Twine and Cordage Ltd.

Product Pictures

Plastics, Packaging & Paper

Harare, Zimbabwe

Established in 1950, Twine & Cordage is the largest producer of twines in Zimbabwe including cotton, jute, sisal and polypropylene. The product range includes crochet yarn, bag stitching twine, candlewick, braided ropes and baling twine.

The factory situated in Harare, Zimbabwe, which employs 200 people, has invested heavily in machinery and is one of the most modern of its type in the region. New spinning equipment recently installed will ensure self sufficiency in cotton yarn requirements for years to come.

Twine & Cordage products are exported to Southern & East Africa, Canada, Europe and the Far East. The company's strong manufacturing base and versatility has allowed it to adapt and expand constantly into wide markets with new and existing products.

Securopac, established as a division of Twine & Cordage in 1992, manufactures polypropylene strapping under licence to Signode Corporations of USA. It offers a complete range of associated machines and tools with after sales services and repair facility. This division also markets steel strapping and pallet stretch wrap.

Crochet / Knitting Yarn

A high quality cotton yarn brand named Shinda. This crochet yarn is packed in a variety of sizes either on cones or balls according to your specifications. Shinda is used in Garment Manufacture and Crochet work and is available in an extensive range of colours we are able to match to your colour requirements in our modern state of the art dye house laboratory.

YARNS

Tobacco Twine

High quality cotton Tobacco twines, which are extensively used in Tobacco producing countries internationally. An extremely versatile twine available in a variety of tensile strengths suitable for different usages. All Tobacco twines may be polished or unpolished, cabled or doubled and can be used for hanging, tying and bale stitching.

Industrial Twine

Available in cotton, polycotton, staple fibre polyester or high tenacity multifilament polyester on packages from 200g upwards.Industrial Twines are manufactured for bag sewing, hosepipe reinforcing, general packaging and tying.

Household Twine

Commonly known as string or shop twine, polished or unpolished. Available in a variety of sizes. The range includes twines for stationery, upholstery, piping cord, button cord, handicraft, household, confectionery, government and general industries. Packed in balls or spools in a variety of sizes from 100g upwards.

Jute Twine

Jute twine has and still is traditionally being used for hessian bag repairs, sewing and tying. Polished Jute Twine is still used by Post Offices worldwide. Jute garden twines, preferred by Agriculturists and Horticulturists, are available in green or natural. All jute twines are packaged according to customer requirements.

Sisal Twine

Sisal Baler, treated/non-treated, packed in 9kg spools. Sisal Binder is also supplied used as packaging twine and tarred for thatching.

BRAIDS AND ROPES

Cotton

Packed in hanks of various lengths and diameters. Useful for camping, household, sash cord, Venetian blinds, lacing, washing line, caravanning and general industries. Solid Braids are also available with an optional polypropylene core for added strength and durability.

Polyester

Made from high tenacity multifilament polyester. Packed into either hanks or spools according to size. Useful in truckload securing (lashing), cargo netting tie downs, tents, tree felling, outdoor living, boating and general household use.

Polypropylene twines

Polypropylene twines are UV Stablilised making them more durable outdoors. Specifications include the following areas of usage: