Is polypropylene always the best option for your textile needs? Not necessarily, but that’s where the expertise of our research and development team kicks in to work with our customers in providing the precise solution for their needs. That’s the Drake difference. Check out our VP of Filament Sales and Product Development, Michael Hall’s candid perspective on how far polypropylene can take you and some unique cases on when another material may be a better solution. #drakeextrusion #polyproylene #innovation #drakedifference
Drake Extrusion
Textile Manufacturing
Ridgeway, Virginia 379 followers
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About us
Drake Extrusion is North America’s leading manufacturer of colored filament yarn and staple fiber. For over two decades, the name Drake has led the colored polypropylene fiber industry in North America, with research and development based on two continents. Our sister companies IFG Drake, IFG Asota and IFG Exelto have advanced development in high-performance fibers. Located in North America’s textile heartland, we have an unrivaled reputation for excellent customer service, and offer you the personalized service and flexibility of a custom supplier, backed by the resources of our parent company, International Fibres Group. Markets we serve, but are not limited to, are: - Automotive - Home Furnishings - Floor Coverings - GeoTextile - Specialty/Niche Markets
- Website
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https://www.drakeextrusion.com/
External link for Drake Extrusion
- Industry
- Textile Manufacturing
- Company size
- 201-500 employees
- Headquarters
- Ridgeway, Virginia
- Type
- Partnership
- Founded
- 1995
Locations
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Primary
790 Industrial Park Dr
Ridgeway, Virginia 24148, US
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424 Industrial Park Dr
Ridgeway, Virginia 24148, US
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1357 Industry Dr
Burlington, North Carolina 27215, US
Employees at Drake Extrusion
Updates
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What sets Drake Extrusion apart from the rest of the marketplace? We are an all-purpose supplier. Learn more about the breadth of our capabilities: https://lnkd.in/e6PB5aWJ #drakeextrusion #polyproylene #innovation #drakedifference
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Drake drives innovation! Our primary raw material, polypropylene, allows our research and development team nearly endless possibilities for various applications. From color customization to optimizing features that meet specific product specifications, we work with our customers to create exactly what they need. #drakeextrusion #polyproylene #innovation #drakedifference #customization
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Our customers are innovators and Lauren Choi and her team at The New Norm are leading the charge of innovation and sustainability. In this video, Lauren gives some background about The New Norm and how the company got its start by seeing a need to repurpose plastic cups. Drake’s role is taking those cups and doing what we do best— turning them into fibers. From there, The New Norm uses those fibers to 3D knit their pieces. While we produce over 65 million pounds of staple fiber and 20 million pounds of filament fiber per year, our customers know that their fibers are made to order just for them. This is The New Norm’s story, not Drake’s. But we are proud to be a part of it. Learn more about The New Norm here: https://lnkd.in/gdYAb5-j #drakeextrusion #polyproylene #innovation #drakedifference #customization #recycle #circularfashion
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At Drake, we do not keep a lot of inventory and that’s part of our secret sauce. Listen to our “why” on that topic from Drake CEO, John Parkinson. We’ve fine-tuned this philosophy to advance our commitment to sustainability and efficiency. Let Drake help you optimize your competitive edge for the same reasons, as well as customization and timely delivery for your customers. https://lnkd.in/e6PB5aWJ #drakeextrusion #polyproylene #innovation #drakedifference #customization #sustainability
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Recently, we had a chance to speak with Lauren Choi, Founder and CEO of The New Norm, about her fashion company. Lauren’s story is inspiring and fascinating—she and her team convert solo cups into hats and sweaters. In this video, Lauren shares her experience with our team and how Drake’s fibers are used in The New Norm’s products. We are proud to be a small part of this company’s process and success and would love to be part of your story too. Click here for the full interview, From Cup to Collection: https://lnkd.in/eQPwpJiC cc: Lauren Choi #drakeextrusion #polyproylene #innovation #drakedifference #sustainability #clienttestimonial #thenewnorm #plastics #recycle #textiles
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There’s something to be said for products that are American made and Drake Extrusion lives up to that. Headquartered in Martinsville, Virginia, the Drake team takes tremendous pride in our work to create and supply innovative and cost competitive fibers to our customers. When the end product reaches consumers, that “Made in America” seal stands on its own. Wishing you a Happy Independence Day tomorrow — let freedom and innovation ring! 🇺🇸 #drakeextrusion #polyproylene #madeinamerica #madeintheusa #americanmade #innovation #drakedifference John Parkinson
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Product evolution, sustainability and performance are top priorities at Drake. Our value proposition is to deliver quality and exactly what our customers need on every order that goes out our doors. Discover the Drake difference today. https://lnkd.in/e6PB5aWJ #drakeextrusion #polyproylene #flexibility #performance #sustainability #innovation #drakedifference
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At Drake Extrusion, we invest in equipment that caters to the needs of our customers for the best competitive edge—not only for Drake, but also for the clients we serve. #drakeextrusion #polyproylene #innovation #drakedifference #airtexturing #customization
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Sometimes refining former best practices is what brings new life to a product. That’s exactly what we do with some of our fibers at Drake Extrusion. We incorporate the air entanglement process to create custom and very unique hybrid yarns for our customers. Discover the Drake difference today. https://lnkd.in/e6PB5aWJ #drakeextrusion #polyproylene #textiles #innovation #drakedifference