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 levels of fabric performance protection: DEFEND, DEFEND-A, DEFEND+ and DEFEND-Free.
Performance:
| Performance | Test Standard | Defend | Defend-A | Defend+ | Defend-Free |
| Water Repellency | AATCC 22 Spray Test | x | x | x | x |
| Oil Repellency | AATCC 118 Drop Test | x | x | x | |
| Abrasion | ASTM D4157 | x | x | ||
| Pilling | ASTM D3511 / D3511M | x | x | ||
| Antibacterial | AATCC 147 | x | |||
| Antifungal | AATCC 30 | x | |||
| Environmental | PFOA/PFOS free | x | x | x | x |
| Certification | Healthy Hospital Initiative | x |
Certification:
EPA Registered