Harris Manufacturing's state of the art cutting systems include a Gerber single-ply Model #DCS2500 perfect for cutting intricate patterns and capable of marking fabrics.  It is also used for the cutting of prototypes for our design department.

(Also see Contract Cutting for more information.)

Harris Manufacturing then produces these fabrics into various items from the cutting stage, through packing and shipping.  We have a trained production staff of managers and supervisors with decades of experience.  Our labor force includes more than 100 trained operators with a surplus of trained operators who can hot air tape (machine), join adhesive seams (hand fabrication) and sew!

waterproof tape machine

Harris Manufacturing owns and operates a host of updated sewing and specialized equipment including:
      *Programmable tackers
      *Single needle (drop feed, needle feed, compound feed)
      *Double needle off arm machines
      *Double needle machines with gauges from 1/16" to 4"
      *EProm programmable machines including decorative stitching

Harris Manufacturing has also developed specialized sewing systems to accommodate intricate sewing and high volume:
      *Conveyor fed multi-needle with electric eyes to edge guide and cut thread chains
      *Conveyor fed dual sergers
      *Ultrasonic machine with parallel wheels and horns
      *Edge rolls
      *Single needle with programmable stitch patterns
      *1 complete machine shop on premise

Harris Manufacturing non sewing equipment includes over 20 sealing systems - hot air sealers, Queen light and Nawon sealing systems.  RF equipment in a separate RF room with machines of ascending kilowatt capacity.  Vac Pack set-up impulse sealing system.  An 8' x 8' x 20' curing oven with fully automated thermostatic controls, and high temperature incinerator.  Heat seal processes including large, small, high and low temperature, pneumatic and dual turntable systems.  Silk screen turntable system to screen and heat dry for on site printing and labeling.

Quality Control
Our Quality System, which is ISO 9002 and MIL-I-45208 compliant, addresses receipt of raw materials, storage, inventory control, the manufacturing process, packaging and shipping.

Organization
Years ago, in order to better serve the growing commercial market, Harris Manufacturing formed two separate companies, namely, the Chem-Tex Corporation and Utility Products Manufacturing Corporation.
Chem-Tex, founded in 1984, specializes in the manufacture and sales of reusable chemical protective clothing, apparel and accessories.
Utility Products (1977) manufactures custom industrial rainwear.

Affirmative Action
The Harris Affirmative Action Program is compliant with the equal employment opportunity affirmative action mandated by Executive Order No. 11246, as amended, and the implementation rules and regulations of the Secretary of Labor.

Drug Policy
Our facilities have been designated as drug free working environments in compliance with the Federal Drug Free Workplace Act. We have a clearly documented policy regarding drugs and their use in the workplace. Every employee must acknowledge and agree to our drug policy as a condition of continued employment.