What Herculite Products Inc does

Herculite Products Inc. is a privately held, family-owned American manufacturer of flexible PVC composite textiles, founded in 1954 and headquartered in Emigsville, Pennsylvania. The company produces high-performance fabrics across five core categories: healthcare (Sure-Chek antimicrobial fabrics with patented protection for the life of the product), awning, marine (via subsidiary Strataglass LLC, including the new Latitude line), tent and structure (Architent), and performance fabrics for military, industrial, agricultural, and translucent applications. Proprietary technologies include the Sure-Chek antimicrobial additive system (developed in the 1980s and still the industry standard after 60+ years), moisture barrier fabrics with vinyl laminated on high-tenacity polyester scrim, Blaze Blocker fire barrier fabrics meeting CTB 133 and NFPA standards, and custom-engineered fabric formulations available up to 98 inches wide.

The company operates three wholly owned subsidiaries: Strataglass LLC (marine vinyl enclosures), Hercon Environmental (pheromone-based pest control products, founded 1974), and Herculite Coatings (specialty surface treatments). Its go-to-market combines a direct sales team with regional managers, a distributor network with find-a-distributor functionality on its website for awning and marine segments, and event-driven sales via the Advanced Textiles Expo. The company holds ISO 9001 certification, GREENGUARD Gold certification for three composites, Berry-compliance for military fabrics, and numerous fire safety certifications (NFPA 701, CTB 133, Crib 5).

Revenue mechanics are based on one-time sales of performance fabrics with quote-based pricing determined by customer specifications. The customer base spans hospitals, long-term care facilities, awning fabricators, marine OEMs, tent manufacturers, the U.S. military, agricultural operators, and industrial buyers. Marketing is multi-channel including blog content, social media (Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram), trade show presence, whitepapers, eBooks, sample cards, and welding guides. The company has 51-100 employees and earns annual regional recognition as one of the Best Places to Work in PA (third consecutive year in 2025).

Name

Herculite Products Inc

Legal name

Herculite Products Inc.

Website

https://herculite.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1954

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Herculite Products Inc. is a privately held, family-owned U.S. manufacturer (founded 1954, Emigsville, PA) of flexible PVC composite textiles for healthcare (Sure-Chek), awning, marine (Strataglass), tent and structure (Architent), military, industrial, and agricultural applications, selling through direct sales and distributors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Performance Textiles

NAICS

Textile and Fabric Finishing and Fabric Coating Mills (3133), Textile Mills (313)

SIC

Textile Mill Products (2200), Miscellaneous Fabricated Textile Products (2390)

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), Medical & Hygiene Technical Textiles (Gauze/Drapes/Wipes/Barrier Fabrics) (IMAOADAD), Protective & Safety Textiles (FR/Arc/Heat/Cut/Chemical) (IMAOADAA)

Keywords

• PVC composite textiles
• Performance fabric manufacturing
• Antimicrobial healthcare fabrics
• Marine vinyl enclosures
• Industrial textile solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Emigsville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Performance Fabric Sales: Herculite manufactures and sells high-performance flexible PVC composite textiles directly to customers and through distributor networks. Products include awning fabrics, healthcare fabrics, marine fabrics, tent and structure fabrics, and performance fabrics for military, industrial, and agricultural applications.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Herculite manufactures and sells flexible PVC composite textiles across five core verticals: healthcare fabrics under the Sure-Chek brand with proprietary antimicrobial protection, awning fabrics for architectural applications, marine fabrics including the Strataglass line of clear vinyl enclosure products, tent and structure fabrics under the Architent brand, and performance fabrics for military, industrial, translucent, and agricultural uses. The company offers custom-engineered fabric solutions up to 98 inches wide and operates as a U.S.-based manufacturer with ISO 9001 quality certification since 1954.

Product overview

Herculite Products Inc is a manufacturer of flexible PVC composite textiles operating under a multi-brand portfolio approach. The company produces five core product categories: Healthcare Fabrics (Sure-Chek brand), Awning Fabrics, Performance Fabrics (including military, industrial, translucent, and agricultural applications), Marine Fabrics (including the Strataglass subsidiary brand), and Tent & Structure Fabrics (Architent brand). The company operates as a single unified manufacturing company with distinct product lines rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture, offering custom-engineered fabric solutions for applications demanding exceptional aesthetics, durability, and return on investment. Key sub-brands include Sure-Chek (healthcare with proprietary antimicrobial technology), Architent (tent and structure), Strataglass (marine vinyl), and Colorguard (print media and awning fabrics). The company also maintains a separate subsidiary, Hercon Environmental, for environmentally compatible pest control products including attractants, lures, disruptants, and insecticidal strips.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Sure-Chek: Antimicrobial healthcare fabrics with proprietary antimicrobial additive protection for medical mattresses, privacy curtains, pillow fabrics, and moisture barriers. Original patented healthcare fabric brand and industry standard.
• Architent
• Strataglass
• Weblon Regatta
• Colorguard
• AquatexII
• Hercon Environmental

Products and services

• Sure-Chek Healthcare Fabrics The Sure-Chek brand encompasses the original patented healthcare fabrics designed for protective covering in medical environments. This comprehensive line includes moisture barrier fabrics, fire barrier fabrics (Blaze Blocker), pillow fabrics, mattress fabrics, conductive fabrics, curtain/linen fabrics, and seating and positioning fabrics. Sure-Chek incorporates proprietary antimicrobial protection that remains effective throughout the product's useful life.
• Sure-Chek Moisture Barrier Fabrics Healthcare fabrics engineered for use between outer and inner fabrics to prevent moisture intrusion, including Sure-Chek Soft and Sure-Chek Comfort 6. Features vinyl laminated on weft insertion scrim base of high tenacity filament polyester with antimicrobial protection meeting ISO 22196.
• Sure-Chek Fire Barrier Fabrics (Blaze Blocker) High-performance fire barrier fabrics including Blaze Blocker HP (knit tube, 36-38 inch width) and Blaze Blocker FG (woven flat sheet, 90 inch width). Features modacrylic/fiberglass construction, passes Crib 5 flame test, designed for mattresses meeting CTB 133 and California Technical Bulletin 129 standards.
• Coastline Plus Awning Fabric Performance awning fabric designed for architectural applications, providing outdoor living space extension and protection from ultraviolet damage.
• Patio 500 Awning Fabric Durable awning fabric engineered for residential and commercial outdoor shade applications.
• Vanguard Awning Fabric High-performance awning fabric offering weather resistance and aesthetic appeal for architectural applications.
• Herculite Natura Awning Fabric Natural-look awning fabric designed for aesthetic architectural applications with durable performance characteristics.
• Weather-Chek Awning Fabric Weather-resistant awning fabric engineered for demanding outdoor environmental conditions.
• Weblon Regatta Marine Fabric Marine fabric designed for boat covers, sail covers, and other marine accessories requiring durability and weather resistance.
• Latitude Marine Fabric Next-generation marine textile featuring specially designed vinyl film technology providing an exceptionally soft feel with enhanced durability, resistance to cold cracking, tearing, weathering, rot, and UV exposure.
• Strataglass Marine Vinyl Premium marine vinyl enclosure products including Strataglass clear marine vinyl and CrystalClear, used for boat enclosures, bimini tops, and marine fabric accessories.
• Architent Tent and Structure Fabrics A complete selection of high-performance technical textiles for the tent and structure market, including Architent Heritage, Architent Beyond Coated, Architent with Sure-Chek Antimicrobial, Architent Wideside Sidewall, and Showtime theme park and event tent fabric.
• Military Performance Fabrics Custom-engineered performance fabrics designed for military applications, meeting stringent military specifications and Berry-compliant requirements.
• Industrial Performance Fabrics High-performance industrial fabrics available up to 98 inches wide for applications including automotive, canopies, covers, and recreational products.
• Translucent Performance Fabrics Light-transmitting performance fabrics designed for applications requiring natural illumination while maintaining weather resistance.
• Agricultural Curtains Performance fabrics engineered for agricultural curtain applications, providing livestock protection and climate control for agricultural facilities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Sure-Chek antimicrobial protection performs for the life of the fabric

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Strataglass LLCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrataglass LLC is a related company and the leading manufacturer of marine vinyl enclosure products. Herculite Products and Strataglass jointly introduced Latitude by Strataglass, a new American-made marine fabric. The companies share booth space at trade shows like Advanced Textiles Expo and collaborate on product development for the marine industry. Strataglass products are featured on Herculite's website alongside their own fabric offerings.
• Hercon EnvironmentalcoreOthersHercon Environmental is a subsidiary of Herculite Products Inc. Founded in 1974, it develops and manufactures environmentally compatible insect monitoring and control products using non-toxic insect pheromones, attractants, repellents, and low-risk insecticides for agricultural, forestry, industrial/utility, professional pest management, and home & garden markets.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Sattler Group: Austrian manufacturer of technical textiles and coated fabrics for sun protection, marine, and outdoor applications. Direct peer in awning and marine fabric segments with overlapping product characteristics to Herculite's Weblon Regatta and Coastline Plus lines.
• Glen Raven: Manufacturer of Sunbrella and other performance fabrics for awning, marine, and outdoor applications. Closely overlaps Herculite's awning and marine fabric portfolio with a globally recognized consumer brand.
• Haartz Corporation: U.S. manufacturer of coated and laminated textiles for automotive, marine, and outdoor applications. Direct peer in coated performance fabrics with overlapping marine and specialty industrial end markets.
• Standard Textile: U.S. manufacturer of healthcare and hospitality textiles including reusable privacy curtains, bed linens, and patient apparel. Direct peer in the healthcare textile segment with overlap to Herculite's Sure-Chek healthcare fabric line.
• Spradling International: U.S. manufacturer of coated vinyl and performance fabrics for marine, automotive, healthcare, and contract upholstery markets. Direct peer in coated fabrics with similar healthcare and marine end markets to Herculite.
• Seaman Corporation: U.S. manufacturer of coated and laminated technical fabrics (Shelter-Rite, FiberTite) for architectural, industrial, and military applications. Direct peer in coated technical textiles with similar vertical applications to Herculite.
• Verseidag-Indutex: German manufacturer of coated technical textiles and membranes for architecture, industry, and defense. Direct peer in coated industrial fabrics serving similar architectural, military, and specialty industrial markets as Herculite.
• Serge Ferrari: French manufacturer of flexible composite membranes and coated technical textiles used in architecture, marine, and industry. Most comparable direct peer to Herculite's PVC composite fabric business serving awning, tensile architecture, and marine markets.
• Cooley Group: U.S. manufacturer of engineered PVC and urethane-coated fabrics for commercial, military, and industrial applications including tensile structures and environmental containment. Direct comparable in coated technical textiles.

Broad incumbents

• Toray Industries: Global Japanese materials conglomerate with significant coated fabric, membrane, and technical textile operations across multiple industries. Larger incumbent with overlapping capabilities in coated textiles and membranes relevant to Herculite's industrial and architectural fabric lines.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/herculite-361049790659379
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/herculite-products-inc
• Instagraminstagram.com/herculite
• Xx.com/herculiteprod

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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