Eight Carpet Mills Offering Styles featuring the new ANTRON® Nylon with StainRESIST™ Fiber Technology

June 12, 2005
CHICAGO – Eight carpet mills are offering styles featuring the recently announced new patented technology Antron® nylon with StainRESIST™ fiber technology, engineered specifically for white dyeable fiber. INVISTA, the manufacturer of Antron® carpet fiber, announced the new technology on April 20. This new technology is designed to keep carpets of Antron® looking newer longer, by making it easier to clean stains commonly found in the interior commercial environment. It is the newest member in the Antron® family of stain resistance brands, including Antron Lumena® solution dyed nylon.

"Antron® with StainRESIST™ fiber technology is the latest innovation in our family of stain resistant products designed to help the architect, interior designer and facility manager specify carpet that will exceed performance expectations for their facility," said Bobby Berrier, INVISTA’s vice president, Commercial/Transportation Flooring. "The fact that eight mills have already announced styles at NeoCon using the new technology is a strong validation of Antron® with StainRESIST™. The mills include Atlas Carpet Mills, Bentley Prince Street, Collins & Aikman, Crossley, Mannington, Masland Carpets, Monterey and Shaw."

Visitors to the Antron® showroom have seen that common stains such as coffee, soft drinks and wine easily clean up using water. For more stubborn stains, hot water extraction and mild detergent takes care of the problem. "Antron® is the preferred fiber of our customers because of the brand promise and this builds upon that promise. We are backing this product with a lifetime stain warranty because we are very confident about how the product will perform," added Berrier.

This new level of stain resistance is recommended for all segments, especially healthcare, corporate, education and hospitality segments where stains such as coffee, fruit juice, soft drinks, wine, cough syrup and Chloraseptic® spray are common.

Combined with the superior type 6,6 nylon polymer, unique fiber engineering and DuraTech® soil resistance, StainRESIST™ fiber technology is optimal when styling flexibility is desired and stain resistance is a must. Antron® with StainRESIST™ fiber technology is backed by a lifetime stain warranty, a lifetime antistatic warranty and a 10-year warranty for fiber loss from abrasive wear.

Antron® with StainRESIST™ fiber technology shares the same sustainability message as other members of the Antron® family of brands. Antron® carpet fiber, the first carpet fiber to receive Environmentally Preferable Product certification by Scientific Certification Systems, is also the first to receive re-certification. This means Antron® carpet fiber continues to lead the industry by manufacturing products certified as having a lesser or reduced effect on the environment.

Antron® is the most recognized brand of commercial carpet fiber. In addition to its advanced soil resistance, stain resistance, and exclusive fiber technology, Antron® carpet face fiber is third-party certified as an Environmentally Preferable Product based on guidelines from Executive Order 13101. For more information on Antron®, please call 1-877-5ANTRON or visit www.antron.invista.com.

Editors Note: The following quotes about Antron® with StainRESIST™ were provided by mill executives.

“The new Antron® with StainRESIST™ fiber technology is an important new anti-stain technology for the commercial market,” said Lee Schilling, executive vice president of marketing, Tandus. “This new technology will definitely be part of the Tandus brand offerings.”

“Bentley Prince Street uses premium ingredients such as Antron® nylon because of the superior performance attributes of type 6,6 nylon fiber in the manufacturing of its carpet styles,” said Anthony Minite, president of Bentley Prince Street. “We are excited about the introduction of the new Antron® with StainRESIST™ fiber technology because the offering will help us improve quality and service, ultimately providing more value to our customers.”

“Shaw is committed to offering a wide range of products to meet the diverse requirements of the commercial interiors market. Antron® with StainRESIST™ gives us one more option as we continue to provide premium carpets to our customers," said Tim Baucom, vice president of sales for Shaw.

Jack Ganley, president of Mannington, said, "We look forward to developing styles that incorporate Antron® with StainRESIST™. This new technology fits well with Mannington's history of supplying our customers with products that are long-lasting, luxurious and easy to care for."

“Atlas looks forward to offering Antron® with StainRESIST™ in the marketplace,” said Jim Horwich, president of Atlas Carpet Mills.

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