What Springs Creative Products Group does

Springs Creative Products Group is a Rock Hill, South Carolina-based, privately held specialty textile company that designs, digitally prints, and distributes licensed and original fabrics and peel-and-stick wallpaper to retail consumers and wholesale buyers. Its roots trace to 1887, and the business is currently operated by the 5th and 6th generations of the Springs-Close family under CEO Derick Close. The company employs 101-250 people across headquarters at 'The Thread' in Rock Hill and a digital printing, fabrication, and distribution campus in Fort Lawn, SC. Product offerings include Wide Quilting Cotton (100% cotton, 58-inch width), Cotton Sateen, and Eco Canvas made from 100% recycled plastic, alongside Peel & Stick Wallpaper in vintage floral, botanical, nursery, and themed patterns.

The business runs a dual-channel model: direct-to-consumer e-commerce at springscreative.com with self-serve checkout at unit prices ranging from $5 for wallpaper and $11.25-$22.50 for fabric, and a parallel wholesale program distributing through five authorized partners (EE Schenck Company, Checker Distributors, Cabrera Marketing in Puerto Rico, Foust Textiles, and Notions Marketing). Catalog differentiation comes from officially licensed IP (Disney, Peanuts, Nickelodeon, John Deere, Marvel, Strawberry Shortcake, Hasbro, Margaritaville, Love You Forever) and a featured artist program (Susan Winget, Kate Ward Thacker, Shannon Snow, Nicole Tamarin, Tim Coffey) spanning 500+ active SKUs. The go-to-market leverages brand partner marketing through those IP holders, an email newsletter funnel, and content marketing on the company website.

The value proposition rests on Made-in-USA digital printing with non-toxic inks, reduced water consumption, and fast domestic turnaround, anchored by heritage branding and licensed-brand authenticity. Customer segments include individual crafters and quilters (primary), home decorators using peel-and-stick wallpaper, and wholesale/retail buyers sourcing licensed designs through distribution partners. A 2026 Paul Broyhill Leaders Award from the American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame recognized a Springs Creative executive among rising industry leaders under 40.

Name

Springs Creative Products Group

Legal name

Springs Creative Products Group

Website

https://springscreative.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1887

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Springs Creative Products Group is a family-owned specialty textile company (roots dating to 1887) that digitally prints licensed and original fabrics plus peel-and-stick wallpaper in South Carolina, selling directly to consumers online and through five regional wholesale distributors serving crafters, quilters, and home decorators.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Textile Manufacturing

NAICS

Textile Bag and Canvas Mills (31491), Paint and Wallpaper Retailers (44412)

SIC

Broadwoven Fabric Mills, Cotton (2211), Wholesale-Apparel, Piece Goods & Notions (5130)

akta.pro primary industry

Seasonal & Holiday Craft Supplies Retail (CRALACAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Kids Crafts & Educational Craft Kits Retail (CRALACAG)

Keywords

• Digital textile printing
• Licensed fabric designs
• Peel and stick wallpaper
• Quilting cotton fabric
• Wholesale textile distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Rock Hill

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Direct E-commerce Sales: Direct-to-consumer sales through springscreative.com website. Customers purchase fabric and wallpaper products at listed prices with one-time transactions. Products include cotton fabrics, sateen, and eco canvas in various prints and colors.
2. Wholesale Distribution: Wholesale distribution through authorized distributors. The collection on springscreative.com is exclusive, but retailers and wholesalers can access separate assortments through distribution partners including EE Schenck Company, Checker Distributors, Foust Textiles, and others.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Springs Creative Products Group manufactures and sells digitally printed fabrics (wide quilting cotton, cotton sateen, and recycled-plastic eco canvas) and peel & stick wallpaper under officially licensed brands such as Disney, Peanuts, Nickelodeon, John Deere, and Strawberry Shortcake, plus artist collections. Production occurs at domestic facilities in Fort Lawn, South Carolina, and goods are sold direct-to-consumer through the company website and through wholesale distributors to retailers.

Product overview

Springs Creative Products Group is an officially licensed fabric and wallpaper retailer offering a diverse portfolio of products across multiple categories. The core offerings include digitally printed fabrics (Wide Quilting Cotton, Cotton Sateen, Eco Canvas) and Peel & Stick Wallpapers. The company licenses intellectual property from major brands including Disney, Nickelodeon, Peanuts, John Deere, and Strawberry Shortcake, selling through featured artist collaborations (Susan Winget, Kate Ward Thacker, Shannon Snow, Nicole Tamarin, Tim Coffey) and themed collections (Cottage Florals, Quilting Focus & Blenders, Vintage Floral Wallpapers). Products are manufactured using state-of-the-art digital printing at facilities in Fort Lawn, South Carolina, with sustainability focus through water-efficient production and recycled material options. The company operates both direct-to-consumer e-commerce (SpringsCreative.com) and wholesale distribution through major textile distributors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Wide Quilting Cotton Fabric 100% cotton quilting fabric with 58-inch width and 56-inch printable space, weighing 4.60 oz/yd² (156 gsm). Soft, sturdy, beginner-friendly fabric for quilts, playroom decor, handmade gifts, apparel, and accessories.
• Cotton Sateen Fabric 100% natural cotton with subtle sheen and silky finish, weighing 4.72 oz/yd² (160 gsm). Lightweight, breathable fabric suitable for wardrobe pieces and home decor, with 58-inch width and 56-inch printable space.
• Eco Canvas Fabric Sturdy fabric made from 100% recycled plastic, weighing 7.25 oz/yd² (244 gsm). Smooth surface with vibrant color that holds up over time, suitable for tote bags, throw pillows, wall hangings, and bold home decor.
• Peel & Stick Wallpaper Removable and repositionable wallpaper designed for easy application and removal. Available in vintage florals, damasks, botanicals, and seasonal patterns for room refreshes without permanent commitment.
• Disney Licensed Fabric Collection Officially licensed Disney-themed fabrics featuring Mickey & Friends, Disney Princesses, Winnie the Pooh, Lilo & Stitch, Frozen, and other Disney properties, available in cotton, sateen, and eco canvas materials.
• Nickelodeon Licensed Fabric Collection Officially licensed Nickelodeon character fabrics including SpongeBob SquarePants and Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood designs.
• Peanuts Licensed Fabric Collection Officially licensed Peanuts comic strip character fabrics featuring Snoopy and Charlie Brown designs.
• Strawberry Shortcake Collection Officially licensed Strawberry Shortcake fabric and wallpaper collection featuring 86+ vibrant, nostalgic designs suitable for quilting, crafts, and home decor accents.
• John Deere Licensed Fabric Collection Officially licensed John Deere agricultural brand fabric designs.
• Cottage Floral Collection Curated floral-themed fabric collection featuring patterns such as Apolline, Achille, Auguste, and Bande in multiple colorways for quilting and home decor projects.
• Quilting Focus & Blenders Collection Quilt-focused prints and premium blender designs printed on Wide Quilt Cotton and Cotton Sateen, featuring patterns like Dandelion Breeze, Winslet, Juniper, and Aurelia with rich color stories.
• Kate Ward Thacker Artist Collection Fabric designs by artist Kate Ward Thacker featuring Halloween themes (Bat Cave, Haunted Howls, Ghosts & Pumpkins), botanical patterns (Botanical Alchemy), and seasonal collections spanning 173 products.
• Susan Winget Artist Collection Fabric and wallpaper designs by artist Susan Winget featuring garden themes, seasonal patterns, wildlife, and watercolor florals.
• Vintage Floral Peel & Stick Wallpaper Collection Vintage and floral wallpaper designs featuring damasks, lush florals, and classic botanical patterns in navy, coral, and creamy hues. Includes Classic Pastoral Toile, Chinoiserie Floral Toile, and Botanical Damask designs.
• Wholesale Distribution Program Wholesale distribution program offering separate fabric assortments through authorized distributors (EE Schenck Company, Checker Distributors, Cabrera Marketing Co., Foust Textiles, Notions Marketing) for retail fabric stores and B2B buyers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 4.65 star average rating from 106 verified reviews

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core, regional, major and minor.

• EE Schen CompanycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKey wholesale distributor for Springs Creative products. Located at 6000 N. Cutter Circle, Portland, OR 97217. Contact: 800-433-0722 or [email protected]. Provides fabric and wallpaper distribution to retailers in the Northwest region.
• Checker DistributorscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKey wholesale distributor located at 400 W. Dussel Drive, Suite B, Maumee, OH 43537-1636. Contact: 800-537-1060 or [email protected]. Provides distribution services for Springs Creative products.
• Cabrera Marketing Co., Inc.regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWholesale distribution partner serving Puerto Rico market. Located at PO Box 3192, Bayamon, PR 00960-3192. Contact: 787-787-7890 or [email protected].
• Foust TextilesregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWholesale distribution partner located at 608 Canterbury Road, Kings Mountain, NC 28086. Contact: 800-258-9816 or [email protected]. Provides fabric distribution services.
• Notions MarketingregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWholesale distribution partner located at 517 Croft St. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49507. Contact: 800-748-0250 or [email protected]. Provides distribution for craft and fabric products.
• DisneycoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerLicensing partner for officially licensed Disney fabric and wallpaper designs including Mickey & Friends, Disney Princesses, Winnie the Pooh, Lilo & Stitch, Frozen, Moana, and other Disney properties.
• Peanuts (Snoopy)majorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerLicensing partner for Peanuts/Snoopy themed fabric and wallpaper designs available in the product collection.
• NickelodeonmajorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerLicensing partner for Nickelodeon character fabrics including SpongeBob SquarePants and other properties.
• John DeeremajorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerLicensing partner for John Deere themed fabric designs.
• Strawberry ShortcakemajorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerLicensing partner for Strawberry Shortcake themed fabric and wallpaper collection featuring 86+ products.
• Hasbro (Peppa Pig)minorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerLicensing partner for Hasbro Peppa Pig themed fabrics such as the Peppa Pig Pink Unicorn Fairytale fabric.
• MarvelmajorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerLicensing partner for Marvel character fabrics including Spider-Man.
• MargaritavilleminorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerLicensing partner for Margaritaville themed fabric designs.
• Love You ForeverminorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerLicensing partner for Love You Forever book-themed fabric collection.
• Susan WingetmajorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerFeatured artist with dedicated fabric collection under the Susan Winget brand. Part of the Artist Collection featuring 500+ products.
• Kate Ward ThackermajorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerFeatured artist with dedicated fabric collection featuring 173 products. Known for Halloween-themed designs and botanical patterns.
• Shannon SnowmajorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerFeatured artist in the Artist Collection. Designer of various fabric patterns sold through Springs Creative.
• Nicole TamarinmajorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerFeatured artist in the Artist Collection with dedicated Nicole Tamarin fabric line.
• Tim CoffeymajorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerFeatured artist in the Artist Collection with fabric designs available through Springs Creative.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Spoonflower: Print-on-demand digital fabric platform letting designers and consumers print custom designs on cotton and other substrates. Relevant overlap because Springs Creative operates its own digital printer and competes in the customization and designer-collab space.
• Cloud9 Fabrics: Eco-friendly cotton fabric manufacturer with low-impact printing and organic substrates. Comparable to Springs Creative's Eco Canvas and digital-printing sustainability positioning in the designer cotton category.

Direct peers

• Robert Kaufman Fabrics: Manufacturer and wholesaler of premium quilting cotton and apparel fabrics distributed through independent quilt shops and fabric retailers. Directly comparable segment, channels, and customer base to Springs Creative's B2B side.
• Moda Fabrics: Leading designer-driven quilting cotton manufacturer with deep artist collaboration program and broad distribution through quilt shops and fabric retailers. Strongly comparable in licensing, designer collections, and distribution model.
• FreeSpirit Fabrics: Designer-driven quilting and craft fabric line with strong artist collections distributed through major fabric wholesalers. Comparable designer-licensing model and quilting customer focus.
• JOANN: Former large-format fabric and craft retailer that directly overlapped with Springs Creative in licensed character fabric, quilting cotton, and home decor categories. Closest US analog for a multi-channel fabric/craft retailer serving quilters and hobby sewists.
• Timeless Treasures Fabrics: Designer and themed cotton fabric manufacturer selling through fabric wholesalers and quilt shops. Highly comparable assortment and channel footprint to Springs Creative's wholesale collections.
• Riley Blake Designs: Designer cotton fabric manufacturer with curated artist and themed collections distributed through independent fabric retailers. Comparable assortment strategy combining artist lines and licensed/character designs.
• Benartex: Quilting and craft fabric manufacturer offering themed and licensed collections through fabric and craft wholesalers. Comparable B2B distribution model and product focus on quilters and home sewists.

Broad incumbents

• Hobby Lobby: Large US craft and home decor retailer carrying fabric, seasonal decor, and craft supplies at scale. Comparable end-customer overlap and seasonality dynamics, though operates far more broadly than Springs Creative's fabric-specialist niche.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/springscreative
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/springs-creative-products-group

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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