About Us

A proud tradition…

• Company founded in 1978 by Allen C. Rice and David R. Rice with $5,000, one associate, and one sewing machine.
• Founding company philosophy
  Deliver quality, innovation, and service in all of our dealings with associates, customers, and suppliers. By consistently delivering on these three principals, we will deliver the ultimate benefit to all: value
• Solid reputation as a manufacturer of state of the art military gear, body armor components, tactical military gear and sewn/fabricated industrial/consumer products
  Thousands of satisfied customers. References available.
• Greatest strength - our people
  Highly skilled, motivated, and loyal work force. Thousands of man-years of sewing/fabricating experience. No job is too small, too large, or too complicated. Experienced management staff - onsite every day, can do, quick change attitude, with a vision for the future.

What we can make...

• Virtually any sewn, fabricated product - nylon, polyester, canvas, Kevlar, and Nomex
• Body armor components
• Tactical nylon gear
• Harness - nylon and polyester
• Thousands of different types of bags - various materials
• Luggage - ballistic nylon, canvas, Cordura, and packcloth
• Welding Curtains - Nomex and coated fabrics
• Safety Products - various materials
• Backpacks - nylon, polyester, and coated fabrics
• Medical Equipment - nylon, vinyl, and Cordura
• Slings - nylon and polyester
• Aircraft Components - Nomex and Kevlar
• Straps - nylon, polyester, and cotton
• Fabric Covers - nylon, acrylic, and vinyl
• Protective Clothing/Equipment
• And we assemble, warehouse, and drop ship