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• New to our industry are silicone coated textiles. Silicone has been around for years and has been used in many different industries such as electronics, medical, consumer products, and construction. Today we are hearing much more in our industry about silicone coated textiles. From 100% silicone to silicone hybrids and topcoats, silicone is the latest and arguably most exciting coated polymer to join the family of coated textiles.

What is silicone?

• Silicone is basically sand. The sand is processed into organic silicone monomer and silicone polymer.

How is silicone produced?

• The silicone monomer and silicone polymer are compounded, then mixed and cast on a casting line, through coating and heating stations.

What impact does manufacturing silicone have on the environment?

• The casting process is very efficient. It is powered by clean electricity; there is no off-gassing and no pollution. Very little water is used, and it is recyclable. There is no odor since silicone is odorless. Silicone processing offers the least environmental impact of any coated fabric.

What industry performance specifications does silicone meet?

• Silicone will meet and exceed all industry standards from ASTM, ISO, ACT, and CFFA.

Is silicone strong?

• Please refer to the given spec sheet of a product. As with any coated textile, it is the textile or the backing that gives the product most of its physical strength.

What environmental specifications does silicone meet?

• Virtually all including Prop65, Reach, RoHS, LEED, and ISO 10993-5 and 10 for toxicity.

Is silicone biodegradable?

• No, it is not.

Is silicone cleanable?

• Yes, and in most cases, it is inherently stain-resistant. Most stains will clean up by dry erasing, soap and water, or with IPA.

• As with any new product platform, end-users of silicone upholstery will benefit from access to technical expertise and accurate information about the product’s features and benefits. Well-informed buyers will be more confident in their decision to use silicone upholstery in even the most demanding environments. Below are answers to some often-asked questions about silicone fabrics.