Stain-tested nanotechnology treated upholstery

Upholstery Journal | February 2009

by Marty Gurian, Designtex

The Toyota Center, home of the NBA’s Houston Rockets, was the first large installation considered for nanotechnology treated upholstery. Prior to the installation, an in-depth staining and cleaning study was undertaken to make sure the seating would be stain resistant and easily cleaned. Specific stains that were tested included:

Beverage stains >> Coffee, orange juice, liquor, soda, beer, wine and fruit punch.

Food stains >> Nacho cheese, chili, spicy brown mustard, melted chocolate, honey mustard, chocolate syrup, hot caramel, yellow mustard, ketchup, Caesar salad dressing, relish/pickle juice, Italian salad dressing, salsa, barbecue sauce, tomato juice, cotton candy, Italian ice and gum.

Other stains >> Paint, blood, urine, varnish, lacquer, mud and Silly String (used by the Rockets' mascot).

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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