gmf fabrics

What gmf fabrics does

gmf fabrics is a family-owned manufacturer and distributor of high-performance upholstery fabrics serving commercial interior environments. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida, the company sells proprietary vinyl, urethane, and textile products engineered for high-traffic settings including casinos, hotels, healthcare facilities, and contract/commercial spaces across North America.

The product portfolio is anchored by six proprietary performance finishes — No-Burn™ (cigarette burn protection for casino seating), RePell™ (stain resistance), Wipe-Off™ (ink/dye transfer resistance and easy cleaning), alta™ (liquid repellency with extended fabric life), SUPREEN™ (woven-and-coated liquid-barrier textile), and Soil/Stain — applied across collections including the 1M+ DR Abrasion Series (up to 1.5 million Wyzenbeek double rubs), the B.O.C. Back of Chair line, the Quantum vinyl collection of 18 patterns, and Suite Sensations™ woven products. Products carry an extensive set of commercial certifications, including OEKO-TEX® Standard 100, CAL 117-2013, NFPA 260, NFPA 265, UFAC Class 1, IMO, BIFMA, BS 5852, and CRIB 5, qualifying the line for healthcare, marine, casino, and contract bid channels.

Revenue is generated through one-time linear-yard sales of upholstery fabrics distributed via a network of more than 20 independent sales agents covering the U.S. and Canada, supplemented by a direct e-commerce storefront at gmffabrics.com. Customer end-users are predominantly enterprise buyers in gaming/casino, hospitality, and contract segments, with documented installations at properties including Chukchansi Gold Resort & Casino, Hard Rock Sacramento, Ocean Casino Resort, Durango Casino & Resort, Rivers Casino & Resort, Pechanga Casino, and Palms Casino Resort.

Name

gmf fabrics

Legal name

GMF HOSPITALITY, LLC

Website

https://gmffabrics.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

gmf fabrics is a family-owned Boca Raton manufacturer and distributor of high-performance vinyl, urethane, and textile upholstery fabrics, sold via a 20+ agent sales network across the U.S. and Canada to commercial end-users in gaming/casino, hospitality, healthcare, and contract interiors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Upholstery Fabrics

NAICS

Textile and Fabric Finishing and Fabric Coating Mills (3133)

SIC

Apparel & Other Finishd Prods Of Fabrics & Similar Matl (2300)

akta.pro primary industry

Coated & Laminated Industrial Fabrics (Tarpaulins/Awnings/Inflatables/Architectural Membranes) (IMAOADAI)

Keywords

• Performance upholstery fabrics
• Commercial interior textiles
• Vinyl upholstery materials
• Hospitality seating fabrics
• Burn resistant fabrics

Headquarters

HQ city

Boca Raton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Upholstery Fabric Sales: One-time product sales of high-performance upholstery fabrics sold by the linear yard to commercial environments. Products are sold in full yard increments with customization options available (500 yard minimum for custom colors).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

gmf fabrics designs, manufactures, and sells high-performance upholstery fabrics—vinyls, urethanes, and woven textiles—engineered for high-traffic commercial environments including casinos, hotels, restaurants, healthcare facilities, and workspaces. The company sells direct to commercial end-users via a 20+ sales-agent network across the U.S. and Canada and through an e-commerce storefront, with proprietary performance finishes such as No-Burn™ (cigarette burn resistance), RePell™ (stain resistance), Wipe-Off™ (ink/dye release), alta™ (repellency), and SUPREEN™ (liquid barrier) differentiating its products.

Product overview

gmf fabrics is a family-owned performance upholstery company founded in 2010, specializing in high-performance fabrics for commercial environments including casinos, hospitality, healthcare, and contract spaces. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio organized around proprietary performance finish technologies: alta™ (repellency), No-Burn™ (burn resistance), RePell™ (stain resistance), Soil/Stain (everyday protection), SUPREEN™ (liquid-barrier), and Wipe-Off™ (ink/mark release). The product lineup includes four main collections—1M+ DR Abrasion Series (up to 1.5M double rubs), B.O.C. Back of Chair (textiles and coated fabrics), Quantum (18 vinyl patterns), and Suite Sensations™ (woven patterns)—along with individual product lines featuring specific patterns like Titan, Tannery, Fabulous, Temper, Anvil, Silo, Cobble, Homestead, SUPREEN™ patterns (Clooney, Duo, Milan, Textura), Criss-Cross, Raffi, Crescent, Matrix, Frolic, Gridlock, Interlock, and extensive B.O.C. textile options. Products range from 100% vinyl to polyurethane to woven textiles, with extensive colorway options and certifications including OEKO-TEX® Standard 100, CA TB 117-2013, NFPA 260, and IMO standards.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• No-Burn™ Upholstery Collection Exclusive coated fabric collection engineered to provide maximum protection against cigarette burns for casino seating and smoking-area furniture. Includes Anvil, Temper, Cobble, and Silo patterns with up to 200,000+ DR Wyzenbeek abrasion, bleach cleanability, antibacterial surface, and mildew/stain resistance for casino, gaming, and hospitality environments.
• SUPREEN™ Liquid-Barrier Upholstery Revolutionary performance upholstery combining woven and coated technology to create a liquid-barrier textile with luxurious look and supple hand. Includes Clooney, Duo, Milan, and Textura patterns. Targeted at healthcare, hospitality, and high-sanitation commercial environments requiring fluid-barrier protection and bleach cleanability.
• 1,000,000+ DR Abrasion Series Collection of ultra-high-durability upholstery fabrics tested to 1,500,000+ double rubs on the Wyzenbeek abrasion test, enhanced with RePell™ stain resistance finish. Includes Fabulous, Contender, Lustrous, Scrim, Silo (No-Burn™), Cobble, and Homestead. Engineered for the most demanding high-traffic commercial environments.
• B.O.C. (Back of Chair) Collection Collection specifically designed for back-of-chair seating in casino and hospitality venues, combining durability, cleanability, and elevated design. Includes textile patterns (Mesh, Ernie, Orbit, Sierra, Chaos, Linin, Geo, Ritz, Zipper, Molten, Temple, Striation, Spectacular, Elementary, Fresco, Composition) with alta™ finish and coated fabric options with RePell™ and Wipe-Off™ finishes.
• Quantum Vinyl Collection Collection of 18 vinyl upholstery patterns with Soil/Stain finish featuring 100,000 DR abrasion resistance. Includes Aero, Axis, Corona, Cosmic, Eclipse, Element, Gravity, Luminous, Meteor, Old English, Old West, Passion, Silky, Soft, Solar, Swag, Theory, and Tussah patterns for hospitality, contract, and casino applications.
• Suite Sensations™ Woven Upholstery Collection of woven upholstery patterns with Wipe-Off™ finish offering 55k–95k DR abrasion resistance for hospitality interiors. Includes Charleston, Clark, Henry, Ike, and Rocky patterns targeting guest rooms, suites, and lounge seating.
• Temper Upholstery High-performance No-Burn™ upholstery featuring fine leather-grain emboss and tonal tip-print for natural depth and classic leather character. Features 200,000 DR Wyzenbeek, 100% Silicone Si construction, and Wipe-Off™ protection. Designed for casino and hospitality seating in 19 colorways including Sapphire.
• Anvil Upholstery High-performance No-Burn™ upholstery with refined leather-grain emboss and soft, flexible construction. Features 28.8 oz/yd weight, 31 colorways, and Wipe-Off™ protection including Glacier colorway. Designed for casino and commercial seating requiring smooth upholstering over curves.
• Homestead Upholstery Soft, subtly embossed leather grain pattern with warm, versatile color palette. Features 250,000 Double Rubs durability, graffiti-free protection, and mildew resistance for hospitality and casino environments.
• Titan Upholstery Sophisticated upholstery pattern in Trending Textures with exceptional 500,000 DR Wyzenbeek durability, bleach cleanability, and RePell™ stain resistance. 100% Vinyl [PVC] with 100% Polyester backing. Available in Black and Brown colorways with custom color options.
• Tannery Upholstery Faux-leather performance upholstery with luxuriously soft hand and supple texture. Enhanced with Wipe-Off™ finish, 100,000 DR Wyzenbeek, anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties. Brings timeless leather appeal to hospitality and contract interiors.
• Clooney SUPREEN™ Upholstery SUPREEN™ liquid-barrier upholstery pattern with 22 oz./Linear Yard weight, featuring polyester, polyurethane, and silicone construction with 100% PU backing. Available in 26 colorways including Magenta and Windsor Blue. Targets healthcare and hospitality interiors needing total liquid barrier protection.
• Milan SUPREEN™ Upholstery SUPREEN™ liquid-barrier pattern with 14 oz./Linear Yard weight, available in 24 colorways including Glacial, Cadet Blue, Lagoon, and Deep Dive. Targeted at healthcare and hospitality interiors.
• Fabulous Upholstery Ultra-high-durability pattern with 1,500,000 DR Wyzenbeek, RePell™ finish, and bleach cleanability. Antimicrobial and mildew resistant. Available in extensive colorways including rich solids, pearlized finishes, and dimensional two-tones for casino and hospitality seating.
• Crescent Cut Velvet Upholstery Cut velvet upholstery with balanced mid-century modern motif. Features 130,000 DR Wyzenbeek, Soil/Stain Finish, 60% Rayon / 40% Polyester construction. Designed for back-of-chair, fully upholstered seating, and headboard applications in hospitality interiors.
• Gridlock Cut Velvet Upholstery Contemporary block motif in cut velvet with 150,000 DR Wyzenbeek and Soil/Stain Finish. Provides dimension and durability for high-use interior upholstery in guestrooms, public spaces, bars, lounges, and casino environments.
• Criss-Cross Upholstery Geometric and textured upholstery pattern with 100,000 DR Wyzenbeek and Wipe-Off™ finish. 54" width, 28 oz weight. Available in 8 colorways including Grotto, Lagoon, Ink, Noir, Gris, Shiny Penny, Taupe, and Ecru. NFPA 265 certified.
• Raffi Upholstery Solid and textured upholstery pattern with RePell™ High-Performance Finish for enhanced stain resistance. Features anti-microbial, additive-free, phthalate-free, and flame-retardant properties for commercial and contract interiors.

Quantifiable outcome

• 3 years of active use on gaming floor with burns essentially nonexistent
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers12 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

One partnership is on record.

• OEKO-TEX®coreOthersProducts are OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 certified, ensuring they meet human-ecological requirements for safe textiles. This certification applies to the B.O.C. textile collection and other products, providing third-party verification of safety and quality standards.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Designtex: Designtex develops coated, polyurethane and woven contract textiles for healthcare, education and workplace — comparable on performance chemistries (PU/PVC) and on healthcare/contract vertical strategy.
• Mayer Fabrics: Mayer Fabrics designs and distributes contract textiles (woven and coated) for hospitality, healthcare and workplace — overlapping with gmf's contract/commercial segment and specifier-driven distribution model.
• CF Stinson: CF Stinson is a U.S. contract textile manufacturer supplying woven and coated upholstery to hospitality, healthcare and education markets — directly comparable on commercial end-markets, performance specs and the design-library/specifier sales motion.
• Morbern: Morbern designs and manufactures vinyl and polyurethane coated upholstery fabrics for commercial, transportation and healthcare seating — overlapping directly with gmf's vinyl/urethane performance finishes and contract/healthcare target segments.
• Ultrafabrics: Ultrafabrics produces high-performance polyurethane upholstery (including Japanese-made 100% PU) for hospitality, healthcare and commercial seating — a direct comparable on performance finishes, hospitality spec-in model and healthcare-grade claims.
• Architex: Architex supplies contract upholstery and wallcovering textiles for hospitality and commercial interiors — comparable to gmf on hospitality end-market, performance-finish positioning and specifier relationships.
• Spradling International: Spradling is one of the largest North American manufacturers of coated and laminated fabrics (vinyl, polyurethane, silicone) for automotive, marine, contract and hospitality — directly comparable to gmf's coated-fabric manufacturing base and contract/hospitality end-markets.
• Momentum Textiles: Momentum Textiles manufactures contract textiles (vinyl, polyurethane and woven) for hospitality, healthcare and corporate interiors — overlapping with gmf on performance fabrics and commercial end-markets.

Broad incumbents

• Wolf-Gordon: Wolf-Gordon is a broad wallcovering and contract textile manufacturer with hospitality and commercial distribution — adjacent rather than direct because wallcoverings lead the portfolio, but the hospitality contract channel is comparable to gmf's.

Emerging players

• Burch Fabrics (Burch Contract): Burch supplies decorative and performance contract textiles to hospitality and commercial interiors — a smaller, emerging comparable focused on hospitality specs in the same sales channels gmf uses.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance14 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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