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Emelie N, Simproducts — Shumway, Illinois
Emelie approached us in October 2025 with a problem that had nothing to do with spec sheets — at least not on her end. She was restoring a WWII jeep cover and needed fabric that matched the original in feel, smell, and look. The restored product had to be historically accurate down to the smallest detail.
She didn't come from the fabric industry. She didn't know the spec. But we did. And we knew we had to stick to it.
All she had was a faded fabric sample from a converter who had likely retired. She just knew it had to be right.
The following week, we met Emelie at the IFAI trade show in Indianapolis. Kevin Lee from Buckeye Fabrics happened to be there. Will, Emelie's lead sewer, was there too — he knew what would work and what wouldn't. The four of us stood around that sample and worked it out together: what the original finish might have been, how to replicate it, what weight would drape right.
There was no spec sheet to reference. So we back-tested the fabric — reverse-engineered the construction and weight to understand exactly what we were dealing with. Once we knew what the base fabric was, we could figure out what finish would sit on it correctly.
Shelia McConnel at Buckeye Fabrics helped Steve all along with historical samples and was instrumental in matching the finish. We supplied an 18 oz cotton duck (#8), applied the matched finish with a few in-house adjustments, and sent it to Emelie.
It worked. The fabric looked right. It felt right. It smelled right. Emelie's restoration moved forward with material that honored the original WWII specifications.
She's been a customer ever since.
"We could not be more impressed with our experience working with Prestige Impex, Inc. Steve truly went above and beyond to help us find the right material for this project. We had many questions along the way, and he was consistently patient, knowledgeable, attentive, and incredibly quick to respond by both phone and email."
"We are extremely meticulous about our products and strive to make every detail as historically accurate as possible. Steve took the time to understand those standards and helped us find a material that met our exact specifications and quality requirements. He fully understood what we were trying to achieve, and we could not be happier with the result."
"The quality of the product exceeded our expectations and was exactly what we needed for the finished Jeep top. His level of service was exceptional, and it was clear throughout the process that he genuinely cared about helping us achieve the best possible outcome."
"Prestige Impex has earned our trust and our highest recommendation. The combination of outstanding quality, exceptional service, and the overall value of the experience has made us confident that we will be lifelong customers. Steve's professionalism, responsiveness, and willingness to go the extra mile made all the difference."
— Emelie N, Simproducts, Shumway, IL
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