Comparisons for the European and North American Floorcovering Markets.DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c24617) has announced the addition of Polyamide polyamide material used in the creation of nonabsorbable, synthetic, nylon sutures. Fibres and Yarns for Floorcoverings: Europe and North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. Compared to their offering. Sales of textile floorcoverings continue to decline in Western Europe--with the exception of certain niche areas such as synthetic grass for sports surfaces. In the USA and Canada, however, textile floorcovering sales are still growing. The two markets are also very different in their make-up. The North American North American named after North America. North American blastomycosis see North American blastomycosis. North American cattle tick see boophilusannulatus. market is dominated by a handful of huge corporations whereas companies in Western Europe Western Europe The countries of western Europe, especially those that are allied with the United States and Canada in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (established 1949 and usually known as NATO). are generally smaller and more regionalised. Also, in North America tufted materials dominate--in the domestic and contract carpet markets as well as in the automotive sector--but in Western Europe needlepunched nonwoven non·wo·ven adj. Made by a process not involving weaving. Used of textiles. n. Material or a fabric made by a process not involving weaving. materials have a much higher share. Relatedly, polyamide (nylon) 6 and 6.6 account for about 60% of the fibres and filament filament, in astronomy: see chromosphere. yarns used in North American floorcoverings but in Western Europe the percentage is closer to 25%. Ultimately, tufted polyamide materials have much more market value than needlepunched polypropylene. This is illustrated by the fact that the former are used as interior carpet and trunk linings in luxury cars while the latter are employed in cheaper models. West European firms would therefore benefit by becoming more like their North American counterparts. One European company, Radici Group, is poised to do so. By the end of 2005 it plans to purchase Nylstar, its major European competitor in polyamide, making it the biggest European player in polyamide staple fibres Noun 1. staple fibre - a natural fiber (raw cotton, wool, hemp, flax) that can be twisted to form yarn; "staple fibers vary widely in length" staple fiber, staple natural fiber, natural fibre - fiber derived from plants or animals and filament yarns. Key Chapters Include: European and North American floorcovering markets compared Supply of polyamide fibres and yarns for floorcoverings in Western Europe Production and consumption of tufted carpets Carpets for automotive Tufted carpet for artificial grass Health, safety and the environment Outlook List of tables For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c24617 |
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