Milliken & Company's StainSmart® fabric technology provides permanent stain repellency  and stain release properties.  Not only does this fabric repel stains, but it also releases the dirt and oils that cause stains.  It has been specifically designed for active lifestyles.

Now your garments will stay cleaner, longer, because you have the dual action of two robust and balanced technologies, working in the fabric for the life of your garment.

How Does StainSmart Work?

 StainSmart is a layered technology:

1. The stain repellent is applied on the outside of the fabric to allow most water- and oil-based stains to roll off. 
2. The release is applied within to prevent ground-in oil-based stains from remaining in the fabric.
3. During laundering, the release component pulls water and detergent through the fabric to wash out the stain
   • StainSmart allows liquid and food-based spills to bead up and be wiped right off.
   • StainSmart allows oil-based stains to be easily released in the wash cycle.

What About the StainSmart Fabric?

• StainSmart is the only fabric technology proven to work on a wide variety fabrics for a broad range of uses, including apparel, hospitality, healthcare, military, and automotive.
• StainSmart is available through custom development, or can be used on the company's ready-made fabrics.

What Milliken Fabrics Use StainSmart?

• Hush ultra-lightweight nylon for outerwear
  1. The Hush fabric  is designed to be used in single and multiple layers. 
  2. Hush is made from a soft, dull yarn, which provides a quiet and supple hand
  3. Coupled with anti-microbial properties, Hush is an ideal fabric for year-round use and the outdoor market.
• Milestone micro-denier men's bottomweight fabric
• Inherent FR polyester for draperies and bedspreads
• Polyester/cotton shirting and pant fabrics
• Cotton bottomweight fabrics

Does the StainSmart Treatment Affect the Fabric?

• The StainSmart treatment does not affect the hand of the fabric.
• The StainSmart treatment offers permanent protection to a variety of knitted and woven fabrics, including nylon, polyester, cotton, and cotton/poly blends.

What Are the Performance Properties of the StainSmart Fabric?

• Excellent repellency---liquid spills bead up and roll off
• Tough ground-in stains will wash out easily
• Soft, comfortable Hush fabric remains unchanged after washing
• Color stays in and won't wash out
• Wrinkle resistant
• Machine washable/easy care

What Market Categories Use StainSmart?

• High performance active apparel
• Workwear
• Military
• Uniform
• Travel apparel
• Casual men's and women's.sportswear
• Wall spaces for hospitality  and commercial interior  design use--fabrics for this market are possess flame retardant and stain release/repel properties.
• Nurses scrubs

About Milliken & Company:

Founded in 1865, Milliken & Company® is a privately held (third generation) textile and chemical company that employs more than 14,000 associates worldwide.  Milliken operates over 60 manufacturing facilities in 12 countries, and produces over 48,000 high performance products.

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