What is extreme performance upholstery?

Upholstery Journal | February 2009

by Marty Gurian, Designtex

High performance upholstery finishes based on nanotechnology, introduced earlier this decade, must meet three criteria established by the National Nanotechnology Initiative:

1. The technology is developed at the nanoscale, or between 1 and 100 nanometers. A nanometer is equivalent to one billionth of a meter, which is the width of 3 to 5 atoms.
2. The technology involves the manipulation and ordered assembly of components, thus creating unique properties. Ordered assembly provides a more durable bond and a more efficient use of chemistry, which allows the fabric to maintain its natural look and feel.
3. The size and ordered assembly of the technology results in unique properties, such as protection from spills and stains.

Marty Gurian is director of engineering resources and technical education for Designtex, a subsidiary of Steelcase Inc., in Secaucus, N.J.

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