AEC conducts R&D for custom narrow fabrics, apparel elastics and mattress trims turning customer performance requirements into new product ideas and engineered solutions. Using resources across our US and Central America locations, we develop custom performance finishes and protective treatments, plus application-ready channeled products designed for sewing.
AEC R&D Capabilities
- Application & functionality development
- Fibers & fiber blend research
- Weaving & knitting techniques
- Performance finishes & protective treatments
- Channeled products for sewing
Technology & Manufacturing Expertise
- Technicians with 100+ years of combined experience
- CAD-assisted design
- Rapid sampling on dedicated knitting machines and looms
- Skein and pressure beam dyeing
- Silicone coating and customized performance finishes
What Our R&D Can Deliver
- New narrow fabric types
- Engineered channeled products
- Matched fibers and colors for apparel programs
- Performance attributes such as antimicrobial, anti-static, flame retardant, moisture wicking, and protective/easy-care finishes
Innovation Areas We Support
- All fiber types and colors, including metallics
- Antimicrobial, anti-static, flame retardant, moisture-wicking fabrics
- Jacquard woven and rotary screen printed designs/logos in multiple colors
- Protective and easy-care finish development
Talk to R&D about custom apparel elastics and narrow fabrics. Let's talk about innovative options.