Guilford of Maine

What Guilford of Maine does

Guilford of Maine is a North American manufacturer of high-performance technical textiles serving commercial, hospitality, healthcare, and institutional markets. The company organizes its portfolio into three core categories — upholstery, panel/vertical surface, and acoustic fabrics — with the FR701 acoustic fabric line (Noise Reduction Coefficient up to 0.85, 60+ colorways) functioning as a flagship specification product since its introduction in the 1970s. Other notable product platforms include Anchorage/Open House (100% post-consumer recycled polyester, 250,000 double rubs minimum), Frolic 5000 (1,000,000 double rubs minimum with BLOCKaide stain repellent), and the CLEAN IMPACT TEXTILES collection (biodegradable polyester achieving 91% biodegradation in 1,278 days under ASTM D5511). Sustainability positioning is formalized through the Terratex trademark for fabrics made from 100% recycled or compostable material.

The company's go-to-market combines specification-led OEM embedment with direct sales. Fabrics are pre-approved into the product catalogs of six major office furniture manufacturers — Steelcase, Herman Miller, Haworth, HNI, Kimball, and Trendway — providing a deeply entrenched distribution channel into enterprise workplace projects. Direct sales are handled through an e-commerce storefront on the parent Duvaltex platform (duvaltex.com), phone-based sales service (800-544-0200), and regional website versions for the United States, Canada, and International markets. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; customers typically order samples online and obtain quotes through direct contact. US operations are headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan (5300 Corporate Grove Dr., SE #250), with brand-level staffing in the 11–50 range.

Guilford of Maine operates as a brand under Duvaltex, which is described as North America's largest contract textile manufacturer. Under this structure, Guilford of Maine contributes a specialty acoustic-and-upholstery position with strong sustainability credentials, leveraging Duvaltex's shared weaving capacity, sourcing, and North American manufacturing footprint. Revenue, ownership, and management information are not publicly disclosed in available sources; the brand does not have its own app, SDK, or AI integration surface, and its competitive differentiation rests on materials engineering, trademarked sustainability platforms, and OEM specification relationships rather than digital or data capabilities.

Name

Guilford of Maine

Legal name

Guilford of Maine

Website

https://guilfordofmaine.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Guilford of Maine is a North American manufacturer of high-performance upholstery, panel, and acoustic technical textiles serving commercial, hospitality, healthcare, and institutional markets through OEM embedment and direct sales under parent Duvaltex.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Contract Textiles

NAICS

Textile Furnishings Mills (3141), Fabric Mills (3132), Textile and Fabric Finishing and Fabric Coating Mills (3133)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Upholstery & Furniture Textiles Manufacturing (Upholstery Fabrics/Slipcovers) (IMAOAKAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hospitality & Institutional Home Textiles Manufacturing (Hotel/Hospital Bedding & Towels) (IMAOAKAI), Outdoor & Performance Home Textiles Manufacturing (Awning/Patio Cushions/UV-Resistant Home Fabrics) (IMAOAKAJ)

Keywords

• Commercial upholstery fabrics
• Acoustic panel textiles
• Contract textile manufacturing
• Performance fabric materials
• Recycled polyester fabrics

Headquarters

HQ city

Guilford

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Textile Product Sales: Guilford of Maine generates revenue through the sale of high-performance technical textiles including acoustic panels, upholstery fabrics, and vertical surface materials. Products are sold directly through their e-commerce platform and through the Duvaltex commercial platform. The company serves commercial, hospitality, institutional, and healthcare markets with contract textile solutions.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Guilford of Maine manufactures high-performance technical interior textiles for commercial environments, including acoustic, panel, and upholstery fabrics made primarily from recycled polyester with performance finishes such as stain repellent, bleach cleanability, and high abrasion resistance. The company sells through its own e-commerce platform and through pre-approval partnerships with major office furniture manufacturers.

Product overview

Guilford of Maine, a Duvaltex brand, is a high-performance technical textiles company that pioneered acoustic materials in the 1970s. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio organized into three main product categories: Upholstery Textiles (including Anchorage/Open House, BeeHave, Couture, Emerge, Frolic, Input, Intuition, Jane, Moguls, and Palette), Panel Textiles (for wall panels and vertical surfaces), and Acoustic Textiles (including the FR701 series and Felt collection). All products feature recycled content, with sustainability initiatives including Terratex branding for recycled/compostable materials and CLEAN IMPACT TEXTILES technology for biodegradable polyester solutions. Guilford of Maine serves commercial, hospitality, institutional, and healthcare markets through direct sales and parent company Duvaltex distribution channels.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Upholstery Textiles

Quantifiable outcome

• NRC rating of 0.85-1.00 for acoustic termination
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 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

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• HaworthcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGuilford of Maine fabrics are pre-approved for use in Haworth office furniture products. Haworth is a major global office furniture manufacturer.
• Herman MillercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGuilford of Maine fabrics are adopted and pre-approved for Herman Miller workplace furniture, a leading office furniture designer and manufacturer.
• HNIcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGuilford of Maine products are adopted and pre-approved for HNI contract furniture offerings.
• KimballcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGuilford of Maine fabrics are adopted and pre-approved for Kimball office seating and furniture products.
• SteelcasecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGuilford of Maine fabrics are adopted and pre-approved for Steelcase workplace design products, one of the world's largest office furniture manufacturers.
• TrendwaycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGuilford of Maine fabrics are adopted for Trendway office partition and acoustic products.
• DuvaltexflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerGuilford of Maine is a brand of Duvaltex, North America's largest contract textile manufacturer. Duvaltex provides the parent company infrastructure, manufacturing capabilities, and distribution network for Guilford of Maine products.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• HBF Textiles: HBF Textiles produces contract upholstery, panel, and performance fabrics for healthcare, hospitality, and office interiors. Comparable product category mix and end-market coverage as Guilford, with similar emphasis on durability and cleanability.
• Maharam: Maharam is a high-end contract textile manufacturer serving commercial interiors with upholstery, panel, and acoustic fabrics. Comparable to Guilford in target end markets, emphasis on performance and sustainability, and A&D/specification-led sales motion, though positioned more premium than mid-market.
• CF Stinson: CF Stinson is a manufacturer of contract textiles and coated fabrics for healthcare, education, and commercial interiors. Shares the durability/cleanability/spec-driven DNA and serves adjacent vertical segments to Guilford.
• Arc-Com Fabrics: Arc-Com is a contract textile manufacturer focused on upholstery, panel, and cubicle fabrics for healthcare and commercial interiors. Overlaps directly with Guilford's healthcare- and office-focused product portfolio and bleach-cleanable performance positioning.
• Momentum Group: Momentum Group manufactures contract textiles for commercial, healthcare, and hospitality interiors, with particular emphasis on recycled and sustainable content. Directly comparable to Guilford on sustainability messaging, vertical segment mix, and specification sales channels.
• DesignTex: DesignTex is a leading contract textile manufacturer offering upholstery, panel, acoustic, and architectural surface solutions to commercial, healthcare, and education markets. Closely comparable to Guilford across product breadth, performance features (bleach cleanability, recycled content), and specification-driven distribution through A&D channels.
• Knoll Textiles: Knoll Textiles is the in-house contract textile division of Knoll, producing upholstery, panel, and acoustic fabrics for the commercial interior design market. Directly comparable to Guilford of Maine across product category, target customer base (commercial specifiers, OEMs, A&D community), and performance specifications.
• Brentano Fabrics: Brentano is a contract textile manufacturer producing performance and decorative fabrics for commercial interiors, with a sustainability-focused portfolio. Comparable product/market overlap with Guilford, particularly in the contract specification channel.
• Luna Textiles: Luna Textiles is a contract textile manufacturer focused on architectural and performance fabrics for commercial interiors. Comparable product breadth (upholstery, panel, acoustic) and specification-driven distribution model to Guilford.
• Carnegie Fabrics: Carnegie is a textile manufacturer offering commercial upholstery, wallcovering, acoustic, and panel solutions, with strong sustainability credentials. Comparable to Guilford across product categories, end-market exposure, and performance finishes.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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