Partnership will debut with collection of sling fabrics and patterns in early 2026
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (September 10, 2025) – Phifer Incorporated has announced a groundbreaking partnership with Glen Raven Materials Solutions Group to license their Sunbrella brand to produce high-quality Sunbrella Sling fabric for use on outdoor furniture. This collaboration underscores Phifer's ongoing commitment to innovation in specialty textiles. For more than 70 years, Phifer has led the way in creating fabrics that combine function and design. Its Phifertex® line is already trusted worldwide, and the addition of Sunbrella Sling further expands the company's design-forward, performance-driven fabric solutions.
The first Phifer-produced Sunbrella Sling collection will debut in January 2026, offering approximately 50 stock fabrics alongside additional made-to-order designs. Manufactured in Phifer's advanced facilities in the U.S. and Asia, the collection combines Sunbrella's signature yarns with Phifer's decades of expertise in sling technology to deliver fabrics that set a new benchmark in comfort, style and performance for the casual furniture market. Continuing collaboration between the Sunbrella and Phifer design teams will ensure a coordinated offering of styles for each future season.
"We are excited to bring together two trusted names in performance fabrics—Sunbrella Sling and Phifertex®," said Hugo Benitez, national market manager of designed fabrics at Phifer Incorporated. "This partnership is an ideal complement to our sling fabric portfolio and will elevate design and performance for the casual furniture market."
"By combining the trusted performance and design leadership Sunbrella is known for with Phifer's technical expertise in sling fabrics, we are setting a new standard for performance and beauty in outdoor furnishings," said Suzie Roberts, vice president and general manager of furnishings at Sunbrella. "This partnership will allow us to meet the evolving needs of our customers in the casual industry with fabric selections that are as comfortable and stylish as they are durable."
Developed with proprietary technology, the new Sunbrella Sling fabrics blend the strength of PVC with the softness of Sunbrella acrylic yarn. The result is a sling fabric that is not only strong and supportive, but also soft to the touch, stain-resistant and easy to maintain.
About Phifer Incorporated
Since 1952, Phifer Incorporated has been a pioneer in technical textiles, beginning with aluminum insect screening and evolving into a global leader in precision-woven meshes, coated yarns and high-performance fabrics. Expertly blending function with design, Phifer develops advanced fabrics that are used to enhance spaces in the architectural, designed fabrics and outdoor living industries. Among its most recognized innovations, the Phifertex® line of outdoor designed fabrics combines lasting durability with sophisticated weaves, textures and patterns, bringing both style and resilience to sling furniture and cushions.
As a family-owned and operated company headquartered in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, Phifer continues to uphold its founder's commitment to quality, service and community while expanding its reach to more than 100 countries. For more information about Phifer and its extensive portfolio of products, visit phifer.com and follow Phifer on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Pinterest and X (Twitter) at @PhiferInc.
About Sunbrella
For over 60 years, Sunbrella has continued to revolutionize the way the world thinks about how textiles look, feel and perform. Crafted by a global design team, Sunbrella products use proprietary technology to give consumers, designers and architects the materials they need to create extraordinary long-lasting spaces. Whether it's indoor and outdoor, home or commercial furnishings, marine, shade, window treatments or lifestyle products, Sunbrella textiles and products are woven to enable the everyday moments of a life well-lived.
As the performance fabric pioneer since 1961, Sunbrella is available worldwide and is proudly manufactured by North Carolina-based Glen Raven Inc., which has been family-owned for more than 140 years. Glen Raven's operations include five U.S. manufacturing facilities as well as production sites in Europe and Asia to support global customers. For more information about Sunbrella, including inspiration, fabrics, products and where to buy, visit sunbrella.com and follow Sunbrella on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and X (Twitter) at @Sunbrella.
