"Fooling The Experts"

DuraCord® yarns are man-made industrial yarns that has undergone improvements in the aesthetics and hand and have been augmented with ultraviolet inhibitors and further anti-microbial enhancements to prevent degradation from outdoor exposure. But , DuraCord® is virtually indistinguishable in feel from cotton. This yarn has fooled even the experts! DuraCord® is the answer when you require cotton-like softness with durability.

DuraCord® Features

• Easy Care - Cleaning is as simple as washing briskly with mild soapy water.
• Colorfast - Long exposure to sun will not fade the vibrant color. It is solution dyed which simply means the fibers cannot fade. The fibers were colored while still in solution form.
• Fast Drying - With 0.05 percent moisture regain, this yarn does not absorb water and therefore dries very fast.
• Stain Resistant - DuraCord® resists staining due to its nonabsorbent properties.
• Abrasion Resistant - Other synthetic yarns do not stand up to any abrasion and are not suited for the wear and tear of outdoor living. DuraCord® lasts under rough use.
• Bleach Resistant - Bleach can be used for cleaning as it does not affect the yarn's color.
• Mildew Resistant - DuraCord® is produced with built in anti microbial blockers.
• High Strength - This is a truly light weight yarn with heavy-duty strength.
• Environmentally Friendly - DuraCord® offers an environmentally friendly alternative to other synthetic fibers as it requires less energy and water to manufacture as well as it is part of the DuraCord® Recycles program. DuraCord® Recycles allow DuraCord® owners to return the product made with DuraCord® and it will be recycled into other usable articles including garden liners and truck beds.

The DuraCord Story

DuraCord® is the solution to the quest for performance yarns with the look and feel of cotton. DuraCord® is constructed of man-made industrial yarn that has undergone improvements in the aesthetics and hand, augmented with ultraviolet inhibitors and further anti-microbial enhancements; but remains virtually indistinguishable from natural cotton yarns. It has fooled even the experts!

In 2003, The HammockSource, manufacturers of Hatteras Hammocks and The Original Pawleys Island Hammocks, worked with engineers to create the synthetic yarn that was initially used in the creation of rope for hammocks. As hammock manufacturers, they had long been seeking a rope that was able to be produced with long lasting color, but with the soft feel of cotton. Previously, all colorfast yarns were rough and not applicable for use in hammocks where the user completely lies within the ropes. "This innovative and proprietary product provided important customer benefits and helped to ensure that Hatteras Hammocks and The Original Pawleys Island Hammock remained the premier names in quality hand-woven rope hammocks," said J.A. Branch, president, The HammockSource. Never before had a rope been available with cotton softness while maintaining rich color. The rope was marketed under the name of DuraCord®.

In 2004, these yarns were taken a step further by the hammock manufacturer and incorporated into fashion fabrics for outdoor and indoor use. If the yarn could be used in rope manufacturing, why not try weaving it into fabrics that also would be soft as cotton with the performance characteristic of fade resistance? But, if revolutionary fabric was being designed, not just any patterns would do. DuraCord Textiles was born when the folks at The HammockSource hired textile designers to bring fresh custom designs to this revolutionary fabric from DuraCord®. All fabric in the line guaranteed a soft hand with colorfast qualities.

With the emerging trend in outdoor rugs in 2005, The HammockSource once again decided to utilize its revolutionary yarn, DuraCord® and incorporate it into designs for rugs. The hand hooked style of rugs and the need for fade resistance and abrasion resistance made this the perfect application of the performance yarns. Outdoor rugs became the perfect addition to the growing line of DuraCord® products.