Cotton Twine & Polished Cotton Twine

Cotton Twine

Cotton twine is made from a blended composition of cotton and polyester yarn. The twine is available on cones or balls.

Common Applications & Industries for Cotton Twine

Cotton twine is used in an assortment of different industries and applications including:

  • Wrapping or Tying in the Food Service
  • Advertising
  • Toy
  • Packaging Industries

Popular Put-ups

Popular put-ups include 2, 2.5, or 5 Lb. cones, and ½ or 1 Lb. balls.

Size/Ply
Ft/lb
Break/lbs
3
6,500'
6 lbs
4
4,850'
8 lbs
5
4,120'
10 lbs
6
3,200'
12 lbs
8
2,400'
16 lbs
10
1,900'
20 lbs
12
1,600'
24 lbs
16
1,200'
32 lbs
20
950'
40 lbs
24
800'
48 lbs
30
640'
60 lbs
36
560'
72 lbs

*SAFE WORK LOAD – Safe working load is 5-20% of the listed tensile strength depending on the age and condition of the rope. Refer to Cordage Usage for details.

Polished Cotton Twine

Polished cotton twine is made with a 4’s yarn construction. The polished or glazed finish on this twine holds the plied yarns together to enhance the twine’s performance.

Common Applications & Industries for Cotton Twine

Cotton twine is used in an assortment of different industries and applications including:

  • Wrapping or Tying in the Food Service
  • Meat Packing
  • Advertising
  • Other Industrial Uses

Popular Put-ups

This twine is available on balls, tubes, or reels. Popular put-ups include ½ Lb. balls, 1 Lb. tubes, or bulk wooden reels.

Size/Ply
Ft/lb
Break/lbs
18
1,575'
29 lbs
24
1,190'
40 lbs
36
950'
48 lbs
48
790'
54 lbs
60
610'
72 lbs
4.5
475'
90 lbs
8
260'
160 lbs

*SAFE WORK LOAD – Safe working load is 5-20% of the listed tensile strength depending on the age and condition of the rope. Refer to Cordage Usage for details.

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