About us

At Stedfast, our foundation is built on a Passion to Protect. As a family business, we are dedicated to delivering exceptional value and quality. Since 1930, Stedfast has led the way in protective barrier technologies, specializing in multifunctional barrier materials for 95 years.

Stedfast is a world leader in protective barriers, serving a wide range of industries with advanced solutions designed to ensure safety and performance. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our state-of-the-art facilities located in Johnson City, Tennessee, and Granby, Quebec. These facilities house cutting-edge manufacturing, testing, and research and development capabilities, all managed by skilled managers, engineers, and technicians.

Every member of the Stedfast team is passionate about ensuring that we provide the best in multifunctional barrier materials because we believe in protecting those who protect us.

We are honoured to serve the men and women who work in our focused markets.

  • First Responders
  • Military Personnel
  • Law Enforcement
  • Workwear Safety
  • Medical PPE, Gowns & Drapes
  • Industrial Sectors, including roofing and compost covers 

Our specialized products include the following protective polymers to keep you safe:

  • ePTFE  Membranes  
  • Non-fluorinated Membranes
  • Neoprene or Natural Rubber
  • Polyurethane Membranes
  • Solvent-based Specialty Polymers
  • CSM (Hypalon) and more

Our Stedair® waterproof, breathable, and chemical-resistant barriers are designed with new technology that improves protection and comfort.  

We select the appropriate barrier technology to provide the proper protection.  Our Stedair® PREVENT provides high air permeability for comfort while protecting end-users from potentially carcinogenic smoke particles by blocking greater than 99.9%.  Our Stedair® GOLD exceeds the performance specified in NFPA 1971 by providing a much higher degree of thermal protection without compromising comfort for firefighters.  Our Stedair® medical barriers protect healthcare personnel from the transfer of blood-borne pathogens and fluid penetration. Stedair® COBALT and Stedair® TUNGSTEN provide superior comfort and protection for industrial chemical professionals.  And our Stedair®, STEDTHANE®, and STEDPRENE® products protect militaries worldwide.

Stedfast facilities adhere to the following standards:

  • ISO 9001
    • Quality policy and certification are available upon request at stedast@stedfast.com
  • ISO 14001 (Granby facility)
    • Environment policy and certification are available upon request at stedast@stedfast.com
  • Numerous UL Certifications for products.

As a family of forward-thinking investors, we continually reinvest profits to ensure our products remain at the forefront of technology. Moreover, our recent investment in a Regenerative Thermal Oxidizer (RTO) demonstrates our dedication to environmental sustainability by minimizing emissions and conserving energy.

At Stedfast, we are committed to protecting end-users with innovative barrier technologies that deliver exceptional performance and durability.

For more information on how our protective solutions can benefit your industry or to schedule a visit to our facilities, please get in touch with us at stedfast@stedfast.com.