“From a rock to a rocketship”: Graniteville Specialty Fabrics takes quantum leap with digital finishing

Propelled by its commitment to a more sustainable future and uncompromising finishing quality, Graniteville Specialty Fabrics found a transformative technological solution in Baldwin’s TexCoat G4™ precision spray system. Based in Graniteville, South Carolina, Graniteville Specialty Fabrics is a leading producer of coatings and coated fabrics that are resistant to water, fire, UV and weather for the military, marine and tent markets, among others. Replacing age-old pad finishing with TexCoat G4 was like going “from a rock to a rocketship,” in the words of Graniteville maintenance and facilities manager, James McKenzie. Implementing the technology immediately increased production efficiency, elevated quality and dramatically minimized chemical and water waste. Watch the full video to see how Graniteville’s team was able to go “from a rock to a rocketship!”