FABRICS FAQ : fabric types


Brentano Green Fabrics

Antibacterial Fabrics

Fabrics treated with an antibacterial finish offer additional protection against bacteria and mold... Fabrics with antibacterial finishes may find purpose in all sorts of applications, including both indoor and outdoor environments, in hospitals and in homes... more »


Bleach Cleanable Fabrics

Bleach cleanability is desirable for any fabric that may need to be disinfected or sterilized... Many bleach cleanable fabrics have additional stain resistant, antibacterial finishes... more »


Eco-Fabrics

Brentano's eco-fabrics are made out of bamboo, Eco Wool, recycled polyester, polyurethane and organic cotton, they all carry the Brentano Green label... more »

Some of our Brentano Green fabrics are MBDC Cradle to Cradle Certified, while others may be eligible for LEED certification points.


Faux Leather

Brentano's polyurethane based faux leathers are degradable, durable, versatile and less harmful to humans than leather... more »


Fire Resistant Textile

The most commonly used fire retardant yarns in the interior textile industry are Trevira CS. Trevira CS textiles are washable, stable in humid environments, inherently and permanently flame retardant... more »


Outdoor Fabrics

Brentano’s outdoor fabrics must resist ultraviolet disintegration, sustain condensation and humidity, remain colorfast to prolonged exposure, and resist the growth of bacteria and fungus... more »


Performance Textile

For healthcare facilities, restaurants, hotels, and other interiors that require high performing fabrics, Brentano offers Crypton textiles and patterns with GreenShield + Balance Barrier, Nano-Tex + DuraBlock, and Nano-Tex + Bio-Am finishes for stain, moisture, and bacteria protection... more »