What Dewitt does

DeWitt Company, founded in 1977 in Sikeston, Missouri by Larry DeWitt, is a privately held, family-owned manufacturer of woven and non-woven landscape fabrics and adjacent protective materials. The company invented the modern landscape fabric as a non-chemical alternative to black plastic for weed control and now operates out of a 350,000 square-foot facility in Sikeston. Its portfolio spans roughly thirty-plus SKUs across landscape fabric (PRO-5, Sunbelt, Weed-Barrier PRO, UltraWeb, Brown/Green Woven Groundcover), Polytuf-branded tarps, knitted and woven shade cloth, tree care accessories, plant protection fabrics, erosion control geotextiles, deer fencing, and lawn edging, all built primarily from UV-stabilized polypropylene and polyethylene.

The company serves a horizontal mix of customer segments. Its primary segment is professional landscapers, with company-claimed usage in 70%+ of US commercial landscaping jobs. Secondary segments include commercial growers and nurseries, garden centers and retailers, and DIY homeowners. Go-to-market is a multi-channel model combining a formal distributor network, retail/garden center partners, direct customer inquiries, and active participation in 70+ industry tradeshows across more than 20 US states annually. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; bulk roll products are sold to distributors and retail-packaged products to consumers, with pay-as-you-go unit pricing through a contact-required process.

DeWitt generates revenue through hardware sales of landscape fabric, tarps, ground cover, plant protection, tree care, and erosion control products, with the founder and his daughter continuing to lead the business without institutional capital, parent company, or disclosed subsidiary relationships.

Name

Dewitt

Legal name

Dewitt Company

Website

https://dewittcompany.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1977

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

DeWitt Company is a privately held, family-owned manufacturer of woven and non-woven landscape fabrics, ground covers, shade cloth, tarps, and plant protection products, founded in 1977 in Sikeston, Missouri. It serves professional landscapers, commercial growers, garden centers, and DIY homeowners across the United States through distributors, retailers, and direct channels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Sikeston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Landscape Fabric Sales: DeWitt generates revenue through the sale of landscape fabrics including woven, non-woven, spunbond, and pointbond varieties. Products are sold in bulk rolls to distributors and in retail packaging to consumers.
2. Tarps and Ground Cover Products: Sale of tarps (Polytuf brand) including stock tarps, truck tarps, and specialty tarps. Also includes ground cover products for commercial and residential applications.
3. Plant Protection and Tree Care Products: Sale of plant protection fabrics, tree care supplies, erosion control products, and accessories including anchor pins, batten tape, and burlap bags.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

DeWitt Company manufactures and sells woven and non-woven landscape fabrics, ground covers, tarps, plant protection materials, tree care supplies, shade cloth, deer fencing, and erosion control geotextiles. Products are sold in bulk rolls to commercial distributors and landscape professionals, and in retail packaging to consumers through garden centers. The company sells the PRO-5 Weed Barrier, Weed-Barrier PRO, Sunbelt, UltraWeb, Polytuf tarps, and a broad accessory line under the DeWitt Company brand.

Product overview

DeWitt Company offers a comprehensive portfolio of landscape and garden products centered around landscape fabrics, ground covers, and protective materials. The core product lines include PRO-5 Weed-Barrier and Weed-Barrier PRO (woven polypropylene fabrics for weed control), Sunbelt Woven Ground Cover, and various non-woven and biodegradable fabric options. Supporting products include shade cloth (knitted and woven), tree care items (Tree Slings, Tree Mats, Dew Right Watering Bags, stakes, wraps), plant protection fabrics (Deluxe, Deluxe Plus, N-Sulate, Natural Burlap), deer fence and wildlife control netting, tarps under the Polytuf brand (SuperBlue, SunShield, Super White), aquatic netting, erosion control geotextiles, and edging products. The company serves both commercial landscaping professionals (using 70%+ of commercial landscaping jobs) and residential consumers through garden centers and retail outlets.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Polytuf Brands: Tarps and tarp accessories brand including SuperBlue, Super White, SunShield, Forest Shade, and Ball Snugglers.
• Sunbelt Woven Ground Cover
• Weed Barrier Pro
• Pro 5 Landscape Fabric

Products and services

• PRO-5 Weed-Barrier (5 oz) Industry-leading 5 oz woven, needle-punched polypropylene landscape fabric designed for professional and commercial use. Conserves soil moisture, increases plant growth, and prevents weeds. Striped every 12 inches for plant alignment. Targeted at professional landscapers, contractors, and government projects.
• Sunbelt Woven Ground Cover (3.2 oz) 3.2 oz polypropylene woven ground cover that resists tearing, punctures, and weed penetration. UV-stabilized for direct sunlight exposure and approved for government weed control applications.
• Brown Woven Groundcover 3.2 oz polypropylene woven ground cover that resists tearing, puncturing, and weed penetration; blends with natural environments. UV-stabilized for direct sunlight exposure.
• Green Woven Groundcover 3.2 oz polypropylene woven ground cover that resists tearing, puncturing, and weed penetration. UV-stabilized with 12-inch stripes for plant alignment.
• DeWitt Weed-Barrier PRO Black (3 oz) Professional-grade landscape fabric in black. UV- and hydrophilic-treated for water permeability. Available in bulk and retail sizes for landscapers, contractors, and garden centers.
• DeWitt Weed-Barrier PRO Brown (3 oz) Professional-grade landscape fabric in brown. UV- and hydrophilic-treated for water permeability. Designed for landscapers, contractors, and garden centers.
• Reflective White/Black Woven Ground Cover 3.8 oz UV-stabilized white woven polypropylene on top with black underneath. Reflective top increases yields by allowing light to lower plant canopy; black bottom blocks sunlight from weeds.
• UltraWeb 3000 (2.2 oz) UV-treated woven polypropylene ground cover using state-of-the-art weaving technology. Cost-effective alternative to 6-mil black plastic with superior weed control and water conservation.
• White Ground Cover (3.2 oz) UV-stabilized white woven polypropylene fabric usable as a frost blanket alternative. Protects against light frost and cold temperatures; permeable for water and nutrients.
• Heavy Duty Forest Shade Tarp (UV 4.5 oz) Polytuf brand 4.5 oz forest green tarp with 60% more weight than polyethylene tarps. High-density polyethylene 10x10 weave count with heat-sealed seams and rust-proof grommets.
• Silver/Black SunShield Tarps (6.0 oz) Polytuf brand 6 oz SunShield Silver/Black tarps designed for continuous outdoor exposure. UVI-treated coatings on both sides; silver side diverts heat and UV, black side absorbs heat.
• SuperBlue Tarp (UV 2.3 oz) Polytuf brand 2.3 oz high-volume tarp in signature blue color. High-density polyethylene 8x8 weave count. Used for tarpaulin, windbreak, and construction covers.
• Super White Tarps (3.1 oz) Polytuf brand 3.1 oz white tarp for ice rink liners, boat covers, and building-supply covers. High-density polyethylene 10x10 weave count.
• Shade Cloth (Knitted and Woven) Knitted and woven shade cloth for sun protection in nurseries, greenhouses, and landscapes. UV-stabilized polypropylene monofilament engineered for multi-season performance in high-exposure environments.
• DeWitt Mocha Knitted Shade Cloth Knitted shade cloth made from 100% UV-stabilized polyethylene, designed for sun protection and aesthetic appeal in home landscaping applications.
• Deluxe Plus Plant Protection (1 oz) 1 oz fabric protecting vegetation from frost, cold, wind, birds, insects, and sun. Produces larger, earlier, and more productive yields.
• Deluxe Plant Protection (0.5 oz) 0.5 oz crop protection and over-wintering fabric. Keeps temperatures warmer than outside and creates a micro-environment for seed germination, with 90-95% average germination rate.
• N-Sulate (1.5 oz) Medium-weight, permeable, UV-treated fabric for protecting flowering annuals, bedding plants, and vegetables from severe cold and freezing temperatures.
• Plant and Seed Guard (0.5 oz) Lightweight spunbond fabric for grass seeding. Creates a micro-environment for 90-95% average seed germination compared to 60-65% with straw.
• Natural Burlap (5.5 oz) Biodegradable medium-weave burlap for soil erosion control, plant protection, wind screening, tree wraps, and crafts.
• Tree Mats (Square and Circle) Tree Mat Squares and Circles for weed control and moisture conservation in tree and shrub planting. Available in 3x3 and 4x4 sizes with slit or X configurations.
• Dew Right Tree Watering Bag (15-gallon) 15-gallon tree watering bag providing drip irrigation directly to tree roots over extended periods. Reduces transplant shock and prevents water runoff and evaporation.
• Dew Right Tree Watering Donut Bag Slow-release tree watering system providing drip irrigation to tree and shrub roots. Ensures new trees survive the crucial first year after planting.
• Tree Stake Kits (15") Professional tree staking kits with non-girdling support straps. Includes 15-inch plastic stakes for commercial and residential applications.
• Tree Stake Kits (32") Complete tree support kit with 32-inch pencil-pointed hardwood stakes and non-girdling triangle strap. Includes 33 feet of professional tree rope.
• Tree Slings Tree support straps that won't damage trees or cause girdling. Available in 8, 18, 24, and 32-inch lengths with grommets for tie-down support.
• Tree Wrap Polypropylene fabric tree protection from scorching, trimmer, and mower damage. Conforms to any tree shape and slowly photodegrades to prevent girdling.
• Tree Rope & Poly Twine UV-treated polypropylene tree rope that won't rot. Flat snake-like form prevents girdling. Poly twine for garden, home, office, and packaging uses.
• DeWitt Deer Fence and Deer Fence PRO Deer fence and Deer Fence PRO for protecting landscapes from deer damage. Durable construction for commercial and residential applications.
• Bird & Pond Netting UV-treated polypropylene netting with 3/4 inch hole openings. Safe humane pest protection for fruits, vegetables, and fish; allows sunlight, moisture, and ventilation.
• Deluxe Bird Barricade Polyethylene mesh netting with 1/4 inch hole opening. UV-treated for durability. Humane way to prevent animals from damaging trees, bushes, flowers, and plants.
• Edging Products Commercial-quality lawn edging including interlocking, coiled, flat strips, and decorative options. Includes bender board, diamond back royal, and innovative edge products.
• Erosion Control & Geotextiles Erosion control blankets including excelsior, straw, jute netting, and geotextiles for soil stabilization and drainage applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• Plants can grow up to twice the size of plants grown without fabric
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• SRW Products: SRW Products manufactures landscape fabrics, geotextiles, edging, and erosion control products sold through distributors and retailers to professional landscapers. Directly comparable to DeWitt in woven landscape fabric, ground cover, and hardscape-adjacent categories with the same B2B distributor channel model.
• Mutual Industries: Mutual Industries is a manufacturer and distributor of geotextiles, erosion control blankets, landscape fabrics, and tarps. Comparable to DeWitt in woven polypropylene landscape fabrics and erosion control geotextiles serving contractors and government applications.
• Typar (Berry Global): Typar, part of Berry Global, is a leading manufacturer of landscape fabrics and geotextiles sold through distributors and home improvement retailers. Directly competes with DeWitt in woven landscape fabric and ground cover for professional and DIY landscapers.
• Landmaster Products: Landmaster Products manufactures landscape fabrics, ground covers, and erosion control materials for the professional and retail channels. Directly comparable to DeWitt in woven and non-woven polypropylene landscape fabrics.
• Pro Fabric Supply: Pro Fabric Supply distributes landscape fabrics, shade cloth, and ground cover products to professional landscapers and nursery operators. Overlaps with DeWitt in woven ground cover, shade cloth, and plant protection fabrics via a similar distributor-led model.
• Nilex Inc. Nilex manufactures and supplies geosynthetics, geotextiles, and erosion control products for civil, environmental, and landscape applications. Comparable to DeWitt's erosion control and geotextile product lines for commercial and infrastructure projects.
• Agfabric: Agfabric sells woven and non-woven landscape fabrics, floating row covers, and frost protection fabrics to growers and gardeners. Comparable to DeWitt in plant protection and ground cover fabrics for nursery, greenhouse, and agricultural use cases.
• Quest USA (formerly Easy Gardener): Quest USA produces and markets landscape fabrics, weed barriers, and gardening products sold through big-box and garden retail channels. Comparable to DeWitt in retail-packaged weed control fabric competing for the same garden center and DIY consumer.

Emerging players

• A.M. Leonard: A.M. Leonard is a horticultural tool and supply distributor serving professional landscapers, nursery operators, and arborists. Comparable to DeWitt in serving the same professional customer base with adjacent landscape inputs, though its primary focus is tools rather than fabrics.

Regional players

• Forestry Suppliers: Forestry Suppliers distributes equipment, tools, and supplies for forestry, horticulture, and land management professionals. Comparable to DeWitt in serving the professional landscape and nursery segment with adjacent product categories, with broader tool focus rather than fabric specialization.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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