What Création Baumann does

Création Baumann is a Swiss textile manufacturer founded in 1886 and currently in its fourth generation of family ownership under CEO Philippe Baumann, headquartered and produced at its Langenthal facility with additional manufacturing in Italy and Germany. The company operates three product categories — Acoustics (the world's largest claimed selection of sound-absorbing fabrics, acoustic panels, partition curtains, blinds, ceiling sails, and the ABSORBER RECYCLED line made from residual textiles), Textiles (curtain, upholstery, blackout, antimicrobial, glare/heat protection, and museum Oddy-tested fabrics), and Systems (roller, vertical, panel, Roman blinds, GECKO adhesive textiles, and curtain rails). Technical differentiators include proprietary NoiseBlocker acoustic barrier technology, FILACOUSTIC transparent acoustic fabric (αw 0.65), CAVALLO MULTI (αw 0.90) and MIDNIGHT (αw 0.95) high-absorption textiles, all tested to ISO 354 / ISO 11654 standards with Trevira CS flame-retardant certification and OEKO-TEX compliance. A 421+ product Textile Finder catalog and digital textures on pCon and Mtextur platforms support architectural specification.

The business serves enterprise customers across five primary segments: hospitality (hotels, restaurants, bars), office/commercial (open-plan offices, meeting rooms), healthcare (hospitals, clinics, care facilities), education/culture (schools, museums), and high-end residential. Named references include Park Modern London (luxury residential), DonauTower Ingolstadt (office), art'otel London, Bank Hotel Stockholm, Hotel Deutsches Haus, 3Sixty Skybar Stockholm (hospitality), City of Duisburg (government), New Bachtal School (education), and Sanitas Troesch (healthcare). The company also integrates the acousticpearls brand (fully absorbed in 2023) and operates an in-house sewing atelier for made-to-measure custom finishing.

Revenue derives primarily from one-time textile product sales, custom made-to-measure products, and project planning/consulting services for large commercial developments. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Distribution combines subsidiaries (notably the wholly-owned Création Baumann Japan K.K.), agents, and dealers across more than 40 countries with 755+ dealer entries, supported by a free sample service for architects and retailers in 11 European and Asian markets. Marketing targets architects and interior designers through content marketing, industry events, the Textile Finder catalog, and digital planning platform integrations. Revenue, headcount, and funding figures are not publicly disclosed; the company is private, family-owned, and has no external parent or private equity backing indicated in available sources.

Name

Création Baumann

Legal name

Création Baumann AG

Website

https://creationbaumann.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1886

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Création Baumann is a fourth-generation Swiss textile manufacturer producing acoustic fabrics, curtain and upholstery textiles, and interior shading systems for enterprise hospitality, office, healthcare, education, and luxury residential projects across more than 40 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Textiles

NAICS

Curtain and Linen Mills (31412), Blind and Shade Manufacturing (33792)

akta.pro primary industry

Window Coverings Manufacturing (Curtains/Drapes/Sheers/Valances) (IMAOAKAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Window Treatments & Shading Systems (Blinds, Shades, Awnings) (IMADAIAN)

Keywords

• Acoustic textiles
• Curtain fabrics
• Interior shading systems
• Architectural textiles
• Upholstery fabrics

Headquarters

HQ city

Langenthal

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Textile Product Sales: Sale of acoustic fabrics, curtain fabrics, upholstery fabrics, systems (roller blinds, vertical blinds, panel curtains, Roman blinds), and acoustic panels. Products manufactured in Langenthal, Switzerland with some production in Italy (ALEX) and Germany (ACOUSTIC STRIPES).
2. Custom Made-to-Measure Products: Bespoke textile solutions including customized sizes, colours, and digital prints tailored to individual design visions through the in-house sewing atelier in Langenthal.
3. Project Planning and Consulting Services: Expert planning support including collaboration with acoustics specialists and building physicists, production and installation support, and detailed quotations for large projects.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Création Baumann designs, manufactures, and distributes architectural textiles and acoustic solutions for commercial, hospitality, healthcare, education, and high-end residential interiors. Its portfolio spans acoustic fabrics, partition curtains, modular acoustic panels, curtain and upholstery fabrics, blackout/dim-out textiles, glare and heat protection textiles, and interior shading systems (roller blinds, vertical blinds, panel and Roman blinds), supported by an in-house sewing atelier for made-to-measure customization.

Product overview

Création Baumann is a Swiss textile company founded in 1886, offering a comprehensive portfolio organized into three main product categories: Acoustics, Textiles, and Systems. The Acoustics portfolio includes the world's largest selection of sound-absorbing textiles, acoustic partition curtains (ACOUSTIC DIVIDER VARIO), modular acoustic panels (ACOUSTIC WALL COVER, ACOUSTIC ROOM DIVIDER, ACOUSTIC COLOR FIELDS), acoustic blinds (ACOUSTIC STRIPES), and ceiling sail systems (ACOUSTIC FIBER CEILING), as well as the sustainable ABSORBER RECYCLED line made from residual textiles. The Textiles portfolio encompasses curtain fabrics (transparent to opaque including FILACOUSTIC, SINFONIA, SHELTER, PHANTOM PLUS II), upholstery fabrics (ALEX, CAVALLO MULTI, AREZZO IV), and functional textiles for blackout (DIMMER, MIDNIGHT), glare and heat protection (GUARD), antimicrobial, and museum-safe (Oddy-tested) applications. The Systems portfolio includes roller blinds, vertical blinds, panel curtains, Roman blinds, GECKO adhesive textiles, and curtain rails. Named collections like HOMMAGE combine heritage with contemporary design. The company also offers digital planning tools via pCon and Mtextur platforms, plus an in-house sewing atelier for custom-made solutions. Products are available through subsidiaries and dealers in over 40 countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• acousticpearls: Acoustic solutions brand, fully integrated into Création Baumann in 2023, offering acoustic panels and acoustically effective textiles under the main brand

Products and services

• Acoustics Product Line Comprehensive acoustic solutions including the world's largest selection of sound-absorbing textiles, acoustic partition curtains, modular wall panels, textile room dividers, and ceiling sail systems for architects and designers.
• Textiles Product Line Curtain fabrics ranging from transparent to opaque, upholstery fabrics for contract and domestic use, and functional textiles (blackout, glare/heat protection, antimicrobial, Oddy-tested) for commercial and residential interiors.
• Systems Product Line Interior shading solutions including roller blinds, vertical blinds, pleated blinds, panel curtains, Roman blinds, GECKO adhesive textiles, and curtain rails for architects and designers.
• ABSORBER RECYCLED Sustainable acoustic absorber panels made from recycled residual textiles via multi-stage recycling of pre-consumer textiles and production waste, including ACOUSTIC ROOM DIVIDER RECYCLED and ACOUSTIC WALL COVER RECYCLED variants.
• ACOUSTIC STRIPES Innovative vertical blinds combining flexible room separation, acoustic control, privacy, and glare protection with architectural non-woven material.
• HOMMAGE Collection A heritage-inspired collection of eleven new fabrics (VIBE, JOY, PIERO, ORTELLA, VIBE TWO, GRIDA, PERLA, LIDO, RIVA, ONDA, JOY UN) plus CUSHION JOY accessory, combining burnout and embroidery techniques for distinctive fabric qualities.
• FILACOUSTIC Transparent acoustic fabric with natural fil-à-fil effect, featuring woven-in transparent foil yarn for sound absorption (Alpha value 0.65).
• SINFONIA CS VI color Transparent curtain fabric in Trevira CS with comprehensive color system, manufactured in Langenthal with eco-friendly production.
• ALEX Heavy-duty Trevira CS upholstery fabric in basket weave with 50 shades ranging from classic to contemporary tones, produced in Italy.
• DIMMER Dim-out fabric combining effective light control with soft, elegant drape, integral to architectural concepts since 2002.
• GUARD IV Aluminium-metallised curtain fabric providing glare and heat protection with lattice-like appearance, suitable for transparent glass pavilion architecture.
• Textile Finder Online catalogue with 421 textiles in various colors and designs with detailed product information including sound absorption values, datasheets, test reports, and digital texture downloads for architectural planning.
• Sewing Atelier In-house made-to-measure tailoring service in Langenthal, providing custom curtains from fabric selection to finished product for architects and designers.
• Project Planning and Consulting Services Expert planning support including collaboration with acoustics specialists and building physicists, production and installation support, and detailed quotations for large-scale projects.

Quantifiable outcome

• Maximum 23 dB sound reduction with advanced acoustic curtains
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature8 records

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Kvadrat: Danish premium textile manufacturer with deep acoustic and upholstery fabric lines specified by leading architects worldwide. Closely comparable to Création Baumann on product type, premium positioning, and architectural specification channel.
• Silent Gliss: Swiss-headquartered manufacturer of high-end interior shading systems, curtain rails, and motorised blinds. Directly comparable on Swiss heritage, premium specification focus, and systems/curtain overlap with Création Baumann's portfolio.
• Serge Ferrari: French manufacturer of technical and architectural flexible composite textiles used in building facades, sun protection, and acoustic solutions. Comparable on European manufacturing scale and architectural textile specification.
• Coulisse: Dutch window-covering components and finished blinds producer serving OEMs and contract channels globally. Comparable on window-treatment systems and global dealer distribution model.
• Carnegie Fabrics: US-based textile manufacturer serving commercial interiors with upholstery, acoustic, and panel fabrics specified by architects. Comparable on performance textiles and North American specification channel.
• Texaa: French manufacturer of acoustic textiles, wall coverings, and ceiling solutions for architectural projects. Comparable on acoustic-fabric focus, European manufacturing, and project specification model.

Broad incumbents

• Hunter Douglas: Global market leader in window coverings, architectural shading, and interior sun protection. Comparable product overlap (blinds, shades, motorised systems) but operates at much larger scale and broader scope than the specialty Création Baumann portfolio.

Regional players

• Warema: German manufacturer of sun-shading systems, roller blinds, and interior shading products for commercial and residential buildings. Comparable systems offering with stronger Central European presence and motorisation focus.

Emerging players

• BAUX: Swedish manufacturer of sustainable acoustic panels and tiles for commercial interiors. Comparable on architectural acoustics positioning and sustainability-led product roadmap, though narrower scope than Création Baumann.
• Autex Acoustics: New Zealand-headquartered manufacturer of PET-based acoustic panels, baffles, and textiles for commercial interiors. Comparable on acoustic architectural products and sustainability story, with stronger APAC footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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