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The most stain-resistant sofa fabrics repel spills at the fiber level instead of relying on sprayed-on chemical finishes. Here is how to compare olefin, polyester, microfiber and natural fibers, what cleaning codes mean, and how many double rubs a family sofa really needs.

Sunbrella is solution-dyed acrylic, Crypton is a protective treatment with a moisture barrier, and Revolution is woven olefin with stain resistance inherent in the yarn. Here is how the three compare for indoor sofas — construction, cleaning, chemistry, and where to buy each by the yard.