The fabric is backlit and checked for any imperfections. Mehler has been producing technical textiles as defined today (with polyester fabrics) since 1954 and is one of the current leaders producing over 60 million yards of fabric annually. Jeff Smith was able to visit the subcontracted weaving mill in Germany of the coated fabric he made standard for EZ2CY. How ironic he found a company that could produce a better product in Germany.