Our Members

Cellusuede Products, Inc.

Andy Honkamp
1515 Elmwood Road
Rockford IL 61103
Tel: (815) 964-8619
Fax: (815) 964-7949
ahonkamp@cellusuede.com

Supplier: Flock

Cellusuede Products has been providing precision cut and dyed fibers since 1938. We are an employee owned company specializing in short-cut technical and textile grade fibers for many different industries, with automotive being the core market we serve.

In 2016, Cellusuede moved into a new, 125,000 sf facility and invested over $5 million in new manufacturing equipment and infrastructure. This move allows Cellusuede the flexibility and capacity to grow into the largest flock manufacturer in the world.

Decatur Plastic Products

Gary Riley Jr.
3250 N. State Hwy 7
PO Box 1079

North Vernon, IN 47625

Tel: (812) 346-5159
Cell: (804) 221-1428
rileygw@decaturplastics.com

Supplier/Flocker: Injected molded plastic parts & components, finishing and flocking.

Vallencia Stark
Tel: (812) 346-5159
vallencias@decaturplastics.com

Decatur Plastic Parts, your full service partner since 1983, ISO/TS 16949:2009 certified, operating from four plants in Indiana and Alabama, provides expert engineering assistance to offer solutions to manufacturers in every industry, especially automotive, electronic, and institutional. Consistent high quality appearance of our flocked products has kept DPP a leader in the automotive market.

EIS Fibercoating, Inc.

Megan Rossomme
616 E. Main St.
Logansport IN 46947
Tel: 574-722-5192
Fax: 574-722-6452
megan@fibercoating.com
www.FiberCoating.com

Flocker: Flock coater for automotive, 3-D object, and extrusions.

EIS Fibercoating offers flocking services to the automotive industry for interior molded plastic parts such as glove boxes, trays and console bins; rubber and plastic extrusions; moldings and cut pieces for automotive sealing; and 3D object flocking for commercial display and packaging products.

Our ISO 9001:2015 certification shows commitment to quality and providing “Excellence In Service.” As a WBE-certified company, we aid customers who also desire to outsource to minority-owned businesses.

EIS Fibercoating’s flocking expertise, superior quality, and on-time delivery, combined with excellent service, has resulted in customer satisfaction and a highly regarded reputation in the flocking industry for nearly 40 years.

Fifield, Inc.

Edwin Martin
275 Turnpike Street
Canton, MA 02021
Tel: 781-335-7060
Fax: 781-335-7709
emartin@fifieldfabrics.com
www.FifieldFabrics.com

Flocker: Distributor of flock coated fabrics for upholstery and specialty markets.

Fifield Inc. since 1924, provides a line of flocked velvets, polyurethane leathers, simulated suede, and 100% cotton flannels, to a wide variety of industries to attract attention, enhance product value, and influence purchases.

The look and feel of quality that runs through our entire line of superior fabrics has helped earn us the reputation as the industry leader. We offer unmatched responsiveness to the specified needs of our customers and the ever changing trends of the marketplace.

No matter what your fabric’s requirements, we have the enthusiasm and know how based on years of firsthand experience.

Flock Tex Inc.

Gary Abramek
200 Founders Drive
Woonsocket, RI 02895
Tel: 401 765-2340
Fax: 401 765-4915
garya@flocktex.com

Flocker/Supplier: Producer of flock coated roll goods and flock fibers.

Brian Abramek
Tel: 401 765-2340
baabramek@flocktex.com

Welcome to Flock Tex inc., the largest provider for Flocked products in North America. Over 50 successful years of quality flocked products, represents a detailed commitment to our customers. By combining experience and advanced flocking technology, our products can serve critical major markets, including automotive, industrial, fancy packaging, building construction, label, and many more.

Plush roll goods include, flocked fabrics, plastic films, paper, board, and many other roll-form substrates.
Specialty-cut and ground fibers available in nylon, polyester, acrylic, rayon, cotton and more.
All projects large and small are welcome.

Hamrick Mills

Roy E. Lockett
515 West Buford Street
Gaffney, SC 29342
Tel: 800-297-6306
Fax: 864-487-9946
rlockett@hamrickmills.com

Supplier: Woven polyester/cotton, cotton, spun polyester fabrics ranging in weight from 2.0 to 6.0 osq

Jim M, Hopkins
Tel: (800) 297-6306
jhopkins@hamrickmills.com

Key Polymer Corporation

Bob Baker
17 Shepard Street
Lawrence, MA 01843
Tel: 978-683-9411
888-KEY POLY
Fax: 978-686-7729
sales@keypolymer.com

Supplier: Flock adhesives and coatings.

Key Polymer’s Lawrence Massachusetts facility is the major developer and producer of specialty adhesives for the roll-to-roll flocking industry in North America. Core competencies include color matching, custom product design and batch sizes from 50 to 4,000 gallons. Experienced technical staff will thoroughly review your requirements, respond with laboratory made product samples, and provide no charge wet samples for customer evaluations. While Key Polymer holds a 50-year legacy of formulae and technology, innovative new customer specific applications are successfully supported.

Middlesex Research Manufacturing Co., Inc

Doug Russel Jr.
27 Apsley Street
P.O. Box 444
Hudson, MA 01749
Tel: 800-424-5188
Fax: 978-562-7446
junior@middlesexresearch.com

Flocker: Specialists in roll-to-roll flocking and coating.

Middlesex Research means VERSATILITY! Our ability to cut, dye, and apply fiber from raw stock, as well as coat, laminate, slit and sheet makes us an affordable option for all of your converting needs.  There is no roll-to-roll converting that we will not find a cost effective way to achieve for our customers.  Middlesex has been an industry leader in flock cutting, dyeing and roll-to-roll textile converting for over 70 years.  There is no job that is too small for us to quote and it is our versatility that sets us apart.

Family owned and operated since 1945

Milliken & Company

Darrell Patterson
P.O. Box 1926
920 Milliken Rd.
Spartanburg SC 29304-1926
Tel: 864-503-2020
Fax: 864-503-2743
darrell.patterson@milliken.com

Supplier: Yarn spinning and texturizing, weaving and knitting (circular, warp knit, tricot, raschel, single and double knit) of fabric, formation of nonwovens, dyeing and finishing of textile products. Men’s wear, women’s wear, career, sport, activewear, uniform, swimwear, intimate apparel.

National Velour-Wintech

Todd Der Manouelian
36 Bellair Ave.
Warwick, RI 02886
Tel: 401-383-3307
Todd@NationalVelour.com
www.nationalvelour.com

Flocker/Supplier: Producer  of flocked performance films and decorative applications.

National Velour is an industry leader in the field of custom flocking for aesthetic and functional applications.  We have the largest and most varied inventory of flocked products available in North America including flocked papers, peel & stick, boards, styrene, nonwoven & fabrics.  We also have the ability to supply custom engineered products to suit your application.  Our flocked products have a diverse array of uses and can be found on products ranging from packaging and medical devices to fine fragrances and clothing items.

Nyatex Adhesive and Chemical Company

Jason Hulbert
PO Box 124
2112 Industrial Drive
Howell, MI 48843
Tel: 517-546-4046
Fax: 517-546-7916
jhulbert@nyatex.com
http://www.nyatex.com/

Supplier: Flock adhesives and coatings.

Nyatex, an ISO9001:2015 certified manufacturer, is one of the largest suppliers of fiber coating (flocking) adhesives for interior automotive parts in all of North America. Nyatex adhesives are utilized in vehicles of every major automaker in North America as well. Over 30 years of experience, combined with a knowledgeable technical staff, make it possible to custom formulate products to suit every customer’s individual needs. While Nyatex specializes in water-based flock adhesives, we manufacture a variety of other adhesives ranging from packaging, labeling, laminating, and assembly as well as industrial cleaners.

Puritan Medical Products Co. LLC

Terry Young
Box 149
Guilford, Maine, 04443-0149
Tel: 800-321-2313/207-876-3311
Fax: 207-876-3130
tnyoung@hwppuritan.com

Flocker/Supplier of precision medical swabs.

Puritan Medical Products Company, located in Maine for nearly a century, is the leading U.S. manufacturer of quality single-use medical diagnostic devices, specializing in specimen collection. Our extensive line of specialty tipped applicators includes the revolutionary HydraFlock® and PurFlock Ultra® flocked swabs, now patented in the U.S. and many countries around the world. Through a unique proprietary manufacturing process these polyester flocked swabs - which are developed in Maine - offer exceptional specimen collection and release properties that are far superior to traditional nylon flock swabs. They are also utilized in our newest line of transport media systems for viral and bacterial diagnostic testing.

SR Advantage

Steve Rosenthal
PO Box 37
84 Mystic Isle Way
Becket MA 01223
Tel: 413 623 6696
sr@ultranet.com

Consultant

Steve Rosenthal is a proven leader with over forty years of global management and sales experience in the textile coatings and adhesives market. He thrives on sharing knowledge with others, assisting them in becoming highly productive members of the corporate team. He is skilled at evaluating strategic direction and has a track record of breaking down cultural differences and turning global differences into productive operations. He is also known for delivering higher profitability to international operations including in China. Contact Steve to see how he can help you move your company forward to higher profitability.

Academic Partners

North Carolina State University

College of Textiles
2401 Research Drive
Raleigh, NC 27606
Dr. Jesse Jur
Tel: 919-515-1676
jsjur@ncsu.edu

University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth

College of Engineering
285 Old Westport Road
North Dartmouth, MA 02747
Dr. Yung K. Kim
Tel: 508-999-8452
ykim@umassd.edu


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