Cord manufacturers
Innovating since 1940
Innovating since 1940
AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION
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Meat Industry
- Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004 – General framework for materials intended to come into contact with food
- Regulation (EU) No 10/2011 (and its current amendments, including Regulation (EU) 2025/351) – Plastic materials and articles intended to come into contact with food
- Regulation (EC) No 2023/2006 – Good manufacturing practice
All our cords are supplied with the corresponding Declarations of Conformity, together with Overall and Specific Migration tests in accordance with the applicable regulations, ensuring maximum food safety.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What types of cords and textile products does Vivocord manufacture?
Vivocord manufactures technical cords, ropes, piping and specialised covers for four main sectors: the meat industry (tying hams and cured meats), packaging and cases (handles for bags and boxes), upholstery and mattress manufacturing (piping and welt cords), and made-to-measure industrial projects.
Do Vivocord meat-industry cords comply with European food contact regulations?
Yes. All cords intended for the meat sector are manufactured with polymeric materials suitable for food contact and strictly comply with Regulations (EC) 1935/2004, (EU) 10/2011 (including update EU 2025/351) and (EC) 2023/2006 on good manufacturing practice. They are backed by Declarations of Conformity and overall and specific migration testing.
What finishes and materials are available for packaging handles?
Cord handles for bags and cases are manufactured in polypropylene, cotton, elastic rubber and jute. They are available in three main finishes: galvanised and polished metal tip (rust-proof and burr-free), heat cutting to prevent fraying, and continuous cord.
Where are Vivocord products manufactured and how long has the company been operating?
All Vivocord production takes place at its facilities in Cocentaina (Alicante, Spain), combining in-house technology with over 80 years of industrial experience in the textile sector since the company was founded in 1940.