What Aquaclean does

Aquaclean is a Spanish textile manufacturer operating under the legal entity Interfabrics S.L. (Aquaclean Group), headquartered in Muro d'Alcoi, Alicante, Spain, with more than 50 years of experience in fabric production. The company's core offering is the Aquaclean® easy-clean fabric technology, which enables removal of most household stains using only water, without detergents or chemical cleaners. This is complemented by Safe Front®, an antimicrobial treatment launched in 2019 and certified to reduce bacteria by 99.9% (ISO 20743:2013) and viruses by over 91% (ISO 18184:2019) on fabric surfaces. Aquaclean also offers dedicated product lines for pet-owner households (Aquaclean Extreme) and commercial/hospitality applications (Contract), alongside collections such as the Optima Fabric Book launched in 2024.

The company sells primarily through a global distribution network spanning more than 40 countries across Europe, the Americas, Asia, Africa, and Oceania, supported by country-specific websites in over 25 language versions. Its go-to-market combines B2B OEM partnerships with furniture manufacturers, a network of specialized furniture and upholstery retailers, direct-to-consumer e-commerce via shop.aquaclean.com, and a dedicated Contract sales channel for commercial spaces including hotels, restaurants, and offices. Manufacturing is integrated in Spain through wholly-owned subsidiaries Antecuir and Interfabrics, covering upholstery, decoration, and automotive fabric production.

Aquaclean's value proposition is reinforced by an extensive certification portfolio — OEKO-TEX Standard 100, GRS, Zero Waste, and the two ISO antimicrobial standards — alongside active participation in major industry trade fairs including Heimtextil (Frankfurt), Hábitat Valencia, Casa Decor, and Home Textiles Premium. The company received a Corporate Social Responsibility Award from Banco Sabadell in 2023, and holds registered trademarks for its core brand and Safe Front technology. Aquaclean is privately held with 251-500 employees and no disclosed external investment, public listing, or revenue figures.

Name

Aquaclean

Legal name

Interfabrics S.L.

Website

https://aquaclean.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1962

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Aquaclean is a Spanish textile manufacturer (Interfabrics S.L.) producing easy-clean upholstery fabrics with water-based stain removal and Safe Front antimicrobial protection, sold globally to furniture manufacturers, retailers, and contract/hospitality buyers across 40+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Alcoy

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Fabric Sales (B2B): Aquaclean sells its branded fabrics to furniture manufacturers and upholstery professionals who incorporate the technology into their sofa and upholstery products. This is the primary revenue stream.
2. Fabric Sales (B2C through retailers): The company distributes through a global network of specialized furniture retailers. Customers purchase Aquaclean-labeled products through these retail partners.
3. Direct E-commerce Sales: Aquaclean operates its own online store (shop.aquaclean.com) for direct customer sales, offering fabrics and finished products to end consumers.
4. Contract Sector Solutions: Specialized textile solutions for commercial spaces including hotels, offices, and other hospitality/restaurant establishments, requiring rigorous quality standards for intensive commercial use.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Aquaclean designs, develops, and manufactures easy-clean performance fabrics for upholstery, using a proprietary technology that removes most household stains with only water. Its portfolio includes specialized fabric lines for households with children and pets (Aquaclean Extreme), commercial/contract-grade textiles for hotels and offices, and complementary antimicrobial Safe Front protection. All products are manufactured in-house in Muro d'Alcoi, Alicante, Spain.

Product overview

Aquaclean is a Spanish textile manufacturer (Aquaclean Group – Interfabrics S.L.) with over 50 years of experience producing easy-to-clean fabrics. The core offering is the Aquaclean® fabric technology, which enables stain removal using only water. The product portfolio includes specialized lines for households with children and pets (Aquaclean Extreme), contract/professional applications, and various seasonal collections. Supporting technologies include Safe Front® for antimicrobial protection and a digital fabric simulator. All products are manufactured in Alcoy, Alicante, Spain, with certifications including OEKO-TEX Standard 100, GRS, and Zero Waste.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Safe Front: Antimicrobial technology that creates a protective barrier on fabrics against bacteria and viruses
• Aquaclean Extreme

Products and services

• Aquaclean® Easy-Clean Fabric Technology

Quantifiable outcome

• 99.9% bacterial reduction after 24 hours on fabric surfaces
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered major, minor and core.

• HeimtextilmajorOthers · 1 January 2025Aquaclean participates in Heimtextil, one of the world's most important textile trade fairs held annually in Frankfurt, Germany. The exhibition showcases the latest textile innovations and trends, allowing Aquaclean to present their easy-clean fabric technology to international audiences.
• Feria Hábitat ValenciamajorOthers · 1 September 2024Aquaclean participates in the Hábitat Valencia trade fair, one of the most important events for design, furniture, and decoration in Spain. The exhibition took place from September 30 to October 3, 2024.
• Casa DecorminorOthers · 1 January 2024Aquaclean participates in Casa Decor, an interior design exhibition in Spain showcasing innovative design and decoration trends. The event provides exposure to interior design professionals and enthusiasts.
• Home Textiles Premium ShowminorOthers · 1 January 2024Aquaclean participates in the Home Textiles Premium Show, a key trade event for the home textile industry where they explore latest trends and connect with industry professionals.
• Banco SabadellcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2023Banco Sabadell, in collaboration with a local newspaper, awarded Aquaclean with the Corporate Social Responsibility Award, recognizing their commitment to sustainability and responsible business practices.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• Stahl: Specialty chemicals supplier producing coatings, finishes and performance treatments for textiles and flexible materials. Comparable as an enabling technology provider whose finishing chemistry competes with Aquaclean's proprietary treatment stack.

Direct peers

• Crypton: US-based manufacturer of stain-resistant, antimicrobial performance fabrics for residential and contract upholstery — the most direct global competitor to Aquaclean's water/easy-clean and Safe Front proposition across furniture and hospitality channels.
• Spradling Group: Global producer of coated and performance upholstery fabrics serving contract, hospitality, marine and automotive markets. Directly comparable in channel mix (B2B OEM + contract) and durability-driven specification.
• Ultrafabrics: Manufacturer of high-performance polyurethane upholstery materials with stain-resistant and antimicrobial properties for residential, hospitality, healthcare and aviation interiors — overlapping target customers and value propositions with Aquaclean.
• Sunbrella (Glen Raven): Iconic performance fabric brand offering stain-resistant and easy-clean upholstery and outdoor textiles globally. Competes head-to-head with Aquaclean across residential upholstery and contract/hospitality specifications.

Emerging players

• Westex (Westex International / Milliken): Producer of flame-resistant and performance textiles for protective and upholstery applications. Comparable as a specialty performance-fabric player competing on durability and safety specifications.
• Applied Silver: Developer of antimicrobial (silver-ion) textile treatments (Silversea) used to enhance upholstery and apparel. Directly comparable to Aquaclean's Safe Front antimicrobial technology positioning.
• Trevira (Indorama Ventures): European manufacturer of specialty polyester filament yarns and flame-retardant textile solutions serving home textiles and contract markets — a relevant comparable in the specialty/upholstery fabric space, particularly for flame-retardant specifications.

Broad incumbents

• Teijin Frontier: Diversified Japanese textile conglomerate producing performance and upholstery fabrics globally. Relevant broad incumbent comparable given overlapping home-textile and contract customer base.
• Milliken & Company: Large diversified US-based textile and specialty chemical manufacturer with performance fabric and carpet offerings. Relevant comparable as a broad incumbent serving overlapping upholstery, contract and industrial textile customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@aquacleanfabrics
• Facebookfacebook.com/aquacleanspain
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/aquacleangroup
• Instagraminstagram.com/aquaclean_group

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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