X GLOO

What X GLOO does

X GLOO GmbH & Co. KG is a German manufacturer of pneumatic textile structures headquartered in Marquartstein, Bavaria, with a second production facility in Sigulda, Latvia. The company was established as an independent entity on January 1, 2019, after operating as a brand under Skywalk since 2007. It employs approximately 70 people including its subsidiary Matotex and is led by CEO Uwe Thumm and CVO Thomas Allertseder. Operations are organized around the patented X GLOO 3DTEX technology platform.

X GLOO 3DTEX is a patented pneumatic textile fabric composed of polyester with a UV-resistant, solvent-free PU coating. When inflated, the material forms stable 3D structures with substantial static holding force, while delivering temperature insulation, sound absorption, weather resistance, and a 10-year validated service life. The product portfolio is built around this core technology and includes the proprietary X-PUMP, intelligent electronic pressure monitoring and control systems, adjustable-firmness inflatable mattresses, pneumatic lifting bellows and pop-up roof systems, the inflatable Fold Out room extension, and inflatable event and rescue tents. The technology has been validated across an operating range of -20°C to +70°C, wind resistance up to force 12, and 2,000 inflation/deflation cycles.

The company operates two revenue streams, both based on hardware sales rather than licensing or subscription models. The primary growth segment is OEM supply of pneumatic roof systems and room extensions to international motorhome and caravan manufacturers, with named customers including Hymer, Bürstner, Adria, SCA, and Lippert. The secondary, legacy segment is the sale of inflatable event and rescue tents through a worldwide distributor network. Marketing is concentrated on industry trade shows (Caravan Salon Düsseldorf, CMT Stuttgart), direct OEM engagement, and digital channels, with trademarks registered across Germany, the EU, Norway, the US, Australia, China, Japan, and Russia.

Name

X GLOO

Legal name

X GLOO GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://xgloo.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

X GLOO GmbH & Co. KG is a German manufacturer of patented X GLOO 3DTEX pneumatic textile structures, supplying integrated inflatable roof systems and room extensions to European motorhome and caravan OEMs including Hymer, Bürstner, Adria, SCA, and Lippert.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Marquartstein

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. OEM Pneumatic Systems (Hubdach / Pop-up Roofs): X GLOO designs and supplies complete pneumatic roof systems (hub elements, bellows, pumps, control systems) to OEM motorhome and caravan manufacturers. Revenue is generated through supply contracts with vehicle manufacturers who integrate X GLOO systems into their vehicles as optional or standard equipment.
2. Inflatable Event and Rescue Tents: The company's original product line — inflatable event tents and rescue tents sold internationally through a worldwide distributor network. Revenue generated from product sales to event companies, emergency services, promotional teams, and military/defense customers.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

X GLOO designs, manufactures, and supplies patented pneumatic textile structures (X GLOO 3DTEX) including inflatable roofs, lifting bellows, and complete integrated systems (textile + X-PUMP + electronic controls) primarily to OEM motorhome and caravan manufacturers for vehicle-based room extensions. The company also manufactures and sells inflatable event tents and rescue tents through a worldwide distributor network. All products are based on the proprietary 3DTEX pneumatic textile fabric that forms stable 3D structures when inflated.

Product overview

X GLOO is a system provider and solution finder for pneumatic textile structures, operating since 2007. The product portfolio centers on the patented X GLOO 3DTEX technology — a pneumatic textile fabric that forms stable 3D structures when inflated. Core products include inflatable event and rescue tents (market leaders since 2007) and vehicle-based room extensions for the camping industry. The product ecosystem consists of X GLOO 3DTEX as the core patented material, paired with complementary pneumatic modules: X-PUMP (proprietary pump), pneumatic roof systems/lifting bellows, inflatable mattresses with adjustable firmness, and intelligent control/monitoring systems. All components are designed to work together as an integrated solution for recreational vehicle manufacturers (OEM).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• X GLOO 3DTEX: Patented pneumatic textile fabric that forms 3D structures with high stability and lifting capacity when inflated.
• X-PUMP

Products and services

• X GLOO 3DTEX Patented pneumatic textile fabric technology that forms precisely defined 3D structures when inflated, with enormous stability and static holding force. Made of polyester fabric with UV-resistant and solvent-free PU coating. Provides temperature insulation, sound absorption, UV resistance, waterproofing, and mechanical durability. Used as the core material for X GLOO's OEM vehicle roof systems and inflatable event/rescue tents.
• Pneumatic Roof Systems for Recreational Vehicles Inflatable lifting bellows and roof systems for motorhomes, caravans, and campervans using X GLOO 3DTEX technology. Provides additional sleeping berths, standing height, and living space. Used by OEM manufacturers such as Hymer, Bürstner, Adria, SCA, and Lippert. Features automatic parallel positioning, electronic pressure monitoring, and multi-chamber safety design.
• X-PUMP Proprietary pneumatic pump specifically developed for X GLOO 3DTEX structures. High air flow rate enables short assembly/disassembly times. Operates on 12V onboard voltage, releasing up to 35A with peak power consumption up to 420W. Features electronic monitoring of air pressure, small dimensions (290 mm x 200 mm x 155 mm), and quiet operation.
• Inflatable Event Tents Inflatable event tents featuring pneumatic textile structures for event and promotional use. X GLOO has been a market leader in this product category since 2007. Sold internationally through a worldwide distributor network.
• Inflatable Rescue Tents Inflatable rescue tents for disaster response, emergency services, and military/civil protection applications. Features rapid deployment pneumatic textile structures. Sold internationally through a worldwide distributor network.
• Inflatable Mattresses for Roof Beds Inflatable mattresses for vehicle roof beds with adjustable firmness (3-5 hardness levels) controlled via app or button. Pressure between 25-60 mbar depending on hardness selected. Approximately 20 cm thick when inflated, 2 cm when deflated.
• Pneumatic Control and Monitoring Systems Electronic control and monitoring systems for pneumatic structures, connected directly to vehicle electronics. Features intelligent pressure monitoring with automatic re-pumping when air pressure drops. Roof and mattress inflation/deflation controlled via app, control panel, or vehicle electronics. Multi-chamber design ensures safe operation even if one chamber is damaged.
• Fold Out Inflatable fold-out room extension made from patented X GLOO 3DTEX, developed in partnership with Lippert for recreational vehicles. Designed as an inflatable room extension providing additional living space.
• Mercedes Sprinter Pneumatic Roof System Innovative pneumatic roof system study for the Mercedes Sprinter, featuring X GLOO 3DTEX technology. Provides exceptional lying width of 135 cm and interior height of 115 cm, designed for campervan applications.
• SCA Pneumatic Pop-Up Roof Camping pop-up roof with X GLOO pneumatic lifting element featuring parallel positioning for VW T6. Nearly doubles space gain compared to conventional solutions with improved insulation and soundproofing.

Quantifiable outcome

• Pneumatic roof inflation time of 90-120 seconds for a camping vehicle
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• LippertcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023X GLOO is co-developing the Fold Out — an inflatable room extension for recreational vehicles — with Lippert. The Fold Out uses the patented X GLOO 3DTEX fabric and was presented in Lippert's Vision Room at the Caravan Salon 2023. This represents a deep product co-development partnership with Lippert's Director of Product Management, Caravaning EME overseeing the project.
• SCAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSCA, a brand for camping pop-up roofs, partners with X GLOO to offer pneumatic lifting elements made from X GLOO 3DTEX. SCA presented the X GLOO pneumatic lifting element with parallel positioning for the VW T6 at CMT Stuttgart 2023, nearly doubling space compared to conventional solutions.
• HymercoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerHymer is a key OEM customer using X GLOO 3DTEX technology in its vehicles. The Hymer Venture S features X GLOO's inflatable lifting bellows, providing a generous sleeping area with air mattress-like side walls. Hymer tests vehicles with X GLOO systems in climate chambers under extreme conditions.
• BürstnercoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerBürstner uses X GLOO 3DTEX in its Lyseo Gallery TD 689 G, featuring an innovative gallery roof construction with inflatable bellows. The product was extensively tested by Bürstner in climate chambers (wind speeds up to 120 km/h, temperatures -30°C to +80°C, snow loads up to 300 kg) and passed all tests.
• AdriacoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerAdria offers X GLOO 3DTEX-powered pneumatic pop-up roofs as an option on its TWIN Sports 640 SGX campervan. The system uses three robust air chambers providing a spacious sleeping area, controlled via the vehicle's on-board system or a mobile app.
• MatotexminorOthersMatotex is a subsidiary of X GLOO, included in the company headcount of approximately 70 employees.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Webasto: Global automotive supplier specializing in convertible and panoramic roof systems, with applications spanning premium passenger vehicles and specialty vehicles. Comparable as a Tier-1 supplier of integrated vehicle roof subsystems, representing an adjacent category to X GLOO's pneumatic roof systems.
• Dometic: Global Tier-1 supplier of components and systems for the RV, marine, and outdoor hospitality markets. Comparable to X GLOO as an OEM parts supplier in the caravanning ecosystem, though Dometic's portfolio spans sanitation, HVAC, refrigeration, and awnings at much larger scale.
• Losberger De Boer: Global manufacturer of temporary and semi-permanent event and industrial structures, including large-format tents and halls. Comparable as a player in X GLOO's legacy inflatable-event-tent business line, though Losberger operates at industrial-scale engineered aluminum structures.
• Thetford: Manufacturer of sanitation, refrigeration, and convenience systems for RVs and marine applications. Comparable as a specialized OEM supplier serving major European and North American RV manufacturers in adjacent component categories.
• Lippert: Major North American-headquartered Tier-1 supplier of RV components, chassis, and specialized vehicle systems. Comparable as both an X GLOO customer/co-development partner (Fold Out) and as a peer operating OEM channel in the caravanning segment, though at vastly greater scale.
• AL-KO Vehicle Technology: German Tier-1 supplier of chassis, running gear, and vehicle components for caravans, motorhomes, and commercial trailers. Comparable as a Mittelstand Tier-1 supplier to European RV OEMs (Hymer, Bürstner, Adria) operating similar product-co-development economics.
• HTS tentiQ: International manufacturer of temporary and permanent tent structures across industrial, event, and military applications. Comparable to X GLOO's legacy event/rescue tent business line, particularly in the rapid-deployment shelter segment.
• Truma: German manufacturer of comfort systems (heating, air conditioning, gas, water) for caravans and motorhomes. Comparable as a German Mittelstand Tier-1 supplier serving the same OEM customers (Hymer, Bürstner group) and operating similar European production-for-OEM economics.

Direct peers

• Airquee: UK-based manufacturer of inflatable structures for events, promotions, and emergency response. Most directly comparable to X GLOO's legacy inflatable event and rescue tent business, sharing the same product format, materials approach, and global distributor-led GTM.

Emerging players

• Heimplanet: Innovative outdoor brand producing inflatable tents using similar pneumatic airframe technology. Comparable to X GLOO's inflatable-shelter product line in material concept, though focused on consumer/outdoor retail rather than OEM motorhome supply.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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