How to Select the Appropriate Woven Scrim Base Fabric for Carpets?

Determine the Priority of Properties According to Usage

Household Use:
If the carpet is for low - traffic areas such as the bedroom, softness and comfort may be the primary considerations. You can choose woven scrim base backing fabrics with finer fibers and a soft texture, such as those with a higher proportion of natural fibers (like cotton). At the same time, breathability and moisture permeability are also important to prevent the carpet from producing odors or growing mold due to moisture accumulation.

For medium - traffic areas such as the living room, in addition to softness, abrasion resistance and tear resistance also need to be focused on. You can select base backing fabrics blended with higher - strength fibers (such as polyester fibers). For example, our company's Y240120 fabric is a polyester woven backing base fabric specially designed for carpet composite. It is a high-density base fabric with excellent breathability and moisture permeability. Moreover, it has good tear resistance and tensile strength. This kind of base fabric can not only ensure a certain level of comfort, but also withstand the friction and tension caused by daily trampling and occasional furniture movement.

Commercial Use:
In high - traffic commercial places such as hotel lobbies and shopping mall corridors, abrasion resistance is the most important performance indicator. High - tensile - strength, excellent - tear - resistance and abrasion - resistant base fabrics should be preferred, such as thicker and high - density woven scrim base backing fabrics. This kind of scrim base fabric can withstand frequent pedestrian movement and heavy - object dragging, and maintain the integrity and appearance of the carpet.

Size Stability: The better the size stability of the base fabric, the better it can ensure the precision and appearance of the carpet during processing and use.

Consider Compatibility with Other Materials:
If you plan to make a coated carpet, you need to understand in advance the compatibility of the woven scrim base fabric with coating materials (such as PVC, rubber, etc.). Observe the adhesion after the base fabric and the coating material are combined and whether there are chemical reactions (such as discoloration, hardening, etc.). Good compatibility can ensure that the coating adheres evenly and will not fall off during long - term use.

Breathability and Moisture Permeability
The base fabric should have good breathability and moisture permeability. This helps to maintain the air circulation and dryness inside the carpet and reduces the possibility of odors and mold growth.