Professional fabric care, organized by brand and built to be easy to follow.
This library combines official cleaning guidance, JL workshop notes, and video demonstrations for the upholstery finishes clients ask about most often. Start with the page that matches your fabric, then confirm the exact cleaning code before you clean.
Soft hand feel with performance repellency
Alta is a performance textile treatment designed to repel both oil-based and water-based stains while preserving the hand, appearance, and breathability of the fabric.
Crypton
Built for family life and repeat cleaning
Endurepel
Practical finish for residential and contract seating
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Always identify the fabric brand and confirm the cleaning code before using any cleaner.
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Blot, lift, and rinse before you reach for stronger chemistry.
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Soft brushes, white cloths, and controlled moisture are safer than aggressive scrubbing.
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Rinse out soap residue thoroughly. Residue attracts more soil over time.
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Air drying is the safest finish for most performance upholstery fabrics.
Choose the fabric finish you want to maintain.
Each page is focused on one brand, with a cleaner visual layout, simpler instructions, and direct source links.
Performance Repellency
Alta
Soft hand feel with performance repellency
Alta is a performance textile treatment designed to repel both oil-based and water-based stains while preserving the hand, appearance, and breathability of the fabric.
Oil- and water-based stain repellency
Warm-water rinsing is the first response for residual spots
Mild dish soap can be used for stubborn staining
Barrier Performance
Crypton
Built for family life and repeat cleaning
Crypton upholstery fabrics are engineered for stain, moisture, and odor resistance, but they still rely on correct spot cleaning and periodic maintenance to stay looking their best.
Soap-and-water spot cleaning is the standard first response
Hot water extraction is recommended for tougher or overall maintenance cleaning
Rinsing is essential because leftover soap attracts soil
Easy-Clean Finish
Endurepel
Practical finish for residential and contract seating
Endurepel is Ennis Fabrics' performance finish family. Shield focuses on woven easy-clean stain repellency, while Armour is used on coated products where mildew and antibacterial protection are important.
Water-based and low-alcohol spills can bead on the surface
Prompt blotting gives the best results
Heavy oil-based stains may need mild detergent
Fibre-Level Protection
FibreGuard
Water-first cleaning with a soft visual finish
FibreGuard fabrics are designed to clean with remarkably simple methods: usually water first, then a white bar soap only when needed, followed by natural air drying.
Water is the main cleaning tool
White bar soap is reserved for tougher stains
Microfibre cloths are preferred for the circular-motion step
Supplier-Dependent Guidance
Dura-Guard
Always verify the exact supplier care sheet first
Dura-Guard branded textiles can vary by supplier, so maintenance should always be confirmed against the exact fabric specification sheet, cleaning code, and vendor guidance before treatment.
Begin with vacuuming or soft-brush dry cleaning
Use mild soap and water for routine spot care
Air drying is preferred
Watch the cleaning method before you try it.
These demos complement the written care pages and help make rinsing, blotting, and stain-lift technique much clearer.
If you are unsure of the fabric, confirm first and clean second.
Need help identifying your fabric before cleaning?
If you are not fully sure whether your material is Alta, Crypton, Endurepel, FibreGuard, Dura-Guard, vinyl, or another upholstery finish, send us a photo or the supplier tag first. It is always safer to confirm the fabric and cleaning code before you start spot treatment.