HBF Textiles

What HBF Textiles does

HBF Textiles is a contract-grade textile manufacturer headquartered in Hickory, North Carolina, and a wholly-owned subsidiary of publicly traded HNI Corporation (NYSE: HNI). Founded in 1987 and operating with 11-50 employees, the company designs and distributes a portfolio of 116+ textile patterns across six product categories — woven upholstery, wrapped panels, wallcoverings, coated fabrics, leather, and drapery — primarily for commercial interior designers, architects, and contract furniture manufacturers. Distribution combines direct e-commerce (hbftextiles.com), a physical showroom at 155 5th Avenue in New York, a regional sales representative network, and graded-in partnerships with 11+ office and hospitality furniture brands including HBF, Allsteel, HON, Carolina OFS, Keilhauer, Kimball International, and Martin Brattrud.

HBF Textiles' technology stack centers on proprietary performance finishes (Alta, Sta-Kleen, Writer's Block) and a proprietary Performance Luxe Yarn that enables bleach-cleanable velvet; it also uses non-PFAS water-repellent technology on outdoor-approved patterns. The entire portfolio is 100% PFAS-free, vinyl/PVC-free, and Red List-free, supported by certifications including OEKO-TEX 100, REACH, ISO 14001, FACTS (NSF/ANSI 336), SCS Indoor Advantage Gold, BIFMA 7.4.4, and IMO for maritime. Approximately 46% of patterns are domestically woven at mills in the Carolinas and Pennsylvania, and 29% of the portfolio contains post-consumer recycled content (including SEAQUAL marine-recovered PET).

Revenue is generated primarily through unit-priced textile sales — $30-$224/yard for woven patterns, $9-$20/sq.ft. for coated fabrics and leather — with additional fees for special finishes, backing, and a 2.0% surcharge scheduled to take effect May 1, 2026. The business benefits from a sustained designer collaboration program (Liam Lee, Mark Grattan, Barbara Barry, Christiane Müller, Mary Jo Miller, Kickie Chudikova) that drives two to four new collections per year. HBF Textiles is a privately held subsidiary, so revenue is not separately reported by parent HNI Corporation.

Name

HBF Textiles

Legal name

HBF Textiles

Website

https://hbftextiles.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

HBF Textiles, a subsidiary of HNI Corporation, designs and distributes contract-grade upholstery fabrics, wallcoverings, coated fabrics, leather, and drapery for commercial interior designers, architects, and furniture manufacturers across North America through direct sales, a NYC showroom, and graded-in furniture partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Contract Upholstery Textiles

NAICS

Textile Furnishings Mills (3141), Curtain and Linen Mills (31412), Textile and Fabric Finishing and Fabric Coating Mills (3133)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Hospitality & Institutional Home Textiles Manufacturing (Hotel/Hospital Bedding & Towels) (IMAOAKAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Outdoor & Performance Home Textiles Manufacturing (Awning/Patio Cushions/UV-Resistant Home Fabrics) (IMAOAKAJ), Coated & Laminated Industrial Fabrics (Tarpaulins/Awnings/Inflatables/Architectural Membranes) (IMAOADAI)

Keywords

• Contract upholstery fabrics
• Commercial textile design
• Woven wallcovering textiles
• Performance upholstery materials
• Designer textile collections

Headquarters

HQ city

Hickory

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Textile Sales: Direct sale of textiles including woven upholstery, wrapped panels, wallcovering, coated fabrics, leather, and drapery products. Products are sold by the yard (minimum half-yard increments) or by square foot for leathers. Includes standard patterns and special order/custom fabrics with extended lead times.
2. Special Finishing Services: Additional finishing and backing applications applied to fabrics including Alta, Sta-Kleen, and Writer's Block finishes for an additional charge
3. Graded-In Partnerships: Textiles available through furniture manufacturer partners where patterns are graded into partner product lines

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

HBF Textiles designs, develops, and sells contract-grade textile products — woven upholstery, wrapped panels, wallcovering, coated fabrics, leather, and drapery — for commercial interior applications. Products are sold by the yard (minimum half-yard increments) or by the square foot for leather, with optional proprietary performance finishes (Alta, Sta-Kleen, Writer's Block, PFAS-free water repellent) applied for additional fees, and are also made available through graded-in arrangements on partner furniture lines.

Product overview

HBF Textiles is a textile design company offering a comprehensive portfolio of fabrics across six product categories: Woven Upholstery, Wrapped Panel, Wallcovering, Coated Fabric, Leather, and Drapery. The product line includes 121+ standard patterns organized into seasonal collections and individual designer collaborations. Key recent collections include the 2026 Paint by Numbers Collection by Liam Lee (Magic Eye, Pointillist, Gridwork, Impasto), 2025 Feel & Form Collection (Velvet Cord, Velvet Mix, Blended Boucle, Petite Suede, Metallic Muse), 2025 Layered Collection by Mark Grattan (Creativo, Decadent, Wright), 2025 Best in Show Collection (Haberdash, Perrito, Brushed Canvas), and the 2024 Moments of Wander Collection by Christiane Müller (Fields of Velvet, Seeds of Colour, Trails of Tweed). Individual standout products include Fields of Velvet ($146.00/yard), Velvet Cord ($91.00/yard), and Metallic Muse ($14.00/sq. ft.). The company emphasizes sustainability with PFAS-free, indoor air quality certified, and rapidly renewable content offerings, with 46% of the portfolio made in USA.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Woven Upholstery Primary textile product line designed for furniture upholstery applications across commercial interiors, offering varied patterns, colors, and performance characteristics such as bleach cleanability and outdoor approval. Sold by the yard.
• Wrapped Panel Textile products designed for wrapped panel applications, providing acoustic and aesthetic solutions for interior wall installations in commercial spaces.
• Wallcovering Textile-based wallcovering products offering decorative and functional solutions for vertical interior wall applications in commercial environments.
• Coated Fabric Performance-coated textile products with enhanced durability, stain resistance, and cleanability features for high-traffic commercial applications such as healthcare seating.
• Leather Premium leather products (e.g., Metallic Muse, Glovely) for sophisticated upholstery applications. Sold by the square foot with a minimum of one hide per colorway.
• Drapery Drapery textiles designed for window treatments and vertical applications in commercial and residential interiors.
• Paint by Numbers Collection (by Liam Lee) Designer collaboration collection of four textile patterns (Magic Eye, Pointillist, Gridwork, Impasto) drawing inspiration from paint-by-numbers kits, hovering between abstraction and figuration with vibrant, painterly colorways.
• Feel & Form Collection Collection of five patterns (Velvet Cord, Velvet Mix, Blended Boucle, Petite Suede, Metallic Muse) designed to transform furniture from passive backdrop to dramatic protagonist through tactile and light-responsive surfaces.
• Layered Collection (by Mark Grattan) Debut textile collection by Mark Grattan featuring three patterns (Creativo, Decadent, Wright) embodying his multifaceted creative identity through luxurious textiles that challenge conventional design choices.
• Best in Show Collection Collection of three patterns (Haberdash, Perrito, Brushed Canvas) combining tailored sophistication with a pedigree of playfulness, designed by HBF Textiles Design Studio and Erin Ruby.
• Moments of Wander Collection (by Christiane Müller) Designer collection by Christiane Müller featuring three outdoor-approved patterns (Fields of Velvet, Seeds of Colour, Trails of Tweed) tough enough for outdoor use yet retaining indoor woven qualities; awarded at BDNY 2024.
• Memorable Collection (by Mary Jo Miller) Designer collection by Mary Jo Miller weaving themes of reunion, connection, and introspection through patterns such as Daydreamer and Hefty Herringbone.
• Deep Connections Collection Nature-inspired textile collection exploring environmental themes and organic design motifs for commercial interiors.
• Fields of Velvet Woven indoor/outdoor velvet textile with loop and cut pile, five colorways capturing the essence of outdoor experiences; 60,000 double rubs abrasion resistance, bleach cleanable, outdoor approved. Priced at $146.00/yard.
• Velvet Cord Velvet pattern with precise raised ridges in perfect linear formation; alternating pile directions create tonal banding with light and dark bands shifting with viewing angle, listed at $91.00/yard.
• Metallic Muse Leather Luminous leather product with a water-based metallic coating that amplifies and redirects light; supple, cool-to-touch surface offering unexpected contrast — visually bold yet tactilely refined. Priced at $14.00/sq. ft.
• Magic Eye Pattern from Paint by Numbers collection inspired by 90s computer graphics, blending Jacquard punch-card weaving heritage with modern digital techniques; 78% post-consumer recycled polyester / 22% nylon, 100,000 double rubs, non-PFAS water repellent.
• Creativo Lush checkered velvet from the Layered Collection by Mark Grattan, alternating between cut and uncut surfaces for a tactile landscape with dynamic visual rhythm reflecting Grattan's signature repetition style.
• Velvet Mix Velvet textile woven using proprietary Performance Luxe Yarn; bleach-cleanable with luxury durability. Expanded with seven moodier colorways in 2025, bringing total to 26 colorways.
• The Designer Edit Annual designer collaboration program featuring six personalities capturing what designers will be specifying next, including the Free Way color expansion and designer-specific collaborations such as the 2026 installment with Kickie Chudikova.
• Special Finishing and Backing Services Optional finishing and backing services applied to fabric orders (Alta, Sta-Kleen, and Writer's Block finishes) for an additional charge, with a minimum 2-week processing time. Delivered as a paid service attached to a textile order.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% PFAS-free across all patterns
• +6 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• HBF (Herman Miller Group)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorParent company and primary graded-in furniture partner where HBF Textiles patterns are available on HBF seating and furniture products. Patterns are listed in the Graded Product Listing for HBF Seating.
• Allsteel OfficecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExpanded graded-in partnership offering HBF Textiles patterns on Allsteel Office products with refined materiality and lowered grades.
• HONcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExpanded graded-in partnership providing HBF Textiles patterns on HON furniture products with more choices and refined materiality.
• OFScoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCarolina OFS partnership offering HBF Textiles patterns on office furniture products.
• KeilhauercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership redefining interior dynamics by offering HBF Textiles patterns on Keilhauer seating products.
• Kimball InternationalcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGraded-in partnership providing access to HBF Textiles patterns on Kimball International furniture products.
• Martin BrattrudcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSister Solid, Tete-a-tete, and Stardust textiles are available on all Martin Brattrud products through this graded-in partnership.
• Darran FurnitureminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTested Fabrics partnership where select HBF Textiles patterns are graded into Darran Furniture products.
• Davis FurnitureminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFabric approval partnership for select HBF Textiles patterns on Davis Furniture products.
• GunlockeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSurface materials partnership offering HBF Textiles patterns on Gunlocke seating products.
• Sossego DesignminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUpholstery partnership offering HBF Textiles patterns on Sossego Design furniture products.
• Local Weaving Mills (North and South Carolina, Pennsylvania)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClose relationships with domestic weaving mills are central to developing signature designs. Mills provide expertise in weaving capabilities, yarn selection, and color development. Currently 46% of HBF Textiles portfolio is made in USA through these partnerships.
• SEAQUALminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSEAQUAL polyester yarn made from recycled PET collected from oceans and rivers is used in select HBF Textiles patterns, turning recovered plastic into high-performance textile fiber with clear chain of impact.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• KnollTextiles: KnollTextiles is the textile division of MillerKnoll, offering contract upholstery, wallcovering, and drapery for commercial interiors. It directly competes with HBF Textiles in the same designer-specifier channel, with similar product categories, designer collaborations, and sustainability positioning.
• Maharam: Maharam is a leading North American contract textile manufacturer offering upholstery, drapery, wallcovering, and performance fabrics to interior designers and architects. Comparable product portfolio, target customer (designers/specifiers), and emphasis on designer collaborations make it a primary direct peer.
• DesignTex: DesignTex is a contract surface materials company offering upholstery, wallcovering, drapery, and digitally printed surfaces for commercial interiors. Direct overlap in product categories, target market (designers and architects), and design-driven branding.
• Carnegie Fabrics: Carnegie Fabrics is a performance and sustainable textile manufacturer serving commercial interiors, with strong positions in healthcare, hospitality, and acoustic applications. Comparable focus on performance finishes, sustainability certifications, and the same designer-specifier channel as HBF Textiles.
• Arc-Com Fabrics: Arc-Com is a contract textile manufacturer specializing in woven, coated, and printed upholstery for healthcare, hospitality, and corporate environments. Direct overlap in product category, target verticals, and emphasis on performance certifications.
• Wolf-Gordon: Wolf-Gordon is a contract textile and wallcovering company serving commercial interiors, with product lines in upholstery, drapery, and wallcoverings. Comparable business model, target customer base of designers and architects, and similar pricing tier.
• Brentano Fabrics: Brentano is a textile design house offering contract upholstery and drapery for commercial and residential interiors. Direct peer with similar designer collaboration model, woven and coated product categories, and contract specification channel.
• CF Stinson: CF Stinson is a commercial textile company specializing in high-performance coated fabrics and woven upholstery for healthcare, hospitality, and education. Directly comparable performance textile focus, coating technologies, and contract specification market.
• Momentum Textiles: Momentum Textiles offers contract upholstery, wallcovering, and drapery for commercial interiors as part of The Momentum Group. Comparable product portfolio, target customer (designers/specifiers), and the same commercial textile industry positioning.

Emerging players

• Luna Textiles: Luna Textiles is a smaller California-based contract textile company serving hospitality and commercial interiors with upholstery and drapery. Direct overlap in commercial specification channel, though smaller scale and more concentrated hospitality focus than HBF Textiles.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hbf-textiles

Compliance10 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

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 →

Frequently asked questions about HBF Textiles