CARPET BACKINGS & CONSTRUCTION - Mohawk Group

CARPET BACKINGS & CONSTRUCTION

When you add cushion you improve

performance

Mohawk Commercial

At The Mohawk Group, we call them “Performance Carpet Backing Systems”... each with properties and characteristics
to enhance the performance of our products. Whether your needs are for a timeless woven construction or simply to

enhance our UPS and tufted products, look to Mohawk to provide backing systems for optimum performance.

performance

CONSTRUCTION

Carpet Foundation

Ultra Performance System Woven

Proven track record of flexibility and performance Construction that stands the test of time
with over 20 million yards installed

STYLING FLEXIBILITY CONSTRUCTION PROVIDES PRECISE FACE FABRIC WITH
STABILITY AND PERFORMANCE CONTROLLED TEXTURES

ADVANCED THERMOSET WARP THREADS PROVIDE LENGTHWISE STABILITY AND FILLING YARNS PROVIDE
CO-POLYMER ADD BODY & BULK WIDTHWISE STABILITY

Ultra Performance System™, UPS, is a state of the art, high Woven... there is no equal.
performance, patented technology that greatly enhances
tufted carpet performance and offers installation flexibility. For thousands of years the art of weaving has graced every
This system consists of processes that employ multi-layer textile material in the world.
and multi-density backings combined with our exclusive
binder chemistry modification referred to as “Advanced This time proven method of making fabrics and rugs has also
Thermoset Co-Polymer”. This combination of construction proven to be the standard for making carpet. The hand woven
and chemistry gives UPS it’s unique strength, flexibility and art has been replaced with electronically powered “loomcraft”
stability. In addition, UPS is the only high performance and state of the art computer technology, although the
broadloom tufted product that may be stretched in or direct structural integrity has not changed. In the weaving process,
glued, based on your specific needs. We also offer the UPS pile yarns are intricately interlaced into the foundation, creating
Lifetime Limited Limited Warranty that covers all items “that a structure whereby backing and face yarns become one.
must never fail in performance”. Now the decision in
selecting the right carpet for your application is simple. It’s Time has proven that woven carpets out perform any other
simply UPS... only from The Mohawk Group. carpet construction. Greater appearance retention, built in
cushion properties, longer life cycles and our Lifetime Limited
Warranty are why woven construction is unparalleled.

Lifetime Warranty Lower Life Cycle Cost Lifetime Warranty Environmental Impact
• Lifetime high tuft bind • UPS construction extends the life of • Lifetime high tuft bind • Extending the life of carpet = less
• Lifetime dimensional stability • Lifetime dimensional stability
• Lifetime against edge ravel / zippering tufted carpet • Lifetime against edge ravel / zippering carpet to the land fill
• Lifetime against delamination • The longer carpet lasts the less it costs • Lifetime against delamination • PVC free, chlorine free
• Lifetime against pilling and fuzzing • Lifetime against pilling and fuzzing • 4PCH , no longer a factor
Environmental Impact • Low VOC seam sealer
Superior Appearance Retention • Extending the life of carpet = less Superior Appearance Retention • CRI Green Label Certified
• Moisture resistance – virtually unaffected • Superior construction • Recyclable
carpet to the land fill • Interlaced components • Exceeds industry standards
by moisture • PVC free, chlorine free • Controlled Textures
• Greater dimensional stability – avoids • 4PCH , no SBR latex • Inherent Stability – No Secondary Lower Life Cycle Cost
• Low VOC seam sealer • Woven construction extends the life of
growing or shrinking • CRI Green Label Certified Backing
• High tuft bind • Recyclable • Greater appearance retention and carpet
• Exceeds industry standards • The longer carpet lasts the less it costs
Installation Friendly resiliency
• Install direct glue or over pad • Built-in cushion properties Moisture & Maintenance
• Product does not inhibit pattern match Benefits
• Temperature stable • Improves ability to remove spills
• Product flexibility and construction = • Helps eliminate odors.

ease of installation

W50oyveearns &In1t5e0 rmloilliconkyards of carpet D U R A L O C A C ® (greater comfort under foot)

FEATURES PATENDED Duraloc AC is a high performance backing system designed to meet
COUNTER COIL LOOP the tough demands of a variety of commercial interiors. It is made of
CONSTRUCTION 1/8th inch thick 18 pound density polyurethane cushion in a sophisticat-
ed process that ensures consistency in gauge. In addition, it has a fine
mesh linoweve scrim on the bottom to ensure ease of removal at the
end of the carpet’s useful life.

CHAIN YARNS SERVE AS MAJOR FILLING YARNS PROVIDE Lifetime Warranty
LENGTHWISE CONSTRUCTION WIDTHWISE STABILITY • Lifetime high tuft bind (wet or dry)
• Lifetime dimensional stability
• Lifetime against edge ravel | zippering
• Lifetime against delamination
• Lifetime against pilling and fuzzing
• Lifetime cushion resiliency

One hundred fifty million yards of carpet installed throughout Superior Appearance Retention
the United States in the past 50 years is why Mohawk’s • Enhanced Moisture resistance–spills stop at the base
Woven Interlock construction deserves your consideration. of the tuft
• Greater dimensional stability–avoids growing or shrinking
• Improved appearance by absorbing traffic shock

Environmental Impact

• Extending the life of carpet = less carpet to the land fill

This unique textile is based on the superior construction of • PVC free, chlorine free • No 4PCH
woven carpet combined with the concept of knitting.
Structural yarns and face yarns are “interlocked” simultane- • Non toxic seam sealer • Indoor Air Quality Benefits
ously in a counter-coil construction. Every other loop
is twisted in the opposite direction, creating a carpet that can • CRI Green Label Certified • Recyclable
never run or delaminate and is un-crushable because each
loop is supported by the surrounding loops. Longer Life Cycles • Exceeds industry standards
result in less disruption of the facility while the Lifetime
Texture Retention Warranty assures it will maintain it’s Lower Life Cycle Cost
aesthetic appeal. • Duraloc AC extends the life of tufted carpet a minimum
of 40 percent
• The longer carpet lasts the less it costs

Moisture and Maintenance Benefits

• Enhanced moisture barrier • Passes British Spill Test

• Prevents wicking • Improves ability to remove spills

• Helps eliminate odors

Woven Interlock is the singular solution for the most demand- Application Flexibility
ing commercial environment. • Duraloc AC is available on most patterns and styles

Enhanced Ergonomics
• Cushion under foot = less fatigue
• May improve worker productivity

Lifetime Warranty Environmental Impact Inhibits Microbial Growth
• Lifetime “Texture Retention Warranty” • Extending the life of carpet = less • Does not support mold and mildew growth
• Lifetime high tuft bind
• Lifetime dimensional stability carpet to the land fill Installation Friendly
• Lifetime against edge ravel / zippering • PVC free, chlorine free • Product does not inhibit pattern match
• Lifetime against delamination • 4PCH , No SBR latex • Temperature stable
• Lifetime against pilling and fuzzing • Low VOC seam sealer • Product flexibility and construction - ease of installation
• CRI Green Label Certified
• Recyclable Improves Safety
• Exceeds industry standards • Helps to prevent serious slip and fall injuries
• Passes ADA requirements
Superior Appearance Retention
Lower Life Cycle Cost Acoustical Benefits
• Fully Interlocked Construction • Woven construction extends the life of • Improves sound absorption for a quieter work environment

• Counter-Coiled Loops - Uncrushable™ carpet Thermo Insulator
• The longer carpet lasts the less it costs • Helps keep building warmer in winter and cooler in summer
• Loops Anchored in Structure chain
Yarns Moisture & Maintenance
Benefits
• Impossible to zipper, edge ravel or • Improves ability to remove spills
delaminate • Helps eliminate odors

• The greatest appearance
retention and resiliency in industry

• Built-in cushion properties

THE FEATURES AND BENEFITS OF OUR BACKINGS

D U R A L O C M G ® (best for roller traffic) LOCBACK®

Duraloc MG is a high performance backing system designed to meet Locback Unitary, economical high tuft bind latex unitary backing system
the tough demands of a variety of commercial interiors where heavy with no secondary backing; designed for use with non-patterned con-
rolling traffic is the prime concern. It is made of 3/32nd inch thick 24 structions. Engineered and recommended for commercial use in prop-
pound density polyurethane cushion in a sophisticated process that erty management and schools applications.
ensures consistency in gauge. It’s low profile and high compression
resistance are engineered for optimum roller mobility. 10 Year Warranty
• 10 year no edge ravel
Lifetime Warranty • 10 year no zippering
• Lifetime high tuft bind (wet or dry) • No delamination potential
• Lifetime dimensional stability
• Lifetime against edge ravel | zippering Superior Appearance Retention
• Lifetime against delamination • Greater dimensional stability – avoids growing or shrinking
• Lifetime against pilling and fuzzing • Superior construction
• Lifetime cushion resiliency
Installation Friendly
Superior Appearance Retention • Product does not inhibit pattern match
• Enhanced Moisture resistance–spills stop at the base • Temperature stable
of the tuft • Product flexibility and construction
• Greater dimensional stability–avoids growing or shrinking
• Improved appearance by absorbing traffic shock LOCBACK PLUS®
• Duraloc MG does not deteriorate with age
Locback Plus an economical high tuft bind enriched latex unitary
Environmental Impact pre-coat laminated to a woven secondary backing; designed for use
with patterned constructions. Engineered and recommended for
• Extending the life of carpet = less carpet to the land fill commercial use in property management and school applications.

• PVC free, chlorine free • No 4PCH 10 Year Warranty
• 10 year no edge ravel
• Non toxic seam sealer • Indoor Air Quality Benefits • 10 year no zippering
• No delamination potential
• CRI Green Label Certified • Recyclable
Superior Appearance Retention
• Exceeds industry standards • Greater dimensional stability – avoids growing or shrinking
• Superior construction
Lower Life Cycle Cost
• Duraloc MG extends the life of tufted carpet a minimum Installation Friendly
of 40 percent • Product does not inhibit pattern match
• The longer carpet lasts the less it costs • Temperature stable
• Product flexibility and construction
Moisture and Maintenance Benefits

• Enhanced moisture barrier • Passes British Spill Test

• Prevents wicking • Improves ability to remove spills

• Helps eliminate odors

Application Flexibility
• Duraloc MG is available on most patterns and styles

Enhanced Ergonomics
• Cushion under foot = less fatigue
• May improve worker productivity

Inhibits Microbial Growth
• Does not support mold and mildew growth

Installation Friendly
• Product does not inhibit pattern match
• Temperature stable
• Product flexibility and construction - ease of installation

Roller Mobility
• Does not inhibit roller traffic

Improves Safety
• Helps to prevent serious slip and fall injuries
• Passes ADA requirements

Acoustical Benefits
• Improves sound absorption for a quieter work environment

Thermo Insulator
• Helps keep building warmer in winter and cooler in summer

MCC-650 500 TownPark Lane, Suite 400
Kennesaw, Georgia 30144

Order Entry: 800.622.6228 Sales: 800.554.6637

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