What P&A Industrial Fabrications does

P&A Industrial Fabrications, LLC (PAIF) is a U.S.-based specialty manufacturer of premium woven industrial fabrics operating from a single facility at 1841 N. Main Street in Roxboro, North Carolina. The company runs premium velvet looms that have been producing fabrics continuously on the site for over 100 years, and it supplies woven pile fabrics to manufacturers of paint rollers, automotive interior components (heel pad fabrics for carpeting), and high-specification inflatable products for commercial and government end uses, with additional applications in grip tape, microfiber cleaning cloths, filtration, and ski climbing skins. Its technical platform centers on weaving with multiple fiber types (acrylic, modacrylic, polyester, nylon), supported by in-house finishing capabilities spanning tentering, heat setting, coating, napping, shearing, and slitting, and a staff PhD who partners directly with customers and suppliers on custom end-use specifications. PAIF also maintains Berry Compliance capability on velvet, jacquard, and drop-stitch lines, qualifying it for U.S. federal and defense procurement.

The business operates as a direct-sales B2B manufacturer, with revenue generated from custom and repeat fabric orders placed by industrial buyers. Products are sold via phone, email, and direct customer contact, with no third-party distribution. PAIF is a privately held LLC organized in North Carolina and is a subsidiary of P&A Group, LLC, a diversified textile conglomerate. The company exports to 10 countries in addition to serving the U.S. domestic market. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is quote-based given the custom specification nature of orders (fiber, nap height, width, finishing). The company is small (11-50 employees), with an experienced workforce averaging 30 years of service and a leadership team with 160+ combined years in textiles, and it operates under Lean Manufacturing principles including 5S, Lean, and Kaizen events.

Name

P&A Industrial Fabrications

Legal name

P&A Industrial Fabrications, LLC

Website

https://paifllc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

P&A Industrial Fabrications is a U.S. specialty manufacturer of premium woven industrial fabrics (paint roller, automotive heel pad, and drop-stitch/inflatable fabrics) operating velvet looms in Roxboro, NC, serving industrial, commercial, and government buyers directly with custom specifications and Berry Compliance capability.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Textiles

NAICS

Textile and Fabric Finishing and Fabric Coating Mills (3133), Textile and Fabric Finishing Mills (313310), Textile Furnishings Mills (3141)

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

Pile Fabrics & Terry Cloth Mills (Velvet/Corduroy/Terry) (IMAOABAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Coated & Laminated Base Fabric Mills (Pre-finish Substrates) (IMAOABAI), Coated & Laminated Industrial Fabrics (Tarpaulins/Awnings/Inflatables/Architectural Membranes) (IMAOADAI)

Keywords

• Industrial woven fabrics
• Paint roller fabrics
• Automotive textile fabrics
• Drop stitch fabrics
• Custom fabric finishing

Headquarters

HQ city

Roxboro

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, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Woven Fabric Product Sales: Manufacture and sale of premium woven fabrics including paint roller fabrics, automotive fabrics, and drop stitch fabrics. Products are sold to industrial manufacturers and commercial/government customers with repeat orders and custom specifications.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

P&A Industrial Fabrications manufactures premium woven pile fabrics on velvet looms in Roxboro, NC, producing paint roller fabrics (1/4"–3/4" nap heights), automotive heel pad fabrics, and drop stitch fabrics for inflatable commercial and government applications. The company also performs in-house finishing (tentering, heat setting, coating, napping, shearing, slitting) and can deliver Berry-Compliant fabrics for defense procurement. Products are made in the USA from acrylic, modacrylic, polyester, and nylon fibers, sold directly to industrial manufacturers and commercial/government customers with custom specifications.

Product overview

P&A Industrial Fabrications is a manufacturer of premium woven industrial fabrics made in the USA, operating on velvet looms that have been producing fabrics continuously for over 100 years. The company's product portfolio centers on three core offerings: Paint Roller Fabrics (available in heights from 1/4 to 3/4 inch for various surface applications), Automotive Fabrics (custom heel pad fabrics for carpet applications), and Drop Stitch Fabrics (high-tech materials for commercial and government inflatable products). The company also offers complementary finishing services including tentering, heat setting, coating, napping, shearing, and slitting. Products can be manufactured to meet Berry Compliance requirements.

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Products and services

• Paint Roller Fabrics Premium woven paint applicator fabrics made from acrylic, modacrylic, polyester, nylon or other fibers for thermo-fusion or epoxy winding systems. Available in nap heights from 1/4" to 3/4" for various surface types, in full width (58-62") or slit from 1 1/8" to 2 7/8" wide. Sold to paint roller manufacturers serving professional and DIY users.
• Automotive Fabrics Premium custom heel pad fabrics designed for automotive and other woven carpet-type applications. Supplied to automotive manufacturers and suppliers for use in carpet heel pad components requiring durability and consistent quality.
• Drop Stitch Fabrics Premium woven drop stitch fabrics for innovative inflatables used in commercial and government applications, including inflatable boats, body boards, and airline lift bags. Available as Berry Compliant for defense procurement.
• Finishing Techniques Value-added finishing services for woven fabric products, including tentering, heat setting, coating, napping, shearing, and slitting, performed in-house to deliver ready-to-use fabrics to manufacturers.

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Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• AATCC (American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists)minorOthersWorld's leading not-for-profit association serving textile professionals. Provides test method development, quality control materials, and professional networking for members in 60 countries.
• ABMA (American Brush Manufacturers Association)coreOthersHelps North American brush manufacturers enhance industry knowledge, provides networking opportunities, and promotes profitability for the broom, brush, and mop industry.
• ASTM InternationalminorOthersFormerly American Society for Testing and Materials. Develops voluntary consensus standards for materials, products, systems, and services used across industries.
• CCA (Corporate Chaplains of America)minorOthersProvides workplace chaplaincy services combining management principles with professional chaplaincy training for employee support.
• Roxboro Area Chamber of CommerceminorOthersNon-profit corporation leading and promoting the local business environment in Roxboro and Person County community.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Tietex International: US-based specialty woven and pile-fabric manufacturer producing a range of technical and home-textile fabrics. Closely comparable to PAIF in pile/woven manufacturing, custom finishing, and serving industrial customers across multiple end uses.
• Tuscarora Yarns: US-based pile and specialty yarn/fabric producer serving industrial and home-textile markets. Comparable in pile fabric expertise and customer base overlap with PAIF's automotive and industrial woven products.

Broad incumbents

• Milliken & Company: Diversified US-based textile manufacturer with extensive woven, pile, and coated fabric businesses serving automotive, industrial, and specialty markets. Overlaps with PAIF's automotive heel-pad fabrics and broadwoven production, but with a much broader product portfolio.
• Cooley Group: US-based manufacturer of engineered coated and laminated fabrics for commercial and industrial applications including inflatables and marine. Comparable to PAIF's drop-stitch/coated drop-stitch fabric product line and inflatable end-market focus.
• Mohawk Industries: One of the world's largest carpet and rug manufacturers with downstream automotive and commercial flooring businesses. Comparable to PAIF via automotive heel-pad and woven carpet-adjacent fabrics, though operating at vastly larger scale as a major incumbent.
• Glen Raven, Inc. Large US-based technical textiles producer (Sunbrella, etc.) with broad woven and coated fabric capabilities including performance fabrics for marine, automotive, and outdoor applications. Comparable in woven production platform and multi-end-market exposure, though at significantly larger scale.
• AstenJohnson: US-based producer of technical textiles and industrial fabrics including coated substrates for multiple industrial end uses. Comparable in industrial woven finishing capabilities and customer profile, though with a different primary vertical mix.
• Trelleborg AB (Engineered Coated Fabrics): Global engineered coated-fabrics manufacturer producing technical textiles including drop-stitch and coated substrates for marine inflatables, aerospace, and defense. Directly comparable in drop-stitch inflatable fabrics and Berry-type defense compliance, but at substantially larger global scale.
• Berkshire Hathaway Precision Fabrics Group: US-based industrial woven and coated fabrics producer serving automotive, industrial, and consumer end markets. Comparable in industrial woven production and finishing capabilities serving similar customer profiles.

Regional players

• Sioen Industries NV: European-based technical textiles and coated fabrics producer serving industrial, marine, and inflatable applications. Comparable in coated technical fabrics for inflatables, though primarily serving European markets rather than directly competing with PAIF in North America.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

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Compliance1 record

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Investors

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