Colorfastness [ ACT testing standards ]

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A material’s degree of resistance to the fading effect of light. Upholstery AATCC 16 Option 1 or 3-2003 : Grade 4 minimum at 40 hours Direct Glue...

Physical Properties [ ACT testing standards ]

Pilling is the formation of fuzzy balls of fiber on the surface of a fabric that remain attached to the fabric. Breaking strength is the measuremen...

Wet and Dry Crockin [ ACT testing standards ]

The measurement of a fabric's performance when it is exposed to specific sources of ignition. Upholstery AATCC 8-2001 : Dry Crocking, Grade 4 mini...

Performance

For healthcare facilities, restaurants, hotels, and other interiors that require high performing fabrics, Brentano offers Crypton textiles and patt...

Outdoor Fabrics

Brentano’s outdoor fabrics must resist ultraviolet disintegration, sustain condensation and humidity, remain colorfast to prolonged exposure, and r...

Fire Resistant Textile

Many Brentano drapery fabrics pass common vertical fire codes without any additional treatment. These fabrics may already have specialized finishes...

Flammability [ ACT testing standards ]

The measurement of a fabric's performance when it is exposed to specific sources of ignition. Upholstery California Technical Bulletin #117 S...

Faux Leather

 Brentano’s polyurethane based faux leathers are degradable, durable, versatile and less harmful to humans than leather… ...

textile testing methods

 There are many testing methods in the United States. Interior design industry often use the Association of Contract Textiles (ACT) s...