AEC supplies custom knitted and woven narrow fabrics and apparel elastics that help garments stay in place and deliver comfort, support, grip, and decorative/branding features. We serve underwear & intimates, outerwear, athletic wear, hosiery, hats, and shoes—manufacturing assembly-ready cut-and-sew waistbands, decorative elastic waistbands, shapewear elastics, athletic/performance elastics, silicone-treated gripper products, and uniform/image-wear elastics.
Apparel Products We Manufacture
- Cut-and-sew elastic waistbands (assembly-ready for slacks and jeans)
- Decorative elastic waistbands (women’s, men’s, and children’s underwear)
- Shapewear elastics (support and comfort)
- Athletic/performance apparel waistbands and elastics (durability and performance)
- Buttonhole elastics (adjustability for kids and adults)
- Elastic with drawcords (adjustable waist closures for athletic wear and sleepwear)
- Silicone-treated gripper products (enhanced grip and staying power on active garments)
- Suspender elastic (support for heavy garments)
- Uniform and image-wear elastics (plus sleepwear and military use)
- Elastics compliant to Berry Amendment
Finishes & Performance Treatments
- Antimicrobial
- Flame retardant (FR)
- Moisture management
- Soil & stain repellency
- Antistatic
- Grip
- Stiffening
- Softening
Common Apparel Applications
- Underwear & intimates
- Outerwear
- Athletic wear / performance apparel
- Hosiery
- Hats
- Shoes
See Apparel FAQ for elastic, waistband, and finish options: AEC Apparel FAQ
Apparel Sales Contact:
Chris Stern
Senior Account Manager
Phone: 336-683-3229
Email: chris.stern@aecnarrowfabrics.com
Elyn Magana
Senior Account Manager
Phone +503 7888 0171
Email: elyn.magana@aecnarrowfabrics.com
Jeff Crisco
President
Phone: 336-308-0542
Email: jeff.crisco@aecnarrowfabrics.com