Nearly a century of family ownership, four generations of design passion, and an unwavering refusal to compromise on quality — this is the story of Stout, one of the interior design industry's most enduring and genuinely independent fabric resources. Founded in 1927 by brothers Charles and Harry Stout in Philadelphia as a modest upholstery supply shop, the company has grown across four generations of the same family into an international distributor of decorative fabrics celebrated for its exclusive designs, rich color sensibility, and the kind of integrity that only comes from a brand that answers to its own name rather than an investment committee. From its celebrated chenilles and standout floral prints to the contemporary luxury of its Marcus William sub-line, Stout has spent nearly 100 years proving that a family business can compete at the very highest levels of the design industry — and win.
Stout's offering spans two distinct but equally considered product categories. The indoor fabric collection encompasses an impressive breadth of upholstery, drapery, and multipurpose constructions — from richly textured chenilles, velvets, and jacquards to bold printed linens, elegant damasks, and the more fashion-forward wovens and abstracts of the Marcus William line — all sourced through a global network of premier textile mills and refreshed with new, trend-conscious collections each season.
The outdoor upholstery collection brings that same design commitment to performance-engineered indoor/outdoor fabrics built for exterior living, including the Shine On performance line — a versatile range of colorways and textures suited for patio seating, cushions, pillows, and other outdoor upholstery applications, delivering durability and moisture resistance without sacrificing the design standards Stout has always held itself to.
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