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Crypton is the performance fabric brand trusted by millions. We are thoughtful fabric innovators, obsessed with performance, and our mission has always been to offer the best textile solutions possible for the contract and residential space without sacrificing, variety and luxury of style.
Crypton guarantees beautiful, easy-to-clean, odor-free fabric for the way we live, work, heal and play.
Explore our FAQs below to learn how Crypton fabric is made, how our technology works, to get Crypton care tips, for details about our sustainability commitments, and more!
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What is Crypton Performance Fabric?
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What is Crypton Performance Fabric?
Crypton’s state-of-the-art sustainable indoor performance fabrics are designed for residential and commercial interiors and trusted by names like Arhaus, Marriott, Starbucks, and more. Our proprietary technology performs at the highest level and promises to permanently resist stains, odors, and spills, for life.
Crypton performance fabric is an engineered textile. We start with high-quality pre-tested and approved fabrics with specific fiber and construction requirements to ensure the name Crypton means consistent performance. Once approved, the fibers of these textiles are permanently transformed at a molecular level with stain and odor protection through an immersion process. Then, an impenetrable moisture barrier is added that protects the fabric from spills. All Crypton fabric, even fabric without the moisture barrier, resists the penetration of spills and stains.
Unlike many other performance fabrics, the proprietary Crypton process permanently transforms textile fibers at a molecular level. This mean that it’s a permanent part of the fabric and will never fade or peel. Once fabric becomes “Crypton-ized” it will perform for life.
Crypton performance fabric is worth the investment. Read about all the ways it can improve your life here.
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- Team of in-house scientists constantly innovating and improving products, calibrating protection based on fiber content and texture for each fabric.
- 30 years in the performance category.
- Our proprietary formulation is blended in house in North Carolina.
No. All of the fabric we work with must meet specific fiber and construction requirements so we’re sure to deliver consistent performance. Before accepting a fabric from our partners mills for processing, samples go through a rigorous testing process in our state-of-the-art lab to ensure these requirements are met. It’s how we achieve the proven performance Crypton is known for.
No, as of October 1, 2022, all production runs of Crypton and Crypton Home Fabrics are manufactured using our PFAS free technology.
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- It maintains the gold standard performance that has made Crypton a trusted name in the industry.
- All Crypton fabrics allow for removal of oil-based liquids and stains.
- Crypton pioneered the industry with trademarked-Zero technology,” which has become a commonly used reference when speaking about fluorine-free fabrics.
- Our proprietary PFAS-free technology has been available in successful C-Zero fabrics collections since 2018 (Mayer Fabrics, Momentum Textiles, Clek Car Seats).
No. Crypton is third-party-certified as containing ultra-low or no VOCs. Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) can be emitted from products over time into the air, adversely affecting indoor air quality. Crypton technology also does not add formaldehyde to fabrics.
Crypton has prepared with a multitude of activities to be always on the forefront of sustainability and ever changing regulations.
- Crypton has implemented the Toxnot (www.toxnot.com) system in 2018 to check all components in our supply chain.
- The system checks ingredients against all relevant state, federal and international regulatory lists and also most relevant restricted substance lists. The system keeps us updated with ever-changing regulation and it also maintains confidential information to protect our and our supplier’s intellectual property.
We are proud of the efforts we’ve taken over the years to improve our production efficiencies, which we achieve in a number of ways. We’ve taken measures to reduce water consumption and purchase renewable energy certificates. By streamlining our production line, we have been able to burn less natural gas, reduce CO2 emissions, and reduce electricity consumption. We also strive to close the loop in our industrial processes by recycling 100 percent of our fabric scraps into shoddy, and capturing waste technology to be reused in production.
Our expert chemists work to constantly improve Crypton’s formulas, and these efforts have helped us to become industry leaders on the green chemistry front. Here’s just a small glimpse of our efforts in this area of innovation:
- Crypton has eliminated all PFAS as of October 2022.
- We avoid the addition of flame retardants unless required by application codes for specific markets, and we have followed the EU’s lead in the elimination of all halogenated flame retardants in instances where flame retardants must be used to meet code.
- The Silver Ion technology that provides our anti-microbial protection has a lower water solubility than standard formulas, which means lower aquatic toxicity and higher treatability.
Crypton Outdoor fabric was developed specifically for outdoor use. It has all the features of Crypton PLUS enhanced mold and mildew resistance and UV-resistant fibers, which resist fading for at least 1000 hours.
For field support call 1.800.CRYPTON (800.279.7866).
Yes. It is an engineered textile made with pre-tested and approved fabrics with specific fiber and construction requirements to ensure the name Crypton means consistent performance. Approved fibers are permanently transformed with stain and odor protection through an immersion process, plus an impenetrable moisture barrier that protects the fabric from spills.
Crypton’s technology is built into all of our fabrics. They are engineered with an integrated backing that will never separate, permanently enhancing the performance of the fabric. In fact, Crypton’s technology is so stable, it has been deemed a solid surface by the EPA. Unlike Crypton fabrics, laminated fabric can delaminate, creating a pocket between the surface fabric and the lining, where moisture can pool, compromising the performance of the fabric and allowing germs to grow.
Yes, the patented barrier formula is vapor-permeable, which keeps Crypton comfortable.
Contract customers can source Crypton through one of our many distributors worldwide. Retail customers can find Crypton at any number of local dealers.
Yes, We are so confident in the quality of our products, we offer a 5-year warranty on our barrier protection for: Crypton, Crypton Green, and Crypton Outdoor. Call our customer service at 1.800.CRYPTON for more details.
Crypton is proud to support American workers and American textile mills. We do all of our processing in our state-of-the-art, environmentally-responsible facility in Kings Mountain, North Carolina. All research and patented chemical formulations are also developed and made in the USA.
No. Crypton has been improving its technology for over 20 years. Our new and advanced 2.0 technology does not affect the look or feel of the fabric.
Yes. Crypton’s exceptional protection from stains, odors, moisture, and mildew makes cleaning a breeze! Liquid spills bead up and can be blotted off with a clean, dry cloth. Most new stains come off with a clean, damp cloth and water. For more stubborn stains, a mild soap and water mixture is very effective. More cleaning tips are available on our Cleaning & Care page.
Crypton Home Fabric utilizes the same “repel and release” technology as Crypton, but is tailored for use in the home. Each fiber of Crypton Home Fabric is encapsulated with our patented technology through an immersion process, so it never breaks down its resistance to stains, moisture, and odors.
Crypton Home Fabric is processed without an integrated moisture barrier, and should be specified in suitable environments.
Crypton Home Performance Fabric is the leading stain-proof, odor-resistant interior performance fabric. Choosing Crypton Home Performance Fabric protects your investment in the upholstered furniture you use every day—sofas, sectionals, dining chairs, bar stools, and more.
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Crypton Performance Fabrics are thoughtfully designed to be spill-proof and odor resistant, protecting your investment in upholstered dining chairs and bar stools for restaurants. Crypton is the number one choice of commercial designers for interior performance upholstery fabric.
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15 years ago, we created the first EPA-approved disinfectable fabric. We help leading healthcare and hospitality designers create beautiful interior spaces that combine comfort, design and durability for top brands, including Starbucks, Four Seasons, and Mayo Clinic.
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Yes. Nanotex became a Crypton Company in January of 2014, and both now benefit from the shared technologies of Crypton and Nanotex, which in turn will gives both companies an additional edge in the marketplace. Nanotex now benefits from the master branding capabilities of Crypton, as well as many other valuable resources.
In the commercial market, Nanotex is designed primarily for spill protection. Almost any type of fiber can be treated.
Crypton performance fabric is designed to withstand all of life’s spills, smells, and messes — yes, even those caused by pets! Our anti-microbial, spill, stain, and odor-resistant fabric was designed to stay fresh, even in homes with pets.
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Crypton Performance fabric is not only safe for pets and kids, but it’s also spill-resistant, stain resistant, anti-microbial, and odor-resistant!
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Crypton Performance fabric is safe for pets and kids, spill-resistant, stain resistant, anti-microbial, and odor-resistant! Additionally, we are committed to sustainability and have the third-party certifications to validate that commitment.
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Crypton indoor performance fabrics are the best in the industry. Crypton has been leading the way with proprietary performance technology for over 30 years and continues to be an industry leader both in the home performance fabric and contract performance fabric categories. Crypton fabrics are odor, stain, and spill resistant as well as pet and kid-friendly. Liquid spills bead right off the fabric and more complicated spills and stains release easily thanks to our PFAS-free, proprietary, performance technology. What’s more, our technology is part of the fabric. Unlike other technologies which coat the outside of the fabric’s fibers and peel over time. Crypton technology fuses with the yarns, becoming one and the same. Crypton performance technology will last for the life of your furniture.
Crypton indoor performance fabrics are the best in the industry. Crypton has been leading the way with proprietary performance technology for over 30 years and continues to be an industry leader both in the home performance fabric and contract performance fabric categories. Crypton fabrics are odor, stain, and spill resistant as well as pet and kid-friendly. Liquid spills bead right off the fabric and more complicated spills and stains release easily thanks to our PFAS-free, proprietary, performance technology. What’s more, our technology is part of the fabric. Unlike other technologies which coat the outside of the fabric’s fibers and peel over time. Crypton technology fuses with the yarns, becoming one and the same. Crypton performance technology will last for the life of your furniture.
Crypton Performance Fabric is the best choice for your indoor upholstered furniture because our technology transforms textiles at a molecular level while being totally safe for children and pets. This means that our performance technology performs for LIFE while being PFAS-free and free of all other forever chemicals. Our technology doesn’t sit on the surface and peel off over time — it’s part of the fabric for life. Martha Stewart recently endorsed our product and you can learn what she has to say here.
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Here is another article about why Crypton performance fabric is the best investment for your home.
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Why Crypton?
Crypton Home Performance Fabric is the leading stain-proof, odor-resistant interior performance fabric. Choosing Crypton Home Performance Fabric protects your investment in the upholstered furniture you use every day—sofas, sectionals, dining chairs, bar stools, and more.
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Crypton Home Performance Fabric is spill-proof and stain resistant because life gets messy. We’ve made the fabric cleaning process as easy and pain-free as possible. By brushing off dirt and wiping up spills as they happen, you can keep your upholstered furniture like-new by following our simple maintenance instructions.
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Crypton Home Performance Fabric is available from the brands you already know and trust, including Ballard Designs, Pottery Barn, Arhaus, and many more. Shop a wide selection of sectionals, sofas, accent chairs, ottomans, dining chairs, and more by selecting “Crypton Home Performance Fabric” for your upholstery.
