For more than half a century, Sonoco has produced high-performance plastic tubes and textile carriers, bringing extensive expertise to every project. With this foundation of experience and innovation, we have become a leading plastic core manufacturer, serving the textile industry worldwide.
Engineered Plastic Cores for Nonwoven Production & Packaging Stability
In the textile industry, consistency is key. As a trusted supplier since 1899, Sonoco provides high-quality plastic textile cores to leading knitters and weavers worldwide. Engineered to precise dimensions and durable enough for reuse, our plastic cores maintain uniformity under load and feature optimized surface finishes for even tension and tail control.
Committed to continuous innovation, Sonoco is recognized as a leading provider of high-performance plastic carriers. Our extensive range of plastic textile cores is manufactured to DIN ISO 368 standards and meets the specifications of various textile machinery. Designed for both traditional and advanced winding equipment, our cores enhance string-up performance and improve efficiencies to the 99th percentile range.
Plastic Textile Carriers
Sonoco textile carriers are manufactured from high-quality plastics and designed for precise tolerances and high-speed winding. To enhance system efficiency, we offer a range of custom designs, specialized printing options, grooves, notches and other surface treatments tailored to specific applications.
Plastic Textile Cones
Sonoco Crellin plastic textile cones are available in both single-use and reusable designs, providing consistent high-speed winding for fine and coarse yarns across various sizes and tapers. Ideal for cotton, cotton blends, wool, wool blends and man-made fibers, these cones support a wide range of textile applications.
Select cone designs offer customized surface treatments, and coding rings are available on several models for easy identification.
Single Head Spools
Sonoco offers a variety of single-head spools designed to meet customer specifications. Available in both standard and heavy-walled options, our plastic spools offer durability and versatility for various applications.
To help reduce the need for large spool inventories, we offer color-coding rings in thirteen different colors. These rings are made for easy press-fit installation into the top of the spool for quick identification (or another specific function—let me know if you have a preferred term).
The standard-wall barrel surface is knurled, while the heavy-wall barrel surface is embossed. Knurling is available for heavy-wall barrels upon request.
Rigid Dye Tubes
Sonoco's rigid dye tubes are injection-molded for durability and intended for high-speed winders. Their consistent dimensions make them ideal for automated spinning and dyeing equipment, providing smooth operation and precise performance.
We also offer a variety of tube separators, along with tube designs that can be used without separators. Our dye tubes are suitable for wool, wool blends, cotton, cotton blends and man-made fibers.
Open End Spinning Cylinders
Sonoco’s high-performance open-end spinning (OES) cylinders enhance manufacturing efficiency while providing environmental benefits. Made using a specialized plastic molding process, these reusable cylinders create a superior yarn tail reserve for improved wind quality and increased production efficiency.
Our OES cylinders are manufactured to precise original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and user specifications. Straight roll nose cylinders come in standard lengths and inside diameters, with single or bi-color yarn identification options for easy differentiation.
Compressible Dye Springs
Sonoco manufactures disposable, cost-effective compressible dye springs aimed at promoting uniform dye flow. Combining features of both compressible springs and rigid tubes, these innovative springs are ideal for large packages while allowing smooth yarn pay-off. Several models include filler paper to enhance dye liquor filtering, improving overall dyeing efficiency.
Explore our collection of plastic cores, tubes, and textile carriers to find the right options for your business needs.