
Fabric Protector is a Sierra treatment that helps car seats and other fabrics shed water, sweat and light oils, sold in 1L, 5L jerry cans and 20L drums.
What it does
Fabric seats soak up spills, sweat and grease, and once a stain sets it is hard to shift. Sierra describes Fabric Protector as hydrophobic and lightly oleophobic: treated fabric pushes water away and, more weakly, sweat and light oils too. Sierra adds that the fabric stays just as breathable as it was before treatment. The safety sheet describes a creamy, off white liquid at pH 3.0 to 5.0, with propylene glycol making up 2 to 5 per cent, and puts its volatile organic compound content at 0 per cent.
Where to use it
Cloth seats and upholstery in cars, utes, work trucks, buses and hire vehicles, especially straight after an interior clean. It also suits other fabric items where water and sweat marks are a problem. See the rest of our tyre, glass and interior range.
How to use
- Clean the fabric first. Fabric and Upholstery Cleaner is Sierra's matching cleaner.
- Test on a hidden patch to check the colour holds.
- Apply as the label directs. Sierra publishes no coverage rate.
- Wear goggles and gloves, keep the area ventilated, and wash your hands when done.
Safe on / avoid
Fabrics. It is mildly acidic, so check colourfastness on a hidden spot before treating a whole seat. It may irritate the eyes, so keep it away from your face when applying. Read the Safety Data Sheet before use.
Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Off white creamy liquid |
| pH | 3.0 to 5.0 |
| Specific gravity | 1.02 to 1.05 g/cm3 at 20°C |
| Odour | Characteristic |
| Flash point | Above 96°C |
| Solubility in water | Soluble in water |
| Dangerous goods | Not regulated for transport |
| Poisons schedule | Not scheduled |
Pack sizes and delivery
1L (minimum order 12), 5L Jerry Can (minimum order 4) and 20L Drum. Freight is quoted to your postcode at checkout.
▸Does treated fabric stay breathable?
Yes. According to Sierra, breathability is the same after treatment as before.
▸Does Fabric Protector repel oil as well as water?
Partly. It is lightly oleophobic, so it resists sweat and light oils, though less strongly than it resists water.
▸Should I clean the seats before applying it?
Yes, treat clean fabric. Sierra's Fabric and Upholstery Cleaner is made for vehicle seats and trim.
▸Does it give off strong fumes?
The safety sheet lists its volatile organic compound content as 0 per cent, though it has a characteristic odour.
Not classified as hazardous No hazard statements apply.
- PPE: Chemical goggles, gloves (butyl or nitrile rubber suit intermittent contact), overalls and safety footwear. An organic vapour and particulate respirator where there is a risk of breathing it in.
- Handling and storage: After handling, wash your hands. Keep it out of the eyes, limit long skin contact and do not breathe the mist. Work with good ventilation. Keep out of reach of children, keep the lid on, and keep it somewhere cool, dry and ventilated, clear of heat and food.
- First aid: Eyes: wash out with water at once, then see a doctor. Skin: take off affected clothing and rinse skin and hair under running water. Inhaled: move away from exposure and rest. Swallowed: rinse the mouth and give water to drink; do not induce vomiting. Poisons Information Centre 13 11 26.
- Spills: Slippery underfoot: keep it away from drains and mop up with rags, sand or vermiculite into polyethylene or lined steel containers.
- Dangerous goods: Not regulated for transport.
- Poisons schedule: Not scheduled.
- SDS: Safety Data Sheet dated 2 Apr 2024 attached to this page.
Fabric Protector
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Packaging Size
Quantity
5L Jerry Can is sold in a minimum of 4.
Delivery Information
Estimated dispatch: 4 business days after you order.
Freight is quoted to your postcode at checkout before you pay, with an estimated delivery date where the carrier gives one.
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