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Performance

Compare - Apples to Apples

Stain Resistance

Apples to Apples

Performance Comparison #1: For commercial applications in which there are few spills, a white dyeable type 6,6 nylon polymer in Antron® provides a base level of stain resistance superior to type 6 nylon and type 6 solution dyed nylon.

Carpet Swatch In this test, carpets of Antron® nylon and a competitive type 6 nylon were immersed in fruit drink for 10 minutes, rinsed in water and allowed to dry. Antron® does not absorb the stain because of the tight molecular structure of its type 6,6 nylon.

Performance Comparison #2: For commercial applications in which spills and stains are frequent, Antron® Lumena™* solution dyed nylon provides superior, durable stain resistance.

Carpet Swatch
This stain test compares Antron® Lumena™* and mill extruded type 6 solution dyed nylon before and after hot water extraction. Note that before hot water extraction, stain resistance is similar.
Carpet Swatch
Yet after just one cleaning, the topical stain resistance of the type 6 begins breaking down - allowing stains to penetrate carpet fibres.
Antron® Lumena™* solution dyed nylon is engineered to provide unsurpassed acid stain cleanability that does not wash off or wear off with traffic. Carpets of Antron® Lumena™* are easy to care for because the colour is locked into the fibre and most stains can be removed with a mild detergent and water. Intense sunlight and aggressive cleaning will not affect colourfastness.

If stain resistance is an important factor, require at least a rating of 8 after hot water extraction using AATCC 175.

*Formerly known as Antron® Excel SC.