FiberBuilt Umbrellas and Cushion

What FiberBuilt Umbrellas and Cushion does

FiberBuilt Umbrellas and Cushions is a Florida-based private manufacturer, founded in 2000 in Pompano Beach, that designs and produces commercial-grade and residential outdoor shade products built around a proprietary flexible fiberglass rib system. The company's core technology replaces traditional steel or wood umbrella ribs with fiberglass ribs engineered to flex without breaking and to last four to five times longer, combined with FiberTeak poles (heavy-gauge aluminum cores finished to simulate wood, bamboo, or coconut palm) and marine-grade solution-dyed acrylic canopies sourced from Sunbrella and Outdura. Its product portfolio spans the Prestige Collection (93% Made in America, 5-year warranty), the Market Collection, the Euro Collection, cantilever/offset designs including Scolaro by FiberBuilt, the new Studio FiberBuilt contemporary line, pavilions, beach and cabana structures, in-pool umbrellas, and a cushions-and-pillows line manufactured in the same factory as the umbrellas.

The company sells through an authorized residential and commercial dealer network, direct e-commerce via shop.fiberbuiltumbrellas.com, and a direct enterprise sales team that develops standards programs with designers, purchasing agents, and property owners. Customers are anchored in hospitality (hotels, resorts, restaurants, country clubs) with named accounts including Sirata Beach Resort, Pier 60, Tijuana Flats, and Ingomar Club, and are diversified across multi-family housing, schools and universities, airports, museums, zoos, and residential homeowners. Pricing is quote-based with no public list, supported by 450+ fabric options, custom banding and logos, and warranties of 2 to 5 years on hardware and up to 10 years on fabric color fastness. The company remains founder-led by Paul Knapp (Founder & CEO) and operates with 11-50 employees, no disclosed institutional investors, and no public revenue or ARR data.

Name

FiberBuilt Umbrellas and Cushion

Legal name

FiberBuilt Umbrellas & Cushions

Website

https://fiberbuiltumbrellas.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

FiberBuilt Umbrellas and Cushions is a Florida-based private manufacturer founded in 2000 that produces commercial and residential outdoor shade products built on proprietary flexible fiberglass rib technology, serving hospitality, country clubs, multi-family, institutional, and residential customers through dealers, direct sales, and e-commerce.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Outdoor Shade and Patio Products

SIC

Miscellaneous Furniture & Fixtures (2590)

akta.pro primary industry

Outdoor & Performance Home Textiles Manufacturing (Awning/Patio Cushions/UV-Resistant Home Fabrics) (IMAOAKAJ)

Keywords

• Outdoor umbrella manufacturing
• Commercial shade structures
• Fiberglass rib umbrellas
• Patio cushions
• Hospitality shade solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Fort Lauderdale

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Outdoor Umbrella Sales: Primary revenue from selling commercial and residential outdoor umbrellas including cantilever, market, beach, pavilion, and pool umbrellas. One-time hardware purchase model with various customization options.
2. Umbrella Bases: Sales of bases including concrete, aluminum, steel, sand auger, and inground mount options to support umbrellas.
3. Cushions and Pillows: Custom cushions and pillows manufactured in the same factory as umbrella production, allowing coordinated outdoor furnishing orders.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

FiberBuilt Umbrellas & Cushions designs and manufactures fiberglass ribbed outdoor umbrellas (including the Prestige Collection, Studio FiberBuilt, Scolaro, Market, Euro, and Home Collections, plus cantilever, in-pool, beach/cabana, and pavilion shade structures), custom cushions and pillows, and umbrella bases. Products are built for both commercial hospitality and residential outdoor use, with marine-grade solution-dyed acrylic canopies, FiberTeak or aluminum poles, and 450+ fabric and customization options.

Product overview

FiberBuilt Umbrellas & Cushions is a manufacturer of durable outdoor shade products for commercial and residential use. The portfolio centers on fiberglass ribbed umbrellas as the core offering, with the Prestige Collection representing the premium line (5-year warranty, 93% Made in America), the Market Collection for commercial dining, and the Euro Collection for European-styled designs. Specialty products include cantilever/offset umbrellas (Edge, Cantina models), pavilions (semi-permanent structures), and in-pool umbrellas for pool installations. The portfolio extends to complementary outdoor products: cushions and pillows manufactured in-house for coordinated design, and various umbrella bases. The company positions its competitive advantage on fiberglass ribs that flex without breaking, marine-grade solution-dyed acrylic canopies (Sunbrella/Outdura), and FiberTeak simulated wood poles.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Studio FiberBuilt: Contemporary shade products engineered for high-traffic, hospitality environments
• Prestige Collection
• Scolaro By FiberBuilt
• Market Collection
• Home Collection

Products and services

• Prestige Collection Premium line of commercial-grade outdoor umbrellas featuring models such as Augusta, Bambusa, Bridgewater, Diamante, Lucaya, Nitro, Oceana, Palm, and Riva, marketed as 93% Made in America and backed by a 5-year warranty on materials and fiberglass ribs. Targeted at hospitality and commercial buyers needing durable, customizable shade.
• Studio FiberBuilt Contemporary shade products engineered for high-traffic hospitality environments and representing FiberBuilt's newest collection focused on luxury and modern design.
• Scolaro by FiberBuilt Large-scale cantilever umbrella models featuring offset umbrella designs for versatile shade solutions over multiple seating groups.
• Market Collection Commercial-grade market umbrellas with fiberglass ribs, offering durability for high-traffic outdoor dining and retail environments.
• Cantilever Umbrellas Side-post offset umbrellas including Edge and Cantina models that provide shade over multiple seating groups without obstructing table arrangements, with 360° rotation, varied lift mechanisms, and heavy-duty weighted bases.
• Euro Collection European-styled umbrellas including the Bali, Edge, and Venice models, warranted for 2 years against defects in materials and workmanship.
• Pavilions Semi-permanent shade structures providing approximately 100 square feet of coverage with a double-vented canopy, side panel drapes, and options for light and fan kits, available with aluminum or FiberTeak pole materials.
• Beach and Cabana Structures Commercial-grade customizable cabanas and beach umbrellas designed for coastal and resort environments, featuring marine-grade fabrics and durable construction for wind, sun, and salt air.
• Cushions and Pillows Outdoor cushions and pillows manufactured in the same facility as FiberBuilt's umbrellas, enabling coordinated shipping and design matching for complete outdoor furnishing solutions.
• Umbrella Bases Weighted umbrella bases including concrete, aluminum, steel, sand auger, and inground mount options required for proper umbrella support and stability.
• In-Pool Umbrellas Umbrellas designed for installation in pool sun shelves and baja shelves, featuring 108-inch extended poles, one-piece aluminum construction, and marine-grade pulley systems suited to chlorinated environments.
• Home Collection (Garden and Patio Umbrellas) Two-piece fiberglass ribbed residential patio umbrellas with a 1-year warranty, designed for home outdoor living spaces, sold direct to consumers via e-commerce and through residential dealers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Fiberglass ribs last 4-5x longer than steel or wood ribs
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Brown Jordan: Established premium outdoor furniture brand with broad hospitality and residential distribution. Umbrellas are part of a wider portfolio rather than a specialty focus, but competes for the same commercial shade specification budgets.

Emerging players

• Poggesi: Premium Italian-designed outdoor umbrellas and shade structures marketed to luxury hospitality and high-end residential. An emerging premium-tier peer whose design-forward positioning overlaps with FiberBuilt's Studio sub-brand.

Direct peers

• Galtech International: Specialty outdoor umbrella manufacturer focused on commercial-grade market, patio, and cantilever umbrellas. Competes with FiberBuilt on durability, fabric selection, and the same hospitality/residential buyer segments.
• Bambrella: Manufacturer of bamboo and composite outdoor umbrellas for commercial and residential use. Comparable in targeting premium hospitality buyers seeking natural-finish alternatives to standard aluminum or wood umbrellas.
• Frankford Umbrellas: Manufacturer of fiberglass ribbed commercial and residential umbrellas — a particularly close peer given shared emphasis on fiberglass rib construction and hospitality/country club customer base.
• Treasure Garden: One of the largest US commercial and residential outdoor umbrella manufacturers, offering cantilever, market, and patio umbrellas with comparable dealer and e-commerce distribution. Directly competes with FiberBuilt across hospitality and residential channels.
• California Umbrella: Manufacturer and distributor of residential and commercial patio umbrellas sold through dealer and retail channels. Overlaps with FiberBuilt's market and home collections at a more value-oriented price point.
• Tuuci: Premium manufacturer of commercial-grade shade structures, umbrellas, and cabanas for the luxury hospitality and residential market. Directly comparable in target customer (high-end hotels, resorts, design-led projects) and product positioning.
• Shademaker: US-based commercial umbrella and shade structure manufacturer specializing in large-format and cantilever designs. Direct overlap with FiberBuilt's Scolaro and Studio sub-brands in the premium commercial segment.
• Skyline Umbrella: Commercial umbrella manufacturer focused on the hospitality and food service industries. Comparable in distribution model and target customer base, though a smaller scale than FiberBuilt.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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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

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

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