Way Out West Inc.'s custom sewing and private label experience spans a wide range of industries and needs including airplane, occupational health and safety, pharmaceutical, technology clean rooms, baby apparel and accessories, pet accessories, athletic gear, protective materials, and promotions. This has resulted in an extensive knowledge base of fabrics and materials - how to work with them, alternative options and their most appropriate usages. We can often recommend an alternate fabric that would be more appropriate or cost-effective and are able to quickly adapt for new types of materials.

DuPont™ Fabrics   DuPont™ Tyvek®: A fabric that provides protection from air pollutants and contaminants.     DuPont™ Tychem® QC: Provides protection from light liquid splashes and often used in the automobile, petroleum, pulp and paper, food and chemical processing, pharmaceutical and painting industries, as well as nuclear waste remediation sites.     DuPont™ Tychem® LV: Provides protection from hazardous materials handling and is often used in chemical handling, petrochemical manufacturing, emergency and military response     DuPont™ Tychem® SL: Provides protection against a wide range of chemicals and uses include PCB clean-up, waste management, and hazardous response     DuPont™ Nomex®: a fabric with flame resistant properties, manufactured into protective apparel, electrical insulation and industrial filters     DuPont™ Lycra® and Spandex: Used in athletic wear, body armor and more     DuPont™ Kevlar®: a lightweight material used in body armor and other protective items for law enforcement, correctional and military personnel and in high-performance sports gear

Other Materials We Work With   Anti-static materials: Used in apparel for the computer and electronics industries     Canvas: Used for bags, pouches and bike covers     Cordura®: a high performance product resistant to tears and scuffs     Duracote®: a coated, laminated fabric available in various colors     Felt: used as a lining material on head bands     Laminated Polyurethane and Polyester Suedecloth: water-resistant and soft, washable fabrics are used in baby diaper materials     Neoprene: Used for protective equipment such as welding vests as well as sporting apparel such as scuba gear     Suede and Leather: Used for welding vests and pet accessories     Synthetic rubber and elastics: used in athletic gear and protective apparel     Webbing: used in air supplied protective hoods and other protective apparel     Vinyl: used for airplane cargo container doors and pouches