5 Performance Fabrics Made to Withstand the Daily Wear and Tear
Crypton
Crypton was awarded the Greenguard Gold Certification, which means it has low chemical emissions making it a healthier indoor fabric. Crypton fabric is treated with a protective material, engineered to make almost any type of liquid repel off of the fabric rather than soaking it all in. To clean your Crypton fabric, spot clean with a Crypton cleaning solution or machine wash under gentle wash with a high efficiency (HE) liquid detergent.
Sunbrella
Sunbrella is mostly known for their outdoor fabrics – awnings, upholstery furniture, window treatments, umbrellas, toss pillows, etc. They are made of 100% solution dyed acrylic. The fabric is weather and fade resistant and is also resistant to UV rays, mold, mildew, and stains, making it one of the best options for outdoor fabrics. Sunbrella fabric can be spot cleaned with mild soap and a cloth or sponge or machine wash- just not the dryer!
Ultrasuede
Ultrasuede is a nonwoven microfiber suede that is stain, mildew, and abrasion resistant. It is recognized to be incredibly soft and breathable material. Ultrasuede is the vegan alternative to leather, made out of plant based materials and recycled polyester. Ultrasuede a great fabric option for pet owners because of its’ nonwoven material, it is less likely to be damaged by cat and dog claws.
Olefin
Olefin is a lightweight indoor and outdoor fabric. It is made out of the synthetic material, polyolefins. Olefin is eco-friendly, durable, and 100% recyclable. Many people choose olefin fabric for their outdoor furniture because it’s water resistant, UV, and fade resistant. This strong material can also be found on outdoor rugs, curtains, and wall coverings.
Revolution
Revolution fabrics are made in the USA and are durable and easy to clean. It is made out of solution- dyed polypropylene, which has natural stain resistant qualities, making Revolution chemical free, antimicrobial, and recyclable. Revolution fabric is great for people with pets or children because it’s machine washable and you can also spot clean a stain with bleach or almost any household cleaner. It’s a soft and long-lasting, luxurious fabric at an affordable price.
