Revolution Performance Fabrics are a new line by STI and Brentwood Textiles. As the name implies, these fabrics are made to withstand the rigors of a busy household. From pets to kids, entertaining to the occasional accident, Revolution Performance Fabrics are durable and easy to clean.
The Revolution Fabrics website describes them as “virtually unstainable”, yet they retain a soft feel that is comfortable for all types of upholstery.
Environmentally Conscious Fabrics
These new fabrics are all made of upcycled fibers that do not require chemical treatments. This process converts byproducts and other ordinarily discarded material into usable fibers. These fibers have different properties than regular fibers, and in this case it’s what gives them extraordinary stain resistance.
The Revolution Performance line is made of Olefin, the only upcycled fiber fit for upholstery fabric. Reusing materials, even at a high level, often seems a great place to start for overall efficiency. The less effort required to fashion materials into something usable, and the more times those materials can be used, the better for everyone.
But are these upcycled fibers really better for the environment than natural fibers?
Revolution Fibers Have The Lowest Carbon Footprint of Any Fiber
As Brentwood points out, cotton, linen, and wool (your natural fibers) require a lot of space and resources to produce. Whether it’s a byproduct of plants or animals, producers need vast fields to either grow the plants or take care of the animals. And that’s not to mention the resources needed to dye the fibers.
In ordinary fabric, if the water beads up on it it’s probably been treated with a PFC chemical. This is effective in doing that for the fabric, but is also a chemical that tends to stay in the environment. In this case with Olefin, it naturally has that water-repellent quality without added chemicals.
