Introducing a line of custom PVC parts, labels, and more through an exclusive partnership with Flexsystems USA Inc.^® The goal of this addition is to add to MMI’s product line, and continue to sell more products that are Made in the USA.

This line of custom products includes Berry Compliant VELCRO® backed military patches, VELCRO® cuff tabs, 2D PVC patches and labels, morale patches, zipper pulls, flame resistant parts, and more! The options available are numerous and can be customized to meet many sizes, shapes, logos, and colors.

Custom Zipper Pulls

We can design custom shapes and sizes. The material is a medical grade USA made resin. This material was originally created for the medical industry - used to make human heart catheters. It passes Prop. 65 and is phthalate free, BioCorn based, REACH compliant, RoHS compliant, and will pass USP TYPE VI and cytotoxicity testing. This material can also be custom blended to meet most ASTM standards.

Woven Hook Patch

As an alternative to embroidery, woven parts offer more detail options. They have a smooth surface area versus the raised area with embroidery. Pantone color matching is offered or a swatch can be sent for custom color matching. Hook can either be sewn on or heat sealed to the woven area.

Custom 2D Tabs

A popular item - you can get creative with the type of design and the shape of the part. The more texture you add to certain areas, the easier it is to grab on to. Hook is heat sealed to the back of this part – which creates a very secure bond. These tabs can be used for jackets, gloves, bags, medical braces and various other types of products that require a hook and loop bond.

FR Cuff Tabs

This custom blended material meets the UL94VO requirement for flame resistance. The hook used on the back meets flame resistant requirements as well. The texture on these tabs is built into the mold. There is quite a bit of detail that can be incorporated into a design that other decoration methods cannot achieve. Custom designs and sizes can be created to meet your logo requirements.

Side Seam Labels

Instead of woven labels, you can opt to use a 2d side seam label. This will last longer than woven and enable your product to stand out as well! The BioCorn material used in this part is eco-friendly and will last a very long time. It can withstand heat, cold, and will not fade or peel.

Smart Label

This sequential and variable data label can be sewn on, and in some cases, it can be heat sealed on.  The durable BioCorn material protects the interior data information. The customer can keep track of their inventory, maintain records for lost or damaged items, digitize information that is critical to an organization, and more! Variable QR codes, pictures, names, numbers and any other data that you want to use - can easily be done.

FR Labels

This custom blended UL94VO material is often called out for uniform, glove, jacket, hat and inseam labels. The parts are easy to sew on and do not perforate. Pantone matching is offered or a swatch can be sent for custom color matching. On the back of the part to assist with sewing, a tacking adhesive, or heat seal backing, or an aggressive 3M adhesive can be added.

For more information, use our contact us form here – or give us a call at 440-899-8050, we’d love to talk about these new possibilities with you! 

Next week, some of the MMI team will be traveling to Washington, DC for the annual AUSA Meeting and Exposition. During the expo, we’ll be a part of IFAI’s booth space – being members of the Industrial Fabrics Association International allows us many benefits, including getting a chance to exhibit at AUSA which we are very grateful for!

We take our relationship with the military and tactical industry very seriously. So, when we get the opportunity to interact with members of these industries we jump on it. At AUSA we’ll get to show off and tell people all about our military product line offerings - most of which meet military specs and are Berry Compliant.

Our military product line includes: Multicam® Classic, Black, Arid, Tropic and OCP printed narrow fabrics, webbing and binding tape that offer our patent-pending CTEdge™, LiteLok™, Performance Knits, 2D labels/cuff tabs/zipper pulls, and our new 500D solution-dyed Wolf Grey fabric that is coming soon!  

While these new products are what we are talking about the most lately – we’re able to offer many different products to the manufacturers of military products. Things like mil-spec webbing, berry compliant hardware, hook and loop, and elastic are all options that provide solutions for military applications and end uses.

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After a successful IFAI Expo 2017 (check back later for our IFAI Recap blog), the MMI team is busy and excited for all to come. If you missed us in New Orleans and/or won’t be able to see us in DC, don’t fret – to talk our products or anything else on your mind, call our team at 440-899-8050 or fill out our contact form.  

Every year, the Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI) hosts thousands of attendees and more than 400 exhibitors at their premier industrial fabrics expo. IFAI Expo 2017 is the place to see new and innovative products, learn from and connect with the experts, meet industry leaders, and more.

Last year, MMI Textiles continued the yearly tradition of attending this expo and traveled to Charlotte, NC to exhibit in the show. This year it’s all happening in New Orleans, LA and once again, the MMI team will be there!

Why do we attend?

The IFAI Expo offers so much more than a chance for the team to share MMI’s products and new innovations – it gives them opportunities to connect with other industry professionals and attend amazing keynote speeches and seminars.

Here are a few of the opportunities at this year’s IFAI Expo:

• Advance Textiles Conference (Check out our table outside the medical track)

• Campfire Sessions

• Mentor Meetings

• Keynote Speakers

• Fabric Sourcing Center (Some of our fabrics will be featured here)

And of course, access to the Trade Show Floor - where you can visit the MMI Team at Booth # A625!

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The IFAI Expo is a great opportunity to connect with industry experts and have an amazing time doing so! We want to see YOU in New Orleans this year - so, we are offering a VIP code which gives you FREE trade show floor admission!

To use the code:

• Go to the attendee-specific registration link here: http://ifaiexpo.com/login/

• Enter the VIP Code (EP208) on the contact information page. The VIP code should be entered for each group member that plans to attend.   ________________________________________________________________________________________

If you have any questions don’t hesitate to contact us or give us a call at 440-899-8050. 

Want to schedule a meeting with us at our booth? Email our Marketing Coordinator Katie, at katie@mmitextiles.com. 

We hope to see you in New Orleans! 

MMI Textiles, Inc. Certified by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council 

WESTLAKE, OH – MMI Textiles, Inc, a leading supplier in the textile industry, is proud to announce national certification as a Women’s Business Enterprise and Women Owned Small Business by the Ohio River Valley Women's Business Council Certification Committee, a regional certifying partner of the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) and Women Owned Small Business (WOSB).

“These certifications mean a lot to me and my organization for many reasons, but chief among them is that we do a lot of business with large, private organizations and with the government who have initiatives to do business with woman-owned enterprises. Women have come a long way in our society at pushing equality with the male gender, and these certifications help our communities see that women can be an important part of the fabric of that community with job creation and active involvement”, said founder and president of MMI Textiles Inc., Amy Bircher. 

WBENC’s national standard of certification implemented by the Ohio River Valley Women's Business Council Certification Committee is a meticulous process including an in-depth review of the business and site inspection. The certification process is designed to confirm the business is at least 51% owned, operated and controlled by a woman or women.

By including women-owned businesses among their suppliers, corporations and government agencies demonstrate their commitment to fostering diversity and the continued development of their supplier diversity programs.

About MMI Textiles:

MMI Textiles, Inc is committed to providing unparalleled service with competitive pricing, making them a premier fabric supplier in the textile marketplace. After 20 years in the business, MMI Textiles has a long history and an excellent reputation of serving the industry. The company’s mission is to be an all-in-one supplier to the commercial, outdoors, medical, and military markets. MMI supplies fabric, hardware, labels, and more to customers all over the world. For more information, visit www.mmitextiles.com.

About WBENC:

Founded in 1997, WBENC is the nation’s leader in women’s business development and the leading third-party certifier of businesses owned and operated by women, with more than 13,000 certified Women’s Business Enterprises, 14 national Regional Partner Organizations, and over 300 Corporate Members. More than 1,000 corporations representing America’s most prestigious brands as well as many states, cities, and other entities accept WBENC Certification. For more information, visit www.wbenc.org.

For more information, feel free to reach out to the MMI team at 440-899-8050 or contact them here. 

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The ADS Warrior East Expo is always one of the most fun shows of the year – we will be attending the Expo this year to meet with some of our favorite people in the industry! This show always brings together the most innovative people, products, and ideas of the tactical industry – which is one of the main reasons we love it so much.

This year we are excited to show off samples of our Printed Narrow Fabrics and Performance Knits! 

Printed Narrow Fabrics:

Have great washability and durability, and are made with solution-dyed Cordura® fabric. The most highlighted feature is our CTEdge™ patent-pending technology that solves the “white-edge” problem. Our printed narrow fabrics are made to have a much more blended and concealed appearance which becomes highly useful and especially important when camouflage is a concern. 

Performance Knits:

MMI's line of Berry Compliant technical apparel fabrics are available in various weights and features, including flame resistance, moisture wicking, and antimicrobial finishing. We can provide Mil-Spec knit fabrics for your tactical needs, including popular Mil-C-8061 and others! This line focuses on three things: Protection, comfort, and durability. We have 17 different styles to offer, ranging in phases and weights. These fabrics offer priceless benefits to users!

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We hope to see you there! We’ll be bringing samples of Multicam Black, Tropic, and Arid approved webbing and loop, along with our complete line of Multicam performance knits! 

If you want more information on MMI’s lines of Printed Narrow Fabrics and Performance Knits, whether it’s a question or some samples, feel free to reach out to any of our sales reps at 440.899.8050 or shoot us an email at sales@mmitextiles.com. 

More exciting news! Our president and founder, Amy Bircher, is a finalist for the EY Entrepreneur of the Year® 2017 Award in the Northeast Ohio Region! This awards program is in its 30^th year, and The EY Entrepreneur of the Year Program has expanded to recognize business leaders in over 145 cities in 60 countries throughout the world!

According to EY’s news release, “The award recognizes entrepreneurs who demonstrate excellence and extraordinary success in such areas as innovation, financial performance and personal commitment to their businesses and communities. These business leaders were selected by a panel of independent judges, and Award winners will be announced at a special gala on June 9 at the Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland”

The team here at MMI are very proud of our leader and her accomplishments. Here’s to the future, and MANY more awards and accomplishments – we are so delighted to be a part of such a winning culture! Congrats again Amy! 

SOFIC – one of our favorite shows of the year – is right around the corner. Our team is headed south to Tampa and excited to get to see some of industry friends and get to meet as many new people as we can. Last years show was an amazing time, and we hoping this year will be no different.

Are you going to the show? We’d love to talk with you there. Here are the 3 things we’d love for you to see:

CTEdge™ printed narrow fabrics

Our new and improved product might be the solution you have been looking for. Our patent-pending CTEdge™ gives the webbing a much more blended appearance compared to the traditional webbing that you may have been using or seen before. Our entire product line including webbing, zipper, elastic, tape, and loop is printed in MultiCam® with higher quality inks than the alternative

LiteLok™

Our newest product, LiteLok™ is a lightweight nylon fabric created with a double-layer design, excellent break strength, and high abrasion resistance. This fabric is perfect to be used in anything you are making that you need a lightweight alternative to 500D Nylon. It’s breaking strength is 229lbf x 263lbf, texted to ASTM D 5034. We'll have samples of it at the show, and you are more than welcome to reach out to get your own. 

Performance Knits in MultiCam® and more

Our line of performance and FR apparel fabrics are 100% Berry compliant. Between 17 different styles, you are bound to find one that fits your needs. The fabrics come in standard colors like Black, Coyote Brown, and more – and 3 of the most popular styles are available in MultiCam® The fabrics range from lightweight to heavyweight and come in various compositions.

Anything of these things sound like something you might be interested in? Don’t hesitate to reach out and we can set-up a meeting with you at the show. Shoot us an email at info@mmitextiles.com or give our team a call at 440-899-8050. 

May is here and we couldn’t be happier about it. Warmer weather has been slowly making its way into our forecasts and we’re thankful to get to anticipate another Cleveland summer. We've started a monthly series to fill you in on what is happening around the office here at MMI. You can check out our recap of March if you're interested.  Here’s a quick review of April and what was going on here at MMI.

1. Smart Women Business Breakfast – a big highlight of our month was the Smart Women Business breakfast. Amy was honored as a Progressive Entrepreneur and all the women on our team had the chance to go to the awards ceremony to listen to her speak. We are excited for Amy and grateful to have a leader like her.

2. Travel log – Different members for our team were all over the country this month. Brian spent a week in Indianapolis at the FDIC show and Geoff went South to Atlanta to the NRA show. Looking forward to May, we will be across the globe. Some of our team will be gearing up to head to Techtexil in Germany while others will be preparing for SOFIC in Tampa. If you're going to be at any of the upcoming shows, we would love to meet you there. 

3. Backpack building – We broke down our product lines in a really cool visual and you can see it here. We pride ourselves on the solution we offer when you can get so many different components from us. We do the leg work and get you the right products and we will work hard until we do.

4. Spring Cleaning – we still have a few things leftover from our spring cleaning sale like a few colors of poly/spandex and 10oz. cotton. If you are interested in any of our discounted goods, just reach out and we can send an email with all our offerings.

We hope April  was great to you and that May be even better. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if our team can be of any help to you. 

While we will focus on a backpack in this post, this guide can help you with building any kind of end product that you are committed to sourcing the best components for. After all, the different components that go into an end product are what eventually give it the integrity you hope for.

When it comes to bags and backs, MMI can be a valuable asset. Chances are, we can provide anything you need for a backpack, a duffel bag, or anything similar. We solve a lot of communication and organizational problems because we allow our customers to get everything in one place. Here’s a glimpse at what we can do:

The Right Base Fabric

From heavyweight nylons to water resistant lightweight nylon, we can find out what you're planning on using the bag for and start with options that we think are best. We have a lot of experience finding customers the right fabric. Whether it’s a coated polyester or a strong, nylon ripstop – we can help if you know exactly what you want or if you are just needing some options.

Hardware

We sell domestic and import options for any style of hardware you could need. Metal or plastic, military colors or standard colors, you name it, and we can get you d-ring, buckles, snap-hooks, and more. We're an authorized distrubitor of ITW Nexus if you need Berry Compliant hardware and we have a handful of import options, too. 

Webbing and Straps

As one of our biggest product lines, we have webbing in nearly every kind, color and width combination. Nylon webbing, polyester webbing, polypropylene webbing, and cotton webbing are a few of our base product lines.

Binding Tape and Elastic

For pockets or anything stretchy on the bag, you’ll need some binding tape or elastic. Another important thing to note when it comes to all of our narrow fabrics, we can print on them. Whether it's a camo pattern like MultiCam®, a striped pattern, or a logo, our printing is high-quality. 

Mesh

When it comes to bags, we can laminate mesh to foam for certain applications. With numerous different mesh counts and spacer mesh in various thicknesses – we’ll likely have the kind you need. Much of our mesh is domestic, if that is a characteristic you are looking for.

Labels, Cord, Zippers

While these might literally be small things when it comes to a bag, they aren’t small to us. Making an impression with the little things, like labels will give your product and your brand the strength it needs.

We’re really happy to service the bags and packs industry so well. Don’t hesitate to reach out on any of your needs or questions when it comes to these things.