Compounds
EOC is a trusted global supplier of high performance backcoating compounds for carpets and artificial grass. Founded in 1948 as a foam
rubber producer, we have decades of experience in the textile and flooring industry, providing water-based textile compounds that combine innovation, sustainability, and performance.
Our core expertise lies in the development of ready-to-use backcoating compounds for carpets and artificial turf. For customers who prefer in-house formulation, EOC also offers a complete range of binders and auxiliaries to create custom solutions.
1. Ready-to-use backcoating compounds
Our water-based backcoating compounds are formulated from a blend of natural and synthetic polymers, tailored for a wide range of textile applications. Each compound can be customized for specific performance requirements through our flexible binder systems.
Applications include:
- Precoat
- Double backing
- Foam coating (gel / non-gel)
Our application engineers provide on-site technical support, ensuring a smooth transition from pilot trials to full-scale production. With EOC, you gain not only high-performance compounds but also expert guidance for optimal results.
2. Binders & auxiliaries for backcoating compounds
EOC supplies a portfolio of binders and auxiliaries for customers formulating their own backcoating compounds. All our products deliver exceptional bonding strength, adhesion, aging resistance, and anti-static performance.
Water-based binders
- xSB (carboxylated styrene-butadiene)
- (S)ACR (styrene-acrylic)
- SBR / NL
- EVA
- Polyolefin
- PVB dispersions (PCR-based sustainable alternative
- PES dispersions
Functional auxiliaries
- Thickeners
- Dispersing agents
- Color dispersions
- Vulcanization products (gel / non-gel)
- Anti-static agents
- Coagulants
- Wetting agents
- Surfactants
- Defoamers
- Stabilizing agents
- Gelling agents
Our commitment to sustainable water-based backcoatings
EOC is committed to eco-friendly solutions, ensuring our water-based systems support circularity and low-impact manufacturing:
- Renewable resources
- Biobased materials
- (post consumer) recycled content
- Designed for recycling
- Low VOC & odor
- Halogen-free flame retardants
Applications
Backcoating products for commercial and residential use:
Carpets & mats
- Broadloom carpets
- Carpet tiles
- Rugs
- Bath mats
- Dirt control mats
- Needlefelt
- Car mats
Artificial grass - Sport
- Leisure
Why choose EOC?
- 75+ years of textile and compounding expertise
- Flexible systems adaptable to your machinery
- Global supply network with local technical service
- Customizable, regulation-compliant solutions
- Commitment to circularity, recyclability, and low-impact chemistry
Partner with us
Looking for a sustainable, high-performance backcoating solution for carpets or artificial grass?
Contact our experts at [email protected]
What sets us apart? We do more than supply raw materials, we deliver tailor-made formulations, technical expertise and guidance on evolving needs and regulations.
Piet Tytgat
Sales Director Textile Division