What Hurricane Fabric does

Hurricane Fabric, LLC is a Delray Beach, Florida-based manufacturer founded in 2005 that designs, produces, and distributes fabric-based hurricane protection systems for residential and commercial properties in hurricane-exposed US coastal regions. Its core product is AstroGuard, a patented resin-coated ballistic nylon shield weighing ~11 oz/sq yd, accompanied by the first-generation AstroFlex polypropylene panel; both attach via a patented high modulus fiber clip system with a patent-pending load disbursement architecture that the company claims delivers burst strength in excess of 1,500 lbs, nearly double the closest competitor. The clip-and-fabric system is approved under Florida Building Code (#15208 and HVHZ #17661), Miami-Dade NOA (#25-051901), Texas Department of Insurance (SH-204), and ASTM E1886/E1996/E330, and is recognized by major insurance carriers (Chubb, Citizens, Fireman's Fund) for opening-protection credits.

The company monetizes through a multi-channel go-to-market: DIY direct e-commerce at roughly $5.45-$6.59 per square foot, installed pricing of $9-$15 per square foot, hardware/accessory sales (clips, Panelmate anchors, bits, drivers), and professional installation via an authorized dealer network. Distribution is anchored by exclusive fabric-hurricane-protection placement at Home Depot and Lowe's (the latter under the Bertha brand), supplemented by dealer-driven commercial installations at chains such as Burger King, Rocco's Tacos, and Pollo Tropical, plus flagship reference work with Brad Pitt's Make It Right Foundation (75 LEED-certified homes in the New Orleans Lower Ninth Ward). Marketing combines earned media (Bob Vila, ABC News, Miami Herald, KHOU, Fox), regional hurricane preparedness expos, and content (YouTube tutorials, blog, email). The company is privately held, founder/operator-led (General Manager Yehuda Bar-David), operates as a single LLC with no disclosed subsidiaries, parent, or external funding, and reports 11-50 employees.

Name

Hurricane Fabric

Legal name

Hurricane Fabric, LLC

Website

https://hurricanefabric.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Hurricane Fabric, founded in 2005 and based in Delray Beach, Florida, manufactures patented AstroGuard fabric hurricane protection systems sold direct, through Home Depot and Lowe's, and via an authorized dealer network to residential and commercial property owners in US hurricane-prone coastal regions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hurricane Protection Systems

NAICS

Fabric Coating Mills (313320)

akta.pro primary industry

Protective & Safety Textiles (FR/Arc/Heat/Cut/Chemical) (IMAOADAA)

Keywords

• Hurricane protection systems
• Storm panels fabric
• Wind debris barriers
• Hurricane shutters alternative
• Envelope protection fabric

Headquarters

HQ city

Delray Beach

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Fabric Panel Sales: One-time sale of AstroGuard and AstroFlex hurricane protection fabric panels, sold directly to consumers for DIY installation or through retail partners (Home Depot, Lowe's). Products are custom-cut to specifications or sold in pre-cut generic sizes through retail.
2. Hardware and Installation Components: Sale of proprietary hardware including clips, anchors (Panelmate anchors), drill bits, and drivers. DIY kits include all hardware (Clips, Clip Screws, Anchors, Bolts) including drill bit(s) and drivers.
3. Professional Installation Services: Installation services provided through authorized dealer network. Dealers perform professional measuring and installation for customers who prefer not to DIY.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Hurricane Fabric manufactures and sells patented fabric hurricane protection systems, primarily the AstroGuard ballistic nylon panels and AstroFlex polypropylene panels, along with proprietary hardware (clips, panelmate anchors, drill bits, and drivers). The system provides full envelope protection of building openings against hurricane force winds and wind-borne debris, available as DIY kits or through professional dealer installation. Products are sold direct-to-consumer online and through major retailers Home Depot and Lowe's.

Product overview

Hurricane Fabric offers a hurricane protection system consisting primarily of AstroGuard (ballistic nylon fabric with resin coating) and AstroFlex (polypropylene first-generation fabric) as the core products, along with essential hardware components including patented clips, panelmate anchors, installation bits, and drivers. The system provides full envelope protection for residential and commercial properties against hurricane force winds, wind-borne debris, and prevents building pressurization. Products are available for DIY installation or professional dealer installation, and are sold through Home Depot and Lowe's retail channels.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AstroGuard: Second-generation resin-coated ballistic nylon hurricane protection fabric with thermal welded edge hem. Non-porous, translucent, available in tan and white. Higher impact resistance than AstroFlex. DIY pricing from $6.59/sq.ft.
• AstroFlex

Products and services

• AstroGuard Hurricane Protection System Patented hurricane protection shield made of high-strength ballistic nylon fabric coated with UV-resistant resin. Provides full envelope protection against hurricane force winds, wind-borne debris, and prevents rapid pressurization of residential and commercial buildings. Translucent (lets light in) and available in tan and white.
• AstroFlex Hurricane Fabric Panels First-generation fabric protection made of polypropylene trampoline fabric with reinforced seamed edges. Transparent and available in Black or Beige. Meets Florida Building Code impact resistance standards and is approved for the Wind Borne Debris Region (not approved for High Velocity Hurricane Zone use in Miami-Dade and Broward counties).

Quantifiable outcome

• Insurance premium savings of up to 58% for homeowners installing hurricane protection
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments2 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

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• Home DepotcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHome Depot is a major retail channel partner for Hurricane Fabric. AstroGuard is available through homedepot.com in six pre-cut generic sizes. Home Depot also hosts free Hurricane Preparedness Workshops where Hurricane Fabric products are showcased. The company sells fabric directly for $5.45 per square foot including hardware, while Home Depot installation costs approximately $10 per square foot.
• Lowe'scoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLowe's carries Hurricane Fabric's AstroGuard product under the Bertha brand. This retail partnership expands distribution reach for DIY customers across the US.
• Make It Right FoundationflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerHurricane Fabric's AstroGuard panels were featured in Make It Right Foundation's first 75 LEED-certified homes in the New Orleans Lower Ninth Ward, a Brad Pitt-initiated disaster recovery building project after Hurricane Katrina. Make It Right spent roughly $1,000 to $1,200 per house for 15 to 16 door and window panels custom-made and installed. The fabric storm shutters were highlighted in Bob Vila's coverage of the project.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Armor Screen: Direct competitor manufacturing fabric hurricane and debris screens for residential and commercial buildings. Most closely comparable to Hurricane Fabric on product type (engineered fabric panels), installation model, and target customer in hurricane-prone regions.
• Roll-A-Way Industries: Long-standing manufacturer of roll-down and accordion hurricane shutters. Comparable as a competing hurricane protection system sold through dealer networks and direct channels in the same geographies.
• Global Industries: Manufacturer of hurricane shutters and storm panels with both residential and commercial offerings. Comparable in product category, code approval requirements, and dealer-driven distribution model.
• Storm Smart: Florida-based hurricane protection provider offering fabric screens, roll-downs, accordions, and impact windows. Comparable as a multi-product hurricane protection specialist serving the same Southeast US residential and commercial segments.
• Alutech United: Manufacturer of aluminum hurricane shutters and storm panels. Comparable as a competing hurricane protection system competing for similar residential and light commercial customers in coastal Florida.

Others

• DuPont (Tyvek): Manufacturer of protective building wraps and technical textiles. Comparable as a producer of engineered protective materials used in residential construction, though not in hurricane-deployable products specifically.
• 3M (Safety & Industrial): Broad manufacturer of protective materials including safety films and impact-resistant window films. Comparable as an adjacent protective materials supplier whose hurricane window films are sometimes substituted for fabric systems.

Broad incumbents

• CGI Windows & Doors: Impact-resistant window and door manufacturer serving hurricane-prone Florida and Caribbean markets. Comparable as a category alternative where building owners choose permanent glazing over deployable fabric systems.
• Eastern Metal Supply: Large distributor and manufacturer of building products including hurricane shutters and aluminum extrusions. Comparable as a broader incumbent supplying hurricane protection materials to the same Florida and Gulf Coast markets.
• PGT Innovations: Public manufacturer of impact-resistant windows and doors (WinDoor, CGI, PGT, Eco). Comparable as a hurricane protection provider competing for the same homeowner wallet share through permanent rather than deployable solutions.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/HurricaneFabrix
• Facebookfacebook.com/150134535004910
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hurricane-fabric-llc

Compliance10 records

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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