CANAL WINCHESTER, Ohio – HFI Inc., a leading North American manufacturer of soft goods and interior components, today announced its expansion into the military and tactical gear market. With more than 70 years of manufacturing experience, HFI brings proven capabilities in precision cut & sew, lamination, and assembly to support defense and tactical applications.
HFI specializes in converting technical fabrics and materials into high-quality soft goods through advanced cut-and-sew processes, multi-layer lamination, and complete component assembly. The company works with materials commonly specified in tactical and military programs, including Solution Dyed CORDURA®, VELCRO®, Curv®, MOLLE systems, mil-spec webbing, and mil-spec hardware. These core competencies, refined through decades of work with demanding automotive OEMs under IATF 16949 quality systems, are well-suited to the rigorous requirements of tactical gear and related soft-goods applications. HFI is also focused on supporting Berry Amendment-compliant production to meet domestic sourcing requirements.
With approximately 3,500 team members and 10 manufacturing locations across North America, HFI offers scalable capacity and geographic flexibility to serve military and defense customers efficiently. The company’s multi-site U.S. footprint enables responsive production, reduced logistics complexity, and reliable supply for both prototype and volume programs.
“HFI’s combination of technical soft-goods expertise, process discipline, and distributed U.S. manufacturing positions us to be a strong partner for the tactical community,” said Matt Kerchner, Director of New Business Development, HFI Inc. “We look forward to applying our capabilities in cut & sew, lamination, and assembly to support mission-critical soft goods needs.”
HFI invites defense contractors, OEMs, and tactical gear integrators to explore partnership opportunities.
About HFI Inc.
Founded in 1954 and headquartered in Canal Winchester, Ohio, HFI Inc. is a Tier 2 manufacturer specializing in cut & sew, foam processing, lamination, and assembly of soft interior and soft-goods components. With more than 3,500 employees across 10 North American locations, HFI delivers high-quality, process-controlled solutions for demanding industries, including support for Berry-compliant tactical and military soft goods.