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Difference Making Braided Products
Based in Emporia VA, Franklin Braid Manufacturing supplies braided products, narrow fabrics, and fabric trim to various industries—including the apparel, bag, home furnishings, medical, outdoor and industrial markets. Our reliable, quality products include flat braids, braided cords, ropes, knitted cords and tipped draw cords. As a leading manufacturer of these braided products, we are dedicated to many more years of providing exceptional quality products while meeting our customers’ needs with the same customer service you’ve come to know and trust. Explore our product offerings and place an order today.
Our Products
Woven Cord
Woven cords are stronger than the equivalent weight of braided cord. Less fraying when cut than a traditional cord and lower elongation. These cords are a great option for Outdoor, Agriculture, Laundry Bags, Awnings, and all-purpose cords
The Polyester woven cords have excellent resistance to mildew, abrasion, UV, and aging. Polyester cords have lower stretch than nylon cords.
Para Cord
When you require paracord we think of the most commonly used “Paracord Type III”, which is also called 550 Paracord with a tensile strength of 550 lbs. We manufacture the Military Specification (MIL-C-5040 Type III) and commercial grade 550 paracord. This cord is made with a nylon cover and a seven-strand core. The 550 paracord is used for camping, survival kits, and a general all-purpose cord. Other sizes of para cord are available and used for accessory cord: 275, 325, and 425 para cord. These products can be offered on spools, coils, plastic-tipped ends, and melted ends.
If you require a different size or reflective tracer there are many options to suit your needs. Please contact us directly at
434-634-4142 or use our form.
Cotton Products
Our cotton cords are designed to be soft and pliable and not recommended for high-strength applications. There are many assorted sizes of round cord and several widths of flat tubular braid. Colors available are Natural, White, Black, and dyed to match colors (these are fast-dyed but should be tested for your usage). We can offer spools, cold cut ends, and plastic-tipped ends. These products are ideal for Drawstrings in several Industries such as Apparel and Bag.
We are constantly adding products to each line and another cotton product we offer is our cotton tie line (trick line) for the theatrical and film industry. This cotton cord is manufactured with a cotton cover and synthetic core, to give it strength and low stretch.
Polyester Cord
We manufacture cord and rope made of textured polyester, spun polyester, and filament polyester. Our filament polyester with synthetic core diamond braid is one of our most popular lines. Filament polyester has some of the same qualities as nylon but with less stretch.
Polyester cords offer great abrasion and UV resistance which make them excellent applications for Agriculture, Fishing, Boating, Awnings, and general all-purpose cords.
Nylon Cord
We manufacture Braid, Rope, and Cords of textured nylon and filament nylon in many different constructions. Filament nylon cord is durable and strong, has excellent abrasion, great mildew resistance, resistance to aging, and stretches more than polyester to absorb shock.
Our diamond braid has a filament nylon cover and synthetic core. These cords are great for Starter cord, Awning cord, Canopy lacing, Tent lines, Outdoor, Marine, Agriculture, and many other all-purpose cords.
Commercial Fishing & Crabbing Rope
Our Franklin Crab Pot Rope is made using 100% tire cord yarns with a center parallel core. This solid braided rope is a heavy-duty, durable, sinking rope and is primarily used for Crab Fishing. Can be used for other Marine applications, Agriculture, and Multipurpose utility cords.
| Item # | Diameter | Weight Per 1000 Feet | Tensile Strength Approximate | Elongation At Breaking Point | Elongation 50 Lbs. | Elongation 100 Lbs. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W1998 | 3.5/32" | 2.80 Lbs. | 550 Lbs. | 15% | 2.6% | 5.2% |
| W1999 | 1/8" | 3.53 Lbs. | 582 Lbs. | 13% | 2% | 4% |
| W2000 | 1/8" | 4.11 Lbs. | 700 Lbs. | 14% | 2% | 3% |
| W2001 | 5/32" | 5.43 Lbs. | 800 Lbs. | 14% | 1.9% | 2.9% |
| W2002 | 5.5/32" | 6.81 Lbs. | 1195 Lbs. | 17% | 1.9% | 2.3% |
| W2003 | 3/16" | 8.04 Lbs. | 1533 Lbs. | 17% | 1% | 3% |
Standard Colors
Black
White
Royal 102
Navy 103
Red 114
Purple 105
Tan 107
Brown 111
Coyote 110
Gray 115
Maroon 118
Baby Pink 119
Kelly 106
OD Green 100
Foliage Green 108
Hunter Green 120
Bright Colors
Neon Yellow 104
Safety Orange 109
Neon Green 112
Fluorescent Pink 113
Neon Turquoise 116
Yellow 121
Camo Green 122
General Patterns
Harmony 1
Liberty 3
Sunburst 5
Spider 6
Rosa Noche 7
Zombie Green 8
Day Glow 10
Black Widow 11
Rainbow World 13
Cotton Candy 18
Orange You Happy 19
Gecko 20
Aquatica 22
Aloha 24
Confederate 25
Camo Patterns
Desert Camo 2
Neon Orange 9
Pink Camo 12
Woodland 14
Multi Cam 15
Blue Camo 16
Purple Camo 17
Treestand 21
Red Camo 23
Deep Woods 117
| PRODUCT NUMBER | APPROX. DIAMETER | LBS. PER GROSS YDS. | YDS. PER LB. | STANDARD PUT UP 1 GROSS = 144 YARDS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32 NO CORE | 3.5/32" | 0.65 | 222 | 2 GR YD SPOOL |
| 32 WITH CORE | 3.5/32" | 0.91 | 159 | 2 GR YD SPOOL |
| 40 NO CORE | 1/8" | .82 | 174 | 2 GR YD SPOOL |
| 40 WITH CORE | 1/8" | 1.08 | 133 | 2 GR YD SPOOL |
| 48 NO CORE | 5/32" | .99 | 145 | 2 GR YD SPOOL |
| 48 WITH CORE | 5/32" | 1.3 | 111 | 2 GR YD SPOOL |
| 64 NO CORE | 3/16" | 1.38 | 104 | 2 GR YD SPOOL |
| 64 WITH CORE | 3/16" | 1.81 | 79 | 2 GR YD SPOOL |
| 80 NO CORE | 1/4" | 1.68 | 85 | 2 GR YD SPOOL |
| 80 WITH CORE | 1/4" | 2.07 | 69 | 2 GR YD SPOOL |
| 112 NO CORE | 5/16" | 2.38 | 61 | 1 GR YD SPOOL |
| 112 WITH CORE | 5/16" | 3.07 | 47 | 1 GR YD SPOOL |
| 160 NO CORE | 3/8" | 3.67 | 39 | 1 GR YD SPOOL |
| 160 WITH CORE | 3/8" | 4.41 | 33 | 1 GR YD SPOOL |
COTTON FLAT TUBULAR BRAID
| PRODUCT NUMBER | APPROX. WIDTH | LBS. PER GROSS YDS. | YDS. PER LB. | STANDARD PUT UP 1 GROSS = 144 YARDS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 64 FLAT | 5/16" | 1.3 | 111 | 2 GR YD SPOOL |
| 4752 | 3/8" | 2.13 | 67 | 2 GR YD SPOOL |
| 4760 | 7/16" | 2.66 | 54 | 1 GR YD SPOOL |
| 4750 | 7/16" | 3.39 | 43 | 1 GR YD SPOOL |
| Mfg # | Diameter | Approx Tensile | lbs per 1000 feet |
|---|---|---|---|
| P-3 | 3/32" | 200 lbs | 2.03 lbs |
| P-3 1/2 | 7/64" | 20 lbs | 3.10 lbs |
| P-4 | 1/8" | 437 lbs | 4.11 lbs |
| P-4 1/2 | 9/64" | 546 lbs | 4.89 lbs |
| P-5 | 5/32" | 610 lbs | 5.75 lbs |
| P-5 1/2 | 11/64" | 794 lbs | 7.19 lbs |
| P-6 | 3/16" | 811 lbs | 8.36 lbs |
| P-6 1/2 | 13/64" | 954 lbs | 9.97 lbs |
| P-7 | 7/32" | 1150 lbs | 10.19 lbs |
| P-8 | 1/4" | 1487 lbs | 14.10 lbs |
| P-10 | 5/16" | 2513 lbs | 28.10 lbs |
| Mfg # | Diameter | Approx Tensile | lbs per 1000 feet |
|---|---|---|---|
| N-3 | 3/32" | 233 lbs | 2.03 lbs |
| N-3 1/2 | 7/64" | 325 lbs | 2.80 lbs |
| N-4 | 1/8" | 514 lbs | 3.85 lbs |
| N-4 1/2 | 9/64" | 580 lbs | 4.59 lbs |
| N-5 | 5/32" | 667 lbs | 5.27 lbs |
| N-5 1/2 | 11/64" | 835 lbs | 5.65 lbs |
| N-6 | 3/16" | 857 lbs | 8.03 lbs |
| N-6 1/2 | 13/64" | 1064 lbs | 8.85 lbs |
| N-7 | 7/32" | 1307 lbs | 10.78 lbs |
| N-8 | 1/4" | 1565 lbs | 12.45 lbs |
| N-10 | 5/16" | 2857 lbs | 24.94 lbs |
The smaller Franklin Crab Ropes are used for Trot Line but we also manufacture other constructions of Trot Line. Franklin Braid offers a line of Net Twines. Please call if you have any requirements for these types of items and we will be happy to quote with the best item we can manufacture.
For more information about our products please contact us at 434-634-4142 today!
Franklin Braid Manufacturing
Mailing Address:
PO Box 711
Emporia, VA 23847
Physical Address:
620 Davis St.
Emporia, VA 23847
Contact
Hours
Monday - Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Franklin Braid Manufacturing is a sister company to Wayne Mills. Wayne Mills family-owned and operated textile mill that has been operating since 1910.