When someone mentions a “wearable”, people inevitably first think of a fitness tracker such as a Apple Watch or a Fitbit. And with good reason – these wrist-worn devices were created to integrate flawlessly into…
While sourcing fabrics for our products, we consider properties such as woven vs. non-woven, coated vs. uncoated, and textile strength. There are many units of measurement attributed to textiles and soft sided goods manufacturing. However,…
Whether you are a startup or a multi-million dollar company, there are countless benefits to working with a sewing contractor – saving money you’d spend on the production machinery and allocating it to other areas…
The use of cooling vests in the medical field has been on the rise as of late. We’re seeing (and making) vests outfitted with sensors that can read biometrics such as heart-rate analytics and concentration…
Being a domestic sewing factory has allowed us to work with some amazing OEMs, designers, and custom projects. “Made in the USA” is a statement we are very passionate about; we are proud to produce…
We have previously discussed what Military Grade Textiles are, and some of the features they must have in order to be considered as such. It is obvious that mil-spec textiles must boast high durability in terms of both physical…
If our experience sourcing fabrics for innumerable styles of carrying cases has taught us anything, its that not all fabrics are created equal. In the First Responder and Military fields, textiles are put to the…
Check out our article on High Performance EMS on the Anatomy of a First Responder Kit! For years, Fieldtex has been supplying the First Responder industry with domestically produced, high-quality bags designed specifically for their field….
As a new start up, approaching a Contract Manufacturer can be an intimidating task. While there aren’t many reasons that a manufacturer would choose not to work with you there are a couple that might….
Inevitably, the lines between medical and safety grade wearable garments cross. Products can be classified as medical or safety based on standards established by both the FDA for medical and ANSI for safety, respectively. Depending on…