Glen Raven

Glen Raven is a privately held, family-owned textile manufacturer headquartered in Glen Raven, North Carolina, USA. Founded in 1880 by John Q. Gant, Glen Raven has grown from a small yarn mill into a global leader in technical and performance fabrics. The company is perhaps best known as the inventor and manufacturer of Sunbrella, a premium outdoor fabric brand that revolutionized the outdoor textiles market with its superior durability, UV resistance, and weather protection properties.

Glen Raven operates manufacturing facilities in the United States, Belgium, China, and other countries, producing a diverse range of specialty fabrics including marine, awning, furniture, and automotive textiles. The company’s product portfolio spans Sunbrella, Tempotest, GlenGuard, and other performance fabric lines used in outdoor furniture, marine applications, architectural shading, and industrial uses. With over 140 years in operation, Glen Raven remains committed to innovation in textile science, sustainability initiatives, and maintaining its family-owned heritage while competing as a global technical fabrics leader.