Mil-Spec and PIA-Spec Webbing | Military-Grade Narrow Fabrics
High-Performance Mil-Spec & PIA-Spec Webbing for Critical Applications
Bally Ribbon Mills (BRM) specializes in manufacturing Mil-Spec webbing and PIA-Spec webbing, providing superior-quality woven narrow fabrics for military, aerospace, parachute, and ballooning applications. With decades of expertise, we deliver high-performance nylon, Kevlar®, Nomex®, and textured nylon webbing designed for critical-use applications where durability, process control, and full traceability are essential.
Precision Engineering for Military-Grade Webbing
BRM plays a key role in developing Parachute Industry Association (PIA) narrow fabric Mil-Specs, ensuring compliance with the most stringent industry requirements. We offer:
- Mil-Spec webbing & tapes for life-support systems, payload security, and mission-critical applications
- PIA-Spec webbing designed for parachutes, aerospace, and defense industries
- Class 1 (critical use, shuttle loom), Class 1a (critical use, shuttleless/needle loom), and Class 2 (non-critical use, shuttleless/needle loom) materials
Shuttle Loom Weaving for Maximum Durability
Our Class 1 shuttle loom weaving process creates uniform woven edges, reducing failure risks due to edge abrasion and uneven loading, a crucial factor in parachute webbing performance. Bally Ribbon Mills maintains extensive shuttle loom capacity to meet demand, ensuring reliable production for aerospace, defense, and military applications.
Common Mil-Spec and PIA-Spec Webbing We Manufacture
We manufacture a wide range of military-spec webbing and tapes, including:
Nylon Webbing & Tapes:
- Mil-W-4088 / PIA-W-4088 – Nylon Webbing
- Mil-DTL-5038K (Mil-T-5038) / PIA-T-5038 – Nylon Tape
- Mil-W-5625 / PIA-W-5625 – Nylon Tubular Webbing
- Mil-T-5608 / PIA-T-5608 – Nylon Parachute Tape
- Mil-T-6134C – Nylon Parachute Tape
- Mil-W-17337 – Nylon Webbing
- Mil-W-27657B – Nylon Webbing
- Mil-W-43668C – Textured Nylon Webbing
- Other Mil-Spec Nylon Tapes and Webbing
Kevlar® & Nomex® Webbing & Tapes:
- MIL-T-87130 – Kevlar® Tape/Webbing
- Mil-W-87127 – Kevlar® Tape
- Mil-W-43685B – Nomex® Tape
- Mil-T-43709B – Nomex® Tape
- Other Mil-Spec Nomex® Tapes and Webbing
Additional Specifications & Commercial Equivalents:
- AMS 3718 – Nylon Webbing
- AA55301 and other commercial equivalent specifications
Mil-PRF-5038 – Nylon Tape
- Industrial cross-referenced webbing options available
Bally Ribbon Mills manufactures a broad range of Mil-Spec materials beyond the listed specifications.
Contact our team today to discuss your military, aerospace, or defense webbing needs.
