Swift Textile Metalizing LLC (STM) is a premier manufacturer of electrically conductive and reflective metalized fabrics, headquartered in Bloomfield, Connecticut. Established in 1955 and now a brand under Integrated Polymer Solutions, the company operates a 30,000-square-foot facility specialized in advanced materials for mission-critical applications. STM is an industry leader in providing superior shielding solutions against Electromagnetic Interference (EMI), Radio Frequency Interference (RFI), and Static Discharge.
The company utilizes its proprietary EnCap™ Manufacturing Process to produce lightweight, flexible materials including woven, nonwoven, and knitted conductive fabrics. These products are engineered for high-performance durability and reliability, serving as essential components in gaskets, conductive tapes, shielding cable wraps, grounding straps, and architectural shielding. Their technical capabilities also extend to specialized services such as printing, tape slitting, and laminating.
With a workforce of approximately 51 to 100 employees, Swift Textile Metalizing maintains rigorous quality standards, holding AS9100D and ISO 9001:2015 certifications. The company is ITAR and EAR compliant, reflecting its deep-rooted partnerships with the U.S. military and major defense contractors like Lockheed Martin. STM serves a diverse range of demanding sectors, including Aerospace, Defense, Medical, Telecommunications, and Industrial markets, delivering both standard and custom-engineered solutions for complex shielding challenges.
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Conductive Woven Materials
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Architectural Shielding
Asheboro Elastics Corporation
🇺🇸 United States
1986201-300 peopleManufacturer
Established brand
Product customization
Shipments
129
Key customer
GLOBAL TEXTILE ALLIANCE
Key market
🇲🇽 Mexico
Description
Asheboro Elastics Corporation, also known as AEC Narrow Fabrics, is a premier North American manufacturer specializing in high-quality narrow fabrics and specialty textiles. Founded in 1986 and headquartered in Asheboro, North Carolina, the company has grown into a global leader with a workforce of 201 to 500 employees and an estimated annual revenue of $41.2 million. AEC operates multiple manufacturing and R&D facilities across the United States and Central America, including plants in El Salvador and Honduras, allowing them to serve diverse international markets including South America.
The company provides a comprehensive range of knitted, woven, elastic, and rigid narrow fabrics. Their extensive product portfolio includes custom tapes, handles, ribbons, trims, and PPE elastics, all of which can be tailored with specific fibers and finishes to meet unique performance requirements. AEC serves a wide array of B2B sectors, including apparel, bedding, home furnishings, medical, military, automotive, and industrial applications. Recognized as one of the largest North American suppliers of elastic for PPE, the company also offers specialized design services and custom products for brand recognition. With nearly four decades of industry experience, Asheboro Elastics Corporation is distinguished by its commitment to innovation, technical expertise, and vertically integrated manufacturing capabilities.
Elastic with drawcords for athletic wear and sleepwear