| abstract |
The present invention provides needle punch carpets for intensive use, as well as methods of manufacture of the same. The needle punch carpets are substantially, and preferably completely biodegradable. A needle punch carpet according to the present invention comprises a needle felt and at least one backing layer, wherein both the needle felt and the at least one backing layer comprise at least 90%, preferably at least 95%, more preferably at least 98% and most preferred 100% of polymeric biodegradable material, for example poly (L-lactic acid) and poly (D-lactic acid), respectively. |