Founded in 1949, Bryant Industries Corp. is a family textile business that designs, prints, and converts fabrics with a primary focus on outdoor applications. Paul Miller’s company began by printing polyester for shower curtains in the 1950s; today, his son David Miller remains personally involved in projects, guiding a New York design studio that develops custom colors and seasonal collections for retail customers. Bryant also develops performance fabrics through overseas mill partners, including weather-resistant textiles designed for outdoor use.
Stout TextilesFounded in Philadelphia in 1927 by brothers Charles and Harry Stout, Stout Textiles designs and distributes decorative fabrics, trimmings, and wallcoverings for residential and commercial interiors. The family-owned company has grown from an upholstery supply shop into a fourth-generation textile house, with collections spanning its Stout, Marcus William, and Bassett McNab brands. Its custom workroom also produces made-in-the-USA window treatments and pillows, handled by 50 artisans with more than 70 years of workroom experience.424310COLMAR, PA
Schott Performance FabricsFounded in Akron during the Great Depression, Schott Performance Fabrics traces its roots to Louis J. Schott’s 1932 textile trading company. Now led by his grandson John, the independent business draws on more than 85 years of international sourcing experience to develop and supply fabrics for manufacturers, with particular depth in complex printed designs and consistent color matching.AKRON, OH
Swavelle GroupFounded in 1966 from Fred Thomases’s sale of Moire fabrics, the family-owned Swavelle Group has grown into a designer, domestic manufacturer and convertor of textiles for residential, contract, outdoor and RV applications. Its six-brand portfolio ranges from decorative upholstery to performance fabrics, with custom design support and domestic production at its Garfield, New Jersey mill. Swavelle also builds sustainability into its textile work, including upcycled and recycled yarns, PFAS-free options and a Bella Dura fiber that begins as a by-product and ends as a fully recyclable product.NEW YORK, NY
Benartex, LLCFounded in 1980 by textile engineer Selim “Mr. B” Benardete, Benartex makes 100% cotton designer fabrics for quilting and sewing. The New York company has spent more than 40 years building collections with artists and quilt designers, including authentic Indonesian Bali batiks and richly detailed prints with metallic or pearlescent effects. Benartex sells exclusively through independent retailers and maintains in-stock inventory with reprints for shops across the Americas and Europe.NEW YORK, NY