What Texaa does

Texaa is a French designer and manufacturer of architectural acoustic solutions, headquartered and made-to-order produced in its Gradignan workshop outside Bordeaux. Founded as Fatexaa in 1950 and renamed Texaa (TEXtile, Acoustics & Architecture) in 1979 when Bernard Demptos acquired and refocused the business on acoustics, the company has been active in acoustic applications since 1978 and offers seven product families: Vibrasto wall cladding, Stereo and Stereo Air panels, Strato floating ceilings, Abso acoustic objects (cones, cubes, cushions, totems), Velio acoustic curtains/drapes/blinds, and Kora acoustic screens. All products are covered by Aeria, Texaa's proprietary sound-transparent knitted fabric (330 g/m², 30 colours, three stitch patterns) manufactured in-house via a patented process. Texaa operates with approximately 50 employees and is held privately by the Demptos family, with the current CEO Matthieu Demptos leading the business.

Texaa sells exclusively through direct field sales — regional customer-care managers across nine French regions, a UK office in London, a Germany office in Frankfurt, and worldwide export handled from Gradignan — with quote-based pricing, a 30% advance payment at order, and 3-5 week manufacturing lead times. Customers span culture and entertainment, healthcare, education, work spaces, hospitality and food service, transport, and sports and recreation, with named references including Chaillot Palace, Musée National de la Marine, AG2R La Mondiale, Lyon Marriott Cité Internationale, Spaceport America, Brighton College, CNSMDP, Royal Sussex County Hospital, CFAO Group, and MECA. Architects and specifiers access the products via Archicad and Revit BIM files, downloadable technical documentation, EPDs, and a fabric sample request system.

Texaa's competitive positioning rests on patented textile technology, deep in-house craft expertise (recognised with the Living Heritage Company label in 2023), a broad certification stack (A+ Air Label, AgBB, IMO for marine use, fire reaction testing, EPR registration), and an emerging circular-economy / reuse ecosystem built through the REFAIR project with partners including La Fabrique de Bordeaux Métropole, Made in Past, Cancan Collective, and Officine du Réemploi. Products are designed for 20+ year service lives with removable Aeria covers that support refurbishment and reuse, extending the value chain beyond initial sale.

Name

Texaa

Legal name

TEXAA® SAS au capital de 230 000 euros

Website

https://texaa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Texaa is a French family-owned manufacturer of made-to-order acoustic panels, cladding, curtains, screens, and ceilings covered in its proprietary Aeria knitted fabric. It serves healthcare, education, hospitality, cultural, corporate, and transport clients across Europe and internationally via direct field sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Acoustic Products

NAICS

Blind and Shade Manufacturing (337920), Custom Architectural Woodwork and Millwork Manufacturing (337212), Showcase, Partition, Shelving, and Locker Manufacturing (337215)

SIC

Partitions, Shelvg, Lockers, & Office & Store Fixtures (2540), Lumber & Wood Products (No Furniture) (2400)

akta.pro primary industry

Thermal & Acoustic Insulation Textiles (Insulation Felts/Soundproofing) (IMAOADAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Specialty Wallcoverings (Wallpaper, Vinyl, Fabric) (IMADAKAG)

Keywords

• Architectural acoustic solutions
• Acoustic panels manufacturing
• Acoustic wall cladding
• Sound absorbing products
• Interior acoustic treatment

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Acoustic Products: Texaa manufactures acoustic panels, cladding, curtains, screens, and accessories made-to-order in their Gradignan workshop. Revenue is generated through one-time product sales with a 30% advance payment required at order time. Products are sold directly through regional business representatives who provide quotes. Standard lead time is 3 weeks, non-standard products 5 weeks.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Texaa designs, manufactures and sells made-to-order architectural acoustic products — wall cladding, suspended panels, floating ceilings, acoustic objects, curtains, drapes, blinds and screens — for B2B customers such as architects, specifiers, and end-clients in healthcare, education, cultural, hospitality, corporate and transport sectors. All products are wrapped in Aeria, the company's patented proprietary sound-transparent knitted fabric available in 30 colours, manufactured in-house in Gradignan, France, with standard 3-week lead times.

Product overview

Texaa is a French manufacturer of acoustic insulation products offering a portfolio of interconnected acoustic treatment solutions. The core product line includes Vibrasto (wall cladding), Stereo (acoustic panels), Stereo Air (open mesh panels), Strato (floating ceilings), Abso (mobile/fixed acoustic objects), Velio (acoustic curtains, drapes, and blinds), and Kora (acoustic screens). All products are covered with Aeria, Texaa's proprietary sound-transparent knitted fabric, which is manufactured in-house using a patented process. Products are manufactured to order in the company's workshop near Bordeaux, with standard lead times of 3 weeks and customization options including colours, sizes, and embroidery. The company serves diverse functional areas including healthcare, education, hospitality, cultural venues, offices, and transport.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Aeria: Proprietary sound-transparent fabric knitted in Texaa's workshop using a patented process. It covers all Texaa acoustic products and is available in 30 colours and three stitch sizes.
• Vibrasto
• Stereo
• Stereo Air
• Strato
• Abso
• Velio
• Kora

Products and services

• Vibrasto acoustic cladding Acoustic cladding for all types of reverberating surfaces. Wall-mounted acoustic panels that reduce noise reflection and improve room acoustics. Intended for architects and end clients specifying wall acoustic finishes across corporate, healthcare, education, cultural and hospitality projects.
• Stereo acoustic panels Versatile sound-absorbing acoustic panels that can be used in groups or alone inside a volume to suit widely different situations, and can be wall-mounted or suspended. A+ Air Label certified for low VOC. Sold to architects, specifiers and corporate/institutional clients for offices, healthcare, education and cultural venues.
• Stereo Air open mesh panels Open mesh panels designed to partially conceal MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) services from view while maintaining acoustic performance and visual aesthetics. Used with Strato ceilings and standalone specifications where ceiling services need to be screened without compromising acoustics.
• Strato floating ceiling Floating ceilings made up of Stereo acoustic panels and Stereo Air open mesh panels for ceiling-level acoustic treatment with integrated visual design and ability to conceal MEP services. Specified for projects including the Lyon Marriott Hotel Cité Internationale and the Spaceport America control room.
• Abso acoustic objects Super-light, highly sound-absorbing acoustic objects that can be mobile or fixed. Includes cubes, cones, cushions, totems and pads for flexible acoustic treatment within spaces, including the Chaillot Palace Grand Foyer temporary refit.
• Velio acoustic curtains Acoustic curtains designed to regulate acoustics in front of glazed surfaces or as visual separation. Absorb resonance and reduce sound transmission by 10 dB. Specified for offices, healthcare, cultural, education and hospitality projects.
• Velio acoustic blinds Blinds hung in front of glazed surfaces that absorb resonance, filter light, and improve people's comfort. Stylish, thick new-generation construction blocking practically all light. Specified for offices and architectural interiors with glazing acoustic challenges.
• Kora acoustic screens Acoustic screens designed to modulate acoustics, light levels and heat exchange in front of glazing or within a volume. Visible wooden parts (feet and bases in local pine) with invisible MDF cores. 90% recycled sound-absorbing material content. Used by offices and architectural specifiers needing flexible spatial zoning with acoustic control.

Quantifiable outcome

• 111 refurbished panels saved 2,303.5 kg of CO2 versus manufacturing new panels
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Made in PastminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerReuse specialist in Lyon collaborated with Texaa on an innovative reuse initiative. Made in Past specializes in selective dismantling and resale of equipment and materials.
• La Fabrique de Bordeaux Métropole (La Fab)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLed the REFAIR project with Texaa support, creating a living platform for reuse of building materials in the Bordeaux city area. The Reuse Base centre was developed through this partnership.
• Cancan CollectiveminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerReuse consultancy involved in the REFAIR project led by La Fab, working with Texaa on circularity projects.
• Officine du RéemploiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBordeaux-based company founded by Thibaut Chédeville (joiner and cabinet-maker) that works with Texaa on custom adaptation of products for reuse projects.
• Christine BernoscoreOthersArchitect and colour specialist who has worked with Texaa for 20 years designing colour ranges. Created the 2025 colour range featuring soft, dense shades from blue through ruby to ochre.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• BAUX: Swedish designer of sustainable acoustic panels and tiles made from natural materials. Closely comparable to Texaa in design-forward, sustainability-focused, architect-targeted positioning with comparable product categories (wall panels, tiles).
• Decoustics: Manufacturer of custom architectural acoustic ceiling and wall systems for commercial, cultural, and institutional buildings. Comparable to Texaa in custom-made, design-forward acoustic solutions specified by architects.
• EchoJazz (Acoustic Group): European manufacturer of acoustic panels and baffles for commercial interiors. Comparable to Texaa in product categories and target segments (offices, hospitality, education) across European markets.
• Turf Design: Designer and manufacturer of felt acoustic panels for walls and ceilings with focus on modern aesthetic and sustainability. Comparable to Texaa in product format (panels) and specification-grade architect channel.
• Offecct (Flokk): Swedish acoustic furniture and panel manufacturer known for design collaborations with architects. Comparable to Texaa in targeting premium architectural specifications in offices, hotels, and cultural venues with acoustic solutions.
• Abstracta (Sweden): Swedish manufacturer of sound-absorbing screens, panels, and furniture for offices and public spaces. Closely comparable to Texaa in product mix (panels, screens, accessories) and target customer segments.

Broad incumbents

• Ecophon (Saint-Gobain): Saint-Gobain's acoustic ceilings and wall solutions brand, the largest direct competitor to Texaa in architectural acoustic panels. Competes across the same commercial segments (healthcare, education, offices) but at much greater scale with broader product portfolios.
• Knauf AMF: Knauf's acoustic ceiling systems division offering mineral fiber acoustic panels and ceiling tiles. Competes with Texaa in commercial construction segments where ceiling acoustics matter, with much broader geographic reach.
• Rockfon (Rockwool): Rockwool's acoustic ceiling and wall panel subsidiary, offering stone wool-based acoustic solutions for commercial and institutional buildings. Directly competes with Texaa's Strato and Stereo ranges in ceiling and wall applications.

Regional players

• Spigoacoustic / Spigo Group: European specialist in architectural acoustic panels and baffles. Comparable to Texaa in product categories but with more regional focus on select European markets rather than the global specifier channel Texaa pursues.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses2 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/texaa
• Pinterestpinterest.fr/Texaa_acoustics

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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