What Polyfab Usa, Llc does

Polyfab USA, LLC is a privately held specialty manufacturer of premium knitted high-density polyethylene (HDPE) shadecloth and complementary shade-sail fabrication supplies, headquartered at 1601 N. Sepulveda Blvd #392, Manhattan Beach, California. The company is the North American arm of Polyfab Worldwide, an Australian-origin group with additional operations in the Middle East. Polyfab's product portfolio spans three lines: shade cloth for architectural and residential shade sails (COMTEX+, POLYTEX+, ARCHITEC 400, XTRA, PARASOL, FR COMSHADE); industrial and horticultural fabrics (COVERSHADE, POLYSHIELD, SOLARPRO) for crop protection and agricultural use; and a trim/findings/marine accessory set including PROFILEN PTFE sewing thread, shade sail hardware, edge webbing, and PATTERNPRO patterning fabric. Products carry NFPA 701-2019 and ASTM E-84 Class 1/A fire certifications, up to 99.7% UVR block, halogen-free FR additives, phthalate-free composition, 100% recyclable materials, and warranties ranging from 3 to 15 years, with the proprietary COMTEX+ heat-setting process providing dimensional stability and softer hand feel.

The company operates an exclusive wholesale go-to-market, selling only through a network of authorized distributors across the United States and explicitly not direct-to-consumer. Customer demand is horizontal: commercial buyers (hotels, resorts, restaurants, shopping centers, schools, playgrounds, theme parks, parking structures), residential applications (pool, patio, and backyard shade sails), and agricultural/industrial buyers. Polyfab USA does not publicly disclose revenue, headcount, or funding; the single named executive is Steve Morenberg, National Sales & Marketing Manager. The company differentiates through proprietary COMTEX+ heat-setting technology, the industry's widest standard shade fabric at 4 meters (XTRA), halogen-free flame retardant chemistry, and a Melanoma International Foundation Seal of Approval awarded in 2014.

Name

Polyfab Usa, Llc

Legal name

Polyfab USA LLC

Website

https://polyfabusa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Polyfab USA, LLC is a privately held specialty manufacturer of premium HDPE knitted shadecloth and shade-sail fabrication supplies, serving commercial, residential, and agricultural buyers across the United States exclusively through an authorized distributor network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Premium Shadecloth & Shade Sail Fabrics

NAICS

Textile and Fabric Finishing and Fabric Coating Mills (3133)

SIC

Knitting Mills (2250)

akta.pro primary industry

Coated & Laminated Industrial Fabrics (Tarpaulins/Awnings/Inflatables/Architectural Membranes) (IMAOADAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Outdoor & Performance Home Textiles Manufacturing (Awning/Patio Cushions/UV-Resistant Home Fabrics) (IMAOAKAJ)

Keywords

• Premium shadecloth manufacturing
• HDPE knitted shade fabric
• Shade sail materials
• Commercial shade structures
• Horticultural shade fabric

Headquarters

HQ city

Manhattan Beach

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Wholesale Shade Fabric Sales: Polyfab manufactures and wholesales premium shade fabric and industrial/horticultural fabrics exclusively through a network of distributors. The company does not sell direct to consumers, focusing on B2B relationships with shade sail manufacturers, installers, and commercial buyers.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Polyfab USA manufactures and wholesales premium HDPE knitted shadecloth (COMTEX+, POLYTEX+, XTRA, PARASOL, ARCHITEC 400, FR COMSHADE) along with industrial/horticultural shade fabrics (COVERSHADE, POLYSHIELD, SOLARPRO) and shade sail fabrication supplies (PROFILEN PTFE thread, hardware, edge webbing, PATTERNPRO). The company sells exclusively through an authorized distributor network and does not sell direct to consumers. Products are used for commercial shade sails, parking structures, schools, playgrounds, residential patios and pools, and agricultural/horticultural crop protection.

Product overview

Polyfab USA manufactures and wholesales premium shade fabrics organized into three product lines: Shade Cloth products (COMTEX+, POLYTEX+, ARCHITEC 400, XTRA, PARASOL, FR COMSHADE) for architectural shade sails and commercial and residential shade structures; Industrial/Horticultural products (COVERSHADE, POLYSHIELD, SOLARPRO) for agricultural and horticultural applications including crop protection; and Trimmings/Findings/Marine supplies (PROFILEN PTFE SEWING THREAD, SHADE SAIL HARDWARE, SHADE SAIL EDGE WEBBING, PATTERNPRO) for shade sail fabrication and marine use. The company does not sell direct to consumers and distributes through a network of authorized distributors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• COMTEX®+: Extra heavy duty knitted shadecloth, premium choice for medium to larger residential and commercial projects with 12-year warranty
• POLYTEX®+
• XTRA
• ARCHITEC 400
• PARASOL
• COVERSHADE
• POLYSHIELD
• SOLARPRO
• PROFILEN® PTFE SEWING THREAD
• PATTERNPRO

Products and services

• COMTEX+ Knitted Shadecloth Extra heavy duty knitted HDPE shadecloth with proprietary heat-setting for improved dimensional stability, 12-year UV warranty, 90%+ UV protection, NFPA 701-2019 and ASTM E84-20 Class 1/A fire ratings, designed for medium to larger residential and commercial shade sail projects.
• POLYTEX+ Knitted Shadecloth Extra heavy duty knitted shadecloth for shade sails and commercial shade structures, with a 12-year warranty against UV deterioration, phthalate-free composition, and halogen-free FR additives where fire-rated.
• XTRA (Comshade XTRA) Knitted Shadecloth Extra heavy duty knitted shadecloth with industry-leading 15-year UV warranty, widest standard width at 4 meters, designed for medium-to-large structures and high-tensile commercial projects where safety and longevity are critical; UPF ratings up to 300.
• PARASOL Commercial Grade Shadecloth Commercial grade knitted shadecloth available in 19 colors, 325 gsm weight, 3.0 meters wide, meeting NFPA-701 and ASTM E-84 Class 1 or A rating; targeted at parking garages and outdoor commercial shade applications.
• ARCHITEC 400 Architectural Shade Fabric Architectural-grade shade fabric engineered for shade sail installations in commercial and residential projects.
• FR COMSHADE Flame Retardant Shadecloth Flame retardant knitted shadecloth that meets fire safety standards for commercial and architectural shade sail applications.
• COVERSHADE Monofilament Shadecloth Monofilament knitted shadecloth designed for industrial and horticultural applications, including crop protection covers, greenhouse shading, and climate control.
• POLYSHIELD Industrial Shade Fabric Industrial grade shade fabric for horticultural and agricultural protection applications.
• SOLARPRO Industrial / Horticultural Shade Fabric Industrial and horticultural shade fabric for agricultural and crop protection applications, providing sun moderation for crops and outdoor operations.
• PROFILEN PTFE Sewing Thread High-performance PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene) sewing thread for durable shade sail construction and marine applications, providing long-lasting seam integrity.
• Shade Sail Hardware Hardware components and fittings for shade sail installation and attachment, sold as a fabrication supply to complement Polyfab shadecloth products.
• Shade Sail Edge Webbing Reinforced webbing for shade sail edges and perimeter binding, used during fabrication to strengthen seams and edges.
• PATTERNPRO Patterning Fabric Ultra-stable patterning fabric for shade sail design and template creation, used by fabricators to produce accurate patterns prior to cutting HDPE shadecloth.

Quantifiable outcome

• UVR block up to 99.7%
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Melanoma International FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPolyfab Worldwide has partnered with the Melanoma International Foundation (MIF) to promote sun safe behavior and the benefits of shade sails and shade structures. Polyfab was awarded the MIF Seal of Approval, which is granted to quality products that promote sun safe behaviors and assist with community protection against Melanoma. The partnership supports Polyfab's mission of protecting people from the sun's harmful rays.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Direct peers

• Phifer Incorporated: Major US producer of insect screening, sun control fabrics (Suntex), and outdoor textiles including shadecloth products for residential and commercial shade structures. Competes head-to-head in the same B2B distributor channel.
• Mehler Texnologies (Low & Bonar): European technical textiles producer of coated and laminated fabrics used for architectural membranes, awnings, and shade structures. Comparable product technology and end-use applications to Polyfab's heat-set knitted shadecloth lines.
• Gale Pacific Limited: Australian manufacturer (owner of the Coolaroo brand) and global leader in knitted HDPE shadecloth. Polyfab's most analogous international competitor, serving the same horticulture and architectural shade markets with overlapping product lines.
• Serge Ferrari SAS: French manufacturer of technical textiles and architectural membranes (including composite shade fabrics used in tensile structures). Comparable as a premium-tier architectural fabric supplier with similar fire-rated, UV-stabilized product lines.
• Sattler Textil-Industrie GmbH: Austrian producer of technical textiles including outdoor and architectural fabrics used in shade sails and tensile structures. Overlaps with Polyfab in UV-resistant, weather-protected fabrics distributed to commercial shade installers.
• Twitchell Corporation: US-based technical fabric manufacturer best known for Textilene and outdoor knitted/vinyl-coated fabrics used in shading, screening, and outdoor furniture. Directly competes with Polyfab in residential and commercial shadecloth SKUs.
• Verseidag-Indutex GmbH: German maker of coated technical textiles for architectural, tent, and sun-protection applications. Serves the same commercial shade structure and outdoor fabricator customer base as Polyfab.

Broad incumbents

• Hunter Douglas N.V. Dutch global conglomerate producing window blinds, awnings, and exterior solar shading products. Adjacent competitor in the end shade solution market, with broader portfolio and significantly greater scale than Polyfab.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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