air filtration. Products include No Lube fibers, FDA-approved fibers, and yarns, in addition to charge-enhanced fibers, all of which are made to order.
Military Applications
American Pride - Superior Performance and Protection
We offer both polypropylene and a wide range of mechanically textured, high tenacity Nylon 66 yarns for optimal performance and protection capabilities. Our fibers are Berry compliant and proudly produced in the USA.