Culp (NYSE:CULP), headquartered in High Point, North Carolina, is a leading producer of specialty fabrics for the home furnishings industry. Founded in 1972 by Bill Culp, the company has grown into a publicly traded enterprise that supplies upholstery and mattress fabrics to manufacturers and retailers across North America and abroad. Culp’s fabric offerings are designed to meet the aesthetic and performance requirements of residential furniture, contract seating, and hospitality applications.
The company operates through two primary segments. Its Upholstery Fabrics business develops woven, jacquard, and specialty fabrics that are used in sofas, chairs, wall coverings, and decorative drapery. This segment emphasizes design innovation, pattern development, and the use of performance finishes to address durability, stain resistance, and fire-retardant standards. Culp’s Mattress Fabrics division produces knit and woven covers, quilting fabrics, and specialty ticking that are engineered for comfort, breathability, and strength in mattress and bedding systems.
Culp serves a diversified customer base that includes major furniture manufacturers, independent upholstery shops, mattress producers, and importers. The company’s manufacturing footprint and distribution network enable just-in-time delivery and custom finishing services, helping clients streamline production and respond quickly to market trends. Under the leadership of an experienced management team, Culp continues to invest in design capabilities, technical innovation, and strategic partnerships to maintain its position in the competitive home textile market.
