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Phifer manufactures insect screening, solar control fabrics, drawn wire, and engineered textiles for global markets. Its products include aluminum and fiberglass window screens, SheerWeave interior shading fabrics, Phifertex outdoor fabrics, and technical textiles used in filtration and reinforcement. It differentiates itself as the world’s largest producer of aluminum and fiberglass insect screening, with a long, family-owned history and GREENGUARD-certified low-emission interior fabrics. Its goal is to provide durable, sustainable textile and screening solutions for residential, commercial, automotive, and marine markets while expanding its global footprint.
About Phifer
Industries
Industrial & Manufacturing
Design
Consumer Goods
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Founded
1952
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What believers are saying
- May 2026 Phifer bought Indiana Coated Fabrics, adding coated and laminated fabric capacity.
- SheerWeave RE-USE and Sunbrella Sling launched in 2026, expanding sustainable premium offerings.
- Phifer’s global facilities in Alabama, California, Italy, India, and Asia support export growth.
What critics are saying
- August 2026 integration of Indiana Coated Fabrics distracts management and delays synergies.
- Sunbrella Sling ties Phifer’s growth to Glen Raven’s brand strategy and contract renewals.
- Chinese and Mexican screen imports undercut pricing; margin compression can break family-owned niche economics.
What makes Phifer unique
- Phifer’s 1952 Tuscaloosa weaving and wire-drawing heritage still anchors its manufacturing moat.
- GREENGUARD Gold certification spans SheerWeave, Phifertex, and major insect-screen lines.
- July 2026 Sunbrella Sling licensing extends Phifer into premium branded furniture fabrics.
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About Phifer
Industries
Industrial & Manufacturing
Design
Consumer Goods
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Founded
1952
Phifer is Hiring for 6 Jobs on Simplify!
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