Carriff

What Carriff does

Carriff Engineered Fabrics Corporation manufactures small-diameter circular-knit geotextile filter fabrics and engineered textiles used in subsurface drainage, erosion control, well monitoring, spill containment, and seismic-zone soil stabilization. Founded in 1975 as a specialized branch of a large Canadian pipe manufacturer, the company operates a fleet of over 300 late-model, high-speed circular knitting machines (primarily sub-8-inch cylinders, up to 30-inch diameters) producing seamless tubular fabrics from 100% polyester and polypropylene, with in-house secondary finishing covering knife/laser/hot-wire cutting, calendaring, autoclaving, slitting, and welding. The portfolio centers on the original Sock™ and Super Sock™ drainage filters, with sub-brands Drain-Sleeve® and Soil Separator™ targeting DIY homeowners, Aqua Sleeve™ for groundwater monitoring, Earthquake Drain Fabrics for vertical seismic drains, Erosion & Sediment Control fabrics, and Spill Containment fabrics (knitted absorbent, nonwoven absorbent, tubular netting); adjacent offerings include Garden Sock™ DIY Kits, Grout Sock, Protective Packaging Sleeves, and custom knitting services for specialty fibers.

The company serves seven primary verticals — Agriculture, Residential, Commercial, Infrastructure, Industrial, Transportation, and Environmental Conservation — through two distinct go-to-market motions. Bulk B2B sales flow to pipe manufacturers across North America and Europe who install Carriff filters onto drainage pipes during production, with end users (contractors, farmers, engineers) referred back to those pipe suppliers. A parallel retail motion places Drain-Sleeve® and Soil Separator™ products on shelves at Home Depot (US/Canada), Lowe's (US), and Rona (Canada), with the Garden Sock DIY Kit sold via direct-to-consumer shipping at $23.95 MSRP. The company operates from London, Ontario (headquarters) and Midland, North Carolina, with commercial reach extending into Mexico, Europe, and the Pacific Rim, holds ISO 9001:2015 QMS certification, and complies with ASTM D6707-06 (2019) for Type A and Type H circular-knit geotextile fabrics. After a 1996 split and 2004 reunification, Carriff has operated under a single corporate identity since the 2020 rebranding of Zodiac Fabrics to Carriff.

Name

Carriff

Legal name

Carriff Engineered Fabrics Corporation

Website

https://carriff.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Carriff manufactures circular-knit geotextile filter fabrics and engineered textiles for drainage, erosion control, and spill containment, selling bulk to pipe manufacturers and through retail to DIY customers across agriculture, infrastructure, and residential verticals in North America, Europe, and the Pacific Rim.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Geotextile Fabrics

NAICS

Knit Fabric Mills (31324), Narrow Fabric Mills and Schiffli Machine Embroidery (31322)

SIC

Knitting Mills (2250)

akta.pro primary industry

Knitted Fabric Mills (IMAOABAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Protective & Safety Textiles (FR/Arc/Heat/Cut/Chemical) (IMAOADAA), Packaging & Wrapping Technical Textiles (FIBCs/Big Bags/Industrial Sacks/Strapping Substrates) (IMAOADAN)

Keywords

• Circular knit fabrics
• Geotextile filter socks
• Subsurface drainage filters
• Spill containment fabrics
• Erosion control textiles

Headquarters

HQ city

Cary

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. Bulk B2B Sales to Pipe Manufacturers: Sell Drainage Filter Socks in bulk to pipe manufacturers throughout North America and Europe. Pipe manufacturers install Carriff filters directly onto their drainage pipes during production. Contact sales for quote-based pricing.
2. Retail Consumer Products: DIY-focused products sold through major home improvement retailers including Home Depot, Lowe's, and Rona. Products include Drain-Sleeve® (packages, preload, rolls), Soil Separator™ rolls, and Garden Sock DIY Kit. Consumer purchases at MSRP retail pricing.
3. Direct-to-Consumer Shipping: Garden Sock DIY Kit available for direct shipping to consumers at MSRP. Bulk pricing available for contractors and landscaping professionals.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Carriff Engineered Fabrics Corporation manufactures small-diameter circular-knit geotextile filter fabrics for industrial, agricultural, residential, and infrastructure applications. Core products include the original Sock™ drainage filter, Super Sock™ (Type H), Drain-Sleeve®, Soil Separator™, Aqua Sleeve™, Earthquake Drain Fabrics, Erosion & Sediment Control fabrics, and Spill Containment fabrics. The company sells in bulk to pipe manufacturers (B2B) and through home improvement retailers such as Home Depot, Lowe's, and Rona (B2C/DIY), while also offering custom circular knitting services.

Product overview

Carriff Engineered Fabrics Corporation manufactures circular-knitted geotextile filter fabrics for water management, drainage, and containment applications. The core product line includes the original Sock™ and Super Sock™ drainage filters (for pipe diameters 2"-48"), which protect subsurface drainage systems from sediment. The retail-focused Drain-Sleeve® and Soil Separator™ sub-brands target DIY homeowners through Home Depot, Lowe's, and Rona. Specialty products include Aqua Sleeve™ for well monitoring, Earthquake Drain Fabrics for seismic soil liquefaction prevention, Erosion & Sediment Control fabrics, and Spill Containment fabrics (including Knitted Absorbent Fabrics, Nonwoven Absorbent Fabrics, and Tubular Netting). Additional offerings include Garden Sock™ DIY kits, Grout Sock, Protective Packaging Sleeves, and Custom Knitting & Fabrics services. The portfolio is unified by the company's circular-knitting technology platform that produces seamless tubular geotextiles.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Sock™: Original circular-knit geotextile drainage filter for subsurface drainage systems
• Drain-Sleeve®
• Soil Separator™
• Aqua Sleeve™
• Super Sock™
• Garden Sock™

Products and services

• Drainage Filter Sock™ Original circular-knit geotextile filter fabric that protects subsurface drainage systems from sediment buildup. Applied to perforated drainage pipes like a sock, allowing water to pass while keeping out sand and soil particles.
• Super Sock™ Type H circular-knit geotextile filter for highway and infrastructure drainage systems. Provides enhanced filtration with smaller apparent opening sizes (0.150mm to 0.600mm) for fine soils and superior puncture resistance.
• Drain-Sleeve® DIY-focused drainage filter sock designed for do-it-yourself projects including foundation drainage, landscape drainage, and low-spot drainage. Available in home improvement stores in 3"-6" diameters, with patented EZ Loader applicator.
• Soil Separator™ Trench wrap fabric for French drains and underground drainage systems. Separates permeable aggregates from surrounding soil to maintain water flow and prevent pipe clogging. Made of 100% polyester at 0.50 oz/yd2.
• Aqua Sleeve™ Seamless knitted 100% polyester filter fabric designed to protect groundwater monitoring wells from sediment infiltration. Fits well screens ranging from 1 inch to 12 inches in diameter, available in 100ft rolls.
• Earthquake Drain Fabrics Specialized nonwoven fabrics for prefabricated vertical drains in seismic zones. Designed to wrap around vertical drainage pipes to prevent soil particles from clogging the system during seismic events.
• Erosion & Sediment Control Fabrics High-performance erosion control fabrics available in Regular Grade, Heavy Duty, and High-Flow options. Used for perimeter control, soil retention, and runoff diversion in construction sites.
• Spill Containment Fabrics Tubular fabrics for manufacturing absorbent spill containment products including socks, pillows, and booms. Includes knitted and nonwoven options in hydrophilic and hydrophobic formats for hazardous substance response.
• Garden Sock™ DIY Kit Eco-friendly erosion control solution for residential gardens. Includes three unfilled 10-ft socks for filling with mulch or wood chips. Retails at $23.95 MSRP with 2-year outdoor durability.
• Grout Sock Seamless circular-knitted polyester fabric for precision grout filling in voids. Expands upon filling for consistent grout distribution in construction, infrastructure, and environmental applications.
• Protective Packaging Sleeve Seamless circular-knitted stretchable polyester sleeve for product protection during transit and storage. Reusable and eco-friendly, protecting items against scratches, dents, and external damages.
• Custom Knitting & Fabrics Custom circular knitting service with over 300 machines handling specialty fibers including silver, Teflon, and PVA. Supports secondary finishing processes including knife, laser, and hot wire cutting, calendaring, autoclaving, slitting, and welding.

Quantifiable outcome

• Hundreds of millions of feet of drainage filters installed annually
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Agricultural Drainage Management CoalitionminorOthersIndustry membership organization supporting agricultural drainage management. Partnership involves industry association and knowledge sharing related to water management in agriculture.
• Plastic Pipe InstitutecoreTechnology or IntegrationIndustry association for plastic pipe manufacturers. Carriff supplies drainage filter socks to member pipe manufacturers for installation on their products.
• Ontario Ground Water AssociationminorOthersRegional industry association for groundwater professionals in Ontario. Partnership involves industry association and knowledge sharing.
• Land Improvement Contractors Of OntariocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAssociation of drainage contractors and land improvement professionals in Ontario. Members are contractors who install drainage systems using Carriff products.
• International Erosion Control AssociationminorOthersGlobal professional organization for erosion and sediment control industry. Carriff participates as a member to stay current with industry standards and best practices.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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

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