WEINHEIM - Freudenberg Performance Materials is extending its recently-introduced Eco range of sustainable nonwoven carpet backings.

The latest additions include Lutradur Eco-R and Colback Eco-R, backings that contain a recycled content of between 51 and 90% of recycled raw materials.

The company launched its Eco range for sustainable primary backings earlier this year with the introduction of the Eco-RE resource-efficient backings that use fewer raw materials and support end product recyclability.

To achieve this, Freudenberg R&D teams further developed the company’s proprietary yarn production technology allowing for extremely thin filaments.

Replacing virgin raw materials with recycled polyester also saved on natural resources and improves the carbon footprint of end products.

“With the extended ECO range, Freudenberg now offers a variety of different solutions supporting carpet manufacturers in making sustainable choices to suit their ambitions and processes,” said Albert Hammerschmied, director for EMEA carpet business with responsibility for New Business Development and Sustainability. “Freudenberg is a long-term supplier to the industry with a strong history of developing tailored solutions for and with our industry partners. The continuous development of backings with recycled content is one result of these efforts.”

The ECO-R backings are specifically suitable for carpet tiles, broadloom, dust control mats and automotive option mats.