To help retailers maximize their profits and customer satisfaction, manufacturers are continually upgrading cushion technology and marketing strategies to enhance soft surface sales.
Now in its 15th year, Carpet America Recovery Effort (CARE) continues its work to increase the diversion of carpet waste from landfills, and the recycling of post-consumer carpet.
In this month’s issue of Floor Trends, Dave Foster speaks with Dr. Bob Peoples, executive director of Carpet America Recovery Effort (CARE) and former director of nylon technology at Solutia.
The fiber story is a story of innovation that has taken place within the fiber sector of the carpet industry and it’s really the story of the carpet industry.
Beaulieu America announced a partial closing of its Bridgeport Fibers Plant in Bridgeport, Ala., as part of a long-term strategic plan to align its business to the market and manufacturing resources.
Fiber make up, construction and backing play important roles in creating a high-performing carpet; and with their investment in technology advancements, carpet manufacturers are meeting the demand for durable, long lasting floors.
