Carnegie Fabrics

What Carnegie Fabrics does

Carnegie Fabrics is a privately held, 75-year-old manufacturer of sustainable, high-performance textiles, wallcoverings, and acoustic solutions for commercial interiors, headquartered in Rockville Centre, NY and majority-owned by private equity firm Calera Capital since 2017. The company's product platform is anchored by Xorel, a proprietary polyethylene-based textile developed in the late 1970s/80s as a PVC alternative, and extended through Biobased Xorel (a plant-based variant launched in 2013 on a carbon-positive platform), the Xorel Artform acoustic panel system, Kirei acoustic solutions, Création Baumann drapery, Siltech and polyurethane upholstery lines, and proprietary X-Protect Wall and X-Protect Sit backing technologies. Carnegie holds the self-described position of "first and only 100% PVC-free" interior textile manufacturer and carries a dense stack of third-party certifications including Cradle to Cradle Gold (Biobased Xorel) and Silver, Living Product Challenge (first textile globally, 2019), B Corp (since 2014, "Best For The World" 2018–2019), USDA BioPreferred, IMO, FAA, and various NFPA/UL fire-safety ratings, with warranties of 3–10 years depending on product line.

The business sells by the yard ($44–$108 depending on product) plus manufactured acoustic panel systems, with Net 30 account terms for trade buyers. Go-to-market is sales-led through regional field representatives supported by a Client Experience team, a transactional e-commerce site for pricing/quotes/sample requests, a by-appointment New York City showroom, GSA Advantage for federal procurement, and pre-approvals with acoustic panel OEMs Modernfold and Skyfold. Demand is driven primarily by architect and interior designer specification across eight targeted verticals: Workplace/Corporate, Government/GSA, Healthcare/Health & Wellness, Education, Hospitality, Multifamily, Museums, and Cruise. Lead generation is reinforced by complimentary Design Services, CEU-accredited courses, case studies, and trade-event participation. Management is led by Cliff Goldman (CEO, son of founder Bob Goldman), and the company operates as Carnegie Fabrics, LLC.

Name

Carnegie Fabrics

Legal name

Carnegie Fabrics, LLC

Website

https://carnegiefabrics.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1950

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Carnegie Fabrics is a 75-year-old, PE-backed (Calera Capital) manufacturer of sustainable, high-performance commercial textiles, wallcoverings, and acoustic solutions, anchored by its proprietary PVC-free Xorel and Biobased Xorel platforms and serving workplace, healthcare, government, and education markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Textiles and Wallcoverings

NAICS

Broadwoven Fabric Mills (313210), Textile Furnishings Mills (3141), Fabric Coating Mills (313320)

SIC

Broadwoven Fabric Mills, Man Made Fiber & Silk (2221)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialty Wallcoverings (Wallpaper, Vinyl, Fabric) (IMADAKAG)

Keywords

• High-performance textiles
• PVC-free wallcoverings
• Commercial upholstery fabrics
• Acoustic panel systems
• Biobased sustainable materials

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Textile and Wallcovering Products: Sale of high-performance textiles including Xorel, upholstery fabrics, wallcoverings, drapery, and acoustic panels. Products sold by the yard with pricing ranging from $44-$108 per yard depending on product line. Includes warranty coverage from 3-10 years depending on product category.
2. Design Services: Complimentary design services including curated sample packages, acoustic layout assistance, and professional design renderings for acoustic solutions. These services support product sales rather than generating separate revenue.
3. Xorel Artform Acoustic Panels: Manufactured acoustic panel systems wrapped in Xorel and Carnegie textiles. Pricing based on panel configuration and textile selection. Features 10-year warranty.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Carnegie Fabrics manufactures and supplies PVC-free, high-performance textiles and wallcoverings for commercial interior applications. The company's flagship product, Xorel, is a proprietary polyethylene-based textile offered with biobased and acoustic system variants, sold by the yard and as finished acoustic panels (Xorel Artform). It also markets complementary wallcoverings, upholstery lines, drapery, and acoustic solutions, supported by complimentary design services and a direct sales/specification model targeted at architects and designers.

Product overview

Carnegie Fabrics is a high-performance textile and wallcovering company offering a comprehensive portfolio of PVC-free, PFAS-free, and antimicrobial-free products. The core offering centers on Xorel, a proprietary high-performance textile brand available in standard polyethylene and plant-based (Biobased) formulations, which serves as a sustainable alternative to PVC. The product ecosystem includes Xorel Artform (acoustic panel system), Kirei (acoustic solution), Siltech (antimicrobial upholstery), and various wallcovering and upholstery collections. Supporting services include Design Services with complimentary layouts and custom design collaboration. The company also offers Création Baumann (drapery textiles), Elements (value performance upholstery), and Carnegie Acoustic Solutions (suite of acoustic products including drapery and dividers). All products are backed by warranties ranging from 3-10 years depending on the product line.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Xorel: High-performance polyethylene-based textile brand that serves as the company's flagship PVC-free alternative product line. Available in various applications including upholstery, wallcovering, and panels.
• Carnegie Xorel
• Carnegie Acoustic Solutions
• Xorel Artform
• Kirei
• Création Baumann
• Elements
• Biobased Xorel

Products and services

• Xorel Proprietary polyethylene-based high-performance textile brand offering a PVC-free alternative for commercial upholstery, wallcoverings, and panels. Includes standard Xorel and Biobased variants.
• Biobased Xorel Plant-based high-performance textile derived from rapidly renewable plant-based resources. First textile certified under the Living Product Challenge protocol of the International Living Future Institute.
• Xorel Artform Versatile acoustic tiling system for walls and ceilings that combines Xorel textiles with sound-absorbing substrates, available in over 350 color and pattern options and various panel shapes with NRC ratings up to 0.90.
• Kirei Sustainable acoustic solution offered as part of Carnegie Acoustic Solutions, designed for ceilings, walls, and dividers in commercial spaces.
• Siltech Inherently antimicrobial and antibacterial upholstery fabric that is stain- and scratch-resistant, made without phthalates, plasticizers, or BPA, suitable for indoor/outdoor use with a 10-year warranty.
• Polyurethanes Polyurethane upholstery collection that is soft as leather yet performs like vinyl, made without phthalates, plasticizers, or BPA and compliant with California Proposition 65.
• Elements (Value + Performance Upholstery) Value performance upholstery fabric line with a 5-year warranty, providing entry-level access to Carnegie's high-performance construction.
• Wallcoverings PVC-free wallcoverings including vinyl alternatives, durable woven options, and wall protection products designed to meet or exceed Type II wallcovering specifications.
• Acoustic Divider Vario Acoustic divider solution within Carnegie Acoustic Solutions designed to manage sound in commercial spaces such as offices and education facilities.
• Acoustic Drapery Acoustic drapery solutions for windows that combine sound management with aesthetic design, offered as part of Carnegie Acoustic Solutions.
• Carnegie Acoustic Solutions Suite of fully-customizable acoustic solutions for ceilings, walls, and dividers encompassing Xorel Artform, Kirei, Acoustic Divider Vario, and Acoustic Drapery.
• Création Baumann Drapery Swiss textile brand Création Baumann drapery and upholstery fabrics offered through Carnegie's distribution.
• Carnegie Armor Wall Protection Wall protection products with a 5-year warranty, designed for high-traffic commercial environments.
• Carnegie Design Services Complimentary design services including curated sample packages, design layouts and renderings for Acoustic Solutions products, and custom design collaboration through the Creative Studio.

Quantifiable outcome

• NRC of 0.90-1.05 when wrapped around 2" thick acoustic panel (ASTM C 423)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles8 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Maharam: Maharam is a direct peer — a high-end distributor and manufacturer of commercial textiles and wallcoverings serving the same architecture & design community with upholstery, drapery, and wallcovering offerings.
• MDC Wallcoverings: MDC Wallcoverings is a direct peer — a commercial wallcovering manufacturer serving the same A&D customer base with Type II wallcoverings, directly competing with Carnegie's durable woven and vinyl-alternative wallcoverings.
• Pollack Contract: Pollack is a direct peer — a high-end textile supplier for hospitality, healthcare, and corporate interiors with comparable upholstery, drapery, and wallcovering offerings sold through the A&D community.
• Wolf-Gordon: Wolf-Gordon is a direct peer — a manufacturer of commercial wallcoverings and textiles targeting the architecture and design community, directly comparable to Carnegie's wallcovering portfolio including Type II vinyl alternatives.
• Designtex: Designtex is a direct peer — a developer and supplier of applied surface solutions (textiles, wallcoverings, acoustical products) for commercial interiors, overlapping Carnegie's wallcovering, upholstery, and acoustic panel categories across workplace, healthcare, and education.
• Vescom: Vescom is a direct peer — a European-based manufacturer of commercial wallcoverings and textiles including vinyl alternatives, with international distribution that overlaps Carnegie's specialty wallcovering and acoustic categories.
• Knoll Textiles: Knoll Textiles is a direct peer — a designer-driven commercial textile brand offering upholstery, drapery, and wallcovering for workplace and institutional interiors, competing head-to-head with Carnegie on specification-driven projects.

Broad incumbents

• Steelcase: Steelcase is a broad incumbent — a major contract furniture manufacturer with an extensive proprietary textile and surface materials portfolio that competes with Carnegie on integrated workplace specifications and acoustic solutions.
• Koroseal Wallcoverings: Koroseal is a broad incumbent — an established commercial wallcovering manufacturer with a broader product line than Carnegie, supplying Type II and Type III wallcoverings to the same institutional and commercial channels.

Emerging players

• Kirei (independent brand): Kirei is an emerging player — a designer of sustainable acoustic panels and architectural surfaces; while Carnegie brands a 'Kirei' line, the underlying acoustic-solutions niche remains a fragmented, innovation-driven segment with multiple emerging competitors.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance26 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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