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PRODUCT LINE
Kernmantle Rope
Parachute Cord
Utility Braids
Double Braids
Solid Braids
Hollow Braids
Flat Braids
Elastic Braids
Shoelaces
& Draw Cords
Twisted Twines

MATERIALS
Man Made
and Natural

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KERNMANTLE ROPE AND ACCESSORY CORD:
Excellent strength and abrasion qualities. A round product. Has a parallel core around which a dense, smoothly finished jacket is tightly braided. Manufactured in a wide variety of bold colors and patterns. Sizes: 2 - 10.5 mm diameter.

PARACHUTE CORD:
Excellent strength and flexibility characteristics. A flatter round product. Has a parallel core around which a dense jacket is loosely braided. Sizes: 5/32" diameter.

UTILITY BRAIDS:
An economical braid with average strength characteristics. A round product. Manufactured with a parallel core and a coarser outer jacket. Sizes: 1/32 - 3/8" diameter.

DOUBLE BRAIDS:
Excellent shock absorbing qualities. A round product. Has a braided core and a braided outerjacket. Manufactured with a unique fiber finish to resist water absorption and to add strength. These ropes can be supplied with high quality hand-spliced eyes. Sizes: 1/8 - 5/8" diameter.

SOLID BRAIDS:
The most uniformly round braid available. Has average strength and abrasion characteristics. Manufactured with a unique interlocking braid creating a "solid" one-piece construction. Sizes: 1/32 - 3/8" diameter.

HOLLOW BRAIDS:
The easiest splicing and most economical braid. Because of its hollow core, this product tends to be a flatter round braid. Manufactured in either a plain or twill braid construction. Sizes: 1/32 - 3/8"' diameter.

FLAT BRAIDS:
This braid is a "solid" flat product. Manufactured in a variety of constructions and materials including conductive metals, this is our most diverse product. Sizes: 1/8 - 2" width.

ELASTIC BRAIDS:
The ultimate in stretch characteristics. Available in round and flat braid construction. This product has a rubber core around which an outer jacket is braided. Manufactured in a variety of stretch characteristics. Sizes: 1/8 - 3/4" diameter round, and 1/8 - 2" width flat.

SHOELACES AND DRAW CORDS:
A textured braided product with excellent knot holding characteristics. Available in flat or round braid in a variety of sizes, colors, and constructions. Product can be delivered on continuous spools or "tipped" in specified cut lengths by the gross.

TWISTED TWINES:
A lower cost alternative to braided small diameter twines; used when a "balanced" construction is not a strict requirement. Manufactured in a two step, 3-plied construction utilizing our specialized production technique. Available in a wide variety of colors and put-ups. Sizes: 1/16 - 5/32" diameter.

 

Custom Cordage
151 One Pie Road
P.O. Box 1387
Waldoboro, ME 04572
krace@gwi.net
Phone: (207) 832-0569
Fax: (207) 832-0605