MOST COMMON QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
CONCERNING VINYL COATED FABRICS
Abrasion Resistance
How do Spradling's products perform?
Backing
What does it do and how is it produced?
What is the content of the fabric backing?
What is the weight of the backing?
Cleaning
What are the recommended cleaning procedures for standard and marine quality vinyls?
Can commercial cleaning products be used?
What are the recommended cleaning procedures for contract quality vinyls?
Can bleach be used?
Are topical vinyl protectant products recommended?
Are there specific procedures for healthcare environments?
Cleaning Guide
Does Spradling offer a cleaning guide?
What is PERMABLOK³?
Custom Products
Does Spradling offer special colors and/or constructions, and what are minimum order requirements?
What is the lead-time on special colors?
Fitness for Use
What's the story about "Fitness for Use"?
Flammability
Are test reports available?
Flammability Specifications (automotive)
Do Spradling International's automotive products meet MVSS-302 (Motor Vehicle Safety Standard) flame requirements?
Flammability Specifications (contract)
Do Spradling International's contract products meet North American flame regulation standards?
Flame Specification/California 117
Which patterns pass this standard?
Flame Specification/California 133
Do Spradling's contract patterns pass this standard?
Hi-Loft² ™
What is it and why was it developed?
Marine Quality
What are the differences between marine vinyl and standard vinyl products?
What are the recommended marine grade vinyl upholstery constructions?
How are marine vinyls tested?
Will Spradling vinyls turn pink when used outdoors?
What is the industry standard for UV resistance?
What is the normal service life for a properly formulated marine upholstery vinyl?
Why do some vinyls turn pink in a marine environment?
What can cause yellowing on white vinyl?
Miscellaneous
Can the material be used for tablecloth?
Outdoor Use
Does Spradling offer products that can be used outdoors?
Can automotive products be used?
Can contract products be used?
Can marine products be used?
Service Life
What is approximate length of service to be expected when using Spradling's contract patterns in commercial use?
Stain Resistance
What should be expected?
Weight
What is the overall weight of Spradling's products?
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