What Recasens does

Recasens (legal entity S.A. RECASENS) is a family-owned technical textile manufacturer founded in 1886 and headquartered in Barcelona, Spain. The company develops, manufactures, and distributes high-performance fabrics across four product platforms: solution-dyed acrylic fibers (RECACRIL, SENS, SHAGGY), PVC-coated polyester (RECSCREEN, RECATIR, PANAMÁ), fiberglass-polymer composites (RECSCREEN GLASS 8000), and resin-coated acrylic systems (RECSYSTEM, RECWATER). Core proprietary technologies include the Infinity Process — a nanoparticle surface treatment providing permanent dirt, mildew, and atmospheric protection — and solution-dyed fiber coloration integrated at the polymer stage for homogeneous colorfastness. Output is certified under ISO 9001:2015, Oeko-Tex Standard 100, UV Standard 801 (UPF 50+), and UNE-EN 13561:2015. Manufacturing is concentrated in two Spanish plants in La Pobla de Montornès (Tarragona) and Cercs (Barcelona), supported by logistics centers in Barcelona and Valls, with wholly-owned sales subsidiaries in Charlotte, NC (USA) and Bangkok (Thailand).

The company's commercial model is B2B fabric supply to manufacturers, fabricators, and installers — selling fabrics as components rather than finished goods. Customer segments are horizontally diversified across sun protection/awning manufacturers, marine/shipbuilders, transportation/logistics operators, furniture and interior decoration, and protection/safety equipment producers. The company distributes through direct sales at its Barcelona headquarters, dedicated export and prescription (technical specification) teams, regional offices in the USA and Asia, an international distributor network spanning 70+ countries, and BIMobject-hosted Revit/ArchiCAD objects for architect-led specification. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; the company exports more than two-thirds of its production internationally.

Recasens' recent strategic direction emphasizes premium brand development, exemplified by the 2024 launch of the SENS upholstery line and continued showcasing at international trade shows including Heimtextil, METSTRADE, Interihotel, and Cannes Yachting Festival. Partnerships with LLAZA WORLD (combined solar protection systems) and BIMobject (architectural specification distribution) extend reach into hospitality and contract channels. The 2025 product cadence — Shaggy marine collection expansion, new Sun Protection Pocket Catalogue, and MATCOAM Silver/Bronze awards — reflects ongoing portfolio renewal rather than transformative expansion.

Name

Recasens

Legal name

S.A. RECASENS

Website

https://recasens.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1886

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Technical Textiles

NAICS

Textile and Fabric Finishing and Fabric Coating Mills (3133), Fabric Coating Mills (313320), Fabric Coating Mills (31332), Textile Bag and Canvas Mills (31491), Textile Bag and Canvas Mills (314910)

SIC

Broadwoven Fabric Mills, Man Made Fiber & Silk (2221), Textile Mill Products (2200), Apparel & Other Finishd Prods Of Fabrics & Similar Matl (2300)

akta.pro primary industry

Technical Fabric Mills (Performance/Protective/Medical Substrates) (IMAOABAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Coated & Laminated Industrial Fabrics (Tarpaulins/Awnings/Inflatables/Architectural Membranes) (IMAOADAI), Protective & Safety Textiles (FR/Arc/Heat/Cut/Chemical) (IMAOADAA), Coating & Finishing Chemicals Application (Resins/Softening/Water-Repellent/FR/Antimicrobial) (IMAOACAD), Packaging & Wrapping Technical Textiles (FIBCs/Big Bags/Industrial Sacks/Strapping Substrates) (IMAOADAN), Elastic, Tapes & Webbing Manufacturing (Elastic Bands/Binding/Strapping/Webbing) (IMAOALAD)

Keywords

• Technical textile manufacturing
• Sun protection fabrics
• Marine canvas fabrics
• Outdoor awning fabrics
• Industrial coated fabrics

Headquarters

HQ city

Barcelona

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Technical Fabric Sales: Recasens manufactures and sells high-performance technical fabrics to B2B customers including awning manufacturers, marine equipment makers, furniture upholsterers, transportation companies, and architectural firms. The company operates as a fabric supplier rather than finished product manufacturer, selling its materials as components for various applications.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Recasens develops, manufactures, and commercializes high-performance technical fabrics sold as components to B2B customers (awning manufacturers, marine canvas makers, furniture upholsterers, transportation companies, and architectural specifiers). Its product portfolio spans solution-dyed acrylic fabrics for sun protection, PVC-coated polyester screen fabrics for solar control, marine-grade coated fabrics for boat covers and biminis, and specialized technical fabrics for truck tarpaulins, pool covers, and protective equipment.

Product overview

RECASENS is a manufacturer of high-performance technical fabrics founded in 1886 in Barcelona, Spain. The company produces a comprehensive portfolio of fabric solutions organized into four main categories: Solar Protection (awnings, screens, textile architecture, pergolas with products like RECACRIL, RECSCREEN, RECSCREEN GLASS 8000), Marine (Nautiplus, Nautimar, RECACRIL Marine, RECWATER, RECSYSTEM Marine, RECSCREEN Marine, Shaggy, SENS), Decoration (RECSCREEN, RECACRIL DECORLINE), and Technical/Industrial (RECATIR, RECOVER, STAR PLUS, PANAMÁ, RECAFLEX PRO). The company also offers the premium SENS line for high-end upholstery. All products undergo rigorous quality control and carry warranties against abnormal deterioration, decay, and color loss. The company operates with ISO 9001:2015 certification and exports to over 70 countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SENS: Premium upholstery fabrics brand for residential, commercial, contract and marine applications, launched in 2024
• RECACRIL
• RECSCREEN
• NAUTIPLUS
• NAUTIMAR
• RECACRIL Marine
• SHAGGY

Products and services

• NAUTIPLUS Polyester fabric PVC coated on both sides and engraved on one side, specially designed for all marine covers, hoods, and biminis.
• NAUTIMAR Polyester fabric PVC coated and embossed on one side, specially designed for all covers, protective covers, and biminis.
• RECACRIL Marine Fabrics made from solution-dyed acrylic fibers with exceptional resistance to saline environments, designed for use on boats.
• RECWATER Solution-dyed acrylic fiber fabric with a PVC coated side; waterproofing performance makes it ideal for boats.
• RECSYSTEM Marine Solution-dyed acrylic fiber fabric, resin-coated for maximum waterproofing, ideal for boat protection and enclosures.
• RECSCREEN Marine Technical fabrics designed to control solar radiation, made of PVC coated polyester yarns, for both indoor and outdoor marine applications.
• SHAGGY Solution-dyed acrylic terry fabrics combining softness and durability, designed for yacht sun loungers, covers, and boat fender covers.
• SENS Premium high-end fabrics for indoor and outdoor use, designed for residential, commercial, Contract, and marine upholstery. 100% solution-dyed acrylic fabrics combining durability and timeless elegance.
• RECACRIL Solution-dyed acrylic fabrics for awnings with exceptional UV resistance, weatherproofing, and colorfastness properties.
• RECACRIL SYSTEM Solution-dyed acrylic fiber fabric with resin coating for maximum impermeability, combining solar protection with rain resistance.
• RECSCREEN Technical fabrics designed for solar radiation control, made of PVC coated polyester yarns for both indoor and outdoor use.
• RECSCREEN GLASS 8000 Technical fabrics for solar radiation control made of fiberglass yarns coated with high performance polymers; for indoor and outdoor use.
• RECATIR Polyester fabric coated with PVC, lacquered on both sides, designed for truck covers and curtain-sided trucks.
• RECOVER Polyester PVC coated fabric, lacquered blue on one side and black on the other, designed for covering swimming pools.
• STAR PLUS Polyester fabric PVC coated on one side, designed for covering goods and fixed awnings.
• PANAMÁ Polyester fabric PVC coated on both sides, designed for curtain-side trucks or high speed industrial sliding doors.
• RECAFLEX PRO Polyester fabric PVC coated with fireproof properties, suitable for use in textile architecture in public spaces.
• RECACRIL DECORLINE Solution-dyed acrylic fabrics suitable for interior decoration of chairs, cushions, with high resistance to sunlight.
• ACRYLIC BINDING Marine bindings made from solution-dyed acrylic fiber; the perfect solution in the nautical world for giving a perfect finish to fabric edges.

Quantifiable outcome

• UPF 50+ protection factor verified under UV Standard 801 testing conditions including wet, stretched, and artificially aged samples against maximum UV radiation and most sensitive skin types
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• LLAZA WORLDcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership with LLAZA WORLD, a leading solar protection systems company, for combined product solutions. RECASENS fabrics are paired with LLAZA systems for various applications including hospitality sector projects. Companies jointly participate in industry events and training programs, presenting combined expertise in solar protection solutions to architects and specifiers.
• BIMobjectcoreTechnology or IntegrationDistribution partnership for BIM (Building Information Modeling) objects. RECASENS products are available as parametric BIM objects in Revit® and ArchicAD® formats through BIMobject.com, enabling architects and engineers to incorporate RECASENS fabrics into architectural project specifications.
• TÜV RheinlandminorOthersCertification partner for ISO 9001:2015 quality management system certification. TÜV Rheinland issues and maintains the company's quality certification.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Glen Raven (Sunbrella): US-based incumbent owning the Sunbrella brand, the global benchmark in solution-dyed acrylic outdoor fabric. Overlaps with Recasens in marine, awning, and upholstery segments, with significantly larger scale and brand recognition.
• Sioen Industries: Belgian-listed manufacturer of coated technical textiles, tarpaulins, and protective fabrics with a diversified portfolio across transport, industry, and architecture. Larger, publicly listed incumbent operating in overlapping technical fabric categories.

Emerging players

• Morbern: North American manufacturer of coated and decorative upholstery vinyl and technical fabrics for contract, marine, and transportation. Partial overlap with Recasens' upholstery and marine segments, particularly around SENS-style premium interior fabrics.

Direct peers

• Twitchell Corporation: US manufacturer of coated and woven technical textiles including PVC-coated polyester screens and specialty fabrics. Direct competitor in the RecScreen product category with strong North American distribution that overlaps Recasens' Charlotte, NC office geography.
• Serge Ferrari: French manufacturer of composite and coated technical textiles for architecture, marine, and industry. Direct competitor in textile architecture, solar protection screens, and lightweight tensile structures, often specified alongside Recasens in projects.
• Sattler Global: Austrian manufacturer of solution-dyed acrylic and technical textiles for sun protection, marine, and outdoor applications. Direct competitor to Recasens in European awning and marine fabric channels with overlapping product lines (awning, marine, screen).
• Mehler Texnologies: German manufacturer of PVC-coated technical textiles for architecture, transport, and industrial applications. Direct competitor in PVC-coated product lines such as Recatir, Panamá, and Recaflex Pro, with strong presence in truck tarpaulins and tensile architecture.
• Dickson Constant (Saint-Gobain): French producer of solution-dyed acrylic and coated technical fabrics for solar protection and outdoor applications. A Saint-Gobain subsidiary, making it a direct product peer with corporate backing that Recasens lacks in technical and financial resources.
• Plastitex International: Manufacturer of PVC-coated technical fabrics and tarpaulins for transport, industrial, and architectural end uses. Direct competitor in PVC-coated product categories overlapping with Recatir, Recover, Star Plus, and Panamá.

Regional players

• Ultraflex Systems: Spanish/Iberian manufacturer of technical textiles and coated fabrics for sun protection and architecture. Regional competitor sharing the Iberian Peninsula market and serving overlapping customer segments in pergolas and awnings.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/RecasensFabrics
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/recasensfabrics
• Instagraminstagram.com/recasensfabrics
• Xx.com/recasensfabrics

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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