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Photo Credit Arhaus | Kipton Slim Arm Sofa Welcome to Crypton
[H1] Trusted performance fabric for all your indoor upholstery needs
[H2] Crypton is the best indoor performance fabric for every design project
We weave the best performance fabric that is stain-resistant, odor-resistant, easy-to-clean, PFAS-free, and ready for all of life’s messes. As an industry leader, we are the most recommended upholstery fabric by interior designers, making our textiles the ideal choice for families and pet owners.Shop Crypton at these preferred brand partners. Stain-Resistant Odor-Resistant Easy-to-Clean Innovated in the USA
[H2] Part fabric. Part magic. Find the right performance fabric for your upholstery projects.
The perfect choice for PFAS-free upholstery fabrics for residential and commercial interiors. Explore our site to find retailers that carry our fabric by the yard, furniture stores, designer fabrics, and manufacturers who carry Crypton.
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[H3] Performance Fabric For Your Home
Crypton pioneered the performance fabric industry and is considered the gold standard in home furnishing. Our goal is to weave upholstery fabrics that are made for life’s messes. These kid-friendly and pet-friendly fabrics are made to give you peace of mind in the living room, dining room, and bedroom. Find a wide variety of fabric types like soft velvets, linen, chenille, bouclé fabric, chunky woven textures, and genuine leather. Crypton  is the perfect fabric for sofas, dining room chairs, throw pillows,  headboards, lounge chairs, and really any indoor furniture! Features and benefits: Beautiful performance fabric that is soft to the touch and suited for life’s messesSuperior stain-resistant upholstery fabric that repels liquid and is easy to cleanReleases soil and oil-based stainsOdor-resistant; resists the growth of odor-causing microbes, making it the best upholstery for pet ownersProtection sealed into every fiber for the life of the fabric. It will not wash away.PFAS-free, no forever chemicals, and no harsh chemicalsGREENGUARD® Gold certifiedClean with mild soap, no harsh cleanersMany of our durable fabrics are made in the USAExpansive fabric selection, including linens, velvets, and more2-year warranty Home fabrics Find fabric
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Café Duo Perth | Interior Design: Realeyes Design | Upholstery and photography: Ergoline Commercial Furniture
[H3] Contract / Commercial Fabric
Our contract fabric has the same superior stain and odor resistance  features as our residential line, but Crypton Fabric and Nanotex by   Crypton takes it a step further. We revolutionized commercial interiors by adding an innovative first-patented moisture barrier. That is why we are the most specified performance fabric in the world’s toughest environments. Features and benefits: Beautiful, soft to the touch performance fabricSuperior stain, odor, and spill-resistant fabric that is easy to cleanReleases soil and oil-based stainsMade to endure the high traffic abrasion in commercial spacesResists the growth of odor-causing microbesMoisture barrier protects seat cushions from liquidsProtection sealed into every fiber for the life of the fabric. It will not wash away.PFAS free, ­no forever chemicals, and no harsh chemicalsGREENGUARD® Gold certifiedMany of our durable fabrics are Made in the USAEPA approved disinfectable without bleach or harsh cleanersMeets ACT Voluntary Performance GuidelinesCrypton Fabric offers a 5-year warranty Contract fabrics Find fabric
[IMG: dining room chairs upholstered in performance fabric that is PFAS-free to help keep your family safe from harsh chemicals]
Photo courtesy of Four Hands Furniture
[H3] Designed for Life. Free from Worry.
Crypton fabrics are woven to handle everything life throws at them without bringing harsh chemicals into your home. Our performance fabrics are PFAS-free, GREENGUARD Gold Certified, and sustainably made to help make your home safer for your family and smarter for the planet. The best part? This eco-conscious fabric is still affordable. Peace of mind should feel this soft.  Our sustainable fabric is: PFAS-free — no forever chemicals GREENGUARD Gold Certified  LBC Red List & HHI Compliant Does not require a Prop 65 warning label Sustainable fabrics Residential Performance Fabric Find Furniture Retailer Near You Fabric By The Yard Find Contract & Commercial Fabric
[H2] What’s new
Check out the latest upholstery fabric collections, pet-friendly furniture, new design patterns, and more. Get inspired and give your next project a fresh look.
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[H3] Schumacher debuts new Utility Crypton® Home performance fabrics
We’re thrilled to announce that our performance fabrics are now available at Schumacher. Included are a stylish plaid, a broken stripe with velvet texture, a small-scale check, and soft chenille fabrics made with bouclé yarns. Each fabric has the trusted power of Crypton’s stain-resistant, odor-resistant, easy-to-clean technology. Explore the collection
[H3] Four Hands Furniture Debuts Crypton Performance Fabric
Four Hands Furniture debuted our revolutionary performance fabric in its new Spring 2025 furniture collection at High Point Market. The new line focuses on real-life functionality to create a space that is inviting, durable, and effortlessly livable. Explore the collection
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Photo courtesy of Four Hands Furniture
[H3] Fabric inspiration and design advice
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When Style Does the Heavy Lifting  May 15, 2026 Read it
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Something Big Just Landed at Schumacher, and It’s Made Right Here in the USA April 23, 2026 Read it
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High Point Market Events and Party Schedule April 1, 2026 Read it
[H2] Featured furniture retailers, fabric stores, and textile houses that carry Crypton
[IMG: New arrivals at Arhaus like this striped sofa upholstered in performance fabric by Crypton]
Arhaus Crypton performance fabrics, like this irresistible, bold-striped upholstery fabric, are now available at Arhaus. Where clean lines meet maximum comfort. Shop online or find a store near you. Shop Arhaus
[IMG: New white sofa with motion upholstered in performance fabric now available at Four Hands]
Four Hands Furniture Crypton upholstery fabric paired with Four Hands elevated furniture allows you to celebrate living without the worry of spills and scuffs. Explore the new Four Hands collection with over 400 pieces available with Crypton. Explore collection
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Calico Corners Our newest performance fabrics recently debuted at Calico. Find our stain-resistant upholstery fabric by the yard and order samples. Shop online or find a local store near you. Shop Calico
[IMG: new contract fabrics by Crypton in bold colors and patterns available at Anna Elisabeth]
Anna Elisabeth Fabrics You can now find Nanotex by Crypton’s commercial fabrics at Anna Elisabeth. This new collection is ideal for high-traffic contract environments where both aesthetics and performance are essential Shop Anna Elisabeth
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Designtex Commercial designers can find our durable contract fabrics at Designtex. These high performance textiles are made specifically for hospitality, healthcare, educational, and other high-traffic environments. Shop Designtex
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Burch Fabrics Meet the new Crypton performance fabrics in the Storybook Collection available at Burch Fabrics which features our patented moisture barrier! Shop Burch Fabrics
[H3] Our performance fabric is also available in a wide range of design options, from solid colors to vibrant patterns.
Still the best fabric for stain-resistance, but these bold colors, textures, and patterns can transform your indoor furniture, kick your personal style, and turn your home decor projects into statement pieces.
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The new fabric collection by Kim Samela We teamed up with interior designer and furniture maker Kim Salmela to create these popular, high-performance upholstery fabrics. Breath new life into your living space with these trending, daily use fabrics that are kid-friendly and pet-friendly. Made in the USA. Explore collection
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New floral fabrics available at Burch Fabrics If you’re looking for a floral contract fabric with a soft feel, check out Briar, a new Crypton performance fabric available at Burch Fabrics. This durable fabric is made for high-traffic environments, adds a fun twist to traditional designs, and is available in four bold color ways. Explore fabric
[H2] Find us on Instagram
Follow us for the latest in upholstery fabric news. Get updates on new fabric pattern releases, best sellers, tips and tricks to extending the life of your furniture, and where to buy our durable fabrics. @CryptonFabric
[IMG: White sectional sofa from Huntington House that is dog-friendly]
[IMG: new contract fabric with liquid barrier available at KB Contract]
[IMG: Striped performance fabric sofa available at Arhaus]
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[H3] Fabric Video Overview
More than just performance. Crypton is fabric intelligence. Crypton guarantees beautiful, easy-to-clean, odor-free fabric for the way we live, work, heal and play. Interior Design Magazine Features New Crypton Fabrics at Neocon and Design Days in Chicago See the latest contract fabrics that Designtex, Momentum, and Mayer Fabric debuted during the largest commercial design tradeshows in Chicago.
[H3] Learn how to clean your performance fabric to help keep it fresh and clean for years to come
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Expert tips on how to clean your stain-resistant upholstery fabric. Our stain resistance power is not bulletproof, but it’s close. From weekly vacuuming to steam cleaning, watch our fabric care and cleaning videos to help keep your furniture looking new for the life of the fabric. Watch video
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How to spot clean your sofa and say goodbye to annoying stains. With regular use, your furniture will eventually stain. Warm water and our homemade cleaning solution are the best defense when it comes to spot cleaning your indoor furniture upholstered in Crypton. Watch video
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Recommendations for cleaning large spills and stains on your furniture. First things first, don’t panic. Our easy-to-clean, liquid repellent, odor-resistant performance fabric is ready for all life’s messes, even the big spills. Watch video
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Regular maintenance tips to help extend the life of your performance fabric. Keeping a white sofa clean does require a bit of maintenance. From vacuuming to yearly hot water extraction, we’re here to help you keep your furniture fabric looking new for years to come. Clean a white couch Join our newsletter
[H3] Crypton is your performance fabric resource.
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Fabric Care & Cleaning Instructions
[H1] How to clean and care for our performance fabric.
Cleaning fabric sprays
[H2] Let’s face it, life can get messy. Coffee spills. Dogs jump. Kids play.
Upholstery fabric in high traffic areas takes a beating. If you’re wondering how to clean upholstery fabric, how to maintain your stain-resistant textiles, or how to keep your white couch clean, you’re in the right place. This page covers exactly how to care for Crypton performance fabric the right way. Simple. Easy. Stress free.Download our printable cleaning instructions. Cleaning instructions
[H2] How to clean performance fabric
Before we dive into the details, check out this quick video. It shows the whole cleaning process in action to help you keep your upholstery fabric looking fresh and clean for years to come.
[H2] Routine maintenance for performance fabric.
High-traffic upholstery takes a beating. Living rooms. Dining rooms. Hospitality spaces. Commercial seating. You name it. Crypton’s performance fabric technology resists stains, spills, and odors. Liquids bead up on the surface instead of soaking in. But even high-performance upholstery fabric still needs basic care. Routine fabric care keeps your upholstery looking fresh and clean.
[H3] Weekly maintenance checklist
Dust settles everywhere. Yes, even on your couch. If you have lighter shades like white or ivory (hello Nomad Snow), you’ll see it faster. Don’t let it sneak up on you. Vacuum weekly using the upholstery attachment Remove dirt and debris quickly before it embeds in fibers Address spills immediately Remember, a quick cleanup now helps keep your performance fabric looking new.
[H3] Make our simple homemade cleaning solution
You do not need anything fancy.Mix:¼ teaspoon mild detergent (Dawn or Tide works well)1 cup lukewarm waterShake gently in a misting spray bottle.Have a second spray bottle with clean water ready. That’s your rinse. And yes, rinsing is important. Soap left behind will grab dust like a magnet.Pro Tip:Less soap is better. Too much detergent leaves a residue.
[H3] How to Spot Clean Performance Fabric
Messes happen. Most liquid spills bead up and roll right off the surface, making cleanup a cinch. But if it sits too long, soaks in or leaves a stubborn mark, don’t panic. Stain removal is easy if you have Crypton. Here’s how to spot clean your performance fabric properly.Step-by-step spot cleaning instructions.Brush off any loose dirt and crumbs and blot up liquids on the surface with a clean, soft, dry towel.Apply a simple cleaning solution* with a misting spray bottle, careful not to oversaturate. Allow cleaning solution to soak into the fabric.Lightly scrub the area with a clean white cloth or soft bristle brush, working from the outside of the stain in. That inward motion matters. It keeps stain from spreading.Rinse cloth/brush and the area frequently with clean water and soak with a clean towel as you go.Repeat steps 2-4 as needed.Once the stain is gone, rinse the area again to ensure no soap residue remains. Remember, soap residue attracts dirt and can make your fabric look dingy.Allow fabric to air dry. Pro Tip:Avoid soaking the fabric. Oversaturation can cause water rings. Cleaning instructions
[H3] Deep cleaning: hot water extraction
If upholstery starts looking tired or slightly gray over time, hot water extraction works beautifully. You can hire a professional upholstery cleaner like Stanley Steemer or purchase an at-home extraction machine like the Bissell Little Green Machine.At-home hot water extraction:Before extraction cleaning ensure all spots or spills have been cleaned by following the spot cleaning steps above.Follow directions on filling your extraction machine (we recommend only hot water, no cleaning solution as soap can attract more dirt over time).Place the nozzle on the upholstery. Slowly and evenly suction off the moisture. Always wet connected upholstered surfaces completely with water to avoid water marks during drying.Repeat the procedure until you can no longer extract any dirt from the fabric.Allow ample time for upholstery to dry. Stain-Resistant Odor-Resistant Easy-to-Clean Innovated in the USA
[H2] Professional cleaning fabric sprays for stubborn stains.
Clean stains on ANY upholstery fabric with our professional cleaning fabric sprays. Shop all of our upholstery fabric cleaners on Amazon.
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Purple Upholstery Stain Remover Ready-to-use upholstery cleaner made to remove the toughest stains including ink, iodine, grease, markers, lipstick and red stains.View safety data sheet Crypton store Shop Amazon
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Gold Upholstery Stain Remover Ready-to-use upholstery cleaner made to remove the toughest stains including food, beverage, mud, blood, grass, and more.View safety data sheet Crypton store Shop Amazon
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Mess Eliminator for Pets Stains Powerful enzyme cleaner made specifically for cleaning stains and eliminating odor caused by dogs, cats, and other pets. Cleaning spray for dog urine, cat odor, and other pet smells.View safety data sheet Crypton store Shop Amazon
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Disinfectant & Deodorizer Effective against a broad spectrum of bacteria, viruses, mold, mildew, and fungus. Our deodorizer eliminates tough odors instead of covering them up.View safety data sheet Crypton store Shop Amazon
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Leather & Vinyl Cleaner Breaks up and cleans difficult stains, including dirt, grease, crayon, dye transfer, and food stains. Made in the USA. This special formula cleans leather and vinyl surfaces safely.View safety data sheet Crypton store Shop Amazon
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Leather & Vinyl Protector After cleaning, use to replace the natural oils that are removed during the cleaning process. This will help soften, strengthen, and moisturize the surface.View safety data sheet Crypton store Shop Amazon Learn more about our EPA-approved Disinfectant & Deodorizer fabric spray, specifically made to disinfect Crypton Fabric.
[H2] Advanced cleaning advice
How to clean and care for your Crypton upholstery/furniture How to sew and upholster with Crypton fabrics How to bleach clean Crypton Contract Fabric How to clean denim dye transfer stains from Crypton fabrics How to clean Crypton slipcovers and mattress protectors How to clean and condition Crypton Leather How to clean Crypton Revl (vinyl)
[H2] Find us on Instagram
Follow us for the latest in upholstery fabric news. Get updates on new fabric pattern releases, best sellers, tips and tricks to extending the life of your furniture, and where to buy our durable fabrics. @CryptonFabric
[IMG: White sectional sofa from Huntington House that is dog-friendly]
[IMG: new contract fabric with liquid barrier available at KB Contract]
[IMG: Striped performance fabric sofa available at Arhaus]
[IMG: new deer print upholstery fabric by Kim Salmela]
[IMG: pattern sofa with performance fabric warm browns]
[IMG: contract fabric for high traffic environments by crypton for designtex]
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[H3] Crypton is your performance fabric resource.
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[H1] PFAS-Free Performance Fabric
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[H2] Crypton is committed to making sustainable fabrics
Our fabrics protect and defend against stains, spills and odors and never leave a mark on the environment.In addition to weaving the best performance fabric in the design industry, we promise to be the best in sustainability. Our textiles are PFAS-free and made responsibility solidifying our commitment to continuously innovate the highest quality upholstery fabric with the lowest environmental impact. Download eco statement Download PFAS free summary We are not about more chemistry, we are about more responsible technology.Less is more:Our patented technology is customized to each and every yard of fabric to deliver the highest performance with the softest hand. Our team of scientists calibrate the amount of protection needed based on the fiber content and texture of each fabric, with less being more responsible to our end-users and the environment.To further certify transparency and material reporting, Crypton works with Toxnot and other third-party organizations such as Mindful Materials to ensure that all customers who use our upholstery fabrics — whether for healthcare, hospitality, or residential use — we want our customers to understand exactly what they’re receiving as a final product. We seek to educate and empower consumers with new knowledge so they can make truly informed decisions within their design process.
[H3] Crypton Home performance fabric
We create gorgeous, livable fabrics for the rooms where memories are made. There are soft velvets, elegant linens, genuine leather, chunky wovens, cool natural fibers and more, all with permanent stain and odor protection. Our smart, environmentally responsible fabrics are easy to find fabric and top furniture retailers and to-the-trade showrooms. About our fabric Find fabric Sustainable chemistry and physics. Hydrocarbon Side Chains are added to create repellency, mimicking the natural repellency and self-cleaning ability of leaves (biomimicry).Partially sourced from renewable resources (Around 40% content from renewable resources).Achieving high-level fluorine-free performance required not only optimizing chemistry but also utilizing physics to create highly effective and permanent performance characteristics.Permanent protection sealed into every fiber for the life of the fabric using the same patented process that Crypton and Nanotex perfected.The meticulously balanced formulation ensures maximum durability and unmatched cleanability.Zero halogenated content (Fluorine, Bromine, Chlorine).Formaldehyde-free.The highest possible standard of fluorine-free performance.
[H2] You can count on Crypton.
[H3] Our durable textiles are state-of-the-art performance fabrics.
0% fluorine, tested and verified in accordance with test method AATCC189.Engineered to repel and resist water-based liquids and stains.Stays beautiful and fresh with silver-ion technology (Crypton Home or when specified).Maximum durability and abrasion resistance.Soft, beautiful and perfectly suited for everyday living.Unmatched cleanability.Contract fabrics with our moisture barrier remain EPA disinfectable.
[H3] Experience PFAS free fabric.
Our PFAS free technology has been painstakingly researched and optimized by our scientists over more than five years, employing:
[H4] Sustainable chemistry and physics.
Hydrocarbon Side Chains are added to create repellency, mimicking the natural repellency and self-cleaning ability of leaves (biomimicry).Partially sourced from renewable resources (Around 40% content from renewable resources).Achieving high-level fluorine-free performance required not only optimizing chemistry but also utilizing physics to create highly effective and permanent performance characteristics.Permanent protection sealed into every fiber for the life of the fabric using the same patented process that Crypton and Nanotex perfected.The meticulously balanced formulation ensures maximum durability and unmatched cleanability.Zero halogenated content (Fluorine, Bromine, Chlorine).Formaldehyde-free.The highest possible standard of fluorine-free performance. PFAS free
[H2] Certainty in our fluorine-free, proprietary technology.
Made in the U.S. at our own North Carolina facilities for quality assurance and control.GREENGUARD Gold certified.2-year warranty for our performance upholstery fabric, 5-year warranty for our contract fabric.
[H3] Committed to transparency.
We have always been and will continue to be transparent about our products and are committed to ongoing innovation.
[H2] Upholstery fabric standards and certificates the following criteria:
GREENGUARD Gold Certified Crypton technology is third-party GREENGUARD Gold Certified, helping to create healthier, more sustainable indoor environments. Healthier Hospitals Intitative (HHI) Compliant with Healthier Hospitals / Health Care Without Harm’s healthy interiors challenge by avoiding the use of PFAS, PVC, antimicrobials, flame retardants, and formaldehyde. HPD A Health Product Declaration (HPD) is publicly available for our fabrics. HPDs share transparent product chemistry with the customer and user. WELL Crypton fabrics can contribute to the WELL Building rating system in one (or more) of the following categories: Material Transparency, Enhanced Material Restrictions, Low VOC LBC Red List compliant Compliant with the Living Building Challenge rating systems’ material Red List by avoiding the stated chemicals of concern. PFAS free All new production runs of Crypton and Crypton Home Fabrics have been manufactured using our PFAS-free technology since October 1, 2022. Crypton is a great choice Crypton is free of potentially harmful levels of formaldehyde, heavy metals, phenols, phthalates, and odor and skin sensitizers.It s non-bio accumulative, rapid bioelimination, low acute toxicity, low aquatic toxicity. And noncarcinogenic. No halogenated flame retardants Crypton has no halogenated flame retardants (e.g., PBDE). Crypton recycling program Crypton maintains an ongoing recycling program of manufacturing remnants.
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[H3] EPA-listed: Disinfectable.
Our contract fabric is the only textile evaluated by the EPA as a fabric that can be disinfected. Also find our fabric disinfectant spray. Disinfectable
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[H3] How our upholstery fabric is made.
Learn more about how our technology delivers permanent protection for all fabric applications and environments.  How it's made

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[H1] Metropolis POV: Crypton offers comprehensive, indoor performance fabrics with thousands of design choices.

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