RFQ
RoHS Compliance
What It Is: RoHS, or Restriction of Hazardous Substances, limits the use of specific hazardous materials in electrical and electronic products.
Restricted Substances May Include
- Lead
- Mercury
- Cadmium
- Hexavalent Chromium
- Certain flame retardants
Common Applications
- Electronic equipment
- Medical devices
- Control systems
- Electrical enclosures
Why It Matters: RoHS helps reduce environmental and health risks associated with hazardous materials found in electronic products.
https://ec.europa.eu/environment/waste/rohs_eee/index_en.htm
We stock a variety of RoHS compliant materials for your project. Please contact us to discuss your project’s compliance needs.
REACH Compliance
What It Is: REACH stands for Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals. It is a European regulation governing the use of chemicals in products sold within the European Union.
Common Applications
- Fabrics
- Vinyl products
- Plastics
- Coatings
- Adhesives
Why It Matters: REACH helps ensure products do not contain restricted substances that may pose risks to human health or the environment.
https://echa.europa.eu/regulations/reach/understanding-reach
We stock a variety of REACH compliant materials for your project. Please contact us to discuss your project’s compliance needs.
California Proposition 65
What It Is: California Proposition 65 requires warnings for products containing certain chemicals identified by the state as potentially causing cancer, birth defects, or reproductive harm.
Why It Matters: Manufacturers selling products into California often need to evaluate whether Proposition 65 warning requirements apply to their products.
Proposition 65 requires businesses to provide warnings to Californians about significant exposures to chemicals that cause cancer, birth defects or other
reproductive harm. These chemicals can be in the products that Californians purchase, in their homes or workplaces, or that are released into the environment. By requiring that this information be provided, Proposition 65 enables Californians to make informed decisions about their exposures to these chemicals.
Proposition 65 also prohibits California businesses from knowingly discharging significant amounts of listed chemicals into sources of drinking water.
https://www.p65warnings.ca.gov/
We stock a variety of Prop 65 compliant materials for your project. Please contact us to discuss your project’s compliance needs.
NFPA 701
What It Is: NFPA 701 is a widely recognized flame resistance standard for fabrics, curtains, draperies, and similar textile products.
Common Applications
- Privacy curtains
- Healthcare curtains
- Hospitality drapery
- Event and convention textiles
- Room dividers
Why It Matters: Many facilities require NFPA 701-compliant materials to improve fire safety and meet local building requirements.
Industries Served
- Healthcare
- Hospitality
- Education
- Government facilities
- Convention centers
CPSIA Compliance
What It Is: The Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) establishes safety requirements for products intended for children.
Common Applications
- Children’s products
- Educational products
- Recreational products
- Children’s textile products
Why It Matters: Manufacturers producing products intended for children must carefully evaluate CPSIA requirements before bringing products to market.
Products may require testing for:
- Lead content
- Phthalates
- Small parts hazards
- Product labeling requirements
MIL-SPEC Requirements
What It Is: Military Specifications (MIL-SPEC) establish performance, durability, construction, and testing requirements for products used by the armed forces.
Common Applications
- Equipment bags
- Protective covers
- Military curtains
- Tactical products
- Storage systems
Why It Matters: MIL-SPEC requirements help ensure products can withstand demanding military environments and operational conditions.
Berry Amendment
What It Is: Passed by Congress in 1941, the Berry Amendment requires certain products purchased by the U.S. Department of Defense to be manufactured using domestically sourced materials and labor.
Common Applications
- Military privacy curtains
- Military Equipment bags
- Protective Equipment covers
- Storage products
- Transport and deployment products
Why It Matters: A product may be Made in USA and still not meet Berry Amendment requirements if imported materials are used. Berry Compliance generally requires both domestic materials and domestic manufacturing.
- Supports American manufacturing
- Strengthens domestic supply chains
- Improves sourcing traceability
- Helps maintain military readiness
- Required for many defense contracts