Repel<sup>TM</sup> Resists Stains and Spills

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repel™ is a durable water and stain repellent finish developed by Cotton Incorporated to provide an unmatched level of protection for cotton home textile products. The application forms an invisible shield on fabrics that resists common household stains and spills and keeps fabrics cleaner longer. repel™ is not a coating, so fabric breathability is maintained as well as the natural comfort and softness of cotton. Fabrics treated with repel™ absorb very little moisture so they dry faster after washing, translating to reduced energy consumption.

Fabrics treated with repel stay cleaner longer because they are able to resist common household oil- and water-based stains and spills. Everyday accidents are suspended on the fabric surface and can be easily blotted away with an absorbent cloth, leaving no trace of a spill.

Traditional water and stain repellency for cotton fabrics is achieved through fabric coatings that make fabrics stiff and eliminate natural fabric breathability. repel maintains fabric breathability by allowing water vapor and air to pass through the fabric, while still maintaining the natural softness and comfort of cotton.

repel technology greatly reduces the amount of water absorbed by treated fabrics, thereby reducing the amount of time and energy required to dry them after laundering.

For an added degree of performance, repel technology is compatible with the new endure technology that increases product durability and wear-life. Now your cotton products can resist stains and stay newer looking longer.

For More Information, please e-mail David Earley in the Cotton Incorporated World Headquarters Office or call 919-678-2343.


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