What Skopos Fabrics does

Skopos Fabrics Ltd. is a privately held UK manufacturer founded in 1972, headquartered in the Wakefield/West Yorkshire area, specializing in flame retardant contract fabrics and soft furnishings for commercial interiors. The company's portfolio spans upholstery velvets (Beau, Dove), dimout and blackout curtain fabrics (Kiara, Celeste, Nero), waterproof and antimicrobial upholstery (Chamonix Deuxieme), acoustic-rated drapery, recycled sustainable lines (Taransay, Shellen & Cove), and printed heritage and Studio collections (50th Anniversary Collection, BOUTIQUE 1, BOUTIQUE 2). Its technology platform is built around licensed antimicrobial chemistries (BI-OME, Silvershield®, Protect-Plus) with documented microbial efficacy, in-house Light Reflective Values testing, and acoustic validation commissioned at Salford University.

Skopos targets six primary verticals: Hotel and Leisure, Healthcare, Cruise, Education, Office, and Private Rented Accommodation, selling to enterprise customers including hotel groups, property developers, student accommodation operators, cruise lines, and interior design/architecture practices (examples include The Metropole Leeds, KMRE Group's Mabgate Gateway, Morlet Properties' 33 Parkside Coventry, True Student, Wizu Workspace Leeds, and Sixteen3 Showroom). The go-to-market is sales-led via a direct enterprise channel, augmented by a full-service offering that handles measure, estimating, make-up, and fitting for project work, plus a self-serve sample ordering system and trade-directory listings (CI UK, SBID, TCoE, NHS SBS).

The business operates on a quote-based, project-driven revenue model with pricing not publicly disclosed; revenue is generated through one-time fabric and soft furnishing sales for contract interiors, complemented by a Trevira CS authorized partnership and an extensive certification stack (ISO 9001, OEKO-TEX®100, REACH, Red List, GRS, IMO FTP2010, BS5852 Crib 5, NFPA701, M1, B1, Italian Class 1) that enables specification in regulated healthcare, cruise, and ESG-driven build-to-rent tenders.

Name

Skopos Fabrics

Legal name

Skopos Fabrics Ltd.

Website

https://skoposfabrics.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Skopos Fabrics Ltd. is a UK-based, 50-year-old manufacturer of flame retardant contract fabrics and soft furnishings supplying hotels, healthcare facilities, cruise lines, student accommodation, offices, and build-to-rent developers across six regulated verticals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Contract Textiles

NAICS

Curtain and Linen Mills (31412), Narrow Fabric Mills and Schiffli Machine Embroidery (31322)

SIC

Miscellaneous Furniture & Fixtures (2590), Broadwoven Fabric Mills, Man Made Fiber & Silk (2221)

akta.pro primary industry

Hospitality & Institutional Home Textiles Manufacturing (Hotel/Hospital Bedding & Towels) (IMAOAKAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Flame retardant fabrics
• Contract textiles
• Commercial upholstery
• Dimout curtain fabrics
• Antimicrobial fabrics

Headquarters

HQ city

Wakefield

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Flame Retardant Fabric Sales: Sale of contract fabrics for upholstery, curtains, bedding, and soft furnishings to commercial interior projects across hotel, healthcare, cruise, education, office, and private rented sectors.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Skopos Fabrics manufactures and supplies flame retardant contract fabrics and soft furnishings for commercial interiors. Its product range includes velvets, dimout and blackout curtain fabrics, printed textiles, recycled drapery, decorative fabrics, and treated upholstery fabrics with antimicrobial, acoustic, and light-reflective properties. The company sells through a full-service model to interior specifiers across hospitality, healthcare, cruise, education, office, and private rented sectors, complemented by a Bespoke custom design service.

Product overview

Skopos Fabrics is a UK-based contract fabrics company specializing in innovative flame retardant fabrics and soft furnishings for commercial interiors. Their portfolio centers on velvets (Beau Velvet, Dove Velvet), dimout/blackout curtains (Kiara, Celeste, Nero), and waterproof upholstery (Chamonix Deuxieme). The company positions specialized features—antimicrobial treatments (BI-OME, Silvershield®), acoustic fabrics (>0.5 alpha-w rated), and Light Reflective Values—alongside core fabric lines. Studio Prints and curated BOUTIQUE collections (BOUTIQUE 1 and 2) aggregate printed designs from the Skopos library, while the 50th Anniversary Collection celebrates heritage archive designs updated for modern contract interiors. Products serve sectors including hotels, healthcare, cruise, education, offices, and private rented accommodation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Skopos Studio Prints: A brand-new collection of printed textile designs inviting interior specifiers into the Skopos library

Products and services

• Beau Velvet A flame retardant velvet upholstery fabric for commercial interior use and luxury hospitality and contract settings.
• Dove Velvet A flame retardant velvet upholstery fabric for commercial interiors seeking a soft-handle and durable textile.
• Kiara Dimout A flame retardant dimout curtain fabric designed for commercial interiors such as hotels and offices.
• Nero Dimout A flame retardant dimout curtain fabric for commercial interiors requiring light reduction.
• Taransay Recycled Drapery A recycled, flame retardant drapery fabric designed for sustainable commercial interior projects.
• BI-OME Antimicrobial Fabrics A range of Skopos fabrics enhanced with BI-OME antimicrobial technology for hygiene-critical commercial environments such as healthcare and education.
• Silvershield® Antimicrobial Fabrics A range of Skopos fabrics treated with Silvershield® antimicrobial technology for high-hygiene commercial environments.
• Protect-Plus Fabrics A range of Skopos fabrics treated with Protect-Plus protective technology for enhanced durability and resistance in commercial interiors.
• Acoustic Fabrics A range of Skopos fabrics tested for acoustic performance in partnership with Salford University, for use in noise-sensitive commercial interiors.
• LRV (Light Reflective Values) Fabric Range A range of Skopos fabrics supplied with documented Light Reflective Values to support accessibility and inclusive design in commercial interiors.
• Bespoke by Skopos A bespoke custom fabric design service allowing commercial clients to commission exclusive prints and patterns for interior projects.
• Skopos Full-Service Soft Furnishings Package An integrated soft furnishings service covering site measure, estimating, manufacture, supply, and fitting for commercial interior projects.

Quantifiable outcome

• Antimicrobial treatment kills up to 94% of bacteria on contact
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Salford UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSkopos commissioned Salford University to conduct acoustic testing using their Reverberation Room. Tests were performed according to BS EN ISO 354 to obtain absorption coefficient values over standard test frequencies. Results were compared against BS EN ISO11654 reference curves to calculate sound absorption coefficients (αw). This partnership provides technical validation for Skopos acoustic fabric claims.
• TreviracoreTechnology or IntegrationTrevira is a key supplier and partner for flame retardant textile solutions. Skopos offers Trevira CS fabrics as part of their contract fabric portfolio, providing customers with high-quality flame retardant materials that meet international fire safety standards.
• UKAS / AlcumuscoreOthersSkopos maintains ISO 9001 certification through UKAS-accredited auditor Alcumus, demonstrating commitment to quality management systems.
• Silvershield® Technology ProvidercoreTechnology or IntegrationLicensed technology partner for Silvershield® antimicrobial treatment used on Skopos printed fabrics. The technology provides anti-viral and bacteriostatic protection with proven 98% Coronavirus reduction after 2 hours exposure.
• BI-OME Technology ProvidercoreTechnology or IntegrationLicensed antimicrobial technology partner for BI-OME active ingredient used in Skopos woven upholstery fabrics. The technology attracts microorganisms and punctures cell walls, killing up to 94% of bacteria.
• KMRE GroupmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProperty developer customer for the Mabgate Gateway Leeds project. Skopos provided full-service solution including curtains, bedding, upholstery and cushion options for 92 private rented apartments.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Carnegie Fabrics: US commercial interior textiles manufacturer offering FR, acoustic, and bleach-cleanable fabrics for healthcare, education, and hospitality. Overlaps on technical performance fabrics and institutional sales motion.
• Maharam: Premium US commercial textile and surface materials brand covering upholstery, drapery, and wallcoverings for contract interiors. Comparable in design-led contract positioning and architect/designer channel.
• Designtex: Surface materials manufacturer (owned by Steelcase) serving commercial interiors including healthcare and office. Comparable on acoustic and performance textile offerings and specification-led sales model.
• Arc-Com Fabrics: US-based commercial textile company with a healthcare and hospitality FR and performance fabric portfolio. Comparable on contract-grade upholstery and drapery positioning.
• Momentum Textiles / CF Stinson: North American commercial textile manufacturer with strong healthcare, education, and hospitality presence. Comparable product categories (FR upholstery, healthcare-grade fabrics) but a larger portfolio and US-centric distribution.

Direct peers

• Panaz: UK contract fabric maker focused on hospitality, healthcare, and cruise with proprietary antimicrobial and FR treatments. Directly comparable: similar sector mix, antimicrobial fabric emphasis, and full-service specification model.
• Camira Fabrics: UK-headquartered manufacturer of contract textiles for transport, office, hospitality, and healthcare. Closest direct peer: similar vertical mix, similar FR and acoustic fabric positioning, and overlapping UK and European specifier channels.
• Sunbury Design: UK-based printed and woven contract textile supplier serving hospitality and commercial interiors. Comparable in design-led printed collections and UK-based hospitality project pipeline.
• Abbotsbury Textiles: UK contract fabric supplier specializing in FR curtains and soft furnishings for hotels, care homes, and student accommodation. Direct overlap on FR curtain product lines and UK contract customer base.

Emerging players

• Brentano Fabrics: US-based design-driven textile company serving hospitality, healthcare, and senior living. Comparable on FR and performance fabric positioning within the same verticals but with a smaller international footprint than the broad incumbents.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance22 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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