A new ultra lightweight carpet and lightweight carpet is being introduced at the show by Belgian International Carpets (BIC). Both carpets boast a significant difference in weight compared to standard carpet.
“The ultra lightweight carpet is 1050 grammes per square metre compared to 1800 for standard carpet,” says Philip Dermaut, managing director “Our lightweight carpet is 1400 grammes.”
BIC is aware of the tough competition and says it has stepped up its game and made the carpets look different to traditional ones and increased the strength and durability of its products.
“We have run methods of testing for burning behaviour, anti static, colour and surface appearance to determine changes in appearance of textile floor coverings,” Dermaut says. “We found besides ultra light weight coverings, which are non-carpet, our carpets can deal with tough stains as well as absorb dirt and dust. We have worked hard in developing these new programs and look to help airlines that care about fuel burning savings and that focus on cost efficiency,” he adds.
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Source: Flight Daily News
