Autoneum, the leading producer of vehicle acoustics and thermal management systems, is expanding its range of high-quality carpeting for vehicles and now offers the premium carpet quality of the luxury class in the compact and medium class.

The innovative Clean-Tuft technology is said to provide considerable added value in terms of cleanability and durability, compared to the nonwoven carpets usually found in these vehicle classes, the manufacturer reports.

Improved cleanability

This new technology for tufted carpets is said to have a number of advantages compared to the nonwoven carpets mainly used in the compact and medium class.

Clean-Tuft offers a clearly improved cleanability compared to nonwoven floor coverings, according to the company. In particular, small particles, such as splinters or needles, can be removed more easily and thoroughly, because they do not adhere to the fabric.

Robust and stain-resistant

Carpeting based on Clean-Tuft is also designed to offer advantages in terms of durability and abrasion resistance, being more robust than nonwoven carpets and less susceptible to wear and tear.

It is common for nonwoven carpets to gradually lose their pile after several years in a vehicle. On the contrary, Clean-Tuft continues to offer high-quality haptic and an attractive appearance, thanks to its virtually unchanged fibre shape and structure for the entire life of the vehicle, Autoneum reports.

The company also says that Clean-Tuft rights itself much more rapidly after being subjected to strain, by passengers’ shoes, for example, than conventional nonwoven floor coverings and offers high stain-resistance, thanks to its hydrophobic surface.

Autoneum

Autoneum, headquartered in Winterthur, Switzerland, develops and manufactures components, modules and complete systems for interior and engine bay as well as heatshields and underbody shields.

The company’s customers include leading automobile producers in the key markets of Europe, North America, South America, and Asia. Autoneum is represented at over 45 locations in around 20 countries and employs some 9,600 people worldwide.

www.autoneum.com