Founded in 1979 by textile trader Fred Krieger, Fred Krieger Fabrics is a three-generation family-run supplier of flame-rated fabrics for theaters and healthcare facilities. Its stage velours and hospital cubicle fabrics are sold by the yard, bolt, or cut to project dimensions, with NFPA 701 documentation and made-up panels available. A well-stocked warehouse provides zero-day lead times on many fabrics.
NFPA 701
CAN/ULC-S109
California Title 19
Samelson-ChatelaneFounded by Charles Samelson in 1974, Samelson-Chatelane designs and supplies fire-retardant fabrics and finished textiles for hospitality interiors. From its Spartanburg, South Carolina distribution and heat-transfer print facility, the company supports hotel, restaurant and cruise projects with a broad stocked library alongside custom design and digital-print capabilities. It has supplied International Maritime Organization-compliant fabrics to the cruise industry for more than 20 years and also maintains recycled-textile collections made in the United States.New York, NY
Liba Fabrics CorpFounded by Burt Isdaner in New York’s garment district in 1962, Liba Fabrics remains a family-owned textile company now led by its third generation. The business shifted from its original apparel focus toward event and hospitality work, with more than two million yards in stock to support production teams and commercial customers on tight schedules.NEW YORK, NY
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
Absolute Home Textiles LtdSince 1999, Absolute Home Textiles has grown into a Bolton-based UK textile merchant and manufacturer serving the practical needs of hospitality, healthcare and institutional buyers. Its work is defined by bulk supply from a UK warehouse, with particular expertise in flame-retardant bedding tested to BS 7175 for settings where safety and frequent laundering matter.NEW YORK, NY