From filament to construction
How TP transforms application requirements into tailor-made yarns
In today’s industries, off-the-shelf solutions no longer suffice. Whether it’s for lifting slings, geotextiles, or high-performance ropes, companies increasingly require yarns that precisely meet their technical and operational demands. At TP, we understand this better than anyone. That’s why we specialize in custom-designed yarns, engineered from the ground up through a unique co-development process. But what does this process look like?
A process rooted in technical expertise
Customization at TP is a structured, technical process that transforms complex requirements into yarns that are ready for real-world application. Our proven ADO approach; Assess & Advise, Design & Develop, Operate & Optimize, forms the backbone of every project.
It starts with a deep dive into the customer’s application: What’s the product used for? What materials have they worked with before? What bottlenecks do they face in their current production process? We ask the right technical questions to fully understand the challenge at hand.
From there, we assess the increasing abrasion resistance requirements and minimum breaking strengths to meet our specific winding. We translate these demands into precise yarn specifications, down to the twist, spool format and packaging.
Co-engineering for the best-fit solution
Our in-house R&D and production capabilities in Germany allow us to develop yarns in close collaboration with our customers. In this co-engineering process, TP doesn’t just follow instructions, we advise, test, and optimize.
For example, in a recent development for a client in the Hose industry, we engineered twisted yarns in custom spool sizes. To make the project economically viable, we adapted our supply chain for small-batch production without compromising performance. That flexibility is a key differentiator and it’s made possible by our ability to act fast, test in-house, and scale production efficiently.
Why customization pays off
Tailor-made yarns might appear more expensive at first glance. But as our customers often discover, customization saves costs in the long run. How? By reducing material waste, improving process efficiency, and eliminating downtime. As Friso Heeren, Sales Manager at TP, puts it: “We’ve proven internally time and time again that we can solve the problem, whatever it is. And we do.”
Independent advice, always
Because TP doesn’t manufacture base fibres, we provide independent guidance on material selection, from TITAN HMPE to Aramid, LCP or hybrid constructions. We help customers choose not what’s most common, but what works best. Our deep understanding of yarn behaviour, combined with our hands-on production experience, means we can recommend solutions that other suppliers might overlook.
Tested and trusted
Every yarn that leaves our facility has been rigorously tested to match customer specifications. Testing is an essential step in our development process. Once the first bobbin comes off the production line, it is immediately subjected to in-house testing. Using our tensile testing equipment, we verify parameters such as strength, elongation and structural integrity.
For coated or treated yarns, additional tests may include abrasion resistance, twist consistency and dimensional stability. Only when the yarn meets all agreed criteria do we proceed with full production. This approach ensures not only high performance, but also consistent quality across batches, something our customers rely on in critical applications.
From challenge to competitive edge
Customization is about gaining a competitive advantage. With TP, you get more than a product. You get a partner who listens, challenges assumptions, and works alongside your team to build better yarns.
Because we don’t make yarns, we make yarns better.