Precision Fabrics Group

What Precision Fabrics Group does

Precision Fabrics Group, Inc. is a privately-held engineered materials company founded in 1988 via a leveraged buyout from Burlington Industries and headquartered in Greensboro, North Carolina. The company manufactures woven and nonwoven technical fabrics through fine filament weaving, chemical finishing, laminating, and coating processes at four facilities in North Carolina and Virginia, employing approximately 600 associates. Its product portfolio spans 14 distinct lines serving high-performance industries including aerospace, military, medical, automotive, protective garments, construction, mattress manufacturing, composites, personal care, window treatments, and consumer therapeutic bedding, with branded product families including Nexus, DermaTherapy, Pristine, EssentiA, and SoftGuard.

The company's technology platform is anchored in proprietary finishing, laminating, and coating chemistries applied to both woven (30-2500 denier range) and nonwoven substrates, with wide-width capabilities up to 130 inches. Notable technical differentiators include Patent 7998564 for concrete curing blankets, category-exclusive patents in allergen-barrier bedding, and the Nexus line of synthetic surfacing veils with 40+ years of field case histories in highly corrosive composite environments. PFG was the first ISO-qualified textile supplier in the USA, registered to ISO 9001 continuously since 1993, and recertified to ISO 9001:2015 in October 2018, supporting qualification to AAMI PB70, EN13795, GMW16522, TB 603, and 16CFR1633 standards in regulated end markets.

The business model is predominantly direct-to-customer B2B sales, supplemented by customer order portals for self-service ordering, a three-distributor channel for Peel Ply composite products, and branded consumer-product lines in therapeutic bedding. Pricing is contact-based and not publicly disclosed, consistent with engineered, specification-grade industrial textiles. The company is led by founder/Chairman Lanty L. Smith and CEO Patrick J. Burns, and has remained independent and privately-held since the 1988 LBO, with no external private equity or venture capital ownership indicated.

Name

Precision Fabrics Group

Legal name

Precision Fabrics Group, Inc.

Website

https://precisionfabrics.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Precision Fabrics Group is a privately-held engineered materials company that designs and manufactures woven and nonwoven technical fabrics for aerospace, medical, automotive, military, construction, and consumer bedding end markets, operating four facilities in North Carolina and Virginia with approximately 600 employees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Technical Engineered Textiles

NAICS

Textile Mills (313), Nonwoven Fabric Mills (31323), Broadwoven Fabric Mills (31321)

SIC

Broadwoven Fabric Mills, Man Made Fiber & Silk (2221), Textile Mill Products (2200), Apparel & Other Finishd Prods Of Fabrics & Similar Matl (2300)

akta.pro primary industry

Technical Fabric Mills (Performance/Protective/Medical Substrates) (IMAOABAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Nonwoven Fabric Mills (Spunbond/Meltblown/Needle-punched) (IMAOABAC), Aerospace & Defense Technical Textiles (Ballistic/Parachute/Radar-Absorbing/Composites Reinforcement) (IMAOADAF), Protective & Safety Textiles (FR/Arc/Heat/Cut/Chemical) (IMAOADAA), Medical & Hygiene Technical Textiles (Gauze/Drapes/Wipes/Barrier Fabrics) (IMAOADAD)

Keywords

• Engineered woven fabrics
• Nonwoven technical fabrics
• Industrial textile manufacturing
• Flame resistant fabrics
• Medical barrier fabrics

Headquarters

HQ city

Greensboro

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Woven Fabric Sales: Fine filament weaving and finishing of woven fabrics for aerospace, military, medical, protective garments, automotive, and other high-performance industries. Fabrics range from greige (raw) to finished products.
2. Nonwoven Fabric Sales: Applying chemistries and laminations to nonwoven substrates, producing technical nonwoven materials for medical, personal care, wipe fabrics, and other applications.
3. Peel Ply Products: Distribution of peel ply products for aerospace, wind energy, and marine industries through distribution partners.
4. Brands (DermaTherapy, Pristine, SoftGuard, EssentiA): Sale of branded fabric products for therapeutic bedding, medical, protective apparel, and personal care markets.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Precision Fabrics Group designs, manufactures, and sells engineered woven and nonwoven technical fabrics. Products span 14 lines including acoustic fabrics, commercial fabrics, construction materials, fiber reinforced plastics, greige fabrics, industrial fabrics, mattress construction materials, medical fabrics, peel ply, personal care fabrics, protective apparel, therapeutic bedding, window treatment fabrics, and wipe fabrics. The company serves high-performance industries such as aerospace, military, medical, protective garments, and automotive through fine filament weaving, finishing, laminating, and coating of textiles.

Product overview

Precision Fabrics Group is an engineered materials company specializing in woven and nonwoven technical fabrics. The company operates across 14 distinct product lines including Acoustic Fabrics (Nexus AFR) for automotive applications, Commercial Fabrics for hospitality and healthcare, Construction Materials for concrete curing, Fiber Reinforced Plastics (Nexus) for corrosion protection, Greige Fabrics for military applications, Industrial Fabrics for aerospace safety, Mattress Construction Materials (SoftGUARD) for fire retardant protection, Medical Fabrics (EssentiA) for single-use healthcare products, Peel Ply Fabrics for composite manufacturing, Personal Care Fabrics for hygiene products, Protective Apparel Fabrics (SoftGuard) for industrial safety, Therapeutic Bedding (DermaTherapy, Pristine) for skin and allergy relief, Window Treatment Fabrics for window fashions, and Wipe Fabrics for cleaning applications. These products are manufactured at facilities in Greensboro, NC and Vinton, VA using fine filament weaving and nonwoven processing technologies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Nexus: Acoustic facing materials and synthetic surfacing veils for FRP composites. Includes Nexus AFR for acoustic applications and Nexus PAF for automotive acoustic insulation.
• SoftGuard
• DermaTherapy
• Pristine
• EssentiA
• Precision Protection
• SoftGUARD

Products and services

• Acoustic Fabrics (Nexus AFR) Tuned acoustic facing materials offering improved ASTM 1050 absorption performance over homogeneous acoustic insulation. Includes Nexus BC765 and EB750-100B AFR fabrics meeting GMW16522 standards for automotive underhood and engine bay applications.
• Commercial Fabrics Customized woven fabrics with barrier properties against allergens, flame resistance, antimicrobial, and fluid/splash repellency for hospitality interiors, healthcare interiors, air ducting, and banner applications.
• Construction Materials Engineered concrete curing blanket material with patented technology providing highly absorbent and fast-wicking properties for concrete slab hydration, available in widths up to 130 inches.
• Fiber Reinforced Plastics (Nexus) Synthetic surfacing veils providing corrosion resistance and UV protection for FRP composites. Includes Nexus, Nexus Plus, Carbon Nexus, and PreVeil products for cooling towers, fiberglass tanks, and ladder rails.
• Greige Fabrics Technical greige fabrics woven from nylon, polyester, spun polyester, and aramid yarns ranging from 30 denier to 2500 denier, used in military gear, parachutes, sails, and flags.
• Industrial Fabrics Custom-engineered performance fabrics for coating and laminating substrates, process liners, and industrial applications, including aircraft escape slides and life vests.
• Mattress Construction Materials (SoftGUARD) Flame resistant barrier technologies including FR filler cloth, gusset backing, and quilt backer for mattress construction meeting TB 603 and 16CFR1633 standards.
• Medical Fabrics (EssentiA) Single-use nonwoven fabrics for healthcare markets meeting AAMI PB70 and EN13795 standards. Includes surgical gowns, drapes, masks, and wound dressings under the EssentiA brand.
• Peel Ply Fabrics Release fabrics for composite manufacturing in nylon and polyester, available in various finishes including Natural, Super Release Blue, International Orange, and GFR Non-silicone Release. Distributed through Technology Marketing Inc., Northern Composites, and Aerovac/Composites One.
• Personal Care Fabrics Customized nonwoven fabrics coated with surfactants, moisturizers, and fragrances for beauty care, baby care, adult needs, and feminine hygiene products.
• Protective Apparel Fabrics (SoftGuard) Nonwoven disposable industrial fabrics and laminates under the SoftGuard brand, designed to be water repellent and flame retardant for industrial manufacturing, chemical production, refineries, and power plants.
• Therapeutic Bedding (DermaTherapy, Pristine) Specialized bedding products including DermaTherapy sheets for skin conditions and Pristine allergen barrier bedding, providing relief for eczema, pressure ulcers, night sweats, and dust mite allergies.
• Window Treatment Fabrics Decorative woven and nonwoven polyester fabrics for window treatments including pleated shades, roman shades, cellular shades, and vertical blinds with lightfastness, flame retardancy, and anti-bacterial properties.
• Wipe Fabrics Nonwoven fabrics with performance properties for household cleaning, industrial cleaning, aerospace cleaning, clean room wipes, and facial wipes, available dry, wet, or presaturated with silicone-free finishes.

Quantifiable outcome

• 45% weight reduction and 5-15% cost savings demonstrated with Nexus Acoustic Fabrics
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered major and minor.

• DuPontmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1989DuPont donated yarn for Guinea Worm filter fabric project supported by the Jimmy Carter Center. PFG produced thousands of yards of fabric to filter contaminated water, contributing to 99% reduction in Guinea Worm disease cases.
• Technology Marketing Inc.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner for PFG Peel Ply products serving the aerospace, wind energy, and marine industries.
• Northern CompositesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner for PFG Peel Ply products serving the aerospace, wind energy, and marine industries.
• Aerovac/Composites OneminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner for PFG Peel Ply products serving the aerospace, wind energy, and marine industries.
• The Carter CentermajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Carter Center launched Guinea Worm eradication project starting in 1989 using PFG filter fabrics, reducing cases from 3.5 million to less than 35,000.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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