French technology specialist Fibroline has adapted its DPreg process for the automotive carpet sector – which uses an estimated 200 square metres of carpet annually – claiming a Techtextil 2011 Innovation Award for the development.
Automotive carpets are usually made with polyester nonwovens, impregnated and bonded with a latex coating on the back. The latex binder creates an end-product with high abrasion resistance, mouldability and stiffness, but the process for applying it is very energy intensive and creates both pollutants and wastewater. The latex coating also prevents the product from being recycled.
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