Graniteville Specialty Fabrics

What Graniteville Specialty Fabrics does

Graniteville Specialty Fabrics, founded in 1845 and based in Graniteville, South Carolina, is a specialty textile manufacturer that develops and produces custom coated fabrics for marine, military, tentage, and industrial end uses. The company is now a subsidiary of BondCote Performance Textiles following a 2026 acquisition. Its core product portfolio centers on four differentiated, certified lines: Perfecta Marine® (a UV-dissipating marine fabric claiming 30%+ heat reduction on dark fabrics), ISOTHERM FR® (an aluminized FR vinyl radiant barrier), FORCE FR (a lightweight military-grade FR polyester), and Zero BELOW (a -60°F-rated FR fabric qualified for U.S. Marine Corps arctic shelters). Underlying technology is a combination of solvent-based coating chemistry — a capability the company states is rare in industrial settings — and a suite of finish systems including durable water repellent (C-6 PFOA free), flame retardant (ASTM D6413, CPAI-84, NFPA 701, California Title 19), UV/weather resistant, and antimicrobial finishes, with custom color compounding across 1,000+ colors.

The company operates a custom-engineered solutions model: sales are initiated via direct quote requests for co-developed specifications, supported by an in-house lab executing approximately 400 projects per year and producing 56 distinct products. Distribution is split between direct enterprise sales for custom and military programs and an exclusive US distribution agreement with Trivantage for Perfecta Marine and awning fabrics, giving the company access to 12 Trivantage distribution centers across the United States. Customer mix is anchored in mid-market manufacturers across the marine, tentage, and specialty/industrial segments, with the U.S. Marine Corps as a named government end-user.

Revenue is generated primarily through one-time sales of coated fabric products supplemented by custom formulation and development services, priced on a quote basis tied to specifications, volume, and complexity, with multi-year contract structures referenced for some relationships. The company is privately held and does not disclose revenue, headcount beyond an 11–50 band, or funding. Primary customers include boat cover manufacturers, military prime contractors, and specialty industrial buyers; community/educational investments (Youth Apprenticeship Carolina, Early College Program) are also part of its operating footprint but not a revenue stream.

Name

Graniteville Specialty Fabrics

Legal name

Graniteville Specialty Fabrics

Website

https://graniteville.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1845

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Graniteville Specialty Fabrics, a South Carolina-based custom coated textile manufacturer founded in 1845 and now a subsidiary of BondCote Performance Textiles, produces certified marine, military, tentage, and industrial coated fabrics using proprietary solvent-based chemistry and specialty finishes, sold direct and through exclusive US distributor Trivantage.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Coated Technical Textiles

NAICS

Fabric Coating Mills (31332), Textile and Fabric Finishing and Fabric Coating Mills (3133), Paint and Coating Manufacturing (32551), Fabric Coating Mills (313320)

SIC

Paints, Varnishes, Lacquers, Enamels & Allied Prods (2851), Apparel & Other Finishd Prods Of Fabrics & Similar Matl (2300)

akta.pro primary industry

Coating & Finishing Chemicals Application (Resins/Softening/Water-Repellent/FR/Antimicrobial) (IMAOACAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Coated, Laminated & Membrane Fabrics (CRAAAMAF), Marine & Offshore Coatings (IMAEAGAD), Industrial & Commercial Painting/Coatings/Surface Treatment (IMAIAAAK)

Keywords

• Coated specialty fabrics
• Marine fabric coatings
• Military shelter fabrics
• Flame retardant textiles
• Custom fabric manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Graniteville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Coated Fabric Products: Sale of custom coated technical fabrics for marine, military, tentage, and specialty applications. Products include solvent-based coatings, water resistant, flame retardant, UV resistant, and antimicrobial fabrics.
2. Custom Formulation Services: Custom engineered fabric solutions developed for specific customer requirements with color compounding capabilities. Revenue from development and production of custom formulations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Graniteville Specialty Fabrics manufactures custom engineered coated specialty fabrics for marine, military, tentage, and industrial applications. The company formulates and applies proprietary coatings — including solvent-based systems, durable water repellent (DWR), flame retardant, UV/weather resistant, and antimicrobial finishes — to textile substrates, producing finished products such as Perfecta Marine®, ISOTHERM FR®, FORCE FR, and Zero BELOW. It also offers custom color compounding with 1,000+ available colors and custom formulation services tailored to specific end-user requirements.

Product overview

Graniteville Specialty Fabrics, now part of the BondCote Performance Textiles family, is a technical textile manufacturer specializing in custom coated fabrics with over 70 years of coating expertise since 1845. The company operates custom color compounding capabilities and develops engineered solutions for coated fabrics. The product portfolio includes Perfecta Marine® (UV-stable marine fabric technology), ISOTHERM FR® (fire-retardant radiant barrier), FORCE FR (lightweight military-grade FR fabric), and Zero BELOW (extreme cold-temperature resistant fabric for arctic applications). The company also provides custom coating solutions for tentage, marine, and military applications with capabilities including solvent-based coatings, water-resistant finishes, flame retardant finishes, UV/weather resistant products, and antimicrobial finishes.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Perfecta Marine: Next-generation multi-use high quality marine cover fabric with UV-dissipating engineered coating technology that reduces heat gain and keeps surfaces cooler.
• BondCote

Products and services

• Perfecta Marine® Next-generation multi-use high quality marine cover fabric with UV-dissipating engineered coating technology that reduces heat gain and keeps surfaces and interiors cooler. Achieves 30%+ heat reduction on dark fabrics (ASTM D4803).
• ISOTHERM FR® FR vinyl radiant barrier coated polyester, 0.007-inch single ply material with aluminized coating on one side and white vinyl on the alternate, achieving maximum thermal efficiency R-value. Flame retardant to ASTM D6413, CPAI-84, NFPA 701 and California Title 19.
• FORCE FR Lightweight FR vinyl coated HT polyester performing like heavier material, with coated face and back, reversible, UV and mildew resistant, FR to ASTM D6413, CPAI-84, NFPA 701 and California Title 19. Stock available in white and safety green.
• Zero BELOW Lightweight FR vinyl coated HT polyester designed to perform equal to Force FR with added ability to withstand temperatures down to -60 degrees Fahrenheit. Standard color is grey. Used as flooring in U.S. Marine Corps' arctic shelter.
• Custom Coated Fabric Solutions Custom engineered coated fabric solutions developed in collaboration with customer teams. Includes custom color compounding with 1,000+ available colors, custom formulations backed by world class lab, and 400 lab projects per year across solvent-based coatings, DWR, FR, UV/weather resistant, and antimicrobial finishes for marine, military, tentage, and industrial applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• 30%+ heat reduction on dark fabrics (ASTM D4803)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• TrivantagecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive distributor partner for Perfecta Marine technology and awning fabrics. Trivantage has 12 distribution center locations across the United States serving marine and awning customers.
• BondCote Performance TextilesflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerGraniteville Specialty Fabrics is now part of the BondCote family. Same trusted products backed by accelerated innovation and U.S.-made strength. Added strength, resources, and manufacturing excellence.
• Aiken County Public Schools / Midland Valley High SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partnership creating Youth Apprenticeship Carolina registered program at Graniteville facility. Also invested in Early College Program allowing students to earn Associate's Degree alongside high school diploma.
• Glen RavenminorOthersListed as partner organization on company website
• IFAI (Industrial Fabric Association International)minorOthersListed as partner organization - industry association for technical fabrics
• Inman MillsminorOthersListed as partner organization - textile manufacturer
• Milliken & CompanyminorOthersListed as partner organization - textile and chemical manufacturer
• Mt. Vernon MillsminorOthersListed as partner organization - textile manufacturer
• Schneider MillsminorOthersListed as partner organization - textile manufacturer
• USIFI (U.S. Industrial Fabric Institute)minorOthersListed as partner organization - industry association
• AATCC (American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists)minorOthersListed as partner organization - professional association for textile industry
• SC Chamber of CommerceminorOthersListed as partner organization - state business chamber
• SC Manufacturers AllianceminorOthersListed as partner organization - manufacturing industry association

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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