stain resistance
Won't absorb messes
Stain resistance is the ability of a material to repel or resist absorbing substances that would discolor it.
Fabrics, carpets, and countertops are often treated or manufactured for stain resistance: The couch has excellent stain resistance.
The term appears frequently in marketing for household goods and clothing.
- fluoropolymersFluorine-based synthetic polymers
- oleophobicRepelling oily substances
- microfiberUltrafine synthetic textile threads
- repellencyQuality of driving away
- polyesterSynthetic petroleum-based fabric
waterproofing · colorfastness · carpet fibers · nanotechnology · durability · upholstery · couch cushions · chemical bonding · maintenance-free · easy clean · care instructions · surface tension · acrylic · sealing · outdoor gear · grease · Scotchgard · fabric protector
- Textile Testingtensile strength, colorfastness, fabric quality, fiber analysis, fiber content
- textilescotton, wool, silk, fabric, thread
- durabilitytoughness, durable, sturdiness, robustness, sturdy
- carpetsbroadloom, carpet tiles, area rugs, runners, wall-to-wall
- fabric propertiesbreathability, durability, elasticity, softness, stiffness
- Paint Propertiesgloss, sheen, color, finish, opacity
susceptibility to staining
stain resistanceabsorbency
Capacity to soak up
porosity · discoloration · indelibility · soiling · staining