Absecon Mills is a premier manufacturer of contract upholstery fabrics, as well as fabrics for composites and for the defense industry. With a long history and well-earned reputation for quality, design and durability, Absecon manufactures the fabrics of choice for the Hospitality, Healthcare, Church, Arena and Education markets. Absecon set the standard for contract fabrics with its Sherpa and Shire patterns, touted by Interior Design magazine as one of the few design products still going strong after 25 years. With 42 vibrant new colors, these patterns continue to be a top seller, well known in the contract upholstery market for its superior quality and for Absecon's commitment to stand behind their product. Absecon's design team has created a diverse line of fabrics that includes traditional, contemporary and cutting edge patterns and everything in between. Absecon is also a leading supplier in the composites and ballistics markets. Fabricating superior performance components for everything from surf boards to bullet proof vests, Absecon is also the first weaver of BioMid® fiber, the first fiber made from 100% sustainable materials. As an ONR contractor, Absecon has created ballistics fabric (both woven and multi-axial that have alreafdy exceeded the Department of Defense's target specifications for 2015.