Material info

ITW Nexus
Since over 25 years, ITW Nexus have been a pioneer within the field of plastic buckles and closure components. ITW Nexus provides high quality and market leading product innovations for demanding clients such as the military, law enforcement and the fire and rescue department – as well as for outdoor enthusiasts with high demands on quality and durability.

ITW Nexus offers a wide range of products, manufactured in materials such as Acetal, Nexcel, Nexlon, Nylon 6/6 and Elastomeric Resin, to face special requirements and military specifications (Mil-Spec). Their GhillieTEX I.R. Signature Reduction Technology offer the cloaking benefits of IR Signal Reduction for military needs, and PyroTEX Fire Resistant Technology assures flame retardant, self-extinguishing materials.

Duraflex
Duraflex is a division of National Molding, that have have been producing molded products since 1969, and offer the widest range of Berry Compliant hardware in the United States. Working closely with the Armed Services, National Molding are constantly working to improve and develop their products. Duraflex products are utilized by avid backpackers and climbers, who also benefit from the superior plastic load-bearing buckle and fastener technology of Duraflex products.
Research in cooperation with military research facilities, has brought us their infrared resistant colors, offered for most of their products. Using tough materials such as Acetal, Nylon and Polypropelene. The Duraflex Stealth hardware series, offers a sleek design and smooth working mechanisms, with the probably lowest noise levels for opening/closure and general usage available.

DuPont
Even though their name might not be known to everyone, most people know of some of their products, or have at least been using them without knowing. Since its founding in 1802, DuPont have given us a number of invaluable materials, which have turned Sci-Fi fantasies into reality. With products like Nylon, Nomex, Kevlar, Cordura, Neoprene, Mylar and Lycra – it is practically impossible to avoid getting in contact with their innovations in everyday life.

Among other materials, we put their nylon fabric Cordura into heavy use. This is an abrasion resistant nylon fabric, engineered for durability, strength, lightness and a minimum need for care – just like we want it. Cordura is one of the most versatile fabrics available, ideal for a wide range of military and outdoor apparel & equipment uses. Cordura provides endurance and rugged durability for equipment exposed to extreme conditions, and is resistant to cuts, tears and scuffs. Being 10 times more durable than average cotton duck, three times more durable than standard polyester and two times more durable than standard nylon – Cordura is the natural choice when it comes to our fabric needs.

YKK
Japanese YKK – or Waikeikei Gurūpu – founded in 1936, is the largest and most well known zipper manufacturer in the world. YKK zippers, is what most people rightfully consider being a trustworthy quality zipper. Chance is, you haven’t eve noticed them, because you hardly take notice of everyday things that always works. Coil or teeth zippers, metal or plastic zippers, concealed or waterproof (AquaGuard®) zippers – YKK is our choice, no matter the purpose.

DOT Fasteners
Being a division of Scovill Fasteners Inc. – an over 200 year old American based business – DOT Fasteners undoubtedly put themselves in the high seat among producers of snap fasteners, eyelets, grommets and related hardware. It’s not an exaggeration to say that their products most often outlast the products that they are used for, which is indeed a rare thing. Among other demanding clients, DOT Fasteners provide NASA and military forces across the world with highest possible quality products. There’s no need for us to look beyond DOT Fasteners to suit our needs, because we know they won’t fail us.

Polartec
Malden Mills Industries Inc. that was founded in 1906, stand behind the brand Polartec, which first introduced Polarfleece® in 1979. They have been supplying the U.S. Military with quality special purpose fabrics for more than a half century. Polartec stands at the frontier among synthetic fabric developer pioneers.
It’s easy to understand why Polartec’s fabrics is the number one choice for people living and working under the toughest possible conditions imaginable – be it a battlefield or mountaineering    expedition – given properties like their abrasion/snag/pick resistance, water repellency, UV-radiation blocking, insect repellency (natural, derived from the Chrysanthemum plant), odor resistance (through silver fiber technology) and flame resistance.

Coats
Coats threads is a #1 name worldwide among sewing threads. You’ll find their threads put to use in the most unfriendly environments, where ripped seams may have fatal or even catastrophic consequences. Coats has spun threads for rugged use since the early 1800′s, and still constantly explore and refine their materials and production procedures to go even further.
We use their Mil-Spec nylon threads whenever possible, to ensure that our products can match even the toughest of conditions, as we know they have been been put to the test by so many demanding clients before us.

Barbour
Being in the same brand family as Coats & Clark, Barbour thread manufacturing spans back to the late 1700′s. Those into the business knows that Barbour’s linen threads are almost synonymous with highest quality linen threads for leather crafting. As with other areas of production, we leave nothing to chance, and stick to that which we know will suffice and even by far surpass our needs. In our leather craft products and accessories, you’ll find nothing else but Barbour linen threads.