FAQ
1. What makes Antron® different from other commercial carpet fibres, and how do these differences impact carpet appearance and performance?
Antron® is comprised of four components that enable it to deliver the key performance and aesthetic qualities you demand from commercial carpet:
- Superior polymer substrate-type 6,6 nylon
- Fibre engineering-exclusive fibre shapes
- Advanced soil-resistance technology- DuPont™ Teflon® carpet protector
- Performance Testing - Antron® Performance Standards Testing Program
2. What's the difference between type 6,6 and type 6 nylon?
Type 6,6 nylon has a tighter molecular structure than type 6 nylon due to a higher level of hydrogen bonding and maximum alignment between molecular chains, creating a tighter structure that better resists crushing, matting and stain penetration. Type 6 nylon does not have this level of internal bonding, resulting in a more open structure. And, type 6,6 nylon gives carpet the unique balance of strength, elasticity and durability it needs to survive in commercial installations.
3. What makes Antron® Lumena™* better than the competitors' solution dyed nylon?
Antron® Lumena™* solution dyed nylon has been engineered to offer greater stain resistance than any other solution dyed nylon. In addition, Antron® Lumena™* has the unique 4 hole hollow filament fibre shape, which provides superior soil hiding and soil release properties. Carpets of Antron® Lumena™* nylon have DuPont™ Teflon® carpet protector, so carpet looks newer longer. While competitive products may also have a fluorochemical treatment, these treatments are not as durable as Teflon® which can withstand heavy traffic and many hot water extractions.
4. What makes Antron® Legacy™** better than competitive dyeable nylon?
Antron® Legacy™** has the unique hollow filament cross section, which provides superior soil hiding and soil release properties. Carpets of Antron® Legacy™** can also have DuPont™ Teflon® carpet protector, which keeps your carpet looking newer longer. While competitive products may also have a fluorochemical treatment, these treatments are not as durable as Teflon® which can withstand heavy traffic and many hot water extractions.
5. How are Antron® Legacy™** fibres engineered?
The exclusive fibre shapes are specially engineered to minimize trapped soil and make carpets easier to clean. They have smooth exterior surfaces, trapping less soil. Internal voids refract and diffuse light in a way that enhances the natural lustre of the carpet surface.
6. I saw a solution dyed carpet with a multicolour yarn running through it. Will this give me colourfastness?
No. The multicoloured yarn is most likely not a solution dyed fibre. The random colour aesthetic within the carpet is generally achieved by "space dyeing" a fibre. Dyeable fibres are not as colourfast as solution dyed fibres under extreme conditions. A carpet of 100% solution dyed nylon will ensure colourfastness to intense sunlight or harsh cleaning chemicals.
7. Why can't I get the colours I want in a solution dyed carpet?
The colourfastness benefits of solution dyed nylon are based on the pigments (colourants) added to the molten polymer during the fibre manufacturing process. A limited number of pigments are available to achieve all desired colours and still meet colourfastness requirements. Antron® Lumena™* gives you over 100 individual colours which means virtually unlimited colour combinations.
8. I'm looking for a carpet that will withstand exceptionally high traffic. Which Antron® nylon fibre should I specify?
Antron® Legacy™** nylon is the right choice for high-traffic environments that are susceptible to heavy soiling, such as corporate offices, retail stores, airports and schools. Antron® Legacy™** fibres are engineered to minimize soil-trapping crevices and can be protected with patented DuPont™ Teflon® carpet protector.
9. I'm looking for a carpet that will withstand frequent spills and stains. Which Antron® nylon fibre should I specify?
Antron® Lumena™* solution dyed nylon is the right choice for environments such as hospitals, restaurants and public spaces where frequent spills and cleanings are inevitable. Carpets of Antron® Lumena™* are easier to care for-most stains can be removed with water and a mild detergent alone. Equally important, the colour is locked into the fibre, so it can stand up to everything from aggressive cleaning solutions to intense sunlight without sacrificing colourfastness. Antron® Lumena™* is also protected with DuPont™ Teflon® carpet protector that provides superior soil resistance versus carpets made from other solution dyed fibres.
* Formerly known as Antron® Excel SC.
** Formerly known as Antron® Excel.
