Belgian Firm Develops Lightweight Aviation Carpet

Courtrai, Belgium, April 2, 2008--A new ultra lightweight carpet and lightweight carpet for the aviation market is being introduced by Belgian International Carpets. Both carpets boast a significant difference in weight compared to standard carpet.

“The ultra lightweight carpet is 1,050 grams per square meter compared to 1,800 for standard carpet,” says Philip Dermaut, managing director “Our lightweight carpet is 1,400 grams.”

BIC said it has made the carpets look different than traditional ones and has increased the strength and durability of its products.

“We have run methods of testing for burning behaviour, anti static, colour and surface appearance to determine changes in appearance of textile floor coverings,” Dermaut says. “We found besides ultra light weight coverings, which are non-carpet, our carpets can deal with tough stains as well as absorb dirt and dust."