Nylon yarn & twine
Nylon, the world's first synthetic fibre, was first produced on a large scale in Japan by Toray in 1951.
Nylon, the world's first synthetic fibre, was first manufactured on a large scale in Japan by Toray in 1951.
TORAY yarn, Japan
Nylon offers excellent tensile strength, abrasion resistance and chemical resistance, as well as good colour properties. In industry it is used for tyre cords, carpets and — most importantly for us — fishing nets. Toray has the largest share of the nylon market in Japan.
J.P. Fernando & Sons is the sole agent and single distributor of TORAY products in Sri Lanka, and TORAY Japan yarn goes into every one of our own net brands.
Kuralon twine
We also supply Kuralon twine, a strong vinylon twine for net-making, mending and general fishing work.
Choose your twine
TORAY yarn
TORAY Japan nylon yarn — supplied in Sri Lanka exclusively by J.P. Fernando & Sons.
Kuralon twine
Kuralon twine for net-making, mending and everyday fishing work.
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