Performance Fabric Landscape
| PERFORMANCE LEVELS | STAIN PREVENTION | STAIN PREVENTION &MOISTURE RESISTANT | STAIN PREVENTION & LIQUID BARRIER |
| Dominant Technology | Nano-Tex® | Flourocarbon with Polyurethane Backing | Nano-Tex® with DuraBlock™ |
| Product Description | Permanent Spill and Stain Resistance | Soil & Stain Treatment with Moisture Resistant Backing | Permanent Spill and Stain Resistance with Durable Liquid Barrier |
| Applications | Upholstery, Drapery, Panel Fabric, Top of Bed, Cubicle Curtains | Upholstery, Bedding | Upholstery |
| Environmental | Recyclable | Cannot be ground or melted | Recyclable |
| Recommended Cleaners | Water, Detergents, Solvents, Bleach1 | Detergents, No solvents | Water, Detergents, Solvents, 10% diluted bleach1 |
| Barrier Effectiveness: cushion/furniture protection Note: Sitting exerts 3-5 psi, cleaning exerts 5-9 psi |
Not Intended | 0.5 psi = minimal cushion protection (moisture resistant) | > 13 psi = durable cushion protection (liquid barrier) |
| Comfort / Breathability | Very Breathable | Minimal2 500gm/m2 | Breathable 3538 to 4464gm/m2 |
| F.R. Tests | Cal 117, NFPA 260, E84, UFAC, NFPA 7013, CAL 1334 | Cal 117, NFPA 260, UFAC | Cal 117, NFPA 260, UFAC, CAL 1334 |
1 Fabric Appropriate
2 Similar to vinyl MVTR
3 Inherently fire resistant fabrics such as 100% Trevira or Avora®, which pass NFPA 701 prior to any treatment have also passed NFPA 701 after the application of Nano-Tex (NXF), through at least 20 commercial washings.
4 Test varies with seating products
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