Nylon vs Polyester Webbing: Pros & Cons
A side-by-side comparison of nylon and polyester webbing covering strength, stretch, moisture absorption, UV resistance, and cost, with guidance on which material fits load-bearing, outdoor, and marine applications.
Why Custom Matters: How ACW Builds the Hardware You Need
When off-the-shelf hardware won’t meet your specs, ACW engineers it from scratch. As the only U.S. manufacturer combining custom plastics, webbing, and industrial sewing under one roof, ACW builds custom hardware for military, industrial, and commercial applications — Berry compliant, ISO 9001 certified.
Plastic Buckles vs Metal Hardware: When To Use Which
Plastic buckles vs metal hardware — which does your application need? ACW, a U.S. buckle and webbing manufacturer, breaks down the tradeoffs in weight, strength, corrosion resistance, and cost for military, aerospace, marine, and industrial use.
17337G vs. A-A-55301 Webbing: Breaking Down the Difference
How MIL-W-17337G and A-A-55301 nylon webbing differ in materials, weave structure, and performance, and when a military or tactical program should specify each.
The Truth About Heat Resistant Buckles
Can plastic buckles handle high heat? ACW separates fact from fiction on heat resistant buckles and explains how FireLoc® heat-stabilized hardware compares with metal for industrial and safety gear.
FireLoc®: Designed for Extreme Conditions
FireLoc® is ACW’s line of heat-stabilized, injection-molded plastic hardware with UL-approved fire resistance, built for firefighter gear, rescue equipment, and high-heat industrial applications.
ACW’s Two Bulletproof Methods Beat Overseas Supply Challenges
Two ways ACW keeps customers’ production moving through overseas supply disruptions: U.S. manufacturing of webbing, buckles, and straps, and an inventory bank that holds finished orders until they are needed.
WARRIOR WEAVE – The Evolution of Tactical Webbing: Why Strength, Durability, and Innovation Matter
Warrior Weave is ACW’s patented tactical webbing construction, engineered for cut, abrasion, and lateral abrasion resistance in military, law enforcement, and tactical gear applications.
ACW: Century of Industrial Sewing Innovation
ACW has more than 100 years of industrial sewing experience, producing webbing straps and complex sewn assemblies for military, aerospace, and commercial customers.
ACW Launches New Cutting-Edge Tactical Solutions
ACW announces three new tactical products: a military pouch clip approved on Natick Drawing 2-6-239, a patented cut- and abrasion-resistant tactical webbing series, and ultra-stiff dive and duty belt webbing in widths from 1 to 2.25 inches.