Frequently Asked Questions About Contract Sewing and Custom Cases

No, Fieldtex Cases is not ISO 13485 certified. We hold ISO 9001:2015 certification, and for medical device customers, we work to ISO 13485 documentation and process standards. That means we supply the traceability records, documented procedures, and process controls an OEM needs to satisfy its own ISO 13485 requirements. Our guides on ISO 9001 vs. ISO 13485 and FDA registration vs. ISO 13485 explain the difference in detail.

Yes, our Rochester, New York facility is registered with the FDA under registration number 3010164139. Registration places a facility on the FDA's list of establishments. It is not FDA approval or clearance, which applies to a finished device and not to the plant that sews its case or garment. Our post on FDA rules for medical cases covers where the line falls.

We can produce Berry-compliant goods using 100% U.S. materials and U.S. labor. The Berry Amendment requires that clothing and textiles bought with Department of Defense funds be wholly grown, processed, and manufactured in the United States. Because coverage and exceptions depend on the item and the contract, we check material sourcing against your contract language before cutting begins. See how we handle Berry-compliant manufacturing.

Yes. We carry a wide range of mil-spec materials, webbing, and hardware, and we can meet most mil-spec standards. Send a drawing or technical data package, and we will confirm which specification applies before we quote. Our military-grade sewing services page lists the materials and construction methods we run most often.

Our minimum order quantity is 100 pieces. Above that floor we scale to 5,000–10,000+ units per month, supported by 125+ skilled operators and 125+ industrial sewing machines across 12 machine classes. Include your target quantity with your quote request and we will respond within 48 hours.

We return quotes within 48 hours. The quickest route is our custom case quote form, where you can attach drawings, dimensions, preferred materials, target quantity, and any Berry or medical documentation requirements. A complete request means fewer follow-up questions before we price the job.

Typical prototype turnaround at Fieldtex Cases is 3–4 weeks. Drawings, a chosen material and a clear use case cut down the back-and-forth, so the more you send up front, the cleaner the first sample. We build and fit-check each prototype in-house before production starts. Learn more about prototype sewing and sampling.

Yes, we take on second-source production of sewn goods from your tech pack, drawings or a sample unit. A domestic second source reduces exposure to offshore delays and tariffs, and a 3-4 week prototype lets you compare our build against your current supplier's before volume moves. Our second-source manufacturing page explains how a transfer runs.

Yes. We build custom soft-sided cases from a drawing, a tech pack or a sample unit, and we handle design, prototyping and production in-house. If you already know your dimensions and specifications, send them through the design form, and we will start on a quote. Browse our custom soft-sided cases for examples of what we build.

Yes, we have produced thousands of custom-sewn products over the years, including soft-sided carrying cases, web assemblies, and dust covers. Every style is built to your specification, so the right starting point is your drawing or a sample you want matched rather than a fixed catalog.

Yes. We offer blow-molded cases in 21 sizes, and we can fill the cavity with pluck foam or cut a custom foam insert to fit your equipment. We also carry injection-molded cases, empty first-aid boxes, and tradesman cases. Send the dimensions of your equipment, and we will suggest a case size and foam layout.

We sew with Cordura® nylon in 1000D and 400D, Herculite®, canvas, 600D polyester with a vinyl back, and mil-spec fabrics, among others. Higher denier numbers mean heavier yarn, so 1000D suits abrasion-heavy cases while 400D saves weight. Our material selection guide compares the options by application.

We install plastic hardware from ITW Nexus®, black or zinc metal hardware, nickel-plated metal hardware, YKK® zippers and mil-spec hardware. The right pick depends on load, environment, and any specifications your program carries, and we can recommend a combination once we see the drawing.

We offer cotton, nylon, polyester, and mil-spec strapping and belting in 1-inch, 1.5-inch, and 2-inch widths. Width and material set the load rating and feel in the hand, so tell us how the case will be carried, and we will match the webbing to the job.

Yes. Our in-house graphics department can recreate your logo or typeset your part numbers, and we apply them by screen printing, embroidery or heat transfer. Send artwork in whatever format you have, and we will advise on the method that suits the fabric.