Anso Nylon Celebrates 15 Years of Crossbond Techno

Dalton, GA, June 21, 2006--Anso nylon, a premium brand of Shaw Industries External Fiber Sales and Marketing, announced the 15-year anniversary of its revolutionary and patented CrossBond fiber technology. Technology has been the backbone of Anso nylon for nearly 40 years, consistently delivering performance and aesthetic fiber solutions that have the durability, comfort and styling dealers and homeowners demand. Introduced in 1991, CrossBond technology was the first fiber advancement of its kind designed specifically to resist foot-traffic crushing, while also improving the performance and aesthetics of carpet. Today, CrossBond technology remains one of the most advanced fiber technologies available and comes in all staple carpets featuring Anso CrushResister and Anso Caress nylon. Proving its success and popularity with dealers and homeowners alike, 15 year sales of carpet made with CrossBond technology could wrap around the world five times (based on a 12’ wide, 48 oz. carpet). “Fifteen years ago, Anso nylon set the gold standard for fiber technology with its introduction of CrossBond technology,” said Mike Leary, director, Shaw Industries External Fiber Sales and Marketing. “Today, we celebrate that achievement by marking its 15-year anniversary and continuing our commitment of providing leading-edge technological advancements for the benefit of our dealers and their customers.” The patented process works during the yarn heat setting process when specially engineered CrossBond nylon fibers are heat-set into the fiber twist, physically linking the fibers to one another. When cooled, CrossBond fibers solidify, providing a permanent added strength to the twisted nylon fiber creating a unique crush-resistant property. The result is a resilient network of microscopic bond points throughout each carpet tuft, acting like rivets in a bridge, preventing the tufts of yarn from un-twisting and enhancing the twist-lock construction. Compared to ordinary nylon carpet tufts, carpet made with CrossBond technology resist tip bloom and de-twisting and are among the most resilient products on the market. What’s more, CrossBond technology offers unparalleled surface uniformity, precise tip definition across the carpet surface and a smooth surface that creates a greater aesthetic that lasts longer compared to carpets that do not contain CrossBond technology. Introduced almost 40 years ago, Anso nylon is the oldest continuously marketed fiber brand in the industry. Because of its high quality and strict construction standards, Anso nylon has earned a trusted reputation for exceptional performance. Constantly developing and utilizing new technologies, the Anso nylon brand family includes Anso CrushResister, Anso CrushResister TLC, Anso Caress, Anso nylon, Anso SmartChoice II, Anso SmartChoice I, and Anso f(x) nylon. To learn more about Anso nylon’s various products, programs and services visit www.anso.com

Related Topics:Shaw Industries Group, Inc.

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