VEHICLE FLOOR MATS HAVING INTEGRAL HOOK RETENTION

摘要

Floor mats (10) that can be removably secured to loop pile carpeting (30) within a vehicle include a surface layer (12) having an aesthetic appearance, a backing layer (16) in face-to-face contacting relationship with the surface layer (12), and a layer of scrim (18) material integrally disposed within the backing layer (16), wherein the layer of scrim (18) material comprises a plurality of hooks (20) extending outwardly therefrom and through the backing layer (16) in one or more locations. The hooks (20) are configured to engage loops in floor carpeting (30) within a vehicle when the floor mat (10) is placed on the carpeting (30). Moreover, the size and density of the hooks (20) are configured such that damage to the carpeting (30) when the floor mat (10) is removed from the carpeting (30) is reduced.