At least certain embodiments of the present invention relate to
polyurethane backed non-flooring products, methods of making non-flooring
products, and polyurethane compositions for forming a layer of
polyurethane on a non-flooring textile, fabric or material. The
compositions comprise the reaction product of castor oil having a water
content of less than or equal to about 0.2% by weight; a monol, and an
isocyanate, wherein the reactants have a soft segment functionality of
about 2.0 to about 2.64. Methods of using the compositions and products
including the compositions are also disclosed. At least selected
embodiments may provide compositions for use in non-flooring surface
coverings such as wall coverings, furniture coverings, clothing, tenting,
or the like having a show surface such as a textile or fabric face
material in contacting overlying relation to a polyurethane backing with
or without additional structures, layers, backings, and/or the like, as
well as apparatus, processes, and/or methods for making such non-flooring
surface coverings, uses for such non-flooring surface coverings, and/or
the like.