Crypton© Fabrics – A premium, stain resistance fabric that’s both durable and comfortable

Crypton fabrics offer antimicrobial protection, a moisture barrier and enhanced physical product performance.  Crypton© fabrics provide excellent cleanability and durability with a soft, pliable finish that is comfortable and inviting.

Features:

• Stain resistance and strong
• More pliable than vinyl
• Not ideal for clients with frequent incontinence
• Often recommended by designers for wide range of fabric colors and patterns available

How it’s made

First Crypton© fabrics are immersed in a patented formula, which encapsulates each fiber, then the application of impenetrable back coat finishes the process. Fabrics must go through a trial phase and meet stringent test criteria before final approval for a Crypton finish. Crypton finished fabrics offer enhanced physical properties that perform well  against abrasion, tearing strength, breaking strength and seam slippage.

Crypton fabrics pass the standard upholstery flammability codes such as Cal 117, UFAC, BIFMA and NFPA 260. To meet additional fire codes such as Cal 133, IMO RES 16-52A, Boston and New York Fire Codes, additional fire protection treatment is required.

How to Clean Crypton©

Clean Crypton fabrics with Water, Solvent, Bleach or a special Crypton cleaner. For specific information about cleaning, please refer to the manufacturer website or on the back of the fabric card. For additional information, watch this video which demonstrates the proper method for cleaning Crypton.

Select a Crypton© from the Butler Fabric Library

To select a Crypton fabric from those available, just visit the Butler Fabric library.

Vinyl

A cleanable, waterproof fabric ideal for human service organizations

Choose a cleanable vinyl fabric perfect for contract and commercial projects. Contract grade vinyls are for use in high traffic areas. For example vinyl seating is predominant in restaurants and offices. Some offer a special antimicrobial/antibacterial protection, and anti-stain finishes. Many meet many flame retardant specifications.

Features:

• Liquid repellency against incontinence or other liquid penetration
• Stain repellency
• Available in variety of solids and patterns
• Highly durable
• Easy to clean and disinfect, often are bleach cleanable
• Available in faux leather texture
• Less pliant than woven and Crypton© fabrics
• 3 year fabric warranty

Making Vinyl

Vinyl upholstery combines two separate synthetic materials. The fibers of the upholstery are constructed from strong polyester fibers. First, the fibers are coated with vinyl. The coating is polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and plasticizers (phthalic acid). Second, this vinyl melts onto the surface of the fibers. Finally the melted vinyl seals the fibers closed making a virtually waterproof surface that is still flexible and tough.

Non PVC vinyl fabrics are also available. They are gaining popularity in the furniture market.

How to Clean Vinyl

Vinyl upholstery is easy to clean and maintain. This makes it the answer for situations where cleanliness is a top priority. Most vinyls can be cleaned with a water/solvent mixture or are bleach cleanable. Vinyl may crack over time, and the manufacturer recommends using a clean water rinse after cleaning to ensure no cleaning residue is left.

For specific information about cleaning your fabric choice, please refer to the manufacturer’s website or on the back of the fabric card.  For detailed information on how to clean Mayer Durango fabric, see our Durango Cleaning Guide.

Choose from the Fabric Library

To select a vinyl fabric from the hundreds available, just visit the Butler Fabric Library. You are sure to find a selection for your project. The library features collections that offer versatility, heavy-duty performance characteristics, and affordable solutions.

Woven

Choose a woven fabric from hundreds of solids in an array of colors that are both durable and cost effective.

Woven contract fabrics are performance driven and satisfy the requirements of industry standards. Most contract woven fabrics are polyester or polyester blends, and have an acrylic backing. Most importantly, woven fabrics are affordable, clean easily, come in a variety of colors and patterns, and carry a warranty. In addition, some woven fabrics contain post-consumer recycled polyester or other recycled materials. Some woven fabrics also contain antimicrobial fibers adding in infection control.

Features:

• Most economical fabric choice
• Contract grade fabric not highly treated
• Often treated with stain resistant coating
• Clean most fabrics with mild detergent
• 3 year fabric warranty

Butler Human Services Furniture partners with fabric manufactures. This partnership allows us to provide you with high-performance woven fabrics. Many of the woven fabrics available in the fabric library will withstand heavy use and high traffic in institutional environments.

How to clean Woven Fabrics

Clean most woven fabrics with a solvent or water/solvent mixture. For specific information about cleaning your fabric choice, please refer to the manufacturer website or the back of the fabric card.

Choose a Woven Fabric from the Fabric Library

To select a woven fabric from the hundreds available just visit the Butler Fabric Library. The library features collections that offer versatility, heavy-duty performance characteristics, and affordable solutions for your projects.