What Momentum Group does

Momentum Group is a US-based designer and supplier of high-performance architectural materials for commercial interiors, founded in 1993 and headquartered in Irvine, California. The company offers a coordinated portfolio across five core categories — upholstery (coated textiles, silicone, and performance fabrics), wallcovering (Type II, PVC-free, specialty, and the bio-based Circon™ line), acoustics, wall protection (P3TEC), and drapery & sheers — serving architects, interior designers, and design firms specifying materials for demanding commercial spaces, with senior living called out as a focused vertical. The company is privately held and PE-backed by Norwest Equity Partners since 2011, and has grown in part through acquisition (Sina Pearson Textiles, 2016).

The product platform is anchored by proprietary and partner-sourced technologies, including Silica, marketed as the world's first 100% silicone textile with health and safety certification, and an exclusive North American partnership with New Zealand-based Autex Acoustics for carbon-neutral, recycled-PET acoustic solutions. Momentum operates an AI-powered product search tool that supports both natural-language text queries and image-based mood-board matching against its catalog. Industry recognition in 2026 includes Best of NeoCon Gold (Textiles: Upholstery) and the Designer HiP for Greater Good award for the Michael Ford x Momentum collaboration.

Go-to-market relies on a regional network of direct sales representatives complemented by showrooms and an e-commerce platform for product browsing, sample requests, and direct purchasing. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; products are specified through sales representatives for commercial projects. The firm operates primarily across the United States and Canada via its Autex exclusive partnership and direct sales force.

Name

Momentum Group

Legal name

Momentum Group Limited

Website

https://themomgroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Momentum Group designs and supplies high-performance architectural materials — textiles, wallcoverings, acoustics, wall protection, and drapery — for commercial interior designers and architects across the United States and Canada. PE-backed by Norwest Equity Partners since 2011.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Interior Materials

NAICS

Furniture and Related Product Manufacturing (337), Blind and Shade Manufacturing (33792)

SIC

Miscellaneous Furniture & Fixtures (2590), Carpets & Rugs (2273)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Commercial textiles
• Architectural wallcoverings
• Acoustic solutions
• Wall protection systems
• Interior design materials

Headquarters

HQ city

Irvine

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Momentum Group designs, manufactures, and supplies high-performance architectural materials for commercial interiors. Its portfolio includes five coordinated categories—Upholstery, Wallcovering, Acoustics, Wall Protection, and Drapery & Sheers—offered alongside proprietary product lines such as Silica (100% silicone textile) and Circon™ bio-based wallcoverings, as well as exclusive partnerships such as Autex Acoustics® for the United States and Canada. Products are specified by architects, interior designers, and design firms for demanding commercial environments.

Product overview

Momentum is an architectural and interior design materials company that creates and supplies a unified portfolio of high-design, high-performance materials for commercial environments. The product portfolio includes five core categories: Upholstery (coated textiles, silicone, and performance fabrics), Wallcovering (including Circon™ bio-based and specialty solutions), Acoustics (featuring Autex Acoustics® partnership products), Wall Protection (P3TEC), and Drapery & Sheers. Key sub-brands include Silica (the world's first 100% silicone textile), P3TEC (wall protection), B+N (architectural systems), and the Michael Ford x Momentum collaboration collection. The portfolio is anchored by sustainability commitments, with products like Autex Acoustics® made from recycled PET and engineered to be carbon neutral, and Silica certified for health and safety. AI-powered product search enables customers to find products via text descriptions or image uploads.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Upholstery

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability5 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• Autex AcousticscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExclusive partnership across the United States and Canada bringing Autex Acoustics high-performance acoustic solutions to modern commercial interiors. Autex solutions are made from recycled PET and engineered to be carbon neutral, combining acoustic performance with refined design. The partnership leverages Autex's decades of material innovation and New Zealand craftsmanship.
• Michael FordflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with designer Michael Ford on a debut collection of textiles and wallcovering inspired by 'liquid architecture' of hip hop. The collection brings lyrical cadence, movement, and cultural storytelling into commercial interiors and has earned top honors at NeoCon including Best of Neocon Gold for Textiles: Upholstery.

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Koroseal Interior Products: Koroseal manufactures commercial wallcoverings and protective surfacing products for healthcare, hospitality, and institutional interiors. Direct overlap with Momentum's wallcovering and wall protection categories.
• J.Josephson: J.Josephson supplies commercial wallcoverings and contract textiles to the architecture and design community. Comparable mid-sized competitor with overlapping wallcovering categories and shared specifier-driven sales motion.
• Maharam: Maharam is a leading supplier of contract textiles, wallcoverings, and leathers to commercial interior designers and specifiers. Overlapping with Momentum across upholstery, wallcovering, and drapery, and similarly positioned around designer-tier brands and high-performance specifications.
• Wolf-Gordon: Wolf-Gordon manufactures commercial wallcoverings, textiles, and acoustic solutions targeted at architecture and design specifications. Comparable to Momentum across wallcovering, acoustics, and sustainable materials with shared customers in commercial interiors.
• CF Stinson: CF Stinson produces contract textiles and wallcoverings including coated fabrics, woven, and PVC-free solutions for commercial interiors. Direct competitor to Momentum's wallcovering and upholstery portfolio in the specification market.
• DesignTex: DesignTex is a Steelcase-owned manufacturer of contract textiles, wallcoverings, and applied surfaces for commercial interiors. It is the closest direct competitor, offering a similarly coordinated multi-category portfolio specified by architects and designers for healthcare, education, and office environments.
• Carnegie Fabrics: Carnegie is a commercial textile and wallcovering manufacturer focused on performance-driven and sustainable materials for hospitality, healthcare, and corporate interiors. Direct overlap with Momentum's upholstery, wallcovering, and acoustic categories.
• Arc-Com: Arc-Com is a contract textile manufacturer serving hospitality, healthcare, and corporate markets with upholstery, wallcovering, and panel fabrics. Closely comparable to Momentum in target customer, sales channel (reps), and product performance criteria.

Broad incumbents

• Interface: Interface is a global commercial flooring and modular carpet manufacturer that has expanded into adjacent wall and acoustic solutions for commercial interiors. Larger incumbent operating across multiple surfaces, with overlapping sustainability narrative and specification channel.

Emerging players

• 3form: 3form manufactures decorative architectural surfaces including translucent panels, acoustic solutions, and resin-based wall products for commercial interiors. Comparable emerging player in the architectural materials specification market with overlapping sustainability and acoustic offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/momtex

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A1 record

Investments

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

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