an improved fabric for use in applications such as furniture upholstery is provided which possesses desirable flexibility , cleanability , and fluid resistant properties . the fabric includes a textile substrate treated with a fluorochemical stain resist agent . the treated textile substrate is covered substantially on the back with a layer of extrusion coated thermoplastic polymer which is pressed at least partially into the fabric substrate . a process for forming the fluid shield fabric according to the present invention is also provided . preferably , the fabric is comprised of solution dyed nylon and the polymeric material is ethylene methyl acrylate polymer .