Fiber, Yarn, and Thread Mills

The NAICS 313110 - Fiber, Yarn, and Thread Mills category encompasses manufacturers specializing in producing various textile materials including ropes, strings, threads, and specialized fibers. These products range from standard industrial ropes and threads to highly specialized materials like fire-resistant Kevlar and Nomex yarns. Manufacturers in this category create products for military, aerospace, maritime, and industrial applications, often requiring precise technical specifications and compliance with stringent performance standards.

Federal contract awards in this category typically involve defense and government agencies, particularly the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) and NASA. Most solicitations are set aside for small businesses, with specific designations for total small business and woman-owned small business enterprises. Contract values appear to range from modest procurements of 15-508 units to more specialized technical orders involving specific linear quantities of advanced materials. Frequent performance locations include military distribution centers in locations such as Pearl Harbor, San Diego, and various Air Force and Naval facilities. Recurring contractors include specialized manufacturers like Claremont Sales Corp and Teijin Frontier.

Recent federal contract opportunities demonstrate a diverse range of requirements, including procurements for fibrous ropes, specialized strings, threads, and technical textile materials. The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support and Construction and Equipment consistently post solicitations for various rope and thread specifications. Delivery timelines typically range from 33 to 120 days after order, with quantities varying from single-digit to several thousand units. Notable opportunities include fire-resistant Nomex/Kevlar strings for naval applications, nylon fabric for prison mattress ticking, and various thread and rope procurements for military logistics and operational requirements.