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Celliant is a patented technology that utilizes a blend of 13 thermo-active minerals—including titanium dioxide, silicon dioxide, and aluminum oxide—and proprietary ingredients that can be embedded into the core of a yarn. According to Celliant’s website, the embedded minerals convert the body’s natural energy into infrared…
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DNA is a proprietary wallcovering substrate—exclusive to fabric and wallcovering specialist Designtex—that promises the same characteristics and functionality as Type II vinyl, but in an environmentally friendly format, which is free of high-emitting chemicals such as polyvinyl chloride or phthalates. Instead, reclaimed wood fibers are fused…
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Antron Legacy is Invista’s proprietary brand of high-performance carpet fiber made of white dyeable Type 6,6 nylon. Created from hollow bulk continuous filament (BCF), the dense molecular structure and stronger hydrogen bonds of the Type 6,6 nylon make Antron Legacy fibers more stain, soil, and heat…
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DEFEND is a proprietary textile finish developed by TSG Finishing that resists stain, water, oil, abrasion, pilling, and bacteria. DEFEND treated textiles are applicable for a wide range of categories such as apparel, healthcare, hospitality, industrial, marine, military, outdoor, residential, and transportation. DEFEND provides four different…
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Defiance is a proprietary textile finish developed by Glen Raven. With a C8-based fluorocarbon chemistry, Defiance is used to resist stains and inhibit the growth of bacteria. Defiance is usually applied on Sunbrella textiles and is applicable for healthcare environments.
Certification:
Facts Silver Certified
*The application…
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GreenShield is a proprietary nanoparticle-based textile finish developed by BigSky Technologies. With the C6 fluorocarbon chemistry and amorphous silica nanoparticles, GreenShield is used to repel oil-based stains and water-based stains. There is also a fluorine free option, GreenShield ZERO, which is designed to resist water-based stains.…
Microban is a proprietary antimicrobial and odor control agent developed by the company Microban International. Microban inhibits the growth and reproduction of bacteria, mold, and mildew throughout the entire lifecycle of a product by damaging or disrupting the internal systems of a microbe. It can be custom formulated to fit…
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PBG+ is a proprietary vinyl protective coating and barrier developed by Spradling. While combining the performance of Permablok and Permaguard, PBG+ is used to resist stain, abrasion, scratches, scuffs, cracking, splitting, and loss of flexibility, while inhibiting the growth of bacteria, fungus, mold, and mildew. PBG+…
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Permablok is a proprietary vinyl protective coating developed by Spradling that is used to resist stain, cracking, splitting, and loss of flexibility, while inhibiting the growth of bacteria, fungus, mold, and mildew. Permablok is applicable for healthcare and hospitality industries, and can be cleaned with mild…
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Permaguard is a proprietary barrier coating developed by Spradling that is used to resist stain, scratches, scuffs, and abrasion, while inhibiting the growth of bacteria, fungus, mold, and mildew. Permaguard can be cleaned with mild soap and alcohol and is applicable for marine industries. Spradling also…
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Clean Vinyl Technology wallcovering is a phthalate-free and low VOCs vinyl wallcovering developed by Len-Tex and O’Sullivan Films. Clean Vinyl Technology wallcovering eliminates health concerns associated with traditional vinyl while maintaining cleanability and durability. Micro-venting and antimicrobial agents can be added.
Performance:
Passes ASTM E84 Fire…
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Triexta is the shorthand label given to polytrimethylene terephthalate (PTT), a thermoplastic fiber and subclass of polyester used in textiles and carpet. Triexta fibers combine the properties of both nylon and polyester, giving it resiliency and elasticity along with lightfastness, abrasion resistance, and tensile strength. It…
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Antron Lumena DNA is Invista’s proprietary brand of high-performance carpet fiber made of solution-dyed Type 6,6 nylon. Antron Lumena DNA offers permanent built-in protection against soil and stains. The solution-dyed fiber—where pigment is added during the extrusion process—provides fade resistant color, while the fiber’s hollow cross-section…
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Alta is a water-based finish developed by Applied Textile that can be engineered according to application and environments. It is used to resist water-based and oil-based stains from penetrating into the product. With precision-engineering, Alta can be used on a wide range of residential or commercial…
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The ASTM D2859 Ignition Characteristics of Finished Textile Floor Covering Materials is a standard of the American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM) that measures the ignitability of the surface of carpet in broadloom, modular, or area rug formats. This test method is referred to as…
Balance Barrier is a proprietary treatment developed by TSG Finishing. There are multiple finishing options including abrasion enhancers, water and stain repellents, flame retardants, and moisture barrier backings. Balance Barrier is usually applied with GreenShield technology, which prevents liquids or stains from penetrating the fabric, resists bacteria, and increases flammability…
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Bella-Dura is a performance fabric made with a proprietary solution dyed polyolefin fiber, which resists abrasion, light, stain, microbes, and mildew. Bella-Dura fabric can be used on a wide range of residential or commercial environments including outdoor, hospitality, healthcare, and marine. Bella-Dura fabric can be safely…
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Owned by parent company Glen Raven, Sunbrella is a manufacturer
of textiles that withstand extreme conditions. Sunbrella fabrics are made from solution-dyed acrylic or polyester yarns that
resist direct sunlight, mildew, and atmospheric chemicals. Application includes
indoor and outdoor upholstery, cushions, draperies, windows, sunshades,
umbrellas, and…
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Prefixx is a proprietary vinyl protective coating developed by OMNOVA. Used to resist scuffs and abrasion, Prefixx is a barrier that resists stains from penetrating the surface of the textile. Prefixx treated vinyl is applicable for a wide range of interior environments such as commercial, residential,…
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Resilience SR is a textile finish that resists abrasion, bacteria, fungus, mold, and mildew. It is applicable for faux leather and vinyl used in healthcare and hospitality applications. Applying Resilience SR does not change the color or hand of the fabric.…
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Sta-Kleen is a family of performance coated fabric with stain
resistance and an anti-microbial finish. Sta-Kleen performance fabric is made with polyurethane,
polycarbonate, or silicone, and is designed for high-traffic environments such
as hospitality, healthcare, and residential. Sta-Kleen performance
fabric exceeds the industry physical test standard while…
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TENCEL
is the branded cellulosic fiber produced by Lenzing company. Lenzing offers three
types of fibers, TENCEL Lyocell, TENCEL Modal and TENCEL Luxe. TENCEL fibers
are manufactured fibers made from wood pulp with a solvent spun process. TENCEL
Lyocell fibers and TENCEL Modal fibers can be…
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Tyvek, created by DuPont, is a paper-like, non-woven, and 100-percent synthetic material made from high-density spun-bound polyethylene fibers. Spun and bonded under high heat and pressure, it is a lightweight thermoplastic that is both water-resistant and breathable, as it prevents liquids from penetrating the surface while…
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Lurotex is a
stain-resistant textile finish developed by BASF. With C6 fluorocarbon
chemistry, Lurotex is used to resist both water-based and oil-based stains.
Environmental:
Free
of PFOA
Certification:
OEKO-TEX
100REACH
CompliantRSL
Compliance
*The application of Lurotex does not automatically guarantee or qualify a textile for certification. All…
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Terralon is a branded Type II, PVC-free wallcovering substrate made of polyester and natural fibers that has post-consumer recycled content. Free of PVC, lead, plasticizers and heavy metals, Terralon can be printed on and is breathable, allowing vapor to transfer to reduce the risk of mold.…
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Trevira CS is a flame-resistant textile developed by Trevira. Trevira CS fabrics are flame resistant permanently since the flame retardant is inherently constructed at the fiber level. Trevira CS fabrics are machine washable and can be cleaned with mild soap. Trevira CS fabrics are applicable for…
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Teflon is a brand name for fluoropolymer products registered under the Chemours Company. Teflon products come in multiple forms including additives, coatings, dispersions, resins, and textiles repellents. Teflon has been used in a wide rage of industries such as aerospace, cabling, cabling, electronics, food processing, industrial…
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ColorStrand is a proprietary brand of solution-dyed type 6 nylon with pre-consumer recycled content that is manufactured by Mohawk Group. Produced for Mohawk’s line of commercial carpets, ColorStrand resists fading from light, ozone, and harsh chemicals and is several times more colorfast than traditionally dyed nylon.…
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ECONYL is Aquafil’s proprietary brand of regenerated bulked continuous filament (BCF) type 6 nylon. It is produced from pre-consumer and post-consumer nylon content recovered from fishing nets, textiles, and carpet. The depolymerization and purification process used to create ECONYL yarn is a closed loop system, which…
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Resilience TX is a textile finish that resists stains and protects
upholstery from pilling with a soft hand. Resilience TX finish can be applied
on woven fabrics and velvets.
Performance:
Abrasion Resistance: 100,000
double rubsPilling ResistanceStain ResistanceSeam strength: 40 pounds
Warranty: Two years…
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Duracolor is a proprietary brand of high-performance stain resistant carpet fiber made of type 6 nylon that is manufactured by Mohawk Group. Produced for Mohawk’s line of commercial carpets, Duracolor fibers are fade-resistant and colorfast with a molecular structure that makes them inherently and permanently stain-resistant.…
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EverStrand is a proprietary brand of carpet fiber made of post-consumer recycled PET polyester that is manufactured by Mohawk Group. Produced for Mohawk’s line of residential carpets, EverStrand is made from 100-percent recycled plastic bottles. The plastic bottles are recycled into PET chips and then extruded…
Heathered Hues is a proprietary high-performance color yarn system that is manufactured by Mohawk Group. Produced for Mohawk’s line of commercial carpets, Heathered Hues is made of solution-dyed tri-colored nylon yarn with a variegated surface texture that mimics the natural, heathered appearance of wool. The yarn has a low impact…
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SmartStrand is a family of proprietary high-performance stain-resistant carpet fibers made of bulk continuous filament (BCF) triexta that is manufactured by Mohawk Group. Produced for Mohawk’s line of residential carpets, SmartStrand’s family of fibers include SmartStrand Forever Clean, SmartStrand Forever Clean Silk, and SmartStrand Silk Reserve.…
Agion is a proprietary antimicrobial and odor control textile finish developed by Sciessent. With silver and copper ion technology, Agion is designed to decrease microbes and inhabits bacteria growth. Agion can be applied on textile via padding, exhaust, or package yarn and can also be used in apparel, water filtration…
X-Static is an antimicrobial and odor control finish for textiles developed by Noble Biomaterials. X-Static permanently bonds 99.99-percent pure silver to the surface of a fiber, which is inherently resistant to bacteria and fungi. X-Static fabric can be used in healthcare environments for hospital uniforms, white coats, and private curtains.…
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Climatex is a textile brand developed
by Swiss company Gessner. Climatex uses a specialized weaving pattern, called
Textile Lock, which is a three-dimensional structure combining natural and
synthetic fibers. This allows for their fibers to be easily separated and
recycled, distribute thermal properties, reduce moisture, and…
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3M Scotchguard is an applied stain and water repellent spray that cleans, protects, and polishes a wide variety of furniture and materials. These include carpets, fabrics such as drapery and upholstery, leathers such as nubuck and suede, granite and marble for kitchen surfaces, and vinyl for…
Writer’s Block is a proprietary ink-resistant finish for faux leathers including polyurethanes and vinyls. Offering a repel and release stain-inhibiting system that allows for easy cleaning, Writer’s Block prevents ink, indigo denim, and other stains from setting into the material.…
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Starphire® Glass is a trademarked low-iron soda-lime glass manufactured by Vitro®
Architectural Glass (formerly
PPG Glass). Containing
less than one-tenth of the iron present in traditional float glass, Starphire
glass maximizes
visible light transmission (VLT) for an ultra-clear result and high color
fidelity. Architectural glass is typically made…
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Fosshield is an ion-based antimicrobial performance finish developed by Foss Performance Material. Fosshield utilizes both silver and copper ion to inhibit the growth of bacteria, mold, mildew, and fungus when applied to fabric, polymers, and rubber. Fosshield can also be used to produce FDA-approved N95 surgical…
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Xorel is a proprietary textile from Carnegie that is sustainably made with extruded, solution-dyed yarns. This textile was originally used as a high-performance woven wallcovering, but it has since been used on a variety of products including upholstery, acoustic tiles, tackable panels, headboards, lighting, and movable…
