Abstract: A hybrid fibre mat comprises glass fibres, polymer fibres and binding agents, the glass fibres having a mean diameter of between 6 and 13 ?m and a mean length of between 6 and 15 mm, the polymer fibres being staple fibres having a mean fineness of between 0.2 and 0.6 dtex and a mean length of between 2 and 4 mm and the percentage by weight of the polymer fibres being between 5 and 20% of the dry fibre mat. Such a hybrid fibre mat being suitable in particular as a covering for interior elements, a ceiling panel or other interior cladding elements and, provided with an impregnation (for example plastisol), in particular as a structural layer of a cushioned vinyl floor covering.

Abstract: The invention relates to a novel binder system and its use for the consolidation of textile fabrics, and to products containing such consolidated textile fabrics. The materials of the invention are suitable for the manufacture of lining materials which can be used in the manufacture of sarking membranes, roofing sheets and water-proof sheetings, in particular of coated sarking membranes, roofing sheets and water-proof sheetings, or in the manufacture of carpets and PVC floorings as a textile backing or as a textile reinforcement.