Belgium-based Balta Group’s Balta Rug division has developed Softline® polypropylene yarn to impart softness to rugs. The new yarn incorporates a high volume of ultrafine fiber strands that are softened via a chemical process during production. Softline yarns are not made with traditional softeners such as oil, making it environmentally friendly.

Balta has introduced two rug collections featuring the new yarn. Softline View rugs are suitable for contemporary interiors, while Softline Style rugs are targeted to more traditional settings.

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September/October 2007