P. Kaufmann

What P. Kaufmann does

P. Kaufmann, Inc. operates P/Kaufmann Contract, a division that manufactures and distributes performance fabrics and finished textile products to the global hospitality industry. Founded in 1982 and headquartered at 3 Park Avenue, New York, the company serves hotels, resorts, cruise lines, and bedding manufacturers with a portfolio spanning drapery, blackout, sheers, upholstery, roller shades, and bedding solutions. The product line incorporates proprietary finishes such as PFAS-Free Soil and Stain Resistant (SSR), Nanoclean, moisture barrier, and heatset-and-backed processing, alongside certifications including OEKO-TEX, IMO DRAPERY PART 7, and NFPA 701 for maritime and safety-regulated applications. Multiple named collections (Thistledown, Terrazza, Seafarer, Modern Elegance, Sheer Solace, Spellbound, Stateside, Restore) target specific end-uses such as cruise ship interiors, indoor/outdoor upholstery, luxury drapery, and recycled-content specifications.

The company's capability stack is centered on physical textile engineering rather than software. Core differentiators include the in-house Print Studio for fully customized fabric design, the ColorLab color-matching service, and the Quick Ship Program offering Made-in-America expedited fulfillment. SeaQual recycled-content yarns and biodegradable sheer options indicate a sustainability transition aligned with hospitality procurement mandates. High abrasion resistance ratings (Wyzenbeek scores up to 100,000+ double rubs) and OEKO-TEX certification support commercial-grade durability and health-and-safety positioning. Sourcing is referenced across the USA, Italy, China, Turkey, India, and Mexico, indicating a globally distributed manufacturing network.

P. Kaufmann monetizes primarily through one-time fabric sales priced by the yard with minimum order quantities, distributed via a direct trade-professional e-commerce storefront that requires account registration. The go-to-market is enterprise field sales targeting hospitality specifiers, interior designers, and procurement professionals, supported by design consultation and turnkey roller shade installation services. The firm is privately held with no disclosed parent, private equity backing, or public listing, and no management team beyond founder Peter Kaufmann is publicly disclosed in the input data.

Name

P. Kaufmann

Legal name

P. Kaufmann, Inc.

Website

https://pkcontract.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

P. Kaufmann, Inc., founded in 1982, manufactures performance fabrics and finished textile products for the global hospitality industry, serving hotels, resorts, and cruise lines. Its portfolio spans drapery, blackout, sheers, upholstery, roller shades, and bedding, distributed through a direct trade-account sales model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hospitality Textiles

NAICS

Curtain and Linen Mills (31412), Textile Furnishings Mills (3141), Textile and Fabric Finishing and Fabric Coating Mills (3133), Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing (31599)

SIC

Apparel & Other Finishd Prods Of Fabrics & Similar Matl (2300), Broadwoven Fabric Mills, Man Made Fiber & Silk (2221), Miscellaneous Fabricated Textile Products (2390), Wholesale-Apparel, Piece Goods & Notions (5130)

akta.pro primary industry

Upholstery & Drapery Fabric Retail (CRALADAI)

Keywords

• Performance fabrics
• Hospitality textiles
• Upholstery fabrics
• Window treatments
• Commercial drapery

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

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, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Fabric Sales: Sale of performance fabrics including drapery, blackout, sheers, upholstery, coated fabric, and indoor/outdoor fabrics to hospitality customers. Products are sold by the yard with minimum order quantities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

P. Kaufmann manufactures and sells performance fabrics and finished textile products — drapery, blackout, sheers, upholstery, coated fabric, indoor/outdoor fabric, roller shades, and bedding solutions — to trade professionals serving the global hospitality industry. Products are sold by the yard and as finished goods, with custom design and printing services, expedited Quick Ship fulfillment, and IMO-compliant maritime fabric options for cruise ships.

Product overview

P/Kaufmann Contract is a division of P. Kaufmann Inc., a fabric and finished product supplier serving the global hospitality industry since 1982. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of performance fabrics including Drapery, Blackout Drapery, Sheers, Upholstery (with coated fabric, indoor/outdoor, and moisture barrier options), Roller Shades, and Bedding Solutions. Their product ecosystem includes multiple named collections such as Thistledown (high-performance leather looks), Terrazza (indoor/outdoor quick ship), Seafarer (cruise and hotel luxury), Modern Elegance (dramatic luxury), Sheer Solace (biodegradable/recycled sheers), and Spellbound (woven blackout). Services include Quick Ship Program, Print Studio customization, and turnkey roller shade solutions from design to installation. The company also maintains extensive digital resources including a digital brochure library and inspiration boards for hospitality designers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• P/Kaufmann Contract: Division specializing in fabric and finished product solutions for the global hospitality industry, including drapery, upholstery, blackout, sheers, roller shades, and bedding.
• P/Kaufmann Inc.
• P/K Fabrics
• P/K Lifestyles
• Golding Fabrics
• Folia Rug Company

Products and services

• Drapery Fabrics Decorative and performance drapery panel fabrics for hospitality window treatments, including the Modern Elegance, Spellbound, and Thistledown collections. Sold by the yard with minimum order quantities through the trade professional account model.
• Blackout Drapery Fabrics Light-blocking drapery fabrics for hospitality guest rooms and public spaces, including woven double-sided blackout options in the Spellbound collection.
• Sheer Fabrics Lightweight sheer fabrics for hospitality window treatments, including the Sheer Solace options with biodegradable and recycled yarns.
• Upholstery Fabrics Performance upholstery fabrics for hospitality furniture including coated fabric, indoor/outdoor, and moisture barrier options, with specialty lines such as Thistledown (leather-look), Terrazza (indoor/outdoor quick ship), Seafarer (cruise/hotel luxury), and Barrier Plus (moisture barrier).
• Roller Shade Fabrics and Turnkey Solutions Custom roller shade fabrics for hospitality window treatments including blackout, solar, and printed options, delivered as a turnkey solution from custom design through installation.
• Hospitality Bedding Solutions Finished bedding products for hospitality guest rooms including box spring covers, Fast Track bedding, and made-to-order fabricated bedding solutions using P/Kaufmann fabrics.
• Cruise Ship Fabrics IMO-compliant and NFPA 701-certified fabrics specially designed for cruise ship interiors, including drapery, blackout, sheers, and upholstery meeting maritime safety standards.
• Quick Ship Program Made in America rapid-fulfillment service covering in-stock prints and fabrics across drapery, blackout, roller shades, sheers, upholstery, and bedding categories, with expedited lead times.
• Print Studio Custom Printing Service Fully customized fabric printing service enabling bespoke hospitality projects with original designs on drapery, roller shades, and other fabric applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• IMO compliance for cruise ship applications meeting NFPA 701 and IMO DRAPERY PART 7 standards
• +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

Feature10 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Designtex: Designtex develops applied surface materials and performance textiles for commercial interiors including hospitality and healthcare, overlapping with P/Kaufmann's coated fabric, upholstery, and contract specification focus.
• Momentum Group: Momentum produces high-performance textiles for healthcare and hospitality with strong finishes and bleach-cleanable specifications — a direct comparable to P/Kaufmann's performance upholstery and barrier product lines.
• Kravet Inc. Kravet is a major to-the-trade fabric distributor and converter supplying drapery, upholstery and trim to interior designers — directly comparable to P/Kaufmann's trade-account model and product mix.
• Valdese Weavers: Valdese Weavers is a US-based contract textile mill producing decorative and performance jacquard and dobby fabrics for hospitality and residential markets, sharing P/Kaufmann's Made-in-America positioning and contract-channel focus.
• Carnegie Fabrics: Carnegie supplies performance and sustainable textiles including Xorel and Biobased PVC-free solutions to commercial and hospitality markets, mirroring P/Kaufmann's move into recycled content (SeaQual) and bio-based sheers.
• Crypton Fabric: Crypton produces performance fabrics with proprietary stain, odor and moisture-barrier finishes for hospitality, healthcare and contract interiors — directly comparable to P/Kaufmann's PFAS-Free SSR and Nanoclean offerings in the same end-markets.
• Burch Fabrics: Burch Fabrics is a US-based converter specializing in decorative and hospitality textiles, directly comparable to P/Kaufmann's P/K Fabrics and P/Kaufmann Contract divisions in product range and to-the-trade distribution.

Broad incumbents

• Glen Raven (Sunbrella): Glen Raven's Sunbrella brand is the leading solution-dyed performance fabric maker for indoor/outdoor and hospitality use — a broad incumbent competing in the same performance fabric category as P/Kaufmann's indoor/outdoor upholstery line.
• Milliken & Company: Milliken is a large diversified textile manufacturer with a hospitality and commercial-interiors portfolio, including performance upholstery and flame-resistant finishes — a broader incumbent that overlaps with P/Kaufmann's product categories at much greater scale.

Emerging players

• Knoll Textiles: Knoll Textiles supplies contract-grade upholstery, drapery and panel fabrics to the commercial design community, with partial overlap to P/Kaufmann's contract channel and product mix but a smaller hospitality-specific footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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