Merrow Manufacturing

Name

Merrow Manufacturing

Legal name

Merrow Manufacturing

Website

https://merrowmfg.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1838

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Technical Textile Manufacturing

NAICS

Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing (3152), Apparel Manufacturing (315)

SIC

Apparel & Other Finishd Prods Of Fabrics & Similar Matl (2300)

akta.pro primary industry

Outerwear & Performance Apparel Cut & Sew (IMAOAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Apparel Dyeing, Printing, Finishing & Laundries (CRAAAAAM), Sports, Outdoor & Adventure Packs Manufacturing (Backpacks/Duffels) (IMAOAHAE)

Keywords

• Technical soft goods manufacturing
• Military textile manufacturing
• Medical textile production
• Contract manufacturing services
• Industrial sewn products

Headquarters

HQ city

Fall River

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Technical Soft Goods Manufacturing: Project-based manufacturing services for complex technical soft goods across military, aerospace, medical, and industrial sectors. Services include design & engineering, precision manufacturing, quality assurance, and integrated logistics. Revenue derived from custom production contracts with varying complexity and volume requirements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Merrow Manufacturing is a vertically integrated technical soft goods manufacturer producing custom sewn products from a 300,000 sq ft facility in Fall River, Massachusetts. The company manufactures Berry Amendment compliant defense textiles (vehicle covers for Abrams/Bradley platforms, tactical gear), FDA-registered medical textiles (AAMI Level 1-4 surgical gowns, sterile wraps, orthopedic supports), aerospace components, industrial filtration and protective covers, and performance apparel. Services span design and engineering, precision cutting and sewing, proprietary Activeseam® stitching, quality assurance, and integrated logistics/3PL fulfillment.

Product overview

Merrow Manufacturing is an 8th generation family-owned advanced technical soft goods manufacturing company offering vertically integrated manufacturing services from its 300,000 sq ft facility in Fall River, Massachusetts. Their product portfolio centers on complex, compliant technical soft goods across five core service verticals: Military & Defense Solutions (Berry-compliant vehicle covers, tactical gear), Medical Applications (FDA-registered AAMI Level 1-4 surgical gowns, orthopedic supports), Industrial Applications (protective covers, filtration systems), Consumer Products (performance apparel, home textiles), and Smart/Instrumented Textiles (sensor-integrated products). The offering is supported by proprietary technologies including Gridstone AI for manufacturing optimization, Activeseam® for precision stitching, and Micropurl™ finishing, along with comprehensive in-house capabilities spanning design & engineering, automated cutting, advanced sewing, and integrated logistics—all coordinated through their vertically integrated 6-floor manufacturing ecosystem.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Military & Defense Solutions Berry Amendment compliant mission-critical technical soft goods for defense contractors, including vehicle covers for Abrams/Bradley platforms, tactical vests and carriers, equipment pouches, and sensor-integrated gear with 100% US-sourced materials.
• Medical Applications FDA-registered medical textile solutions including AAMI Level 1-4 surgical gowns, sterile wraps, surgical drapes, custom braces, compression garments, and smart medical textiles with vital sign monitoring capabilities.
• Industrial Applications Engineered textile solutions for demanding industrial environments, including machine covers, equipment protection, weather protection, custom filter bags, air/liquid filtration systems, FR workwear, and smart safety equipment.
• Large Format Solutions Oversized technical textile solutions including military vehicle covers, industrial curtains, and environmental protection systems, manufactured in dedicated 30'x80' cells with specialized equipment.
• Design & Engineering Services Comprehensive design and engineering support including technical pattern development (3D patterns, digital grading, marker optimization), rapid prototyping, and production engineering for technical soft goods.
• Technical Automated Cutting State-of-the-art cutting facility with 10 spreading lines, 4 automated cutters, high-pile cutting capability (7cm clearance, 72-inch tables, 600 feet spreading capacity), and specialized materials processing for carbon fiber, plastics, and composites.
• Advanced Sewing Services Precision manufacturing with over 500 specialized sewing machines offering technical construction including flatlock seaming, overlock construction, Activeseam® waterproof seaming, and RF welding integration.
• Integrated Logistics End-to-end supply chain management including climate-controlled material storage, AI-powered production planning powered by Gridstone AI, and global distribution/3PL fulfillment operations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Largest US-sourced PPE producer during 2020 crisis, demonstrating rapid scaling capability
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Advanced Military Textile Solutions PartnercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 February 2025Strategic collaboration announced February 2025 to enhance domestic manufacturing capabilities for military applications. Focuses on developing and producing advanced textile solutions meeting stringent military specifications and Berry Amendment requirements.
• Burgeon OutdoorcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Collaboration with Burgeon Outdoor for advanced technical apparel manufacturing. Partnership focuses on premium outdoor performance products combining Merrow's manufacturing expertise with Burgeon's brand positioning.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Polartec: Performance fabric manufacturer producing technical knits and fleece for outdoor, military, and performance apparel. Comparable to Merrow's performance apparel and in-house knitting capabilities, with overlapping use of advanced materials and US manufacturing heritage.
• Bulwark Protection (VF Corporation): Leading FR (flame-resistant) workwear brand serving industrial, oil & gas, and electrical safety markets. Comparable to Merrow's FR workwear and industrial applications, with overlapping safety-compliance requirements.
• Safariland Group: Defense and law enforcement soft-goods manufacturer producing tactical vests, body armor, and Berry-compliant gear. Directly comparable to Merrow's military & defense segment, especially vehicle covers and tactical carriers.
• Bemis Associates: Manufacturer of thermoplastic films, tapes, and seam-sealing technologies for technical apparel and industrial soft goods. Comparable to Merrow's Activeseam® and Micropurl™ finishing/seaming technologies for waterproof technical construction.
• Hexcel Corporation: Advanced composites manufacturer for aerospace, defense, and industrial applications. Comparable to Merrow's aerospace insulated airframe panels and precision composite cutting/sewing capabilities.
• Shawmut Corporation: US-based technical textiles manufacturer serving automotive, defense, aerospace, and medical markets with advanced laminates and engineered fabrics. Comparable as a vertically integrated US technical textile supplier with overlapping customer verticals.
• Point Blank Enterprises: US manufacturer of body armor and ballistic protective equipment for military and law enforcement. Comparable Berry Amendment compliant defense soft-goods manufacturer with overlapping tactical gear programs.

Broad incumbents

• Glen Raven: Large US technical textiles producer (Sunbrella, GlenGuard) serving industrial, protective, and outdoor markets. Comparable as an incumbent technical textile manufacturer with broader scale and portfolio reach than Merrow's niche.
• W. L. Gore & Associates: Global advanced materials manufacturer (GORE-TEX, GORE-TEX Military) with deep defense, medical, and industrial textile presence. Comparable as a much larger incumbent in technical/protective textiles, especially waterproof seaming.
• Honeywell International: Diversified aerospace and defense conglomerate that supplies advanced materials, components, and integrated solutions. Comparable as a broad incumbent in Merrow's aerospace and defense verticals with significantly greater scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/merrowmfg

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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