Vertical Fabric Capabilities SSM operates knitting, weaving, dyeing and finishing under one roof with in-house yarn spinning, plus an in-house military-certified testing lab, enabling end-to-end development and testing of custom flame resistant fabrics for multiple industries.

Custom FR Solutions Their market-driven approach means they tailor fabrics starting from inherently FR fibers or by treating non-FR fibers, such as cotton, to be permanently flame resistant (Pro-Cfr), enabling customized solutions for diverse safety applications.

In House R&D In-house R&D and a Military Certified testing lab position SSM as a collaborative partner for fabric development, quality assurance and compliance verification - an attractive proposition for PPE manufacturers, defense contractors and industrial safety buyers.

Defense Markets SSM’s origin with Nomex simplex knit for military flight gloves and ongoing protective fabric applications signals a strong foothold in defense and safety markets, offering opportunities to pursue government and defense program relationships with protective fabrics.

SME Advantage As a Tennessee-based company with 51-200 employees and full domestic fabrication, SSM can position itself as a reliable, localized supplier for US brands seeking compliant, end-to-end fabric solutions, with potential to scale via strategic partnerships.