Schott Performance Fabrics

What Schott Performance Fabrics does

Schott Performance Fabrics is a privately held, family-owned textile company headquartered in Akron, Ohio, that designs, sources, converts, and distributes performance fabrics sold primarily by the yard through its e-commerce website schottfabrics.com. The company was founded in 1932 by Louis J. Schott as L.J. Schott Company and was spun out as an independent entity in 2007 under third-generation family leadership. It carries a catalog of technical and tactical fabrics including Cordura nylon (330D to 1000D), 100% cotton canvas duck, 70D nylon ripstop, NYCO ripstop, Revenge 1050D ballistic nylon, Squadron laser laminate, microsuede, denim twill, waffle knit, spun lace nonwoven, and proprietary camouflage patterns.

The company's core technical capability is its proprietary Colormatch process, which ensures consistent coloration of complex patterns across different fabric substrates, printing methods, dyestuffs, and finishes, supported by on-staff colorists and factory-trained personnel who participate in production runs at overseas mills. Sourcing is anchored in a multi-decade supply network across Japan, Hong Kong, India, Korea, Turkey, Pakistan, and China, giving Schott access to diversified manufacturing capacity. The firm holds or participates in regulatory and testing standards including REACH, CAL Prop 65, Oeko-Tex Standard 100, CAL TB 117, UFAC Class 1, and various ASTM/AATCC methods, and operates a separate CamoFabricDepot storefront for hunting and tactical camouflage.

The business model is direct-to-consumer e-commerce combined with B2B bulk programs: fabrics are listed at unit pricing per yard (ranging roughly $4 to $30) with volume discounts (15% off at 50-99 yards, 20% off at 100+ yards) and custom dyeing runs available at a 900-yard minimum. Customer segments span apparel and accessories, home decor and upholstery, automotive and interior, pack/bag/luggage, and hunting and tactical. The company is privately held, has 11-50 employees, and has not disclosed external funding, revenue, or valuation.

Name

Schott Performance Fabrics

Legal name

Schott Performance Fabrics, Inc.

Website

https://schottfabrics.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1932

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Schott Performance Fabrics is a family-owned Akron, Ohio textile firm, founded in 1932, that sells performance and tactical fabrics (Cordura nylon, cotton canvas duck, ripstop, NYCO, ballistic nylon, and proprietary camo) by the yard through DTC e-commerce and B2B stocking programs, serving apparel, automotive, upholstery, pack/bag, and tactical end markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Performance Technical Textiles

NAICS

Textile Bag and Canvas Mills (314910), Sewing, Needlework, and Piece Goods Retailers (459130)

SIC

Broadwoven Fabric Mills, Man Made Fiber & Silk (2221), Broadwoven Fabric Mills, Cotton (2211), Apparel & Other Finishd Prods Of Fabrics & Similar Matl (2300)

akta.pro primary industry

Protective & Safety Textiles (FR/Arc/Heat/Cut/Chemical) (IMAOADAA)

Keywords

• Performance fabrics
• Cordura nylon textile
• Cotton canvas duck
• Tactical camouflage fabric
• Upholstery technical textiles

Headquarters

HQ city

Akron

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

Revenue model

1. E-commerce Fabric Sales: Direct-to-consumer and B2B sales of performance fabrics by the yard through the company's e-commerce website. Products include Cordura nylon, cotton canvas duck, nylon ripstop, and specialty performance fabrics. Sales are primarily one-time transaction-based with no subscription model.
2. Bulk/Stocking Program Sales: Volume-based sales through stocking programs in specific constructions (1000D and 500D Cordura, cotton canvas duck in various colors) for customers ordering larger quantities. Custom dyeing programs available in minimum quantities of 900 yards per color.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Schott Performance Fabrics manufactures and distributes a portfolio of high-performance technical textiles sold by the yard, including Cordura nylon, 100% cotton canvas duck, 70D nylon ripstop, NYCO, ballistic nylon, microsuede, denim twill, and proprietary camouflage patterns. Products are sold primarily through the schottfabrics.com e-commerce site as well as the CamoFabricDepot hunting/tactical site, with bulk stocking programs and custom dyeing available for larger B2B orders (minimum 900 yards per color). Offerings serve apparel, automotive/interior, home decor/upholstery, pack/bag/luggage, and hunting/tactical end markets, with regulatory compliance documentation (REACH, CAL Prop 65, Oeko-Tex, Cal TB 117, UFAC) supporting technically demanding buyers.

Product overview

Schott Performance Fabrics is a textile company offering a portfolio of performance fabrics sold by the yard. The core product offering centers on high-performance technical fabrics including Cordura Nylon (330D to 1000D denier range), Cotton Canvas Duck (10 oz 100% cotton), and 70D Nylon Ripstop with PU/DWR finishes. The company also provides specialized tactical fabrics such as NYCO Extreme, NYCO Ripstop, Revenge 1050D Ballistic Nylon, and the premium Squadron line including B52 and Laser Laminate variants. Additional product lines include microsuede, denim twill, waffle knit, spun lace nonwoven, and proprietary camouflage patterns sold through its CamoFabricDepot subsidiary. Products serve diverse end markets including apparel, auto/interior, furniture/upholstery, bags/backpacks, outdoor, and quilting applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CamoFabricDepot: Separate website (camofabricdepot.com) operated by the company for hunting and tactical camouflage fabric products.

Products and services

• Cordura Nylon Fabric High-performance durable nylon fabric made with high tenacity air jet textured nylon 6,6 filament yarns in 330D, 500D, 700D, and 1000D deniers, with abrasion, puncture, tear, UV, and colorfastness resistance. Sold by the yard to apparel, bag, tactical, and interior manufacturers and individual buyers.
• Cotton Canvas Duck Fabric 100% cotton canvas duck fabric, tightly woven heavyweight 10 oz construction designed for demanding applications with long-lasting abrasion resistance. Sold by the yard for workwear, bags, upholstery, and DIY projects.
• 70D Nylon Ripstop Fabric Lightweight ripstop nylon with polyurethane coating and DWR finish engineered for tear resistance, water repellency, and packable durability. Used for shelters, rain flies, tarps, lightweight bags, and outdoor applications.
• Bulk & Stocking Program Fabrics Volume-based stocking programs in 1000D and 500D Cordura nylon constructions and 10 oz cotton canvas duck in various solid colors for mid-market customers purchasing larger quantities, with custom dyeing available at a 900 yard minimum per color.
• Camo Fabric (CamoFabricDepot) Proprietary camouflage fabric patterns for hunting and tactical applications sold through the dedicated CamoFabricDepot e-commerce site, featuring the largest collection of camo patterns available with purchase options starting at one yard.
• NYCO Extreme & NYCO Ripstop Fabrics Military-grade nylon-cotton blend fabrics in Extreme and Ripstop variants for tactical applications, available in Black, Coast Guard Blue, Ranger Green, and Wolf Gray.
• Revenge 1050D Ballistic Nylon Ultra-durable 1050D ballistic nylon fabric with PU and DWR treatment for maximum protection and strength in high-abrasion applications.
• Squadron Tactical Fabric Premium tactical fabric available in solid colors (Black, Coyote Brown, Ranger Green) and a B52 variant with laser laminate option in Tactical Gray for advanced tactical applications.
• Specialty Fabrics (Microsuede, Denim Twill, Waffle Knit, Spun Lace Nonwoven) Specialty textile offerings including Bronco Microsuede for apparel/upholstery, 13 oz Bull Denim Twill in Indigo Blue, 7.5 oz Mini Waffle Knit in Wildflower pattern, and 3 oz Spun Lace Nonwoven in multiple colors for apparel and craft applications.
• Cordura Nylon Headliner Fabric 1000D Cordura nylon headliner with foam backing options (1mm foam with non-woven backing or 3mm foam with scrim backing) for automotive and interior headliner applications.
• 7 oz Cotton/Poly Duck Lightweight cotton/polyester blend duck fabric suitable for curtains, upholstery, table cloths, light-weight bags, and crafting applications, available in solid black at 58" width.

Quantifiable outcome

• Consistent coloration for every pattern across a wide range of fabrics, enabling better retail merchandising

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Milliken & Company: Large diversified textile manufacturer producing performance fabrics for apparel, industrial, and specialty applications. Comparable to Schott in product category (technical textiles) but operates at massive scale with a much broader portfolio and global manufacturing footprint.
• Mood Fabrics: Large multi-channel fabric retailer (online + NYC flagship) offering apparel, home decor, and specialty textiles to designers and consumers. Comparable to Schott on the DTC piece-goods retail side, but operates at much larger scale with a fashion-focused rather than performance-focused assortment.
• Polartec: Major manufacturer of technical performance fabrics (fleece, Power Stretch, NeoShell) sold to outdoor and tactical brands worldwide. Comparable to Schott as a technical-textile supplier serving outdoor/apparel end markets, but at a vastly larger scale with branded performance fabric lines.
• Jo-Ann Fabric and Crafts: Large national craft and fabric retail chain selling piece goods, quilting fabrics, and notions to hobbyists and consumers. Comparable to Schott on the consumer piece-goods retail axis (fabric-by-the-yard sales), though Jo-Ann focuses on craft/quilting rather than performance/technical textiles.
• W.L. Gore & Associates: Manufacturer of Gore-Tex and other high-performance technical fabrics for outdoor, military, and industrial applications. Comparable to Schott in the technical-textile category and in serving tactical/military and outdoor end markets, though Gore operates with proprietary membrane technology at enterprise scale.
• Invista (Cordura brand): Owner of the Cordura brand and a major producer of high-tenacity nylon 6,6 filament yarns and fabrics. Comparable to Schott because Cordura is one of Schott's flagship product lines, and the brand represents a key part of Schott's identity in performance/tactical markets.

Direct peers

• Ripstop by the Roll: Online DTC retailer specializing in technical/performance fabrics (nylon ripstop, HyperD, X-Pac, Dyneema) sold by the yard to DIY makers and small manufacturers. Closely comparable to Schott's fabric-by-the-yard DTC model, especially in the lightweight nylon and outdoor segments.
• Seattle Fabrics: Specialty fabric retailer selling outdoor, marine, and industrial textiles by the yard to consumers and small manufacturers. Comparable to Schott in go-to-market (DTC e-commerce, by-the-yard sales) and end-market focus on outdoor/performance fabrics.
• Rockywoods Fabrics: Online retailer of outdoor, performance, and technical fabrics (ripstop, fleece, Cordura-style nylons) sold by the yard to DIY makers and small brands. Directly comparable to Schott's Cordura/ripstop-centric catalog and small-business customer base.
• Big Duck Canvas: Specialty online retailer selling canvas, duck cloth, and related heavyweight fabrics by the yard. Comparable to Schott's cotton canvas duck line and shared customer overlap in bag-making, upholstery, and workwear projects.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance11 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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