Croscill

dding, bathroom products, and non-textile home furnishings. Croscill embraces a philosophy of creating joyful, nurturing, and expressive home environments, combining timeless elegance with modern comfort and style. The brand offers distinct lines—Croscill Classics, Home, and Casual—each tailored to diverse lifestyles, with Casual emphasizing eco-friendly and sustainable products using natural textures and earth tones. Croscill continues the Kahn family legacy by setting industry standards and innovating within the home fashion sector, now under the ownership of E&E Co. Ltd since 2021.

Philosophy

Croscill believes the home is a place for joy, nurture, and self-expression, where design connects personal space to emotions and dreams. The brand reinterprets timeless beauty for a modern, functional, and responsible lifestyle, emphasizing a holistic approach with attention to detail and craftsmanship. It aims to be personable and inclusive by offering multiple product lines to suit a wide range of lifestyles, continuing the legacy of bold innovation and industry leadership.

Sustainability

Croscill Casual line focuses on eco-friendly and sustainable products, using soft earth tones and natural textures to create cozy, effortless home environments. This reflects the brand's commitment to responsible lifestyle choices within its modern design approach.

Founders

George Kahn, Background: Trained as a machine mechanic with strong organizational skills, started Croscill in 1946 after family curtain business roots., Role: Founder. Abe Kahn, Background: Brother of George Kahn, co-founded Croscill in 1946 after splitting from Ellery Curtain family business., Role: Co-founder

Croscill is a historic home fashion brand founded in 1946 by George Kahn, rooted in a family legacy dating back to 1924 with the Ellery Curtain company. It specializes in redefining home fashions by blending timeless elegance with modern comfort and style. The brand is known for its attention to detail, innovative designs, and a holistic approach that connects personal home spaces to emotions and dreams. Croscill offers distinct product lines—Classics, Home, and Casual—each tailored to different lifestyles, with Casual emphasizing eco-friendly and sustainable products. The brand features jewel tones, luxurious embellishments, classical elements, and soft earth tones to create a modern elegance that honors its heritage while appealing to contemporary consumers.

Philosophy

Croscill believes that home is a place for joy, nurture, and self-expression, where design should reflect personal identity. The brand draws inspiration from timeless beauty and reinterprets it for a modern, functional, and responsible lifestyle. It emphasizes a holistic design approach that appreciates details and connects home spaces to emotions and dreams. Croscill aims to reinvent the classic by combining elegance with comfort and style, while tailoring its offerings to a broad audience through distinct product lines.

Sustainability

Focus: Croscill Casual line emphasizes eco-friendly and sustainable products. Approach: Using soft earth tones and natural textures to create comfortable, effortless home textiles that support a responsible lifestyle.

Founders

George Kahn, Background: Trained as a machine mechanic with strong organizational skills; founded Croscill Curtain Company in 1946 after splitting from the family business Ellery Curtain.. Abe Kahn, Background: Brother of George Kahn; co-founded Croscill in 1946 after splitting from Ellery Curtain.

Background

Croscill's origins trace back to 1924 with the Kahn family's Ellery Curtain company in Brooklyn, New York. In 1946, George and Abe Kahn founded Croscill, introducing the innovative 'Croscilla' window valance. The company grew through multiple generations of the Kahn family, expanding from curtains to bedding, bathroom products, and non-textile home furnishings. It reached peak revenues of $325 million in 2001. After decades of family ownership, Croscill was sold to Patriarch Partners LLC in 2008 and later acquired by E&E Co. Ltd. in 2021. The brand continues to evolve by respecting its heritage while embracing modern design and sustainability.

History

1924: Ellery Curtain founded by Max, Abe, George Kahn, and Sophie Schwartz.
1946: Abe and George Kahn founded Croscill.
1962: Stanley Kahn joined Croscill.
1983: Mike Kahn bought out Abe Kahn's family share.
1985-2001: Expansion into bedding, bathroom products, and peak revenues.
2008: Sold to Patriarch Partners LLC.
2021: Acquired by E&E Co. Ltd.
Throughout its history, Croscill has been known for innovation in home textiles and maintaining a legacy of quality and integrity.