At Apco Defense Industries, we develop and source materials specifically for parachute systems, cargo drop recovery, inflatable decelerators, and other critical textile-based aerospace components. Our specialty is delivering lightweight, low-bulk, and low-volume solutions that meet or exceed the rigorous demands of today’s defense and UAV markets.
We offer a wide range of high-performance technical fabrics – from ultra-light 10 g/m² exotic materials to heavy-duty Nylon 6.6 and high-strength Dyneema HMPE for lightweight, high-shock applications.
Key fabric types include:
Each fabric is selected based on deployment speed, payload class, environmental exposure, and safety margins.
We produce lines rated from 50 kg to over 10,000 kg breaking strength, built from aerospace-grade fibers in twisted, woven, or braided constructions.
Our primary line materials include:
All line types are stitched or spliced to integrate with risers, canopies, or hardware systems and are selected based on dynamic load response and packaging requirements.
Reinforcement tapes provide critical structure to parachutes, cargo decelerators, and inflatables, especially during high-speed deployments and high-load transitions.
These tapes are:
Proper design and placement directly impact opening performance and structural longevity.
Mission-Driven Material Selection
From high-speed UAV recoveries and VTOL inflatables to low-altitude cargo drops and ram-air parachutes, every textile component we use is chosen for performance under pressure. With over 50 years of experience, Apco builds systems that combine low volume, minimal weight, and battlefield reliability – ensuring success where it matters most.
