| ISSUES |
FEATURES |
BENEFITS |
| ERGONOMICS |
- Cushion backing made of high-density polyurethane.
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- Adds comfort.
- Reduces heel-strike force and leg muscle response, two major causes of standing and walking fatigue.
- Absorbs sound, helping reduce excess noise in the workplace.
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| APPEARANCE RETENTION |
- Absorption of pounding motion of foot traffic.
- Unique molecular structure supports the heavy weight of furniture without bottoming out.
- Excellent adhesion to nylon yarn maximizes bundle wrap around individual tufts.
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- Reduces crushing and matting over time.
- Recovers 90% or more of its thickness once heavy furniture is removed.
- Extends carpet life cycle.
- Reduces pilling and fuzzing, even under intensive use conditions, helping carpet retain appearance longer.
- Reduces likelihood of delamination, even under roller caster traffic, resulting in increased appearance retention.
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| AGGRESSIVE WEAR AND TEAR |
- Excellent adhesion to nylon yarn maximizes bundle wrap around individual tufts.
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- Maintains outstanding tuft bind for life of carpet.
- Minimizes edge ravel and disfiguring snags or pulls, even under intensive use situations.
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| LAMINATION STRENGTH |
- Polymeric bond between primary and secondary backing creates unified composite material.
- Consistent performance over life of product.
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- Withstands heavy foot traffic.
- Reduces likelihood of delamination, even under roller caster traffic.
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| ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY |
- Unique patented technology designed to comply with CRI Green Label standards.
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- Low VOC contributor.
- Can be installed using low VOC adhesive.
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| INSTALLATION & MAINTENANCE |
- Polyurethane backing that's both soft and tough.
- Flexibility over a wide range of temperatures and site conditions.
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- Facilitates seaming and pattern match.
- Needs no special installation tools or adhesives.
- Reduces risk of fraying or sprouting when cut crosswise or lengthwise.
- Repair burns and minor damage with ease.
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FUNCTIONAL
LIQUID BARRIER |
- Polymers containing hydrophobic segments create functional barrier to liquids.
- Liquid and dirt impeded from penetrating subfloor.
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- Minimizes the risk of odors due to liquid spills penetrating beneath the carpet.
- Reduces wick back staining.
- Assists in keeping dirt above the subfloor for easier removal.
- Allows aggressive maintenance including hot water extraction.
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| BREATHABILITY |
- Hydrophilic segments allow for enhanced moisture vapor transmission.
- Allows vapors from beneath carpet to pass through backing — similar in function to high performance breathable fabric.
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- Aids in drying and curing process of adhesives.
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BUILDING CODE
COMPLIANCE |
- Designed to meet or exceed requirements of fire safety codes.
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- When specified with appropriate carpet face, complies with federal fire safety codes that require a smoke density test rating of less than 450.a
- When specified with appropriate carpet face, complies with Floor Radiant Panel Test, which simulates conditions under which fire might spread outward from radiant ignition source.a
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AMERICANS WITH
DISABILITIES ACT
COMPLIANCE |
- Designed to meet requirements of Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
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- When specified with appropriate carpet face, meets ADA’s specifications for accessibility, mobility and functionality.
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