Designing and manufacturing products for the Department of Defense comes with high stakes and even higher standards. For soft bags and cases, that means fulfilling the stipulations set out by the Berry Amendment. 

Berry-compliant manufacturing requires that every component of DoD products be made and assembled in the United States. At Cases By Source, we don’t just meet these requirements. We set the standard for efficiency, innovation and quick turnarounds when it comes to Berry-compliant manufacturing.

What Is Berry Compliant Manufacturing?

The history of Berry-compliant manufacturing dates back to World War II, with the passing of the Berry Amendment which set the standard of how certain DoD products, especially textiles, have to be produced. The purpose was, and remains, to make sure the DoD receives reliable, high-quality goods while supporting American industries.

An important note about Berry compliance: every part of a textile product for the DoD has to be domestically sourced and manufactured in the U.S. – from fabrication to sewing to raw materials like the threads used. For companies manufacturing offshore, this requirement can present an unexpected challenge: It’s not uncommon for businesses to produce products abroad for years, only to realize they must quickly pivot to U.S.-based manufacturing when they secure a DoD contract. 

It’s a challenge that requires agility and precision under tight deadlines – an area where Cases By Source excels. We regularly help clients seamlessly transition production to the U.S. without missing critical deadlines or compromising on quality.

The Cases By Source Difference

Here’s how we’ve redefined what it means to lead in Berry Compliant manufacturing:

• Speed and Turnaround Times: Tight deadlines don’t intimidate us. Our streamlined processes and efficient workflows mean no production delays and fast delivery. 
• Expertise and Experience: With years of experience navigating the complexities of Berry Amendment requirements, we make compliance seamless for our clients. From sourcing materials to moving production lines, we know how to get it right.
• Innovation and Quality: Whether transitioning an existing product or creating something entirely new, we deliver solutions that exceed expectations.

For example, a global safety supply company faced a critical challenge part-way through production of soft bag mask carriers overseas. 7,000 of the 10,000 mask units requisitioned were for a DoD contract, meaning they needed to be Berry compliant. With less than eight weeks to deliver the units, they turned to Cases By Source to move production from China to the U.S.

We responded quickly, sourcing compliant materials domestically and shifting production to U.S. facilities. By replicating the original design with total precision, we delivered fully compliant products on time, ensuring the client met their contract obligations without disruption.

Join Us in Leading the Way

Whether you’re transitioning a product to meet Berry Amendment standards or developing something entirely new, we’re here to deliver solutions you can trust. Contact us today to learn how we can help you meet your manufacturing goals with accuracy and confidence.