Born from a silk-fiber plant rebuilt in Carbondale, Pennsylvania, after a 1894 fire, Gentex Corporation has spent more than 130 years turning textile and materials expertise toward protecting people in demanding environments. Today, the company serves defense forces, emergency responders and industrial personnel with mission-specific protection systems, including helmet systems and respiratory protection.
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Systems Protection (SP)Born in Pennsylvania in 1924 as Bentley-Harris Manufacturing Company, Systems Protection is a century-old textile manufacturer whose roots lie in braided electrical-insulation sleeving. Now a Tenneco business, SP carries that heritage into a global operation serving transportation and industrial customers, with its Exton innovation center supporting custom design and application testing.EXTON, PA
Atlantex Manufacturing CorporationAtlantex Manufacturing Corporation is a veteran-owned, family-operated Pennsylvania manufacturer of technical textile protection systems, including sleeves and fabrics designed for high heat, flame and abrasion. Its vertically integrated operation combines in-house engineering with decades of experience in braided, knitted and woven textiles to develop custom solutions for demanding industrial and automotive applications. The company’s Pyrotex firesleeve is built for direct-flame and molten-splash hazards, while its broader capabilities support purpose-built protection for specialized customer needs.KENNETT SQUARE, PA
Team WendyFounded in Cleveland in 1997 as a memorial to Wendy Moore, Team Wendy makes head-protection systems for people working in defense, law enforcement, search and rescue, and adventure settings. The company began with ski helmets before turning its attention to protective gear for those who risk their lives, and today operates as an Avon Technologies plc company with more than 900 people. Its HEADSTRONG program pairs helmet education and hands-on evaluation with live ballistic testing, giving users a direct look at how the equipment performs.CLEVELAND, OH
Davlyn GroupMore than a century of combined manufacturing history gives Davlyn Group a distinctive place in US technical textiles. The group’s companies design engineered textiles and composites for manufacturers that need thermal protection, sealing, or worker safety, using vertically integrated operations and custom fabrication for demanding applications.SPRING CITY, PA