Product Overview
MIL-W-5664 (Type II, Class I) is the industry standard for tactical woven elastic materials. In modern lightweight load-bearing equipment, rigid pouches are rapidly being replaced by high-retention elastic systems. This specification delivers a finely tuned elongation profile—providing enough stretch for rapid gear extraction while maintaining a vice-like grip on critical equipment. Engineered with a robust nylon face, it resists abrasion significantly better than standard commercial polyester elastics.
Technical Parameter Matrix
(Note: As a direct manufacturer, we control the entire weaving and tensioning process. The following represents the most requested tactical configuration: Type II, Class I.)
| Specification |
Nominal Widths |
Material Composition |
Stretch Profile / Elongation |
Typical Application |
| MIL-W-5664 Type II |
1" (25.4mm) |
Nylon / Elastomer |
~50% elongation at 3.0 - 6.0 lbs |
TQ Holders, Straps |
| MIL-W-5664 Type II |
2" (50.8mm) |
Nylon / Elastomer |
~50% elongation at 6.0 - 12.0 lbs |
Mag Retention Inserts |
| MIL-W-5664 Type II |
4" & 5" |
Nylon / Elastomer |
Scaled tension profile |
Plate Carrier Cummerbunds |
Key Applications & Industries
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Ammunition Management: Internal retention dividers for 5.56/.223 and 9mm magazine chest rigs and placards.
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Medical & First Responder: Rapid-deployment Tourniquet (TQ) loops, blow-out medical pouch compression, and trauma kit organization.
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Tactical Apparel & Armor: Breathable, body-conforming plate carrier cummerbunds and dynamic helmet band covers.
Advanced Manufacturing & Spectral Management
Elastic materials are frequently utilized on the exterior of tactical platforms, making them highly vulnerable to night vision detection. Our MIL-W-5664 woven elastic is strictly manufactured with Near-Infrared (NIR) compliant solution-dyed yarns (available in Ranger Green, Coyote Brown, Wolf Gray, and Black). Furthermore, our advanced tension-control looms ensure the elastic lies perfectly flat with zero edge-curling, drastically improving efficiency during industrial CNC bar-tacking and sewing.
To explore our full ecosystem of military-grade textiles or to source rigid webbing to pair with your elastic components, review our complete Military Webbing category.
