Sourcing Solutions International

What Sourcing Solutions International does

Sourcing Solutions International (SSI) is a privately held, US-based textile sourcing and distribution company headquartered in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Founded in 2002 by president Keith Geitner, who previously served as president of the textile division of a large multinational healthcare company, SSI operates a global sourcing network of manufacturing partners originally assembled beginning in 1983. The firm sells both stocked textile products (shower curtains in fabric and vinyl variants, slippers, laundry bags, hooks, and PPE including isolation gowns, face masks, and nitrile gloves) and a custom sourcing service that matches customer specifications, samples, or ideas to the most suitable manufacturer for low-minimum-quantity runs. In-house custom vinyl curtain production is described as offering 1–5 business day turnaround.

SSI serves six customer verticals — healthcare, hospitality, retail, education/university, industrial, and camp — with healthcare and hospitality treated as primary segments. A documented enterprise reference is the exclusive Verde Luxe branded shower curtain line produced for LaQuinta Inn and Suites. The company operates a direct B2B sales-led go-to-market with no e-commerce transaction functionality: orders and quote requests are accepted via phone, email, and fax, with the president personally engaged on custom sourcing inquiries. Distribution is domestic US only. Marketing is minimal, centered on a WordPress-powered product catalog website; there are no disclosed social channels, no API or software surface, and no technology platform component. The company is independently owned, with no disclosed funding, investors, partnerships, acquisitions, or parent company.

Name

Sourcing Solutions International

Legal name

Sourcing Solutions International

Website

https://sourcingsolutions.us

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Sourcing Solutions International is a privately held US textile sourcing and distribution company that supplies stocked and custom-manufactured shower curtains, slippers, laundry bags, hooks, and PPE to healthcare, hospitality, retail, education, industrial, and camp customers via direct B2B sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Chapel Hill

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Stock Product Sales: Sale of stocked textile products including shower curtains (fabric and vinyl), slippers, laundry bags, and hooks. Products shipped from inventory for immediate delivery.
2. Custom Sourcing Services: Custom product sourcing based on customer specifications, samples, or ideas. Matches customer requirements with best manufacturer from global network based on quality, price, and service.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

SSI supplies a broad range of textile and related products — including shower curtains (fabric and vinyl), slippers, laundry bags, shower curtain hooks, and PPE (isolation gowns, face masks, nitrile gloves) — to U.S. healthcare, hospitality, and retail buyers. In parallel, the company provides custom textile sourcing services, matching customer specifications, samples, or product ideas to the best-fit manufacturer within its global network. Stock items ship from inventory for immediate delivery, while custom orders are produced to spec with low minimum order quantities.

Product overview

Sourcing Solutions International (SSI) is a textile sourcing company founded in 2002 with roots dating back to 1983. The company offers two main product categories: stock products including shower curtains (fabric and vinyl in traditional and pre-hook styles), slippers, laundry bags, hooks, and PPE (isolation gowns, face masks, nitrile gloves); and custom sourcing services for hospitality, healthcare, and retail markets. Shower curtain products include multiple fabric lines (Nylon, Sparkle Stripe, Satin Box, Waffle, Tuxedo Stripe, Allure, Duet, Tracks, Waffleview, LaQuinta) and vinyl options (Traditional Vinyl in 6/8/10 gauge, 8 Gauge Pre-Hook, Magnet Liners). The custom sourcing service handles bed sheets, towels, pillows, blankets, robes, healthcare gowns, scrub wear, and various textile products based on customer specs and samples.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Re-usable and disposable isolation gowns, face masks of all types, and nitrile gloves supplied in any quantity to any industry. Stock product line sold via direct sales.
• Custom Sourcing Services Custom textile sourcing for hospitality, healthcare, and retail markets including bed sheets, towels, pillows, mattress protectors, blankets, robes, microfiber mops, scrub wear, patient gowns, and various woven/knitted fabrics and bags. Matches customer requirements with the best manufacturer from the global network based on quality, price, and service, with low minimum order quantities.
• LaQuinta Inn and Suites Verde Luxe Curtain Voile sheer fabric window curtain with Verde Luxe printed design, made exclusively for LaQuinta Inn and Suites, available in sizes 71x69, 71x72, 71x74, and 71x77.
• Unisex EVA Sole Slippers White terry cloth slippers with EVA sole, 11-inch length, open toe design, packaged 25 pair per carton; sold to hospitality and healthcare buyers.
• Nylon Mesh Laundry Bag White nylon mesh laundry bag, 24 x 30 inches, with zipper closure and sewn-in I.D. tag; case packed 12 each.
• Shower Curtain Hooks Rust-proof nickel plated brass and steel hooks including 5 Ball Roller Hook, Snap-Pin Hook, J-Ball Roller Hook, and Majestic Plastic Hook; packed 12 dozen per box.
• Traditional Vinyl Shower Curtains Vinyl shower curtains in 6ga, 8ga, and 10ga with rust-proof nickel plated brass grommets, reinforced headers, and mold/mildew resistance. Stock sizes include 72x86, 72x78, 72x72, 48x86, 48x72, 42x78, 42x72, 36x86, 36x78, 36x72 inches in white and champagne.
• 8 Gauge Vinyl Pre-Hook Shower Curtain 8 gauge vinyl shower curtain with built-in pre-hooks eliminating need for separate hooks; mold and mildew resistant, machine washable. Stock sizes 71x74, 48x74, 48x76, 48x80 inches in white.
• Tuxedo Stripe Shower Curtain 100% polyester woven tone-on-tone shower curtain; stock size 72x72 in white and champagne.
• Waffleview Shower Curtain Spa-like heavy-weight waffle weave outer curtain with snap-out machine-washable liner and voile sheer fabric window; 71x77 in white.
• Tracks Shower Curtain 100% polyester pre-hook shower curtain with woven TRACKS pattern; 71x74 and 71x77 in white and champagne.
• Allure Shower Curtain 100% polyester pre-hook shower curtain with magnets in bottom corners for weight and stability.
• Traditional Waffle Shower Curtain Heavy-weight waffle weave fabric shower curtain, 60% cotton/40% polyester, liner required; 72x72 in white.
• Satin Box Shower Curtain 100% polyester woven shower curtain with an attractive box design woven into the fabric for durability; 72x72 in white.
• Nylon Pre-Hook Shower Curtain 100% 210 denier nylon pre-hook shower curtain.
• Sparkle Stripe Shower Curtain 100% dobby woven polyester shower curtain in white/cafe au lait stripe and white/navy stripe; 72x72.
• Duet Shower Curtain 100% polyester 2-piece construction pre-hook shower curtain with snap-out liner that can be machine washed separately; replacement snap-out liners available in white and champagne.
• Traditional Nylon Shower Curtain 100% 210 denier nylon traditional shower curtain with SAFE-T-TOP reinforced header and button-hole header; 36x72 in white and champagne.

Named customers1 record

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Broad incumbents

• Vestis: Major US uniform rental and linen supply company spun off from Aramark in 2023. Directly competes in uniform and linen supply with significantly greater route density, scale, and recurring service contracts.
• Imperial Dade: Major US foodservice and janitorial distribution company. Comparable as a B2B distribution player serving hospitality customers with textile and amenity products, but with much broader product categories and significantly larger scale.
• Medline: Large private healthcare manufacturer and distributor serving hospitals and healthcare systems. Comparable as a healthcare textile and PPE supplier with overlapping customer relationships, but operates at vastly greater scale.
• UniFirst: Major North American uniform supply and linen services company. Comparable as a textile/uniform supplier but operates at significantly larger scale across multiple commercial and industrial segments with route-based service.
• Aramark: Global facility services and uniform services provider. Operates uniform and linen supply programs that overlap with SSI's offerings but as part of a much broader outsourced services portfolio.
• Cintas: Largest North American uniform rental and linen supply company. Operates at vastly greater scale across uniform and textile services but addresses overlapping customer needs in hospitality and healthcare segments.

Direct peers

• Direct Supply: Healthcare-focused supply chain partner serving senior living, hospitals, and healthcare systems. Comparable as a B2B distributor serving healthcare with textile, amenity, and operating products, though with much broader product portfolio.
• American Hotel Register Company: Hospitality supplies distributor serving hotels and resorts with textile products, amenities, and operating supplies. Closely comparable B2B distribution model targeting the same hospitality customer base as SSI with similar product breadth.
• Standard Textile: Major US-based vertically integrated manufacturer and supplier of reusable textiles for hospitality and healthcare, including bedding, towels, curtains, and apparel. The most directly comparable peer as a textile supplier serving the same core verticals as SSI, though at significantly greater scale.
• DownLite International: Manufacturer and supplier of down and synthetic bedding products for hotels and retailers. Comparable as a textile supplier focused on hospitality and retail with custom product capabilities and private-label programs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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