Tempotest Fabric FAQ

Tempotest Home® Outdoor Fabric FAQ

Tempotest Home® is the perfect blend of Italian style and serious outdoor performance. Woven in Italy by the Parà Industrial Group (est. 1921), Tempotest is a 100% solution-dyed acrylic upholstery fabric designed for both indoor and outdoor living—so it’s a beautiful choice for custom outdoor cushions, patio seat and back cushions, chaise lounge cushions, and outdoor pillows. You’ll get the upscale look you want with the practical features your patio needs: fade resistance, breathability, water repellency, and bleach-cleanable care for real-life spills. Below are the most common Tempotest fabric questions—cleaning, stain removal, EcoShield™ finish, mildew care, and warranty basics—so you can choose your fabric confidently and keep your cushions looking great season after season.

Tempotest Home® is a Made-in-Italy, 100% solution-dyed acrylic performance fabric known for elegant Italian design + serious outdoor durability. It’s a beautiful option for custom outdoor cushions, patio seat and back cushions, outdoor pillows, and indoor upholsteryespecially if you want a more “designer” look without giving up cleanability. Tempotest performance fabrics are also transitioning to EcoShield™, an environmentally friendlier finish designed to support water repellency and long-term performance.

Is Tempotest Home Outdoor fabric waterproof?

Tempotest Home is water repellent / water resistant, not truly waterproof. In real-world outdoor cushions, water can still get in through seams, piping, zippers, and cushion constructionespecially during heavy rain or standing water. Tempotest’s performance is designed for outdoor exposure, but “waterproof cushion” expectations should always include covers + drying habits.

Is Tempotest Home fade resistant in the sun?

Yes. Tempotest Home is solution-dyed acrylic, meaning color is integrated into the fiberone of the best foundations for UV and fade resistance on patios, terraces, and poolside spaces.

What is EcoShield™ (and why should I care)?

EcoShield™ is Tempotest’s newer, more environmentally friendly finish formulation used on Tempotest performance fabrics. It’s designed to support water repellency, UV resistance, and workability, and Tempotest Home is described as transitioning to a plant-based EcoShield finish.
Cascadia note: finishes can gradually wear over time on any fabricgood routine cleaning helps maintain performance.

Can Tempotest Home be used for outdoor cushions and indoor upholstery?

YesTempotest Home is designed for indoor/outdoor upholstery applications, including cushions, pillows, chairs, sofas, and hospitality/contract environments.

Is Tempotest Home bleach cleanable?

YesTempotest Home can be cleaned with household chlorine bleach (when diluted and used correctly). The care guide even calls out bleach as effective for tough organic stains (coffee/wine/juice, etc.) and sanitizingas long as you rinse thoroughly and follow the ratios.

How do I clean Tempotest Home fabric on outdoor cushions?

For everyday care, Tempotest recommends acting quickly and using seasonal washing to remove grime, body oils, and allergens. The care guide includes:

Machine wash: gentle cycle up to 85°F, mild detergent, close zippers, air dry only (no dryer).

Hand wash soak: ¼ cup mild soap per gallon (≤ 85°F), soft brush, rinse thoroughly; for stubborn stains you can add 1 cup household bleach to the mix.
Cascadia pro tip: for light solids, clean seam-to-seam (not just a small spot) to avoid rings and uneven appearance.

Can I machine wash Tempotest Home cushion covers?

Often yesTempotest Home guidance allows machine washing (gentle, up to 85°F) but also says to check with the furniture manufacturer before removing covers because construction/warranty rules vary.
And again: air dry onlyno dryer.

What about oily stains like sunscreen, salad dressing, or suntan oil?

Tempotest is very honest here: solution-dyed acrylic is not oil-stain resistant. For greasy stains: scrape off excess, blot, then use an absorbent powder (cornstarch/baby powder) before cleaning with mild soap/water and rinsing thoroughly.
Cascadia tip: sunscreen is the big “patio culprit.” If you have a pool deck setup, plan on a mid-season deep clean.

How do I remove mold or mildew?

Tempotest Home notes bleach cleaning can remove stubborn organic/natural stains (including mold/mildew and plant-related staining) when done according to the guidefollow dilution, rinse thoroughly, and air dry in shade.
Key prevention move: don’t store cushions damp; air dry fully first.

Should I rinse thoroughly after cleaning?

YES (big one). Tempotest explicitly warns that leftover cleaning residue can have adverse effects on fabric and components under extended UV exposureand improper rinsing can risk warranty issues.

Can I use non-chlorine bleach?

NoTempotest specifically warns not to use non-chlorine bleach because it can damage the appearance and characteristics of the fabric.

Can I put Tempotest Home in the dryer?

No. Tempotest Home guidance is clear: air dry only (and typically in shade).

Can I iron Tempotest Home fabric?

Yeslight ironing is possible, but keep it gentle. Pará’s maintenance guidance for Tempotest Home notes dry iron with a maximum temperature (about 110°C) and no tumble drying.
Cascadia tip: always test a hidden spot first, and avoid steaming unless the manufacturer specifically says it’s safe for that cover construction.

How often should I clean Tempotest cushions in extreme sun climates?

Tempotest recommends seasonal washing for general useand specifically suggests in high-heat/high-UV regions (they cite Arizona as an example), clean at least twice per season and store/cover when not in use.

Where is Tempotest made?

Tempotest is associated with the Pará Industrial Group, founded in 1921, and is known for Made in Italy production with attention from spinning/weaving through finishing.

What is the Tempotest Home warranty?

Tempotest Home states a 6-year limited warranty (with labor) starting from purchase date, covering abnormal/excessive color degradation from normal sun/salt/weather exposure and excessive pilling. It must be claimed against the retailer/installer of the finished product.
They also describe a labor allowance (up to $40/yard) within 3 years for approved claims, with conditions.

Tempotest vs “Waterproof Fabric”

Tempotest Home is water repellent, not “waterproof.” Outdoor cushions are a system: fabric + seams + inserts + covers + drying. If your goal is “rainproof,” add covers and let cushions fully air dry after storms.

Tempotest vs Sunbrella (simple comparison)

Both are solution-dyed acrylic and built for outdoor living. Tempotest Home leans heavily into Italian style/design and EcoShield™ water-repellent performance finishes.

Best choice usually comes down to: color/pattern, hand/texture, and your cleaning preferences.

How to keep Tempotest cushions looking new

Monthly: brush off debris + quick rinse; spot clean fast.

Seasonal: wash to remove body oils/allergens; rinse thoroughly and air dry only.

High UV climates: clean more often and use covers when not in use.