What is the difference between stain repellent and stain resistant?
Many people use the terms ‘stain repellent’ and ‘stain resistant’ interchangeably, however, stain resistance refers to a textiles’ ability to withstand discoloration caused by contact with liquids, including oil and grease, and/or solid surfaces. This is sometimes called "soil release." Stain repellent refers to fabrics ability to resist wetting and standing water.
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