Our Offerings
We are part of the Acadian textile family, with over 20 years of operating experience. Based in the Raleigh-Durham, NC area with a warehouse in Atlanta, GA, we started Acadian Outlet to offer made-in-the-USA seconds globally.
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Our expertise is working directly with mills and understanding our customers applications. Every trucking shipment is competitively bid to ensure we provide the best available price with dependable carriers. If necessary, we can use a customer preferred carriers.
We communicate order status clearly and promptly.
Welcome to the Acadian Outlet.
Acadian Outlet Seconds
Our Seconds are US made vinyl coated polyester woven mesh fabrics made in the USA. We are frequently asked what are “Seconds” and what is the difference between "First" and "Seconds" quality?
In order for a fabric to be classified as “First” quality , the rolls must meet stringent quality requirements for color, weave, coating, and appearance. For the fabrics we offer, a typical industry standard for "First" quality is considered to be 3 defects or less and/or 1 splice or less per roll. Rolls that do not meet this requirement are classified as “Second” quality. Specifically, we describe our, "Seconds" as:
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Fabric that doesn't meet stringent quality requirements for color, weave, coating, or appearance;
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Dispositioned by the producing mill as “Seconds” - the reason for this is not shared externally;
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Material that still has intrinsic value can be used in other applications or geographical locations for a variety of applications;
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Since the producing mill doesn’t desire to operate in those markets, Seconds are sold at a discount instead of disposed;
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While there is no guarantee, typical scrap rates are around 15%. This varies with application and skill of the fabricator;
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Defects are often minor and difficult to notice;
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Length of rolls are highly variable with <50% of rolls being the standard length for that product;
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More likely to have handling damage due to differences in packaging and storage practices, including the length of time between production and use;
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May or may not have any identifying information, labels, or reason for disposition;
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ALWAYS sold on a first come first served basis, “as-is”, without warrant and no commitment with regards to future availability.
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The Acadian Advantage
Expert Advice
Different fabrics can be used in many ways, and we’ve seen them all. We advise on the best weave, style, and width for your specific application​.
A pallet or a container
Whether you need one pallet or a full container, Acadian gives you flexibility to purchase the quantity you need. ​
Shipping, without hassles
We have a large supply of fabrics in our U.S.-based warehouse. We can arrange for transport to your location, so you don’t have to worry about logistics.​
Meet Our Team
Acadian Outlet owners, Doug and Shawn Paul, are veterans with 30+ years of experience in global supply chains. They strive to add value by solving customer challenges and having a comprehensive product portfolio purchased with focus, discipline and world class competitiveness.
