Our Textiles
stretchShell™ Neoprene – exclusively from Acme Made
New for 2009
StretchShell™ neoprene is an innovative material from Acme Made that combines the stretch and sculpted fit of neoprene with the improved protection and stain resistance of the special waterproof coating.
bombShell™ – exclusively from Acme Made
Coming in 2010
Acme Made’s BombShell™ exterior textile is the same stuff used on some of the world’s most demanding applications from protective shelters to truck tarps. It’s waterproof, rugged, and highly stain resistant. A great way to protect what’s important.
Designer Textiles
In keeping with our efforts to use the best materials possible, our designer textiles are high grade fabrics designed to wear well, yet remain attractive over time.
Telun - "Vulcanized Canvas"
One of the most unique textiles that we use, Telun is designed and made exclusively in Italy. It is an all-natural canvas with a black "vulcanized" or rubber-like PU coating on the face with the natural canvas on the reverse - thus, we try not to using lining on bags made with Telun in order to highlight both sides of this incredible material. The black PU coating does mark and change with use as that is a quality of the material. It is practically water and stainproof on the outside and can be easily cleaned with a damp cloth or mild soap and warm water.
Natural Italian Canvas
Probably the finest canvas available, we purchase our canvas directly from Italy. It is a beautiful weave that is slightly heavier and more durable. It is coated for stain resistance but can be cleaned with a damp cloth or mild soap and warm water.
Acme Made Diamond Weave Nylons
(chili pepper, chocolate brown, etc.)
Nylon is a very common material used on more bags than probably any other material available because it can be very inexpensive, lightweight and highly durable. But there are tremendous differences between qualities of nylon based on the weave being used, the backing material and the thread itself.
Therefore, in order to differentiate Acme Made materials as better quality, we actually custom-produce our own nylons in Korea and Italy to ensure that our standards are maintained, that our colors are richer and more unique, and that the materials have the proper amount of stain and water repellency. Further, we do not use PVC backing in our materials as this is known to cause problems to the environment. We back our woven and ballistic nylons with poly urethane (PU) or other more eco-friendly materials.
Fabric Care
Use a mild, pure, water-free dry cleaning solvent and pre-test your cleaning method in a small, unnoticeable area. The key to removing stains is always prompt action-the longer the stain remains on a fabric, the more difficult it will be to remove.