Culp Incorporated Introduces A New Textile Finishing Process The Aqua-Lok Process Changes The Structure And Property Of Fabrics

Furniture World Magazine

AQUA-LOK changes the way fabrics will be finished for strength and softness. The new ecologically-intelligent finishing process uses highly energized water to penetrate fabrics with a laser-like technology. Through the use of high-energy water, the fibers are displaced and uniformly redistributed in the fabric. With this special process, a binding effect creates a web-like backing called INVISICOAT . Textiles finished with this process will no longer need the conventional latex coating. In addition, this new process show significant improvements in pilling, abrasion, seam slippage and tensile strength. The process technology, licensed to Culp through an agreement with BBA Nonwovens InterSpun® Group, holds ten individual patents. According to Rob Culp, CEO of Culp, Inc., 3AQUA-LOK is truly a technological breakthrough. In today1s market-place, the consumer demands softer, full-bodied supple fabric. The AQUA-LOK process answers those demands without negative effects on the environment. In the past, Culp and many other mills washed and rewashed fabric to attain the soft product needed today. The AQUA-LOK technology combines multiple processes into just one-- which is ecologically correct. It is truly light years ahead of the industry processes. Culp, Inc. is one of the worlds largest fabric marketers of upholstery fabrics for furniture and is a leading marketer of mattress ticking for bedding. The Company1s fabrics are used principally in the production of residential and commercial furniture and bedding. For more information about the AQUA-LOK process Please contact: Tim Dolan @ 336-889-5161