Precision Textiles
Founded in 1987, Fairfield, New Jersey-based Precision Textiles is a trailblazer in textile innovation and a leading global supplier of coated fabrics, nonwovens and laminates for companies in the bedding, home furnishings, automotive and healthcare industries. With a specialized emphasis on flame retardant-compliant materials designed for use in mattresses and sleep products, we are dedicated to reshaping the industry landscape through cutting edge technologies. Our company manufactures its family of products at several locations including a 170,000 square-foot manufacturing facility in Troy, North Carolina, an 80,000 square-foot manufacturing facility in Fairfield, NJ as well as a 60,000 square-foot facility in Phoenix, AZ including both warehousing and state-of-the-art laboratories. Our company also operates three additional warehouses located in Los Angeles, California, Fort Worth, Texas, and Archdale, North Carolina, as well as a warehouse in Asia to better serve our customer base
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Fairfield, NJ, Oct. 2, 2023 — As part of its ongoing mission to develop products that offer its customers the advantages they need to stay ahead of their competition, Precision Textiles, a pioneer in textile innovation and a leading FR solutions provider in the mattress industry, has announced the development of a new and innovative product that speeds up the manufacturing process. Called the IQ Fit Glass Free NOSO Sock, the product is designed to reduce manufacturing cost, double production throughput and eliminate the need for sewing, thereby drastically increasing efficiencies in the mattress manufacturing process.
This patent pending product comes at a pivotal moment for the manufacturing sector as companies look to increase production capacity while reducing cost. Precision Textile’s IQ Fit Glass Free NOSO Sock addresses these challenges head-on, enabling manufacturers to expand production capacity through an ease of application design and a reduction in machinery maintenance down time.
“As it often happens, several of our clients came to us with a challenge they were experiencing with their application and production process and asked us to evaluate their processes to offer them a solution,” said Scott Tesser, CEO of Precision Textiles. “Not only did our team of experts come up with a solution, but in the process developed a unique product that modifies the assembly process by helping to reduce costs, exponentially increasing throughput and eliminating the need for traditional sewing, stapling, or gluing techniques. It is truly a testament to the dedication and support we provide our customers and the industry.”
The patent-pending IQ Fit Glass Free NOSO Sock represents a forward step in textile manufacturing technology offering a game-changing solution that optimizes both cost and time. By sidestepping the intricate and time-consuming sewing process, manufacturers can experience increased efficiencies in their facilities. The innovation not only accelerates production timelines but also enhances overall production capacity with a reduction in manufacturing and maintenance expenses.
The IQ Fit Glass Free NOSO Sock is made using the same materials as the company’s number one selling component product—IQFIT Glass Free material—a 100% glass free FR, chemical free material made with inherent cellulosic fiber that provides maximum FR protection with high char strength. The product is easy to apply and certified under the United States Department of Agriculture’s BioPreferred® program, which aligns with consumer and market sustainability trends. It is also eco-friendly, which underscores Precision Textiles’ commitment to sustainable manufacturing practices.
Speaking about the product development teams’ accomplishment, Bob O’Connell, executive vice president of marketing and merchandising said, “Precision Textiles continues to redefine industry standards by introducing solutions that not only address regulatory requirements but also cater to our customer needs setting a new benchmark for excellence in mattress safety. Our team is second to none and consistently delivers solutions that meet our customer’s needs.”
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Fairfield, NJ, Jan 16, 2024—As part of its ongoing commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, and to help its customers satisfy consumer demand for more eco-friendly mattresses, Precision Textiles has partnered with Unifi, Inc., the makers of REPREVE® recycled performance fiber to use the company’s recycled polyester yarn in the manufacturing of all its filler cloth products. The first-of-its-kind collaboration within the industry makes Precision Textiles the only bedding component manufacturer to use REPREVE® recycled performance fiber in its nonwoven products.
REPREVE® is the world’s leading recycled polyester fiber brand and was developed to address the growing concern related to plastic waste in the environment. Its yarns are spun from recycled plastic bottles that would otherwise end up in landfills and our oceans. The yarns provide an alternative to virgin fibers and have been proven to reduce climate change potential by repurposing discarded plastic, thereby mitigating the carbon emissions associated with producing new materials. The new partnership offers an immediate positive impact on Precision Textiles sustainability initiatives and assures that the company and its customers are part of meaningful change that will contribute to improving the world.
“We are extremely proud to be the first and only FR nonwoven component supplier to use REPREVE® recycled performance fiber in our products,” said Gerry Welkley, National Sales Manager at Precision Textiles. “This technology is being used in many other industries by some of the world’s most recognized brands, so we are very excited to bring it to the mattress industry. Today’s consumers are increasingly conscious of their environmental impact with their product purchases. Because we consume millions of pounds of yarn during the manufacturing of our filler cloth products, our collaboration with Unifi showcases our dedication to meeting these consumer expectations for our customers and reaffirms our commitment to a more sustainable future.”
Every 100-yard roll of the company’s ENDURE IFR and ADVANTAGE SB non-woven products will include REPREVE® recycled performance fiber that is made from 228 recycled water bottles. As a result, Precision Textiles will eliminate more than 20 million plastic water bottles from waste streams on an annual basis.
Bob, O’Connell, executive vice president marketing and merchandising at Precision Textiles said, “Our customers consistently ask how we are handling sustainability and what we can do to help them improve their efforts to manufacture eco-friendly products. Our partnership with REPREVE® answers the call and allows our customers to be part of this initiative.”
Precision Textiles has long supported environmental stewardship managing resources in a way that assures sustainability and benefits both present and future generations. The company produces and supplies one of the most comprehensive assortments of USDA Bio-Preferred and UL Greenguard GOLD certified FR solution product lines throughout the entire mattress industry. As a leading supplier to mattress manufacturers, the collaboration not only illustrates Precision Textile’s fervent commitment to environmentally conscious initiatives, but it also resonates with the values of conscientious consumers who expect brands to make products responsibly.
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Precision Textiles, a trailblazer in textile innovation and a leading supplier for the bedding, home furnishings, automotive and healthcare industries, is charting a groundbreaking course toward environmental sustainability with its ‘PRESERVING the PLANET’ initiative. Committed to fostering a mindset that conveys “manufacturing with a conscience,” Precision Textiles is at the forefront of a transformative movement within the manufacturing sector. This strategic initiative underscores the company’s dedication to environmental stewardship and providing not only sustainable products but a commitment to contribute significantly to the global effort to safeguard the planet.
Precision Textile’s ‘PRESERVING the PLANET’ initiative includes an all-encompassing strategy that incorporates key elements into every product produced including: FR solution products that offer the highest quality and performance standards that meet all government regulations; safety for its workers, its customers and the consumer; more natural materials such as cotton, wool and rayon derived from wood pulp; recycled or repurposed materials; certified sustainable materials that follow policies and processes for replanting, replenishment and regrowing; and a reduction in the company’s carbon footprint.
“As stewards of the environment, we are pleased to introduce our Preserving the Planet initiative,” said Scott Tesser, CEO of Precision Textiles. “Sustainability has long been our mantra and it is what drives our commitment to reducing our carbon footprint and embracing eco-friendly products and practices. Not only has it become fundamental to everything we do but it has evolved into a movement that is now encapsulated in our ‘Preserving the Planet’ initiative.”
The vision for the ‘PRESERVING the PLANET’ initiative focuses on improving how Precision Textiles conducts business and is based on three core pillars: improving environmental, social and governance practices (ESG); enhanced business alignment; and verifying positive impact to the planet. This means, producing products that bolster efforts toward the company’s ESG commitments, aligning product innovations with both consumer needs and environmental concerns to assure they meet customer requirements as well as independent and internal tracking to monitor progress toward goals and objectives.
The commitment is evident in the company’s annual use of over 30 million pounds of rayon fiber and thread annually, all sourced from Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified wood pulp suppliers through which the company contributes to the replanting of approximately 5 million trees annually. It is also evident through its recent partnership with Unifi, Inc., the makers of REPREVE® recycled performance fiber —which is produced using recycled plastic bottles and spun into polyester yarn — that is used in the manufacturing of all its filler cloth products.
In addition, Precision Textiles has partnered with the Arbor Day Foundation and has committed to planting a minimum of 10,000 trees in the U.S. annually to help expand the forest canopy, further reduce its carbon footprint and support its ‘PRESERVING the PLANET’ initiative. The company also produces and supplies one of the most comprehensive assortments of USDA Bio-Preferred and UL Greenguard GOLD certified FR solution product lines throughout the entire mattress industry.
“Our Preserving the Planet initiative was born out of our vision for a safer, cleaner, healthier and more sustainable future,” said Bob O’Connell, executive vice president marketing and merchandising. “Our customers are being asked to provide retailer’s with more sustainable options because that’s what consumers want. Consumers also value quality products from brands that are doing their part to reduce their carbon footprint and preserve our natural resources. Mattresses made with Precision Textiles components answer the call and contribute to the ideals and values consumers are demanding. We invite everyone to join us on this transformative journey.”
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