Founded in 1916 as a supplier of pocket and lining material, HLC Industries now manufactures woven nylon fabrics for military, tactical, parachute, and commercial applications. The fifth-generation family-run company supplied materials for U.S. military uniforms during World War II and continues to make its fabrics in the USA, including Berry Amendment-compliant materials. HLC is ISO 9001:2015 certified and offers fabric testing, finishing, and color laboratory services alongside its manufacturing.
ISO 9001:2015
Berry Amendment Compliance
Compliance program
Gehring Tricot CorporationOperating since 1946, veteran-owned Gehring Tricot Corporation manufactures warp knits, circular knits and stretch-woven fabrics in the United States. The company custom-creates more than 100 fabrics each year around individual customer requirements, with a deliberately diverse reach across markets such as medical, military and aerospace.MELVILLE, NY
Stern EWSHornell-based Stern EWS has produced specialty industrial fabrics since 1889, weaving and finishing custom materials for demanding aerospace, bearing, protective and medical applications. Its technical staff brings nearly 100 years of combined experience to fabric design and manufacture, with production and testing managed under one roof. The company’s quality management system is ISO 9001:2015 certified.HORNELL, NY
North American ManufacturingFounded in the 1970s by WWII veterans and local entrepreneurs, Scranton-based North American Manufacturing produces durable textiles, load-management equipment, and field gear for the U.S. military and government agencies. Over nearly five decades, it has delivered more than 1.5 million cots, along with backpacks and postal lock boxes, while also supporting civilian organizations and healthcare workers. Its work is backed by ISO 9001 certification and Berry Amendment compliance.337126SCRANTON, PA