This invention relates to textile substrates to which a finishing
treatment has been applied during the manufacturing process. Such a
finishing treatment provides improved water and/or oil repellency and
stain and soil resistance. The finishing treatment generally includes a
repellent agent, a stain release agent, and a particulate component.
Other compounds may be added to the treatment, such as stain-blocking
agents, crosslinking agents, coupling agents, antimicrobial agents, and
pH adjusting agents. The components of the finishing treatment are
generally applied to the textile substrate using an application process
that results in layered structures on the surface of the treated
substrate, which has been found to greatly improve the durability of the
treatment. Such treated textile substrates thus exhibit excellent stain
and soil resistance and water and/or oil repellency properties.