First Source Worldwide

First Source Worldwide (FSW) is a provider of integrity-driven distribution and manufacturing services that meet the needs of customers in diverse industries. In addition to organic and nonorganic dyes, First Source Worldwide produces performance chemicals that include resins, dispersants, surfactants, and cross-linking agents. A core aim with its ISO 9001:2015 products is to enable companies to generate better products in the most energy-efficient way possible.

FSW’s capacities extend to the blending of custom products to individual specifications, including those that exactly match the powder and liquids provided by existing suppliers. The company creates tailored blends and dispersions of additives and colorants and is known for its quick responsiveness in any situation.

First Source’s quality commitment is matched by a focus on responsible sourcing, with the company maintaining supply chains that extend to China and India. In addition to four laboratories, seven FSW manufacturing and distribution centers span North America. Active with the American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists, the company is known for its rinseable dyes and non-staining dye technologies.