Eastex Products

What Eastex Products does

Eastex Products, LLC is a Plymouth, Massachusetts-based specialty textile manufacturer and converter founded in 1996 that supplies engineered laminated and coated fabrics to textile-based product manufacturers across eight verticals: healthcare (primary), seating, marine, tactical, industrial, travel and outdoors, safety, and equine health. The company offers 16 product categories — including breathable laminates, coated knits and wovens, cooling fabrics, hook and loop systems, neoprene, RF-weldable TPU fabrics, slip-not anti-slip textiles, spacer and mesh fabrics, stretch fabrics, and vinyl textiles — supported by in-house custom lamination, die-cutting, slitting, and roll-down services. Proprietary and branded sub-lines (TEK AIR, 2X Cool, PER Flex, Tek Stretch, Opelon) reflect accumulated formulation expertise in membrane lamination, precision cast coating, polymer-based non-woven coating, and TPU coating engineered for RF welding. Eastex distributes through a dual-warehouse U.S. network in South Bend, IN and Reno, NV with next-day shipping on 100+ in-stock items and a quote-based B2B sales motion executed by technical sales consultants serving Canada and the United States.

The company has been a wholly owned subsidiary of FDC Graphic Films, Inc. (a family-owned Indiana corporation) since March 2022, operating with continued leadership from founders John Kimball (VP of Operations) and Eric Hill (VP of Textile Product Development), joined in September 2024 by Troy Kilfoyl (formerly of 3M's Commercial Branding and Transportation Division) as Vice President and General Manager. Revenue is generated through one-time product sales of catalog and custom specification textiles, supplemented by professional services revenue from custom lamination, die-cutting, slitting, and testing/certification coordination; pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Eastex's market positioning rests on low minimum order quantities, rapid prototyping, U.S.-based inventory with next-day fulfillment, Berry-Compliant tactical textiles, and active SKU expansion (including a 2026 launch of a PVC-free sustainable non-slip mesh line), with the company maintaining industry affiliations with AATCC, ATA, NECPA, NSSF, SEAMS, and CMCFA.

Name

Eastex Products

Legal name

Eastex Products, LLC

Website

https://eastexproducts.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Eastex Products, founded in 1996 and based in Plymouth, MA, manufactures and distributes engineered laminated and coated technical fabrics for B2B customers across healthcare, marine, tactical, seating, industrial, and outdoor verticals, operating as a subsidiary of FDC Graphic Films since 2022.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Technical Textiles

NAICS

Textile Bag and Canvas Mills (314910)

SIC

Broadwoven Fabric Mills, Man Made Fiber & Silk (2221)

akta.pro primary industry

Textiles, Fabrics, Trims & Components Suppliers (CRAAAAAL)

Keywords

• Laminated fabrics
• Coated textiles
• Technical fabrics
• Neoprene sheeting
• Hook and loop

Headquarters

HQ city

Plymouth

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Textile Product Sales: Eastex Products generates revenue through the sale of engineered textile products including laminated fabrics, coated fabrics, neoprene, hook and loop fasteners, and specialty textiles to textile-based manufacturers. Products are sold in standard configurations and custom specifications with next-day shipping available for over 100 in-stock items.
2. Custom Fabrication Services: The company provides custom lamination, die-cutting, slitting, and roll-down services along with testing and certification coordination for textile manufacturers requiring bespoke solutions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Eastex Products manufactures and supplies engineered technical textiles including laminated, coated, breathable, neoprene, hook-and-loop, spacer, and specialty fabrics for OEM manufacturers. The company operates a global sourcing network with U.S.-based inventory across two warehouses (South Bend, IN and Reno, NV), offering over 100 in-stock SKUs with next-day shipping, low minimum order quantities, rapid prototyping, and custom lamination, die-cutting, slitting, and testing/certification services.

Product overview

Eastex Products, LLC is a textile solutions provider established in 1996, operating as a single unified product portfolio of engineered technical fabrics rather than a modular software platform. The company supplies high-performance laminated and coated fabrics to textile-based manufacturing across multiple industries including healthcare, marine, tactical, seating, industrial, travel/outdoors, safety, and equine health. The product portfolio consists of 16 distinct product categories including Breathable Laminates, Coated Knits, Coated Non-Woven Fabrics, Coated Woven Fabrics, Cooling Fabrics, Custom Laminates, High UV Fabrics, Hook & Loop Fabrics, Mesh Fabrics, Neoprene, RF Weldable TPU/Sealable Fabrics, Slip-Not Fabrics, Spacer Fabrics, Specialty Fabrics, Stretch Fabrics, and Vinyl Textiles. These categories encompass over 100 in-stock products with individual SKUs and specifications. Recent notable product launches include PER Flex Slip-Not Mesh (PVC-free breathable anti-slip mesh), Polyester 300D Slip-Not (high-grip woven fabric), and TEK AIR SD/HT (solution-dyed nylon with TPU coating for RF welding). The company operates custom lamination services, die-cutting, slitting, and maintains warehouses in South Bend, IN and Reno, NV.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TEK AIR®: High-tenacity, solution-dyed nylon fabric with TPU coating engineered for RF welding and waterproof performance.
• 2X Cool®
• PER Flex
• Tek Stretch®
• Opelon®

Products and services

• PER Flex Slip-Not Mesh Breathable, moisture-management mesh made from 100% Polyester Elastomer Resin (PER) offering a PVC-free alternative to conventional non-slip materials. 1.25mm thickness, 54-inch width, 790 gsm, Black, SKU 30027, 50,000+ Martindale abrasion cycles. Used in healthcare seating, chair backs/inserts, marine panels, and tactical gear.
• Polyester 300D Slip-Not High-performance 100% polyester woven fabric with anti-slip dot coating providing up to 3.2x greater grip. 0.5mm thickness, 140 gsm, 60-inch width, Black, SKU 30021. Applications include wheelchair seating, travel/outdoor gear, marine deck covers, and tactical rifle slings.
• TEK AIR SD/HT High-tenacity solution-dyed nylon fabric with TPU coating engineered for RF welding to form fully sealed seams. Available in 420D (7 mil TPU, SKU 22090) and 840D (9 mil TPU, SKU 22091). UV/fade resistant, abrasion resistant, waterproof. Applications include healthcare covers, industrial bladders, marine flotation, tactical protective cases.
• Tek Air 200D 200D Nylon with 4 mil TPU coating, medium weight, RF weldable, available in multiple colors including Royal Blue. Engineered for fully sealed waterproof seams.
• Tek Air 70D 70D Nylon with 3 mil TPU coating, lightweight, RF weldable, engineered for waterproof sealed-seam applications.
• Display Loop (Black) Napped loop fabric designed to engage with hook fasteners, with foam and tricot backing allowing mounting to rigid materials. 100% nylon, 1.1-1.25mm thickness, 2.00 oz/yd weight, SKU 60010.
• Display Loop (White) Napped loop fabric for hook fastener engagement with three-layer construction: 2 oz nylon UBL, 0.125 inch polyurethane foam, 1.4 oz PET tricot. Hook compatible, SKU 60011.
• Air Flex 1mm black Lycra UBL stretch fabric that is breathable with 2-way/4-way stretch and hook compatibility. Dimensions 60 inches x 60 cm, weight 800.85 g/m2, SKU 60000.
• Air Flex 2 Breathable neoprene-like fabric with nylon/Spandex on one or both sides, four-way stretch and recovery, UBL velcro hook compatible. 3mm thickness, 80% nylon 20% spandex foam with 0.050 polyurethane foam, SKU 60001.
• Custom Laminates (Custom Fabrication Services) Custom-engineered laminates bonding multiple layers of fabrics, films, and materials into single textiles combining waterproofing, breathability, durability, and specific textures. Includes custom lamination, die-cutting, slitting, roll-down services, and testing/certification coordination with low MOQs and rapid prototyping support.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 100 in-stock products available for next-day shipping
• +2 more outcomes

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Glen Raven: Manufacturer of performance and technical fabrics including Sunbrella and GlenGuard. Directly comparable as a US-based converter/distributor of coated and laminated technical textiles serving marine, outdoor and industrial markets.
• Serge Ferrari: French maker of coated and laminated technical textiles for architecture, marine and industrial applications. Directly comparable to Eastex's coated/laminated fabric portfolio with similar end markets.
• Herculite Products: US-based manufacturer of coated and laminated technical fabrics for healthcare, industrial and marine uses. Closely matches Eastex's coated woven, antimicrobial and reinforced fabric lines.
• Cooley Group: Specializes in engineered coated and laminated films and textiles for industrial, medical and outdoor applications. Directly comparable on lamination technology and end-market overlap.
• Seaman Corporation: Manufacturer of coated technical fabrics (Shelter-Rite, XR-5) used in geomembranes, marine and military applications. Comparable as a US coated-fabric converter with defense and industrial overlap.
• Apex Mills: US manufacturer of specialty knit and technical textiles for industrial, military and medical markets. Comparable on textile engineering capability and Berry/tactical fabric exposure.

Broad incumbents

• INVISTA (CORDURA): Owner of the CORDURA brand of high-tenacity nylon fabrics used in tactical, outdoor and industrial applications. Comparable woven/coated fabric range, but operates as a much larger, brand-driven incumbent.
• 3M: Diversified industrial conglomerate with a large technical textiles and coated materials portfolio. Comparable on coating/lamination know-how and end-market reach, but as part of a much broader portfolio.
• Saint-Gobain: Global materials group with technical textiles, coated fabrics and high-performance materials divisions. Comparable on industrial and construction-textile applications, though vastly larger and more diversified.

Regional players

• Contender Sailcloth: Specialty sailcloth and marine technical textile converter. Comparable on coated woven substrate expertise for marine end-use, though narrower in scope than Eastex's eight-vertical portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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