Why Xorel: Features + Benefits

Durable

Durable

Stands up to abuse in high-traffic areas. 200,000 to 1 million double rubs on the Wyzenbeek Abrasion Test.

Colorfast / Lightfast

Solution dyed. Color not affected by cleaning products (including diluted bleach) or light exposure.


Tackable

Highly tackable yarns can “move back” into position.

 

Performance Without Finishes

No topical or chemical finishes, all performance qualities are inherent to the yarn.

 

Cleanable

Stain Resistant Yarns Water and stains do not penetrate the extruded yarns.


Easy To Clean

Can be aggressively cleaned with water, solvent cleaners and diluted bleach.

 

Anti-microbial

Inherently antibacterial, anti-fungal, anti-staph.

Sustainable + Industry Proven

100% PVC Free

Free of PVC, chlorine, plasticizers, heavy metals and ozone depleting chemicals.

 

Biobased Version Offered

The world’s first Biobased high-performance textile. Biobased Xorel is a true plant-based product with a significantly reduced carbon footprint.

 

Protected

10-year warranty and 30+ year track record.

 

Third Party Certified

Cradle to Cradle Gold/Silver, SCS Indoor Air Advantage Gold, NSF - Facts certification (NSF 336), Green Spec, Up to 4 LEED points, Healthy Product Declarations (HPDs) available.

Applications & End Uses

Wallcovering

Xorel can endure extreme abuse in high traffic areas and can be cleaned aggressively on the wall. Proprietary X Protect Wall™ backing prevents stains and moisture from passing through textile to the wall. Meets or exceeds Type II criteria.

Wrapped Panels

Xorel is dimensionally stable on panel - does not react to changes in humidity and moisture. Extremely colorfast. Unbacked or acrylic backed (when adhesive is used).

Tackable Panels

Unbacked Xorel is highly tackable and dimensionally stable on panel – tacking will not affect the material.

 

Acoustical Panels

Unbacked Xorel is acoustically transparent/neutral (degree varies by pattern) making it an ideal textile for acoustical panels.

 

Headboards

Extreme performance woven textile for headboard applications. X Protect Sit™ technology available. 200,000 -1 million double rubs on the Wyzenbeek Abrasion Test.

 

Architectural Walls / Doors / Partitions

Xorel can be applied to many manufacturer’s moveable doors, wall partitions and architectural dividers (DIRTT, Haworth, Hufcor, Modernfold, Skyfold, etc). Backings vary.

 

Ceiling Tiles

Passes code (ASTM E 84) required for use on wrapped ceiling tiles. Dimensionally stable on panel - does not react to changes in humidity and Moisture.

 

Seating

Extreme performance woven textile for seating/banquette applications. Proprietary X Protect Sit™ technology prevents stains and moisture from passing through textile. 200,000 -1 million double rubs on the Wyzenbeek Abrasion Test.

Related Resources

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