Berry Amendment Compliant Knit Fabric Manufacturer | Beverly Knits USA

Berry Amendment Compliance at Beverly Knits

Beverly Knits, Inc. is a Berry Amendment compliant circular knit fabric manufacturer based in Gastonia, North Carolina. Every stage of our textile manufacturing process takes place in our domestic facility, meeting the strict domestic sourcing requirements of the Berry Amendment (10 U.S.C. 2533a) and DFARS.

What is the Berry Amendment?

The Berry Amendment (10 U.S.C. 2533a) is a federal law that restricts the Department of Defense from purchasing textiles not produced entirely in the United States. First enacted in 1941, it ensures military textile supply chains remain domestic for national security.

Our Domestic Manufacturing Capabilities

Beverly Knits operates 450,000+ sq ft of manufacturing in Gastonia, NC with circular knitting (8-60 inch diameter, 7-42 gauge), jet/beam/piece dyeing, mechanical and chemical finishing, and in-house ASTM/AATCC quality testing.

Military Fabric Types

Jersey (18-28 gauge, 120-280 GSM) for base layers. Rib (14-22 gauge, 180-350 GSM) for cuffs and collars. Interlock (18-28 gauge, 180-320 GSM) for cold-weather layers. Fleece (16-22 gauge, 200-400 GSM) for ECWCS layers. Mesh (18-28 gauge, 80-200 GSM) for ventilation. French Terry (16-22 gauge, 220-380 GSM) for PT gear.

Performance Finishes for Defense

FR (MIL-STD, NFPA 2112), antimicrobial (silver-ion, copper), moisture management (AATCC 195), insect repellent (permethrin), UV protection (UPF 50+), and PFAS-free DWR.

DFARS Compliance Documentation

We provide Certificate of Compliance, material traceability, manufacturing records, ASTM/AATCC test reports, and country of origin documentation per DFARS 252.225-7012.

Request Samples

Contact our sales team: +1-704-860-3484 or info@beverlyknits.com. 1675 Garfield Drive, Gastonia, NC 28052.