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ACW has a variety of resources in order to keep you up to date on company updates, industry news, and new projects that we are working on. We pride ourselves on being an industry leader and keeping up with new innovations. Below are our most-recent blog articles:
Understanding Load Ratings: How to Select Proper Webbing Strength for Your Application
When it comes to safety-critical or load-bearing designs, selecting the right webbing strength is more than a matter of “how strong is this strap.” Engineers
Parachute Webbing Testing and Validation
Verified Performance for Parachute and Military Webbing Systems Parachute webbing testing is the key to performance when selling webbing for cargo straps, parachutes, load barring,
Webbing Tolerances Explained
In industrial manufacturing, precision applies for more than machined parts. For example, there are critical applications for woven materials such as safety harnesses, cargo restraints,
ACW joins PIA – Official Press Release
American Cord & Webbing Co., Inc. (ACW), a U.S.-based manufacturer specializing in high-performance webbing, buckles, and engineered textile assemblies and straps, is proud to announce
ACW Proudly Joins the Parachute Industry Association
American Cord & Webbing (ACW) continues to provide dependable, well-engineered, high-performance straps, webbing, cord, tapes, buckles, and hardware that people trust when performance and safety
Designing Load-Bearing Straps: How Stitch Patterns, Thread Type, and Webbing Choice Affect Strength
When designing load-bearing straps for safety, industrial, military, or transportation applications, strength is never determined by webbing alone. While material selection matters, the true performance
Military-Spec Webbing, Berry Compliance, and Flame-Resistant Textiles
A Straightforward Technical Guide for Engineers and Program Managers Military spec webbing is one of the most frequently misunderstood materials in defense and industrial procurement
The Unsung Hero of Every Jump: Type 26 Webbing in Parachute Systems
The canopy slows you down. The webbing decides whether the load reaches your skeleton in a survivable way. Here’s how Type 26 does its job.
Custom Webbing Value Chain: How Design, Tooling, and Outsourced Services Impact Production Cost & Lead Time
When sourcing custom webbing, straps, or sewn assemblies, most buyers focus on two things first: material and price. But behind every quote is a complex