Braided Cord
Manufacturer
Known as “kaytan” or “tres kordon”, braided cord is made by braiding 100% cotton yarn into a natural, refined-looking cord. Used from garment hood cords and bag handles to textile accessories and packaging.
- 100% natural cotton — breathable, skin-friendly, and eco-friendly
- Natural and warm appearance — a more premium aesthetic than synthetic alternatives
- Dyeable — its natural structure allows even colour absorption
- Soft hand feel — comfort in hoodie drawstrings and garment applications
| Production Technique | Braided cord |
| Stock Widths | 2 mm to 12 mm ✅ |
| Colour Stock | Raw Cotton ✅ |
| Min. Order (Stock) | No minimum ✅ |
| Min. Order (Custom) | 3,000 m / colour |
| Raw Material | 100% Cotton |
| Dispatch (Stock) | 1–3 business days ✅ |
| Certificate | OEKO-TEX 2019OK0492 |
| Production Location | Istanbul, Türkiye |
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Tekis stocks 100% cotton braided cord (T201) in raw colour from 2mm to 10mm with no minimum, in a 2–12mm range. Coloured production (T208) is made from a 3,000m minimum. OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certified.
USAGE AREAS
What is Braided Cord?
Braided Cord is a round-section, flexible, and durable cord material made by braiding multiple cotton yarns together. “Braided cord” is its technical name, while “kaytan” is the commonly used trade name in the garment industry.
Garment Manufacturing
Application: Hoodie drawstrings, shorts waistbands, tracksuit cords
Thickness: 5 mm – 8 mm
Home Textiles
Application: Curtain ties, cushion covers, decorative cords
Thickness: 4 mm – 6 mm
Packaging
Application: Gift packaging, product tag ties
Thickness: 2 mm – 4 mm braided cord
Handicrafts
Application: Macramé, jewellery, decoration
Thickness: 2 mm – 6 mm braided cord
PRODUCTION
Coloured Production & Dyeing
Raw braided cord is in stock in natural cotton colour. Two options for colour:
- T208 — custom-dyed cotton cord: from 3,000m, produced with dyed yarn
- Buy raw and dye it in your own dyehouse — natural cotton takes colour evenly
Customers who prefer raw braided cord for dyeing can supply it from stock with no minimum quantity — providing flexibility during the dyeing process.
TECHNIC INFO
Technical Specifications
| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Product Code | T201 (Raw) | T208 (Coloured) |
| Production Technique | Braided |
| Material | 100% Cotton — OEKO-TEX certified braided cord |
| Width Range | 2 mm — 3 mm — 4 mm — 5 mm — 6 mm — 7 mm — 8 mm — 9 mm — 10 mm |
| Raw Stock (T201) | ● In Stock 2 mm – 10 mm — raw white / natural colour — no minimum quantity |
| Coloured Production (T208) | Minimum 3,000 metres — custom coloured braided cord made to order |
| Packaging | 2 mm – 7 mm: 30 m and 50 m bobbins | 8 mm – 10 mm: 50 m bobbins |
| Private Label | Available depending on order quantity |
| Certificate | OEKO-TEX Standard 100 — No: 2019OK0492 |
| Production Location | Istanbul, Türkiye |
ORDER & DELIVERY
Two Scenarios — Which Is Yours?
The process may vary depending on the status of your order.
Raw Stock (T201)
2–12mm raw colour, no minimum
Order: dispatch within 1–3 business days
Coloured (T208)
Custom colour, from 3,000m
| Order Step | Details |
|---|---|
| 1. Sample Request | Send the required width and colour via WhatsApp, email, or form |
| 2. Technical Approval | Approve the sample and confirm the quantity |
| 3. Quotation | Written quotation within 24 hours |
| 4. Production / Stock Dispatch | 1–3 business days for stock products — lead time for custom production is confirmed at the quotation stage |
| 5. Shipping | Shipping from Istanbul across Türkiye and to export markets |
Why Tekiş?
Why B2B Buyers Choose Us?
100% cotton — OEKO-TEX certified
Assurance document for export & premium brands
Easy small-lot trial and prototyping
Manufacturer since 1996
Work with the factory, not a reseller
OEKO-TEX 2019OK0492
Instant export documents
Full 2–10mm range
Thin to thick cord from one supplier
Private-label production
Under your own brand and label
Pre-production samples
Start with confidence
Coloured production option
Cotton cord matched to your collection
FAQ
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Manufacturer to 40+ countries since 1996. Raw cotton in stock
Tekiş Lastik · İstanbul · 0850 532 13 31 · info@tekislastik.com