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Belgotex

ProBac – Our Next Generation Carpet Tile Backing.

Lighter, smarter, quieter.

Belgotex reimagines what lies beneath every great floor with ProBac. Our latest innovation comes with a high-performance, sustainable backing engineered for easier handling, long-term durability, better acoustic performance, and reduced environmental impact. This is not just an upgrade, it’s a transformation in how carpet tiles are made, transported, and installed.

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Next-generation backing technology for lighter, faster installation.

  • Sustainability at its core, using recycled content and lower-energy production.
  • Proven global performance in high-demand commercial environments.
  • Designed for the future, supporting leading green-building standards.

Balancing carpet tile design, performance, and sustainability can be tricky, but we're here to help. Our commercial team can provide expert guidance on tile combinations, layout options, technical specifications and more.

Performance Advantages of ProBac

30% lighter than conventional bitumen backings for easier handling and installation.
Lower energy use bypasses the hot-bitumen line, reducing power demand.
Extended product life stable structure ensures long-term durability.
Acoustic comfort absorbs impact sound for quieter interiors.
Reduced transport emissions lower weight equals low carbon footprint.

 

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ProBac Sustainability Credentials

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Made with 75% recycled polyester derived from post-consumer waste for reduced virgin material use.
Low global-warming potential.
Low VOC emissions.
GreenTag PHD PlatinumHEALTH Certified – no chemicals of concern down to 0.01%, with no health risks across the full lifecycle.
Supports Green Star, LEED, and WELL building standards.

Technical Summary

PROPERTY METHOD VALUE
Fibre composition  Needlefelt  Polyester (75% rPET / 25% virgin PET)
Mass per unit area  EN 29073-1  300 g/m² ± 10% 
Thickness ISO 5084  2.5 – 3.5 mm 
Tensile strength MD/CMD  ISO 9073-3  ≥ 350 N 
Elongation at break MD/CMD  ISO 9073-3  ≥ 40% 
Width tolerance  Internal QC  ± 0.5% 
Length tolerance  Internal QC  ± 0.5% 
Impact sound reduction EN ISO 10143-3 ΔLw 26dB