More than 180 years of precision craftsmanship define Fechheimer Brothers Company, a Berkshire Hathaway company known for developing dependable apparel and gear for people whose work demands reliable performance. Its Flying Cross and Vertx brands serve military, government, public-safety and civilian customers, with production supported by three U.S. plants and manufacturing partners around the world.
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US WingsSince 1986, US Wings has grown from the partnership of retired Army sergeant David Hack and Lani Hack into a woman- and veteran-owned Ohio company known for military-inspired aviation apparel. Its New Jersey plant still relies on craftspeople who hand cut, sew, and inspect its American-made Signature Series jackets, while the company supplies government customers and the public worldwide.HUDSON, OH
Cockpit USASince 1975, Cockpit USA has made American aviation clothing, including flight jackets and other outerwear drawn from its archive of military apparel. The New York company says its jackets are hand-sewn and manufactured in the USA, and it has supplied the U.S. government since 1980 while serving as the official U.S. Air Force supplier of the A-2 leather pilot jacket. Founder Jeff Clyman also developed Cockpit USA’s signature distressed treatment, giving its leather garments a deliberately lived-in character.NEW YORK, NY
G FORCESG-Forces MFG., a division of Derm/Buro, Inc., designs and manufactures technical sewn and welded products, including survival-critical tactical apparel for U.S. Air Force and Navy pilots. With more than 30 years of experience, the company handles custom cut-and-sew, assembly and contract manufacturing for customers worldwide. Its QPL facility is in Clearwater, Florida, with headquarters in Plainview, New York.PLAINVIEW, NY
Grip-Flex CorporationGrip-Flex Corporation grew from William J. Lowney’s early-1950s patented military boot band into a Philadelphia manufacturer of uniform braid and cord accessories. The family business makes its products in America, developing braided trimmings and uniform accessories under one roof so colors match across a finished uniform. With more than 50 years in the trade, it serves military, public-safety, performance and institutional customers with made-to-specification work.315990PHILADELPHIA, PA