PhotoFabrics

What PhotoFabrics does

PhotoFabrics GmbH is a private, founder-managed German large-format digital printing company based in Ludwigsburg. It produces custom printed carpets, textiles, vinyl or PVC flooring, floor graphics, mats, artificial turf, backdrops, and display materials for retail brands, automotive companies, events, film and television productions, theaters, exhibitions, and interior-design projects. Disclosed customer examples include Mercedes, AMG, Volkswagen, Dior, Louis Vuitton, KADEWE, Constantin Film, opera houses, and event or television productions.

The company's production stack includes dye-sublimation printing for photorealistic textile output, six-color digital fabric printing, white-ink printing for dark and transparent surfaces, and a 56-meter carpet-printing system that can reportedly print 25 meters continuously in one pass. Its carpet system produces 400 dpi output, while other offerings include 2160 dpi vinyl flooring, R10 slip resistance, custom-cut mats, fluorescent fabric, fabric tension frames, and swissQprint Nyala LED technology. These capabilities are supported by specialist staff and a product portfolio extending across multiple substrates and print applications.

PhotoFabrics monetizes primarily one-time, custom B2B printing projects rather than software licenses or subscriptions. Pricing is determined per project according to factors such as size, material, resolution, complexity, and quantity, with no public standard price list. The company reaches enterprise and project customers through direct sales, technical consultation, trade-show participation, social and content marketing, and a network of specialized sub-brands, while also retaining an interest in Belgian carpet producer PXLcarpets.

Name

PhotoFabrics

Legal name

PhotoFabrics GmbH

Website

https://photofabrics.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

PhotoFabrics is a Ludwigsburg-based B2B large-format digital printer serving retail, events, film, theater, exhibitions, and interior-design clients with custom textiles, carpets, and vinyl surfaces through project-based consulting and production services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Large-Format Commercial Printing Services

NAICS

Textile and Fabric Finishing and Fabric Coating Mills (3133)

SIC

Services-Mailing, Reproduction, Commercial Art & Photography (7330)

akta.pro primary industry

Direct-to-Container & Digital Printing (Inkjet/Laser) (IMALAKAF)

Keywords

• Large format printing
• Digital textile printing
• Custom carpet printing
• Vinyl floor printing
• Sublimation fabric printing

Headquarters

HQ city

Ludwigsburg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom printing services: B2B printing services for custom-designed textiles, carpets, vinyl floors, and related products. Customers provide designs or work with the company for custom projects. Pricing based on size, materials, complexity, and quantity.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

PhotoFabrics is a large-format digital printing service provider that produces custom-printed carpets, textiles, and vinyl/PVC floor coverings for B2B clients. The company uses sublimation printing, swissQprint Nyala LED technology, and a 56-meter carpet printing line to deliver photorealistic prints on 40+ materials including fabrics, carpets, vinyl, and artificial turf, serving luxury retail, events, film/TV, and trade show segments.

Product overview

PhotoFabrics is a large-format digital printing company specializing in printed textiles, carpets, and vinyl flooring. The company operates under a multi-brand portfolio model, with distinct sub-brands including Stoffdruck.com (fabric printing), Teppich-Printer.de (carpet printing), Boden-Druck.de (vinyl/floor printing), Husse.de (printed covers), Tischdecke-bedruckt.de (tablecloth printing), Logofolie.de (logo foil), LED-Leuchtdisplay.com (LED displays), and PXL Carpets (carpet sub-brand). Core offerings include printed carpets with 400 dpi resolution, sublimation fabric printing, vinyl/PVC flooring with R10 slip resistance, floor stickers, dust control mats, fabric tension frames, neon prints, artificial turf, press walls, red carpet solutions, and various textile products. The company serves high-profile clients including Mercedes, Dior, Louis Vuitton, and operates a 56-meter carpet printing line with swissQprint Nyala LED technology, offering capabilities including white ink printing and plate direct printing up to 2060 dpi.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• stoffdruck.com: Portal for printed fabrics, meter goods, hanging banners, flags, and trade fair banners
• husse.de
• tischdecke-bedruckt.de
• teppich-printer.de
• boden-druck.de
• logofolie.de
• fussboden-aufkleber.de
• led-leuchtdisplay.com
• pxl-carpets

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 15,000 projects completed for clients including Mercedes, Dior, and Louis Vuitton
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• SüdwesttextilminorOthers · 1 June 2023PhotoFabrics became a member of Südwesttextil, the industry and employer association for the Baden-Württemberg textile and clothing industry. The association has approximately 220 members who benefit from consulting, networking in politics and business, promotion of textile research, and commitment to social and ecological standards. PhotoFabrics utilizes the network and free services such as legal consulting and specialist recruitment support.
• PXLcarpetscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2009PhotoFabrics holds an ownership stake in PXLcarpets, a Belgian carpet manufacturer located in Oudenaarde near the French border. PXLcarpets produces carpet rolls with 2-meter width using sustainable printing processes. This partnership provides production capacity and access to European carpet manufacturing expertise.
• MarabucoreTechnology or IntegrationPhotoFabrics is a test partner of Marabu, an internationally successful printing ink manufacturer based in Tamm, Germany. This technology partnership involves joint development work that has resulted in many successful printing products. The collaboration allows PhotoFabrics to access cutting-edge ink technologies.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Mimaki Engineering: Japanese manufacturer of large format inkjet printers and cutting plotters widely used by European print service bureaus. Comparable as an equipment vendor and ecosystem player rather than a direct service competitor to PhotoFabrics.
• swissQprint: Swiss manufacturer of large format UV LED printers (including the Nyala model used by PhotoFabrics). Comparable as an equipment vendor enabling PhotoFabrics' core capabilities rather than a direct competitor.
• Marabu: German manufacturer of specialty printing inks and a strategic technology partner of PhotoFabrics. Comparable as a key ink supplier rather than a service competitor; relevant ecosystem participant.

Broad incumbents

• Agfa-Gevaert: Belgian-headquartered imaging and printing solutions company with inkjet inks, large format printers, and related services. Operates broadly in industrial printing technology overlapping with PhotoFabrics' substrate and ink needs.
• Durst Group: Italian-headquartered industrial digital printing equipment manufacturer and printing service operator with a strong European footprint in textile, ceramic, and large-format printing. Comparable as a broader player operating in digital printing on textiles and floors.

Direct peers

• CMYUK: UK supplier and producer of large format digital print solutions for retail interiors, events, and exhibitions. Comparable as both a service provider and solutions partner in the European wide-format printing market.
• PressOn: UK large format digital printing specialist serving retail, exhibitions, and events with custom printed surfaces. Closely comparable offering and customer base to PhotoFabrics' enterprise field sales motion.
• Vivalyte: European large format and LED print specialist producing backlit graphics, textile prints, and display solutions for retail and events. Comparable product overlap in printed textiles and premium retail/event installations.
• MacroArt: UK-based large format graphics printer producing printed floors, wall graphics, and textile displays for retail, events, and exhibitions. Highly comparable to PhotoFabrics in B2B large-format digital printing services for premium brands and live events.
• Spandex Group: Pan-European large format printing media supplier and service provider covering signage, textile, and event graphics. Comparable to PhotoFabrics across wide-format substrates and European customer segments.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/photofabrics
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/SapperStoffdruck
• Facebookfacebook.com/stoffdruck.sapper
• Instagraminstagram.com/photofabrics_gmbh/?hl=de
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/photofabrics

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

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 →

Frequently asked questions about PhotoFabrics