FTTS-FA-013　Stain Release Textiles

Many materials that would permanently stain other materials are easily removed from Stain Release Textiles with only a laundering washing. Stain Release Textiles are made either by submerging or coating natural or synthetic fabrics in stain removal agents. Stain Release Textiles are commonly used in fabrics for curtains, wall coverings, sofas, seat covers, windbreakers, aprons and many other applications.

Taiwan technology achieves not less than 3.5 on a 5-point rating.

Scope

This criterion defines the evaluation and testing of stain release textiles. It is applicable to measure the ability of textile to release stain after home laundering.

Performance specification

 

 

Requirement

stained sample before pretreatment

Grade 3.5

stained sample after pretreatment (refer to Note 1)

Grade 3

Note 1 Washing condition should be according to AATCC 135(1)(III)(A)iii and washing cycles should be  referred to section 4.1 for durability consideration.