United Fabrics

What United Fabrics does

United Fabrics (United Fabrics Inc.) is a wholesale textile supplier and converter operating to-the-trade across the United States. Founded in 1946 and headquartered in Pennsauken, New Jersey, the company distributes performance fabrics, faux leather, and genuine leather to interior designers, decorators, and hospitality professionals through an exclusive trade-account-only e-commerce channel requiring login for wholesale pricing. A second warehouse in Long Beach, California supports West Coast fulfillment with on-site customer pickup. The company carries 101–250 employees and is privately held with no disclosed institutional investment or financial performance data.

The product portfolio combines proprietary and distributed lines. Exclusive distribution relationships cover Crypton Home, Crypton Leather, Sunbrella (including Sunbrella Contract and the Sunbrella Roadtrip Series: Cape Cod), Nanotex, Supreen, Alta, and Writer's Block, alongside the proprietary Hyphyn portfolio (newest SKU: Carson collection). Active collections include Home Trends: Casual Classics (Crypton Home chenilles), Explorer performance textures for outdoor and marine use, and individual SKUs such as Lowell, Harris, Rigby, Noodle, and Ezra. Products are certified to industry standards including Greenguard Gold, California AB-2998, California Prop 65, PFAS Free, UFAC Class 1, NFPA 260, and ACT Registered Certification Marks covering flammability, wet/dry crocking, colorfastness, physical properties, and abrasion resistance. Value-added services include a Sample Lab for curated project sourcing and a Swatch Board online design tool.

Revenue is generated through one-time wholesale fabric sales sold by the yard at login-gated trade pricing, with minimum quantities varying by product. Go-to-market is exclusively sales-led through the trade channel, supported by organic social presence on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Pinterest, plus a monthly email newsletter and a content hub with product catalogs, price lists, and resource guides. The company has no public listing, no disclosed parent organization, and no announced M&A, funding, or leadership changes in the source data.

Name

United Fabrics

Legal name

United Fabrics Inc.

Website

https://unitedfabrics.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1946

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

United Fabrics is a 1946-founded U.S. wholesale textile converter distributing performance fabrics, faux leather, and genuine leather via exclusive trade-channel partnerships with Crypton and Sunbrella to interior designers, decorators, and hospitality professionals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Performance Upholstery Textiles

NAICS

Sewing, Needlework, and Piece Goods Retailers (45913)

SIC

Wholesale-Apparel, Piece Goods & Notions (5130)

akta.pro primary industry

Upholstery & Decorative Fabrics Retail (Fabric by the Yard, Slipcovers) (CRAIALAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Commercial & Hospitality Home Textiles Retail (Bulk Linens for Hotels, Spas, Restaurants) (CRAIALAJ)

Keywords

• Upholstery fabric wholesale
• Performance textiles distribution
• Trade fabric supplier
• Faux leather manufacturing
• Contract fabric distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Pennsauken

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, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Wholesale Fabric Sales: United Fabrics generates revenue through wholesale distribution of performance fabrics, faux leather, and genuine leather to interior designers, decorators, and hospitality professionals. Products are sold by the yard with login-based wholesale pricing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

United Fabrics is a to-the-trade manufacturer and wholesale distributor of performance upholstery fabrics, faux leather, and genuine leather sold by the yard exclusively to registered trade accounts. The company distributes proprietary collections such as Hyphyn alongside branded product lines carrying Crypton Home, Crypton Leather, Sunbrella, Nanotex, Supreen, Alta, and Writer's Block technologies for residential, commercial, and hospitality interiors. Trade support services include a Sample Lab curation team and an online Swatch Board sample management tool, with fulfillment from New Jersey and California warehouses.

Product overview

United Fabrics operates as a textile distribution platform offering an extensive portfolio of upholstery fabrics, faux leather, and genuine leather products. The core product lineup includes multiple proprietary fabric collections (Home Trends: Casual Classics featuring Crypton Home performance fabrics, Sunbrella Roadtrip Series for outdoor/contract applications, Explorer performance textures for marine/outdoor use) alongside distributed brand partnerships with Crypton Home, Crypton Leather, Sunbrella, Sunbrella Contract, Hyphyn, and other specialty fabric brands. Individual products within collections include chenille and polyester-blend upholstery fabrics (Lowell, Harris, Rigby), outdoor performance textures (Elias, Pike, Sierra, Teton, Noodle), and Sunbrella pattern lines (Martha, Trellis, Tucker, Yardly). Services include a Sample Lab for curated fabric sampling and a Swatch Board tool for online design organization.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hyphyn Performance Fabric Portfolio United Fabrics' proprietary line of performance fabrics featuring advanced textile technologies designed for residential and commercial upholstery applications, marketed under the Hyphyn brand label.
• Home Trends: Casual Classics Collection Curated fabric collection featuring Crypton Home performance fabrics with chenille softness and timeless patterns designed for residential and hospitality interiors.
• Sunbrella Roadtrip Series: Cape Cod Collection Exclusive Sunbrella Contract fabric collection featuring Martha, Trellis, Tucker, and Yardly patterns with fade-resistant outdoor performance characteristics for commercial and residential use.
• Explorer Performance Textures Collection Collection of performance textures including Elias, Pike, Sierra, and Teton fabrics designed for outdoor and marine upholstery applications with high abrasion resistance.
• Faux Leather Upholstery Products Portfolio of faux leather products including PVC/Vinyls and PU/Polyurethanes, including outdoor-ready faux leathers designed for marine and poolside upholstery, available in varied textures and colors.
• Genuine Leather Upholstery Products Genuine leather upholstery products including Crypton Leather with soil and stain-repellent technology that extends the life of upholstered furniture and lasts the lifetime of the leather.
• Sunbrella Contract Fabrics Commercial-grade Sunbrella fabrics designed for demanding indoor and outdoor environments with fade resistance and durability for contract spaces.
• Sample Lab Curation Service Service in which United Fabrics' team of fabric experts curates sample selections tailored to a trade client's specific project needs upon request.
• Online Swatch Board Tool Online design tool that allows registered trade customers to save favorite fabrics, organize selections, and order samples from a customized workspace.

Quantifiable outcome

• Crypton Home fabrics extend the lifetime of upholstered furniture with soil and stain protection lasting the lifetime of the leather
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• Crypton HomecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUnited Fabrics distributes Crypton Home performance fabrics featuring industry-leading soil and stain-repellant technology. The partnership provides customers access to Crypton-protected polyester blends and chenille fabrics with antimicrobial properties.
• Crypton LeathercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUnited Fabrics offers Crypton Leather, bringing the same soil and stain-repellant technology to genuine leather products, extending furniture life and providing lasting protection.
• SunbrellacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExclusive distributor of Sunbrella Contract and Sunbrella outdoor fabrics, including the Roadtrip Series: Cape Cod collection. Sunbrella provides fade-resistant, water-repellent performance fabrics for indoor and outdoor commercial applications.
• HyphynflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerHyphyn is United Fabrics' proprietary performance fabric brand portfolio. The Carson collection represents the newest addition, offering performance fabrics designed for hospitality and residential interiors with modern aesthetics and durability.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Momentum Textiles: Momentum Textiles is a major contract textile supplier offering upholstery, panel, and wallcovering fabrics to designers in hospitality, healthcare, and corporate settings. Direct competitor to United Fabrics in the to-the-trade contract fabric segment with overlapping certifications (ACT, NFPA, Greenguard).
• Fabricut: Fabricut is a wholesale distributor of decorative fabrics, trimmings, and home furnishings textiles sold through designers, decorators, and workrooms. Comparable to United Fabrics in the to-the-trade home textiles distribution model, with overlapping product categories in upholstery and drapery fabrics.
• Arc|Com: Arc|Com is a contract textile manufacturer specializing in vinyl and polyurethane-coated fabrics for healthcare, hospitality, and corporate environments. Comparable to United Fabrics in its focus on durable, cleanable performance textiles sold through specification channels.
• Maharam: Maharam is a leading distributor of contract and residential textiles, partnering with both independent designers and major mills to offer upholstery, wallcovering, and panel fabrics to architects and interior designers. Comparable to United Fabrics in B2B-to-designer positioning and emphasis on performance textiles.
• Carnegie Fabrics: Carnegie Fabrics produces and distributes performance-driven textiles for commercial interiors, including acoustic, Xorel, and upholstery fabrics. Like United Fabrics, it emphasizes innovation in performance attributes (stain resistance, sustainability certifications) and targets architects, designers, and facility managers.
• Brentano: Brentano is a textile design studio producing contract and residential upholstery fabrics with an emphasis on performance finishes and sustainable materials. Like United Fabrics, it targets interior designers and offers a curated portfolio with technical specifications.
• DesignTex: DesignTex supplies applied surface solutions including upholstery textiles, wallcoverings, and privacy curtains to the contract interiors market. Like United Fabrics, it focuses on performance attributes (stain resistance, durability) and serves designers and specifiers in commercial and hospitality projects.
• Stinson Textiles: Stinson (a division of The MOM Group alongside Momentum) distributes contract textiles to architects and designers across hospitality, healthcare, and education markets. Like United Fabrics, it emphasizes performance attributes and specification-grade certifications, serving a similar designer customer base.
• Knoll Textiles: Knoll Textiles is a designer-focused textile brand offering contract-grade upholstery and panel fabrics to interior designers and architects. Like United Fabrics, it sells performance-oriented textiles with sustainability certifications to the trade, making it the most direct peer in to-the-trade contract fabric distribution.

Broad incumbents

• Kravet: Kravet is a major fifth-generation family-owned distributor of fabrics, furniture, wallcoverings, and trimmings to the interior design trade. Comparable to United Fabrics in the to-the-trade B2B model and designer focus, but operates at significantly larger scale with broader categories beyond upholstery textiles.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/United-Fabrics-216174935147586
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/united-fabrics-inc
• Instagraminstagram.com/unitedfabrics
• Pinterestpinterest.com/unitedfabrics9115

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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