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12 Jun. 2011

Propex Introduces Isis™, Woven Backing for Modular Carpet

Furnishing Solutions

85% recycled PET backing dramatically improves pattern definition, reduces manufacturing waste.

Chattanooga, Tenn (19 May 2011) – Propex, the world’s leading manufacturer of woven backing for tufted carpet, announces the introduction of Isis – bringing new design capabilities, manufacturing savings and more sustainable materials to modular carpet.

“With Isis, modular carpet designers and manufacturers can offer specifiers more options for beautiful carpet tiles,” said Dave Gartshore, Propex Vice President of Sales, Furnishing Solutions. “Our global research and development team has spent nearly 3 years developing this product, which is dimensionally stable, is easier to tuft and mend on the manufacturing floor, and also includes at least 85% recycled PET plastic.”

Propex has set the industry standard for woven backing for broadloom carpets, since the introduction of Polybac® primary carpet backing and Actionbac® secondary carpet backing – which provide a dimensionally stable foundation for superior tufting, improved aesthetics, pattern definition and versatility.

“Carpet designers and manufacturers have been asking for a primary backing that can bring the benefits of woven to modular carpet,” said Gartshore. “Advances in technology have enabled us to accomplish these goals, with Isis – and to do it using sustainable materials. Starting now, carpet manufacturers have a whole new way to appeal to A&D.”

Furnishing Solutions by Propex develops backing materials that support new products and revolutionize industries. Breakthrough materials like synthetic carpet backing brought strength, long-term durability and manufacturing options to the floor, like never before. Propex also manufactures niche products including non-wovens for the automotive industry and backing for the synthetic turf in some of the world’s largest sports complexes.

All Propex backing solutions – in all of the industries they serve – set the standard for performance and serve as critical solutions for customers’ manufacturing needs. Creating a stable foundation for furnishing products the world uses, every day.

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