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Pallas Textiles General Information

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A double-rub is a testing method that uses a special machine that passes a testing pad back and forth over the fabric until it is worn out. Each back and forth pass is known as a double-rub.
 


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Maintenance and Cleaning Information
Maintenance & Cleaning of Upholstery Fabrics
Proper maintenance of upholstery fabrics permits less frequent cleaning. Maintenance is routine, ongoing care that reduces the build-up of soil on the fabric’s surface and treats spots and stains. Vacuuming with a proper upholstery attachment should be done regularly and thoroughly to remove air-borne dust and lint. Promptly treat spots and stains. Cleaning periodically removes accumulated grime, helping retain a fabric’s original appearance as much as possible. Loose cushions should be turned and rotated to equalize wear and soiling levels. Protective arm covers and head rests should be cleaned to minimize difference between the appearance of these items and that of other exposed areas.

Cleaning codes apply to the outercovering fabric only and it is most important that the fabric not be over wet to avoid contact with filling materials. 

W Clean only with water-based shampoo or foam upholstery cleaner. Do not over wet. Do not use dry cleaning solvents to spot clean. Pile fabrics may require brushing to restore appearance. Cushion covers should not be removed and laundered.

S Clean only with dry cleaning solvent. Do not saturate. Do not use water. Pile fabrics may require brushing to restore appearance. Cushion covers should not be removed and dry cleaned.

WS  Clean with mild determent or shampoo, foam or dry cleaning solvent as desired. Do not saturate with liquid. Pile fabrics may require brushing to restore appearance. Cushion covers should not be removed and dry cleaned or laundered.

X Do not clean with either water or solvent based cleaner. Use vacuuming or light brushing only.


Water based cleaning agents* are often classified as upholstery shampoo. They are usually commercially available as foams, concentrates, and dry components.

Cleaning can be either wet or dry, though some suggest a third category, damp.

Wet cleaning equipment using water is classified into two broad types:
Rotary or hand applied shampoo
Water extraction (sometimes inaccurately referred to as a steam cleaning)

Two of the damp processes with water are:
Dry foam
Rotary mop (bonnet)

Dry systems use a granule or powder that incorporates a cleaning solvent, or a non-water chemical solvent which allows soil to be removed by subsequent vacuuming.

Pre-test your cleaning method on an inconspicuous area of the fabric to determine if color bleeds, shrinks the fabric texture or character altered. If there is any doubt, seek the assistance of a professional cleaning service.

* Examples include Glamorene, Glory, Blue Lustre and Woolite.

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Here is a list of cleaning codes for Pallas Upholsteries. Please see the information  provided above in "Upholstery Maintenance and Cleaning Guide" for more information.

Upholstery list sorted by cleaning code >



Upholstery  Cleaning Code Upholstery Cleaning Code
Algorithm WS Madras S
Amari W Maidenhair WS
Asha W Majolica W
Astrance W Malta S
Aurora W Marrakesh WS
Bela W Masada W
Bevel S Meadowrue W
Billows WS Melody Maker WS
Bonnaroo W Metro S
Boulevard WS Milano WS
Bounce W Milky Way S
Busy Bee WS Monte Alban S
Carnivale W New Grange S
Carousel WS Notations WS
Cell  Theory S On The Fringe W
Chakra W On The Path WS
Chateau WS Opulence WS
Checkmates S Perfect Pitch WS
Cheeky WS Perseverance WS
Chitra S Ping Pong WS
Chroma W Prism W
Chrysanthum W Promenade W
Classy S Racy S
Composition S Raku W
Criss Cross S Ravenna WS
Crossword WS Regalia W
Dapple WS Reel To Reel WS
Deeply Rooted WS Ridge W
Delphinum W Running Stitch W
Endurance S Savannah WS
Etruria WS Savoy WS
Flexing Muscles W Seeking Truth WS
Formula W Sheepish S
Fresco W Skip WS
Fu Hao WS Solid Footing WS
Furrow W Spellcheck WS
Gene Pool S Spray Rose WS
Graffito WS Spun WS
Grasmere W Stripe Up The Bands S
Gound Breaking W Substance S
H2O S Sutton Hoo S
Hand-woven WS Swing S
Heart Beat WS Tempo WS
Heritage W Terrazzo W
Holy Cow W Thunder WS
Holy Cow Too W Transom W
Illusion W Trevi WS
Impasto W Tulips W
Indulgence S Turtle Neck WS
Infinite Helix W Twirl WS
Inlay S Unraveled W
Interlace WS Unspun W
Jacks S Vespa S
Karaoke S Vineyard S
Kwaart W Whisk S
Larkspur W Wonder Wheel S
Latifolia W
Le Fleur W
Mache W
 

Bamboo Hitex® is a natural product that offers all the advantages of a natural product including minimal variation from dyelot to dyelot. During usage, the refined bamboo fiber, with its naturally lively surface, develops its own unique patina. Over the years, it will tell its own story about your life with the furniture.

All the same, adherence to a few simple rules will help your furniture upholstered with Bamboo Hitex® keep its beautiful form for a long time. Wear marks on the fabric, caused through the application of heat, moisture and pressure, can be diminished through a simple procedure using a moist cloth and a soft brush. Apply a damp cloth to the affected area, allow the moisture to penetrate the fabric and then briefly and gently brush the fabric.

The cleaning procedure for everyday care is just as easy. Using your upholstery tool and the lowest setting on your vacuum cleaner, vacuum the fabric. In addition to this, wipe the fabric with a damp, lint free cloth every once in a while. It is that easy.

No one likes a big red wine stain – this is also true for Bamboo Hitex®. The hollow fibers of bamboo that relate so beautifully to the air and the climate are equally open when it comes to absorbing spilled drinks. We recommend using caution when serving refreshments near this fabric. Throwing your slipcovers in the washing machine is also NOT recommended. Natural fibers have a tendency to shrink during the wash.

A spill should be removed as quickly as possible using a clean, dry and absorbent cloth. If a larger area is affected, wipe from out to in, and do not rub the spill into the fabric, rather draw the moisture out.

Only in the case that the stain does not come out should you then attempt to remove it using lukewarm water and a fine washable detergent. Using a soft sponge, lightly rub the foam into the fabric, then use an absorbent cloth to dab the moisture out. This process may need to be repeated. Then, allow the furniture piece to dry completely. To combat stains that have already dried into the fabric, we recommend employing the usual upholstery cleaning methods. One should spray the cleaning product, let it absorb into the stain, and then brush or vacuum the soiled area. To clean larger areas of upholstered furniture, we recommend a neutral,
fine washables detergent – no chlorine or acetone-based, acidic detergents.

In the case of greasy or oily stains such as shoe polish or lipstick, we recommend gentle dry cleaning.
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For common dirt and stains, use a soft cloth with mild soap or mild household detergent and water. Rinse the surface with clear water after cleaning. For stubborn stains, use a mild solvent such as Naphtha, 70% isopropyl/water solution, or 5:1 water/bleach solution. Rinse the surface with clear water after cleaning.

The following cleaning products are approved for use on Ground Breaking, Flexing Muscles & Unraveled: 

VIREX II 256
VIREX Tb ready-to-use disinfectant
VIROX 5 can
VIROX 5 RTU wipes
Cavicide wipes
3M Phenolic Disinfectants
3M Glass Cleaner concentrate
3M Neutral Quat Disinfectant Cleaner
3M Neutral Disinfectant cleaner
Spartan 3502
Swish
Birex se
MaxiSpray
Omni II
Precise Hospital Foam cleaner
ProSpray & ProSpray Wipes
Sporicidin Antimicrobial Solution
Sporicidin Antimicorbial Towlettes
Procide Spray
Cetylcide II
Madacide IFD
Cavicide
Maxi Spray Plus
Sani-Cloth Plus
Sani-cloth HB
 
When using one of these cleaners, spray the properly diluted product on the surface of the material. Wipe the surface with clean water and a #3 cloth. Then, wipe dry with a clean dry cloth.

It is strongly recommended to promptly wipe down the cleaned area with clear water, then wipe the material with a clean dry cloth.

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Machine wash with mild soap or detergent, on a synthetic setting with high water levels and mild agitation, temperature should not exceed 160°F. Do not use bleach or fabric softener. Wash with like materials. Extract gently.

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Nano-Tex® Information

 


BioAM Antimicrobial Information
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Crypton® Information
Crypton fabrics are engineered to be stain, water and bacteria resistant. The key to Crypton fabric is its weaving process coupled with its proven barrier that allows nothing to penetrate upholstered cushions.

Pallas Textiles offers multiple fabrics with Crypton technology:

Amari Latifolia 
Asha Mache
Astrance Majolica
Aurora Masada
Bela Meadowrue
Chakra On The Fringe
Chroma Prisim
Chrysanthum Raku
Delphinium Ridge
Fresco Running Stitch
Furrow Terrazzo
Grasmere Transom
Illusion Unspun
Impasto
Kwaart
Larkspur


 

The following products may be used to safely clean Crypton fabric, following the manufacturer’s recommended instructions. As with all cleaners, the fabric must be rinsed thoroughly. If you do not see your cleaner on this list, please fax the MSDS to Crypton, Inc. at 248-855-8490 for a quick response.

Product Name
#700 Disinfectant Cleaner, Quat 128
3M Brand HB Quat Disinfectant Cleaner-RTU
3M Neutral Quat Disinfectant Cleaner
3M Quat Disinfectant Cleaner Concentrate
3M TM HB Quat Disinfectant Concentrate
A-456-N
Buckeye Sanicare Quat 256
Carpet & Textile Stain Digester
Eco-Star Detergent MP
ED - Everyday Disinfectant
Enverros Fiberfresh Ultra Pro
QC 31
Quik Fill 120
Super HDQ Neutral
Sureblend Hospital Disinfectant
Ultraquat Germidical Detergent
Unbelievable! Stain Remover & Deodorizer
Virex II 256 Concentrate
Virex II 256 RTU One Step Disinfectant
Viva

 Producer
Waxie
3M
3M
3M
3M
Eco-Lab
Buckeye
Sysco Chemical
Eco-Lab
Wood Wyant, Inc.
Eco-Lab
Eco-Lab
Professional Products
Spartan Chemical
Amsan
Wood Wyant, Inc.
Core Products
Johnson Diversey
Johnson Diversey
Eco-Lab






















For some specific healthcare concerns, such a C Difficile, a spore that requires bleach cleaning, the CDC (Center for Disease Control) instructions require a 10 percent bleach, 90 percent water mixture to effectively kill the growth. Any 100% polyester Crypton will safely withstand such cleaning, and there will not be any color loss after allowing the mixture to remain on the surface for the required 10-minute dwell time. Simply rinse the solution after cleaning using standard extraction equipment. Bleach cleaning, or bleach accidents will never affect the Crypton barrier, but some fibers that are cellulosic like rayon can encounter color loss quickly when they come into contact with bleach.

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Wall Covering Information
General Instructions

STORAGE
Paper products must be stored in upright position in order to eliminate crush marks.

CAUTION: Material must be examined prior to installation. No claims will be allowed for hanging the wrong color or pattern. 
  • Wallcoverings should be tested by hanging no more than three sheets.
  • No claims allowed for labor charges or consequential damages under any conditions.
  • Wallcoverings can display certain irregularities that are inherent to the manufacturing process.
  • Walls should be mirror smooth for optimum results.

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All stains on papers should be treated as soon as possible with clean water, by using a soft cloth (white) or sponge. For harder stains a mild detergent solution with warm water can be used, being careful not to flood the surface. Abrasive rubbing of spots should be avoided, discoloration and delamination may occur. More care should be taken in cleaning any dark colors because of the possibility of causing "light marks". Occasional vacuuming will aid in maintaining the paper product's fresh look.
 



 


ACT Performance Guidelines
 Abrasion - Abrasion is the ability of a fabric to withstand damage from wear and rubbing. There is a general contract specificaton as well as a heavy duty specification.

Application  Passes
General Contract Upholstery ASTM 3597 modified (#10 cotton duck) 15,000 double rubs Wyzenbeek Method
Heavy Duty Upholstery
ASTM 3597 modified (#10 cotton duck) 30,000 double rubs Wyzenbeek method or ASTM D4966 (with 21 oz. weight) 40,000 rubs Martindale method
 

 Fire Retardancy - Flammability testing determines a fabric's resistance to burning.

Application  Passes 
Upholstery California 117

Direct Glue Wallcoverings
ASTM E 84 (adhered method)

Panels and Upholstered Walls
ASTM E 84 (unadhered method)

Drapery
NFPA 701 Small Scale
 

Colorfastness to Wet & Dry Crocking - Colorfastness to wet & dry crocking refers to the rubbing off of color from the fabric onto clothing, hands or other materials and can occur under wet or dry conditions.

Application  Passes 
Upholstery
AATCC 8-1974 Dry Crocking, Class 4 minimum Wet Crocking, Class 3 minimum

Direct Glue Wallcoverings
AATCC 8-1974 Class 3 minimum

Panels and Upholstered Walls
AATCC 8-1974 Class 3 minimum
Drapery
ASTM D3691-AATCC 8-1974 (solids). ASTM D3691-AATCC 116-1974(prints) Class 3 minimum
 

 Physical Properties - Three physical property tests include: brush pill test to determine a fabric's pilling. Breaking/tensile strength is the ability of a fabric to withstand tension without breaking or tearing. Seam slippage is the pulling apart of fabrics at the same time.

Application  Passes

Upholstery
Brush pill - ASTM D3511, 3-4 minimum
Breaking strength - ASTM D3597-D1682-64 (1975) 50 lbs. minimum in warp & weft
Seam Slippage - ASTM D3597-D434-75 25 lbs. minimum in warp & weft


Panels and Upholstered Walls
Breaking Strength - ASTM 1682-64 Grab Method 35 lbs. minimum in warp & weft
Seam Slippage - ASTM D3597-434-75 25 lbs. minimum in warp & weft


Drapery
Seam Slippage - ASTM D3597-434-75 for fabrics over 6 oz./sq. yard. 25 lbs. minimum in warp & weft
Seam Slippage - ASTM D434-75 for fabrics under 6 oz./sq. yard. 15 lbs. minimum in warp & weft
 

 Colorfastness to Light - Colorfastness to light is the degree to which fabric will retain its color when exposed to light.

Application  Passes 
Upholstery AATCC 16A-1974 or AATCC 16E-1976 Class 4 minimum at 40 hours
Direct Glue Wallcoverings AATCC 16A-1974 or AATCC 16E-1976 Class 4 minimum at 40 hours
Panels and Upholstered Walls AATCC 16A-1974 or AATCC 16E-1976 Class 4 minimum at 40 hours
Drapery ASTM D3691 16A-1974 or ASTM D3691 16E-1976 Class 4 minimum at 60 hours