About Ocean State Innovations
The 1947 LLC Management team has grown the business through organic sales, strategic partnerships, and acquisitions. In 2017 Brand and Oppenheimer (“B&O”) acquired the assets of Cutting Edge TexStyles, a global supplier of Bindings, Trims and Piece Goods. In 2018 B&O acquired the assets of General Fabrics Inc., a global designer and wholesale distributor of quilting fabrics. In 2019, B&O became Ocean State Innovations (“OSI”) to continue the tradition of quality textiles, while focusing on the company’s innovative industry expertise and strong Rhode Island roots. Also, in 2019, OSI purchased the assets of Allied Bias a supplier of Binding products. OSI anticipates continued growth and success as management executes their strategic vision.
OUR MISSION
A relentless focus on organic growth initiatives and acquisitions to expand our global reach by utilizing our expertise as the best textile solutions provider.
Why Ocean State Innovations?
OSI has distinguished itself as the premier global source for textile products and services. Ocean State Innovations continues as a leader in the textile industry for the U.S. Military and brings that same innovative textile expertise to many commercial market segments such as medical, industrial, automotive, and traditional apparel.
We offer a wide range of stock fabrics as well as the willingness to provide individual customer developments. Our product line includes a variety of weights and constructions in Nylon, Polyester, Cotton, Vinyl, Canvas and blended woven and knit fabrics. We continue to have a variety of resources available for designing and producing some of the very best fabrics available for your products. Safety, maximum performance, and durability continue to be our focus.
OSI News
Ocean State Innovations Acquires Cloud9 Fabrics
PORTSMOUTH, RI – May 1, 2023 – Ocean State Innovations (OSI), a leading textile provider,… Read More
Ocean State Innovations Announces They Are Now Selling ITW Military Products
PORTSMOUTH, RI – October 26, 2022 – Ocean State Innovations (OSI), a leading textile provider,… Read More
Ocean State Innovations Announces Appointment of Global Sales Manager
PORTSMOUTH, RI – May 23, 2022 – Ocean State Innovations (OSI), a leading textile provider,… Read More