Flooring Interviews

Tom Lape on FTC Decision to Change PTT Carpet Fiber Classification to Triexta

Tom Lape on FTC Decision to Change PTT Carpet Fiber Classification to Triexta

March 25, 2009—Tom Lape, Mohawk's Residential Flooring Business President, and Kemp Harr discuss the Federal Trade Commission's recent and rare decision to reclassify PTT fiber to a new generic polymer called Triexta. Listen to the interview to hear that this decision was based on the improved performance characteristics of Triexta, used for Sorona and Smartstrand carpet fiber, compared to traditional polyester.  You will also hear how this carpet fiber will be positioned in the market. (approx. 15 min.)


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