HIGH-PERFORMANCE SECONDARY BACKINGS
DELIVERING STIFFNESS & STABILITY

WHAT MAKES COLBACK Nonwoven fabrics EXCELLENT SECONDARY BACKING materials?

Secondary backings are applied in an increasing number of carpet tile, dust control mat, broadloom carpet and resilient flooring product collections. The Colback portfolio contains various product types that have been developed to serve the need for additional dimensional stability. Additionally Colback ensures excellent adhesion to the most common types of heavy layers, while maintaining processing efficiency.

two variants of colback secondary backing

COLBACK SECONDARY BACKINGS FOR MORE STABILITY

The Colback portfolio of class-leading spunbond fabrics encompasses nonwovens specifically designed for the use as a secondary backing. An increasing number of tufted carpet producers value these nonwovens for their consistent high quality and ease of processing. When it comes to stability, Colback outperforms alternative secondary backing materials. During and after coating, the nonwoven provides exemplary adhesion to the most common types of heavy layers.

the back of a tufted carpet tile

SECONDARY BACKING MAXIMIZING YIELD

Its evenness of mass, high strength and consistently high quality from roll to roll and batch to batch make that Colback nonwoven fabrics support smooth processing. Thanks to its high strength and dimensional stability, this secondary backing provides stability to the final carpet or resilient flooring product. Colback nonwovens could potentially allow more simple carpet constructions, helping flooring manufactures realize raw material savings.

a blue dust control mat

SUPERIOR STIFFNESS & STABILITY

All Colback secondary backings are suitable for the most challenging applications. This includes their use as reinforcement for needle felt backings. Spunbond Colback nonwovens provide the dimensional and thermal stability, which high-end flooring products require. This is true during manufacturing and throughout their entire service life alike. Moreover the fabric’s stiffness keeps carpet and vinyl flooring products laying perfectly flat. Unlike many wovens, Colback does not fray. A significant advantage for installers and project owners.

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Key Features

  • High strength
  • Excellent dimensional and thermal stability
  • High stiffness
  • Non-fraying and no curling
  • Non-itchy

Key Benefits

  • Allows smooth and easy processing
  • Fast saturation facilitates high line speed

More Information

Discover the capabilities of Colback Nonwovens that make it the preferred backing for flooring! Download the brochure below.