| abstract |
Flexible vinyl floor coverings in which the wear layer comprises a blend of PVC, simple ester plasticiser and thermoplastic urethane polymer have improved anti-slip characteristics and good resistance to staining, abrasion and scratching. The urethane polymer is preferably an aliphatic polyester polyurethane, and it is preferably present in an amount of 5 to 40 parts by weight per 100 parts PVC resin. |