backing description: 100% thermoplastic polyolefin compound with a high performance precoat and a reinforcing layer
backing process: 3-step process -
1. High performance precoat for maximum tuft bind.
2. Thermoplastic laminate for superior delamination strength.
3. Recyclable fleece outer layer for stability
primary: Synthetic
stabilizer: Fleece
weight: 40 oz/yd² (average)
width: 12 feet
testing:
• Radiant Panel Fire –Class 1 (based on pile construction)
• NBS Smoke < 450 (based on pile construction)
• TVOCs < 500 micrograms/sqm/hr
installation: Full spread Shaw 3500 or Shaw 3600 adhesives
performance:
• Superior performance to traditional broadloom backing
• No delamination (wet or dry)
• No edge ravel (wet or dry)
• Complete moisture barrier
environmental:
• Cradle to Cradle Technology
• EG; environmental guarantee
• Assessed through the McDonough Braungart Design Chemistry Protocol assuring health and human safety
• PVC free
• Lighter in weight than traditional broadloom backing
• Low VOC’s meeting CRI Green Label and
Green Label Plus requirements
warranty: Lifetime Commercial
environmental guarantee: When any EcoWorx backed product has reached the end of its useful life, Shaw will pick it up and recycle it into more EcoWorx - at no cost to the customer.
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