Hickory, NC --TSG Finishing LLC says it is producing its DEFEND® brand of water and stain repellent finishes with plant-based technology.

“Through the efforts of TSG’s technical and development teams, DEFEND is able to repel both water and oil-based products while carrying the label of being ‘plant-based,’” according to Brian Rosenstein, CEO.

TSG claims this technology reduces the amount of PFAS (fluorinated chemical) also known as C6, by one third with the new plant-based formulation. It achieves this result by using a USDA certified bio-based product.