ACW – Made in the USA Webbing, Cord, PIA-W-4088, and Tape

For the Parachute Industry

As a proud member of the Parachute Industry Association, ACW assures you receive the highest standards in testing protocols and design innovations.

Trusted by Parachute Manufacturers, Rigging Companies, and End Users

At ACW, we manufacture high-performance webbing (including Type 26), cord, and tape for parachute applications. Our products are made in the USA and built to meet or exceed Parachute Industry Association (PIA) standards, and military PIA-W-4088 standards, ensuring safety, durability, and reliability for manufacturers and end users alike.

Why ACW

Made in the USA

Full domestic manufacturing ensures quality control.

PIA-Compliant

All products meet industry specifications for parachutes.

Custom Options

Available in custom widths, diameters, and colors for unique parachute design.

Custom products will not fall under the PIA specification and would be a commercial version.

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Webbing Specifications

	Type	PIA Spec	Material	Construction	Typical Uses	Color	Strength	Notes/End User Info
GET A QUOTE	Webbing	PIA-W-38282C	Aramid	Tubular	Harnesses, risers	Black, Olive	High	Heat-resistant, high-strength, abrasion-resistant
GET A QUOTE	Webbing	PIA-W-38283C	Aramid	Flat	Harnesses	Black, Olive	High	Abrasion-resistant, suitable for load-bearing applications
GET A QUOTE	Webbing	PIA-W-27265E	Resin Class R	Topical Treatment for Webbings	General parachute use	Multiple	N/A	Strong, durable, suitable for a variety of parachute applications
GET A QUOTE	Webbing	PIA-W-4088G	Nylon	Woven	Canopies, load-bearing	Multiple	Medium-High	Flexible, strong, durable for general parachute use
GET A QUOTE	Webbing	PIA-W-5625G	Nylon	Tubular	Riggers’ tape, load straps	Multiple	Medium	Easy to splice, soft feel, commonly used in harnesses

Tape Specifications

	Type	PIA Spec	Material	Construction	Typical Uses	Color	Strength	Notes/End User Info
GET A QUOTE	Tape	PIA-T-5666E	Nylon	Multiple Tubular	Harness reinforcement	Multiple	Medium	High durability, tubular design for load-bearing and shock absorption
GET A QUOTE	Tape	PIA-T-1001B	Nylon	Parachute Construction	Canopy and line attachments	Multiple	Medium	Standard parachute tape, versatile for general construction
GET A QUOTE	Tape	PIA-T-87130C	Para-Aramid	Braided	High-strength reinforcement	Black	High	Heat- and abrasion-resistant, for critical load points
GET A QUOTE	Tape	PIA-T-5661D	Woven	Reinforcing	Load-bearing seams	Multiple	Medium	Versatile, durable, suitable for webbing and seam reinforcement
GET A QUOTE	Tape	PIA-T-5038H	Nylon	Reinforcing	Seams, stitching	Multiple	Medium	Lightweight reinforcement tape for stitching and seams

Cord Specifications

	Type	PIA Spec	Material	Construction	Typical Uses	Color	Strength	Notes/End User Info
GET A QUOTE	Cord	PIA-C-17183D	Nylon	Braided Tubular	Lines	Multiple	Medium-High	Spliceable, reliable for load-bearing suspension lines
GET A QUOTE	Cord	PIA-C-2754D	Polyester	Coreless	Shock lines	Multiple	Medium	Low stretch, lightweight, good for shock absorption
GET A QUOTE	Cord	PIA-C-5651C	Elastic	Braided	Shock absorber	Multiple	Low-Medium	Provides elasticity, absorbs impact loads
GET A QUOTE	Cord	PIA-C-7515F	Nylon	Coreless	Light load lines	Multiple	Medium	Easy to splice, flexible, general-purpose lines
GET A QUOTE	Cord	PIA-C-5040F	Nylon	Fibrous	Suspension lines	Multiple	Medium	Flexible, easy to handle, used in risers and light lines

All products are Berry Amendment Compliant and available in pre-cut lengths.

Crew Restraint Tethers

At ACW, we are an experienced tether manufacturer specializing in high-performance Crew Restraint Tether solutions and parachute tether systems for demanding environments. Using 4088 nylon, widely recognized as the gold standard for parachute webbing, our parachute tether products are engineered for strength, durability, and consistent performance across aerospace and other safety-critical applications. From individual restraint components to fully integrated systems, our solutions are manufactured with precision and quality control to meet rigorous industry requirements.

Tethers Specifications

	NSN	Type	ACW Product
GET A QUOTE	NSN 8465-01-674-8474	Webbing
GET A QUOTE	NSN 8465-01-674-8481	Webbing
GET A QUOTE	NSN 8465-01-675-2517	Webbing
GET A QUOTE	NSN 8465-01-675-2523	Webbing
GET A QUOTE	NSN 8465-01-674-8485	Loop Cover
GET A QUOTE	NSN 8465-01-674-8487	Snap Link
GET A QUOTE	NSN 8465-01-674-8561	Handle Cover

MI 27656 Type 26 Webbing IS THE HERO OF MODERN PARACHUTE SYSTEMS

Most people who jump out of an airplane are thinking about the canopy. Engineers are thinking about the webbing. Type 26 nylon webbing is the unsung structural backbone of modern parachute systems — a one-inch strip of MIL-SPEC material that quietly absorbs thousands of pounds of shock load so the jumper doesn’t have to. In this deep dive, we break down exactly where Type 26 shows up inside a parachute assembly, why its elongation characteristics matter as much as its tensile strength, and what it has in common with the harness systems NASA uses to put astronauts into orbit.