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Aquafil O’Mara

Innovation and sustainability are at the core of Aquafil O’Mara. Founded in 1970 and joining the Aquafil family in 2019, Aquafil O’Mara is a leading vertical supplier of textured polyester, nylon and polypropylene in solution-dyed colors and naturals for a broad range of industries. Whatever the fiber, our innovative color-matching technology creates vibrant and consistent colors that meet your unique color needs. Manufactured in the US, Aquafil O’Mara is guided by its mission to provide unique and innovative products that help its customers reach their sustainability goals.
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Location
160 Fashion Avenue Rutherford College, NC 28671
Phone
P: +1 (828) 874-2100

F: +1 (828) 874-6603

 

Applications
  • All (9)
  • Active Swimwear (4)
  • Apparel (4)
  • Automotive/Industrial (4)
  • Contract (3)
  • Denim (3)
  • Hosiery (5)
  • Mattress (5)
  • Residential & Upholstery (3)
Active Swimwear
High-performing, durable ingredients engineered to resist chlorine and sunlight to meet all watersport needs. Aquafil O’Mara manufactures ingredients designed with quick-drying properties and infused with longevity to provide a long-lasting, comfortable fit.
Apparel
Designed with comfort in mind and built to endure daily wear, Aquafil O’Mara offers innovative and sustainable solutions for apparel that is engineered to last. Our extensive portfolio of ingredients is high-performing and versatile to meet your unique design needs.
Automotive/Industrial
Ingredients driving the automotive industry. Innovative technology and sustainability are at the heart of Aquafil O’Mara as we engineer high-performing, resilient ingredients to offer unique solutions for automotive and industrial applications.
Our vast portfolio includes eco-conscious ingredients that exhibit excellent color stability, cleanability, strength and comfort without coming at the expense of the planet.
Contract
Innovative, high-performing yarns engineered for contract flooring. Manufactured in the US, our ingredients are durable, versatile, stain-resistant and designed for high-impact spaces.
Denim
Resilient ingredients built to withstand the test of time. Aquafil O’Mara manufacturers premium, durable ingredients engineered to be used in a variety of denim products ranging from apparel to homeware.
Hosiery
Resilient ingredients designed for daily wear and built to last. Aquafil O’Mara supplies versatile ingredients that meet the hosiery market needs. Soft, stretchy and comfortable, our innovative portfolio has the ingredients you need to design with confidence.
Mattress
Premium mattresses require high-quality, resilient ingredients. Aquafil O’Mara manufactures soft, breathable fibers that are eco-friendly, hypoallergenic, and ensure comfort and durability. Design a better night’s sleep with Aquafil O’Mara.
Residential & Upholstery
Sturdy, stain-resistant fibers designed with durability in mind. Manufactured in the US, Aquafil O’Mara supplies beautiful, high-performing ingredients that are engineered to meet the unique needs of designers in the residential and upholstery industry.
Sports Solution Dyed
Sports Solution Dyed
Color in action. Made of polyester and nylon in solution dye colors, these yarns are engineered to build in superior stretch, recovery, comfort and quality in sports apparel and outdoor hosiery.
Sports Solution Dyed
Sports Solution Dyed
Color in action. Made of polyester and nylon in solution dye colors, these yarns are engineered to build in superior stretch, recovery, comfort and quality in sports apparel and outdoor hosiery. Values added properties such as wicking, anti-microbial and others are also available. Available in an array of solution-dyed colors, if you can see it, we can make it! Contact us to learn more. 

Polyester: 2/100/50, 2/150/68 and 1/70 – 6/70.

Nylon: 1/70, 2/70, 3/70.

High UV Polyester and Polypropylene
High UV Polyester and Polypropylene
Manufactured with Ultraviolet (UV) protecting additives in polypropylene and polyester.
High UV Polyester and Polypropylene
High UV Polyester and Polypropylene
Manufactured with Ultraviolet (UV) protecting additives in polypropylene and polyester. We also use specific Single Pigment Colors designed to withstand UV rays in outdoor applications up to 1500 hours. Available in an array of solution-dyed colors. Our innovative color-matching technology can create custom colors to meet your unique needs. Fill out the form below to learn more.
Nylon Solution Dyed
Nylon Solution Dyed
The right move for softness and stretch is Nylon Solution Dyed yarns.
Nylon Solution Dyed
Nylon Solution Dyed
The right move for softness and stretch is Nylon Solution Dyed yarns. A natural feel, comfort and resilience make these yarns the choice in hosiery, lingerie, and sportswear from athleisure’ and active. Those same qualities create a luxury look and feel in high-end upholstery applications. In an array of deniers and solution dye hues. Color is our specialty. Our innovative color-matching technology can create custom colors to meet your unique needs. Fill out the form below to learn more.
Polyester FDY Solution Dyed Luster
Polyester FDY Solution Dyed Luster
A unique, super-bright solution dye polyester yarn in FDY, it’s engineered to create the flat and shiny metallic appearance of rayon, acetate or lurex.
Polyester FDY Solution Dyed Luster
Polyester FDY Solution Dyed Luster
A unique, super-bright solution dye polyester yarn in FDY, it’s engineered to create the flat and shiny metallic appearance of rayon, acetate or lurex.

Solution Dyed Luster is a standout for mattress tickings, home furnishings, trims, top of bedding, wall coverings, window treatments, braids, as well as apparel with a thread design. Available in 150, 300 and 600 deniers, stocked in various colors. Minimum order on stocked shade 175 pounds. Have a custom color in mind? We can create it. Contact us to learn more.

Filpro Polypropylene Solution Dyed
Filpro Polypropylene Solution Dyed
Offered in Drawn Textured Yarn (DTY), Air Jet Textured Yarn (AJT), and Fully Drawn Yarn (FDY), for weaving and knitting of Contract, Home Furnishing and Mattress fabrics.
Filpro Polypropylene Solution Dyed
Filpro Polypropylene Solution Dyed
Offered in Drawn Textured Yarn (DTY), Air Jet Textured Yarn (AJT), and Fully Drawn Yarn (FDY), for weaving and knitting of Contract, Home Furnishing and Mattress fabrics. Available in an array of solution-dyed colors. Our innovative color-matching technology can create custom colors to meet your unique needs. Fill out the form below to learn more.
Ecosense Recycled Polyester
Ecosense Recycled Polyester
Innovating for the environment. At Aquafil O’Mara, we’re transforming waste into wonders and using innovative technology to create yarns with the smallest carbon footprint ever.
Ecosense Recycled Polyester
Ecosense Recycled Polyester
Innovating for the environment. At Aquafil O’Mara, we’re transforming waste into wonders and using innovative technology to create yarns with the smallest carbon footprint ever.

Our “True-Green” Ecosense is the only polyester filament yarn made from pure, 100% post-consumer plastic bottles, helping divert waste from ending up in landfills and reducing the need to use new resources. Performing exactly the same as virgin polyester, Ecosense is soft, versatile, and durable helping you meet your sustainability goals without lowering performance. 

Not only does Ecosense emit fewer greenhouse gasses than virgin polymers, but our innovative solution dye process does not involve water or harsh chemicals typically found in other package dyeing – saving water and keeping non-biodegradable waste out of landfills. 

ECOsense is available in flat and textured in solution dye color and natural bright and semi-dull, for applications across multiple markets. Color is our specialty. Our innovative color-matching technology can create custom colors to meet your unique needs. Fill out the form below to learn more.

Trevira® Polyester CS FR
Trevira® Polyester CS FR
Aquafil O’Mara is proud to be the exclusive North American licensee for Trevira® CS and FR. Safety in the home and industry is a top priority. Trevira, with its flame-resistance properties, addresses many of today’s safety concerns.
Trevira® Polyester CS FR
Trevira® Polyester CS FR
Aquafil O’Mara is proud to be the exclusive North American licensee for Trevira® CS and FR. Safety in the home and industry is a top priority. Trevira, with its flame-resistance properties, addresses many of today’s safety concerns.

  • Permanent flame-resistance achieved by chemical modification of the polyester molecule
  • High abrasion resistance
  • Outstanding dyeing properties
  • No additional finish is necessary
  • Sustainability – no polluted effluent or fumes, no chemical solvents, optimal use of energy
  • Satisfies all the relevant and important national and international fire protection standards
  • Available in a number of deniers and filament counts

Applications span home, contract and apparel, such as drapes, decorative and upholstery fabrics, blinds, sliding panels, wall coverings, bedding, table linens, and sleepwear.

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Color is our specialty. Our innovative color-matching technology can create custom colors to meet your unique needs. Fill out the form below to learn more. 

ECONYL® Regenerated Nylon
ECONYL® Regenerated Nylon
Regenerating waste into Endless Possibilities. ECONYL® Regenerated Nylon is 100% recycled yarn made from plastic waste such as fishing nets, fabric scraps and old carpets.
ECONYL® Regenerated Nylon
ECONYL® Regenerated Nylon
All regenerated yarns by Aquafil are grouped under the ECONYL® brand. These yarns offer the same quality and performance as virgin Nylon 6 but with incredible environmental benefits due to the fact that they come from regenerated waste and are 100% endlessly regenerable. Through our regeneration process, ECONYL® yarn can be recycled an infinite number of times without losing its virgin qualities. ECONYL® regenerated nylon gives designers and manufacturers the ability to create new products without ever tapping new resources. 

Color is our specialty. Our innovative color-matching technology can create custom colors to meet your unique needs. Fill out the form below to learn more. 

Spandex and Lycra Air Covered Polyester, Polypropylene, and Nylon
Spandex and Lycra Air Covered Polyester, Polypropylene, and Nylon
Available in 10 – 140 denier Spandex and Lycra combined in various deniers of Polyester, Polypropylene and Nylon T-6 polymers. Engineered for Apparel, Hosiery and Mattress applications utilizing the latest technology to impart stretch and recovery.
Spandex and Lycra Air Covered Polyester, Polypropylene, and Nylon
Spandex and Lycra Air Covered Polyester, Polypropylene, and Nylon
Available in 10 – 140 denier Spandex and Lycra combined in various deniers of Polyester, Polypropylene and Nylon T-6 polymers. Engineered for Apparel, Hosiery and Mattress applications utilizing the latest technology to impart stretch and recovery. Have a custom color in mind? We can create it. Contact us to learn more.
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