Telecom
Telecom cables for structural strength and long-term reliability
Engineered reinforcement yarns for fiber optic cable and the full range of protective components
Engineered reinforcement yarns
Yarns for fiber optic, power, and specialty cables
TP develops reinforcement yarn solutions for telecom cable applications where structural strength, dimensional stability, and long-term reliability are essential.
As a one-stop-shop in Europe, TP combines yarns, strength members and water-blocking systems designed to work together.
Thanks to our partnership with ITCO®, we are able to supply all components of a fiber optic cable.
The following are produced at our in-house manufacturing facility in Germany:
- Binder yarns
- TP CordX™ Ripcords
- Water-blocking aramid and polyester yarns
Together with ITCO®, we also supply:
- FRP strength members
- Non-conductive water-blocking tapes
- Filling compounds and gels
Binder Yarns
TP supplies high-quality polyester binder yarns engineered for high-speed fiber optic cable production. These yarns ensure stable cable construction and consistent processing performance.
Key features are:
- Stable package build with minimal ballooning
- Suitable for processing speeds exceeding 4,000 rpm
- Low Shrinkage and Ultra-Low Shrinkage variants
- Two-ends-up constructions available
- Optional integrated water-blocking functionality using TP-AquaBlock™ technology
- Multiple packaging options, including coloured, embossed and slit tubes
CordX™ Ripcords
TP offers a complete range of aramid and polyester ripcords designed for efficient and reliable cable access during installation and maintenance.
Key features are:
- Available in multiple thicknesses and breaking strengths
- Consistent ripping performance across a wide range of jacket materials
- Colour options for easy identification
- Functional coatings available
- Non-wick water-blocking coatings to prevent moisture ingress
Water-Blocking Aramid and Polyester Yarns
TP supplies high-performance aramid and polyester yarns with integrated water-blocking functionality, designed to prevent longitudinal water migration inside fiber optic cables.
These yarns are part of TP’s proprietary TP-AquaBlock™ Protective Water-Blocking System.
Key features are:
- Integrated water-blocking without loose powders
- Clean processing and stable cable design
- No compromise on mechanical performance or processability
- Fully compatible with high-speed cable production
TP-AquaBlock™ Protective Water-Blocking System
TP-AquaBlock™ is TP’s proprietary water-blocking system developed to prevent longitudinal water migration inside fiber optic cables.
The system is based on controlled fiber and yarn impregnation during manufacturing, introducing durable water-blocking functionality without compromising mechanical performance.
Applied on
- Binder yarns
- Ripcords
- Aramid and polyester strength yarns
Key advantages
- Efficient and uniform water-blocking performance
- No loose powders or migrating compounds
- Clean processing and stable cable design
- Fully compatible with modern high-speed cable production lines
Complementary Products via ITCO® Distribution Program
TP is an authorized distributor of ITCO® Industries Ltd., covering the majority of the European market. Through this partnership, TP supplies complementary components for fiber optic cable construction.
Products available via ITCO®:
Fiber Reinforced Plastic strength members
Non-conductive water-blocking tapes
Filling compounds and gels for FOC
We don’t make yarns, we make yarns better
Why leading Telecom companies choose TP
HMPE, LCP, and aramid reinforcement expertise
One-stop-shop for FOC cables
Consistent performance and quality
In-house production and testing in Germany
Independent, material-neutral advice
Specifications that meet your exact standards
Let’s find the right yarn for your Telecom application
Work with TP to develop a reinforcement yarn solution tailored to your telecom cable design and production process.