SAVANT™ … the catalyst for a new, advanced generation of commercial carpet.

A bold innovation in carpet fiber

SAVANT™, the French word meaning "genius" is the brand name for BASF's exciting, new, nylon carpet fiber. Not since BASF developed and introduced the first solution-dyed nylon yarn in 1976 has there been as notable an innovation in carpet fiber.

"SAVANT™ is an entirely new fiber that will be the catalyst for a new, advanced generation of commercial carpet," says Ian Wolstenholme, Sales and Marketing Manager for BASF's carpet fiber products. "Innovative breakthroughs of this magnitude in our industry are few and far between. BASF has always been an industry leader in technological advancements and SAVANT™ reaffirms that leadership position."

Unlike conventionally-dyed carpet that is protected from staining by a topical treatment, SAVANT™ has built-in stain resistance that prevents stains from penetrating the carpet. Additionally, this smart new fiber surpasses other premium branded yarn systems by reducing maintenance requirements in terms of labor and cleaning agents. From an environmental standpoint, SAVANT™ is preferable because it is made within a closed-loop system utilizing a high level of recycled polymer and qualifies for the BASF 6ix Again® recycling program.

Two years in the making, the development of SAVANT™ began with a series of town hall meetings across the country that included architects, designers, specifiers, and carpet mill representatives. BASF asked these groups to compile a "wish list" for the most desired characteristics of the ultimate carpet fiber, ranking those elements in order of importance. BASF listened well, and came away with a very clear picture of the most important characteristics. BASF's R&D team, which had been working on a family of new, state-of-the-art fibers, met the challenge head-on by providing a fiber with unsurpassed stain resistance coupled with complete color flexibility and superior ozone fastness.

For more information about BASF's commercial carpet products and resources, visit www.nylon6ix.com or call the BASF Create® Center at (800) 477-8147.