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Date of publication: 30 June 2009
Sustainable self-cleaning finish
Barrier by HeiQ is a new particle-based water and oil repellency system for protection against the elements and stains. It is said by its manufacturer, HeiQ of Switzerland, to be more effective than the common stain and weather resistant textile finishes available on the market, with its superior performance made possible by a unique 3D structure on the textile surface, built-up by microsized particles that are firmly embedded in the textile finish applied to the textile.
