Mondo Gets Patents for Artificial Turf Backing

Conshohocken, PA, Aug. 19, 2010--Mondo said it has received U.S. patents on Thermo-bonded, its new artificial turf backing.

The primary patent covers the unique design and process of Thermo-bonded, which provides a dimensionally stable tufted turf without needing a polyurethane secondary backing.

Instead, a dual primary backing holds the turf fibers more securely in place compared to traditional primary backings, so it can be handled as necessary without substantial fiber loss.

Mondo said the non-stretchable backing prevents elongation or other stretching of the turf. As a result, the quality of the turf, including the integrity of the pattern and the quantity of the fiber per unit area, remains consistent.

Another patent pertains to Thermo-bonded's primary backing, which is made of four layers that are all fused together.

Mondo said that unlike traditional artificial turf backings, Thermo-bonded does not use polyurethane as a primary component of the system. Instead, Thermo-bonded utilizes woven and non-woven polyester as the main components.