Crypton
Crypton is a U.S. manufacturer of patented, PFAS-free performance upholstery fabrics serving residential, hospitality, and healthcare markets. The company licenses technology to 70+ furniture brands and 50+ textile distributors, and sells through thousands of retailers globally.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1993
- HeadquartersBloomfield Hills, United States
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Crypton does
Crypton is a U.S.-based manufacturer of performance upholstery fabrics, founded in 1993-1994 and headquartered in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, with manufacturing operations in Kings Mountain, North Carolina. The company pioneered the performance fabric category with a patented immersion-bath and 300-degree heat process that permanently cross-links stain, spill, odor, and moisture-barrier protection into every fiber, and transitioned its full production to a PFAS-free formulation in October 2022. Crypton holds the only U.S. EPA registration (No. 10324-85) for a disinfectable upholstery fabric system, a regulatory position reinforced by GREENGUARD Gold, WELL, LBC Red List, HPD, LEED, REACH, HHI, and AATCC 189 PFAS-free certifications. The portfolio spans Crypton Home (residential, 2-year warranty), Crypton Contract (commercial, 5-year warranty, with moisture barrier and EPA disinfectability), Nanotex by Crypton, and specialty lines including Crypton Celliant (infrared wellness), Crypton IMO Marine Textiles, Crypton Wall, Crypton Leather, and Epure water-based performance vinyl.
The business model is a hybrid of B2B licensing and sales to 70+ furniture manufacturers (Four Hands, Arhaus, Crate & Barrel, Norwalk, American Leather, Rowe, Knoll, Sherrill, Schumacher, Universal, Century, and others), to-the-trade distribution via 50+ commercial textile houses (Kravet, Designtex, Fabricut, Momentum, Mayer, Burch, KB Contract, United Fabrics), and downstream availability at thousands of U.S. furniture and fabric retailers plus major e-commerce storefronts. Crypton also generates ancillary revenue from branded cleaning products (Purple and Gold stain removers, Mess Eliminator, Leather & Vinyl Cleaner) and an EPA-registered Disinfectant & Deodorizer sold through Amazon and the Crypton Store, plus complimentary fabric test kits as a product-led growth funnel. Pricing is quote-based and varies by product line (Residential, Commercial, Nanotex), distributor, and quantity; specific price points are not publicly disclosed. End-customer segments are diversified across residential consumers, interior designers, and commercial specifiers in hospitality, healthcare, education, and corporate workplace environments, with a stated operating footprint across more than 19 countries in North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and South America.
Recent strategic activity has centered on expanding premium and mass-premium partnerships (Sherrill 2026, Schumacher 2026, Crate & Barrel 2025, Four Hands Spring 2025 with 400+ pieces), broadening the specialty product portfolio, launching the Mercato Place digital sample platform for designers, and maintaining the PFAS-free and EPA-registered positioning as a regulatory and sustainability differentiator. The company has 51-100 employees, no disclosed outside funding, and is led by President and CEO Lance Keziah, with Creative Director Rebecca Lee heading brand and design direction.
Crypton firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Crypton
- Legal name
- Crypton LLC
- Website
- https://crypton.com/
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1993
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- Crypton is a U.S. manufacturer of patented, PFAS-free performance upholstery fabrics serving residential, hospitality, and healthcare markets. The company licenses technology to 70+ furniture brands and 50+ textile distributors, and sells through thousands of retailers globally.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Crypton industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Performance Upholstery Fabric Manufacturing
- NAICS
- Textile and Fabric Finishing and Fabric Coating Mills (3133), Fabric Coating Mills (313320)
- SIC
- Apparel & Other Finishd Prods Of Fabrics & Similar Matl (2300)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Technical Fabric Mills (Performance/Protective/Medical Substrates) (IMAOABAH)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Coated & Laminated Industrial Fabrics (Tarpaulins/Awnings/Inflatables/Architectural Membranes) (IMAOADAI), Coated, Laminated & Membrane Fabrics (CRAAAMAF), Sustainable & Certified Materials (Organic, Recycled, Traceable) (CRAAAMAK)
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Where Crypton is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Bloomfield Hills
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
Crypton business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Fabric Sales (By the Yard): Crypton sells performance fabric by the yard to consumers and interior designers through distributors and retailers. Fabric is available through to-the-trade textile houses and retail fabric stores.
- Licensing to Furniture Manufacturers: Crypton technology is licensed to furniture manufacturers who incorporate Crypton performance fabric into their products. Brands like Four Hands, Arhaus, Crate & Barrel, and many others pay to use Crypton fabric and/or the Crypton brand in their products.
- Cleaning Products: Sale of proprietary cleaning products including upholstery stain removers (Purple and Gold formulas), Mess Eliminator for pet stains, Disinfectant & Deodorizer, and Leather & Vinyl cleaners. Products sold through Amazon and Crypton store.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Residential Performance Fabric - 2-year warranty |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Commercial/Contract Fabric - 5-year warranty |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Nanotex by Crypton - 2-year warranty |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels6 records
Marketing channels11 records
Crypton product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Crypton manufactures and licenses performance upholstery fabrics engineered with a patented immersion bath process that permanently bonds PFAS-free stain, spill, odor, and antimicrobial protection into every fiber. The company supplies two primary product lines — Crypton Contract Fabric (with moisture barrier, EPA-approved disinfectability, 5-year warranty) for high-traffic commercial use and Crypton Home Fabric (2-year warranty) for residential applications — alongside specialty products including Nanotex, Crypton Celliant wellness textiles, marine-grade IMO textiles, Epure performance vinyl, Crypton Wall coverings, and Crypton Leather, supported by a proprietary line of cleaning and EPA-registered disinfectant products.
Product overview
Crypton offers a comprehensive portfolio of performance fabric technologies. The core offerings include Crypton Fabric (commercial contract fabric with moisture barrier and EPA disinfectability, 5-year warranty) and Crypton Home Fabric (residential performance fabric, 2-year warranty). The Nanotex by Crypton sub-brand provides commercial-grade options with 2-year warranty. Specialty products include Crypton Celliant (infrared wellness technology), Crypton IMO Marine Textiles (maritime applications), Epure Performance Vinyl (eco-friendly polyurethane), Crypton Wall (vertical wall solutions), and Crypton Leather (performance leather). Supporting products include Crypton Disinfectant & Deodorizer (EPA-registered spray), cleaning product line (stain removers, pet mess eliminator, leather care), and fabric test kits. All products feature PFAS-free technology as of October 2022.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Nanotex by Crypton: Commercial grade performance fabric offering stain and odor resistance without moisture barrier, with 2-year warranty. Available through textile distributors for high-traffic commercial environments.
- Crypton Home
- Crypton Leather
- Crypton Wall
- Crypton Celliant
- Crypton IMO Marine Textiles
- Epure Performance Vinyl
- Crypton Home Fabric
- Crypton Contract Fabric
Products and services
- Crypton Contract/Commercial Fabric Premium performance fabric with patented moisture barrier, EPA-approved disinfectability, 5-year warranty, and permanent stain, spill, and odor resistance engineered for high-traffic commercial environments such as hospitality, healthcare, higher education, and workplace.
- Crypton Home Fabric Residential performance fabric with PFAS-free stain and odor resistance technology, 2-year warranty, designed for everyday family living including pets and children; available at furniture retailers and retail fabric stores.
- Nanotex by Crypton Commercial grade performance fabric with superior stain and odor resistance, PFAS-free, 2-year warranty, designed as a softer-touch option for contract environments that do not require full moisture barrier protection.
- Crypton Celliant Wellness Fabric Responsive textile incorporating infrared Celliant technology that converts body heat to recirculate blood flow, clinically tested for wellness benefits; combines Crypton's stain and odor protection with wellness functionality.
- Crypton IMO Marine Textiles Marine-grade upholstery fabric backed by patented stain and spill technology with integrated moisture barrier, certified to meet stringent maritime industry standards for cruise ships, yachts, and other maritime applications.
- Epure Performance Vinyl Water-based, solvent-free, plasticizer-free environmental polyurethane vinyl, positioned as the world's first of its kind, available through Designtex for commercial designers.
- Crypton Wall High-performance stain-resistant and odor-resistant commercial wall solution for vertical applications in commercial interior environments.
- Crypton Leather Genuine luxury leather hides with exclusive stain, odor, and microbial resistance, offered through a partnership with Cortina Leathers.
- Crypton Disinfectant & Deodorizer EPA-registered disinfectant spray effective against a broad spectrum of bacteria, viruses, mold, mildew, and fungus, including SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19); pairs with Crypton contract fabric to enable EPA-listed disinfection.
- Crypton Cleaning Products Professional cleaning fabric sprays including Purple Upholstery Stain Remover, Gold Upholstery Stain Remover, Mess Eliminator for Pet Stains, and Leather & Vinyl Cleaner/Protector; sold through Amazon and the Crypton store.
- Crypton Green Sustainable fabric line meeting stringent environmental standards including LBC Red List compliance and GREENGUARD Gold certification, with 100% of fabric scraps recycled into shoddy for carpet padding and automotive applications.
Quantifiable outcome
- Extends furniture life by 7 years
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use Crypton
Customer profileNamed customers14 records
Segments6 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Crypton technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
Crypton partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
20 partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.
- Sherrill FurniturecoreSherrill Furniture, a manufacturer of high-end furniture, partnered with Crypton as part of their 'Life Happens' showroom concept showcasing 15 new performance fabrics. Crypton is one of six industry partners (along with Sunbrella, Valdese, Merrimac, and Kravet) featured in the performance fabric displays at High Point Market.
- Four Hands FurniturecoreMajor furniture manufacturer debuted Crypton performance fabric in Spring 2025 collection. Over 400 pieces available with Crypton fabric, focusing on real-life functionality for durable, effortlessly livable furniture.
- ArhauscoreHigh-end furniture retailer offering Crypton performance fabrics in their upholstery collections. Products available both online and in retail stores across the country.
- Crate & BarrelmajorNational furniture and home decor retailer now offering Crypton performance fabrics including the Drift sectional collection upholstered in Crypton's Nomad Snow fabric.
- Norwalk FurnituremajorFurniture manufacturer featuring the Kim Salmela x Crypton Home Fabric Collection II with classic designs reimagined in current colors.
- SchumachermajorPremier textile house now offering Crypton performance fabrics including stylish plaid, broken stripe with velvet texture, small-scale check, and soft chenille fabrics with bouclé yarns.
- American LeathermajorLuxury furniture manufacturer offering Crypton fabric on their upholstered furniture collections for residential interiors.
- Rowe FurnituremajorQuality furniture manufacturer featuring Crypton Home Fabric on products including the Neval Sectional and Pfifer Chair.
- DesigntexcoreLeading commercial textile distributor offering Crypton contract fabrics for hospitality, healthcare, educational, and high-traffic commercial environments.
- KravetcoreLuxury textile house distributing Crypton fabrics and exclusive Crypton Celliant Wellness Textiles with infrared technology for improved wellness.
- FabricutcoreMajor textile distributor offering Crypton contract fabrics in extensive color ranges for hospitality and commercial designers.
- Mayer FabricscoreCommercial textile company offering Crypton performance fabrics including C-Zero fluorine-free collections since 2018.
- Momentum TextilescoreCommercial textile distributor offering Crypton performance fabrics with texture, subtle patterns, and bold colors for high-traffic environments.
- Burch FabricsmajorFabric distributor featuring Crypton Storybook Collection with patented moisture barrier and new floral contract fabric Briar.
- Cortina LeathersmajorLuxury leather provider offering Crypton performance leather in amazing colors and finishes with exclusive stain, odor, and microbial resistance.
- United FabricscoreFabric distributor offering Crypton performance fabrics including the popular Chessie checkerboard pattern with new color upgrades.
- KB ContractmajorContract furniture distributor featuring new Crypton contract fabrics Bowie, Hutch, and Tangled made at Crypton's North Carolina mill.
- Twenty Nine ParkmajorDesign-focused retailer featuring Crypton Revival Collection with timeless patterns and rich textures for easy-to-clean performance furniture.
- Universal FurnituremajorFurniture manufacturer featuring Crypton fabrics on the Miranda Kerr collection reflecting approach to happy and healthy home.
- KnollmajorPremium furniture and textile company offering Crypton performance fabrics for modern commercial and residential interiors.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Crypton competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Herculite: Herculite is a US manufacturer of coated and laminated performance fabrics for healthcare, hospitality, and industrial markets. It directly competes with Crypton on disinfectable, coated contract fabrics and offers EPA-registered antimicrobial options.
- Designtex: Designtex is a leading commercial textile manufacturer and distributor offering Crypton among its product lines. It competes with and distributes Crypton fabrics in commercial interiors, making it both a channel partner and a direct competitor in performance commercial textiles.
- Mayer Fabrics: Mayer Fabrics is a commercial textile manufacturer and distributor offering its own C-Zero PFAS-free performance fabric line since 2018, alongside Crypton products. It is both a Crypton distributor and a competing performance-fabric brand for contract markets.
- Glen Raven (Sunbrella): Glen Raven is the maker of Sunbrella, the most-recognized performance fabric brand globally, serving indoor/outdoor upholstery, awnings, and marine applications. It is the most direct competitor to Crypton in stain-resistant, solution-dyed performance textiles and was featured as a co-equal partner in Crypton's own showroom at High Point Market.
- Morbern: Morbern is a North American manufacturer of coated vinyl and performance upholstery fabrics for contract and residential use. It directly competes with Crypton Contract Fabric and Epure in the coated-performance-fabric category, particularly for hospitality, healthcare, and marine applications.
- Spradling International: Spradling is a global coated-fabric manufacturer with a strong presence in marine, automotive, and contract upholstery. It competes with Crypton IMO Marine Textiles and Crypton Contract Fabric on coated, stain-resistant upholstery for high-traffic commercial environments.
- Revolution Fabrics: Revolution Fabrics is a US-based performance upholstery fabric maker offering PFAS-free, stain-resistant woven fabrics sold direct-to-consumer and through-the-trade. It directly competes with Crypton Home Fabric on stain-resistance claims, sustainability positioning, and price in the residential performance-fabric segment.
- Inside Performance Fabric: Inside Performance is a performance upholstery fabric brand specializing in cleanable, family- and pet-friendly fabrics sold direct-to-consumer. It is a direct competitor to Crypton Home Fabric on durable residential performance upholstery at a typically lower price point.
Broad incumbents
- Knoll (MillerKnoll): MillerKnoll is the parent of Knoll, a premium commercial furniture and textile company that distributes Crypton fabrics while also offering its own performance textile lines. It is a broader incumbent in commercial contract interiors with overlapping fabric specification capabilities.
Emerging players
- Polartec: Polartec is a US manufacturer of technical performance textiles, primarily for outdoor and apparel end uses. It is an emerging peer in performance textile chemistry with growing overlap into interior and contract applications where Crypton operates.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Trust signalCompliance12 records
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Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles2 records
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Funding rounds1 record
Investors1 record
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Frequently asked questions about Crypton
What does Crypton do?
Crypton manufactures and licenses performance upholstery fabrics engineered with a patented immersion bath process that permanently bonds PFAS-free stain, spill, odor, and antimicrobial protection into every fiber. The company supplies two primary product lines — Crypton Contract Fabric (with moisture barrier, EPA-approved disinfectability, 5-year warranty) for high-traffic commercial use and Crypton Home Fabric (2-year warranty) for residential applications — alongside specialty products including Nanotex, Crypton Celliant wellness textiles, marine-grade IMO textiles, Epure performance vinyl, Crypton Wall coverings, and Crypton Leather, supported by a proprietary line of cleaning and EPA-registered disinfectant products.
Is Crypton a public or private company?
Crypton is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.
When was Crypton founded?
Crypton was founded in 1993. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is Crypton based?
Crypton is headquartered in Bloomfield Hills, United States, in the North America region.
How does Crypton make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Fabric Sales (By the Yard) is the primary driver. The others are licensing to Furniture Manufacturers and cleaning Products.
Who are Crypton's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Herculite, Designtex, Mayer Fabrics, Glen Raven (Sunbrella), Morbern, Spradling International, Revolution Fabrics and Inside Performance Fabric. Knoll (MillerKnoll) is listed as a broad incumbent. Polartec is listed as an emerging player.
Does Crypton have an API?
No public API is recorded for Crypton.
What industry is Crypton in?
Crypton's product category is Performance Upholstery Fabric Manufacturing. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAOABAH, Technical Fabric Mills (Performance/Protective/Medical Substrates), with a secondary code of IMAOADAI, Coated & Laminated Industrial Fabrics (Tarpaulins/Awnings/Inflatables/Architectural Membranes). Its NAICS code is 3133 and its SIC code is 2300.