Carpets

Carpets

For all carpet and rug terms.

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Carpets

A looped-style carpet features bulky yarns with characteristic color flecks, produced in a level or multi-level loop construction. Most Berbers are manufactured from olefin (polypropylene) fiber, but ...

backing

Home furnishings; Carpets

Typically manufactured from woven polypropylene, a carpets backing provides a base cloth to hold the yarn in place while tufting occurs.

beck dyeing

Home furnishings; Carpets

An alternative dyeing method used in the manufacturing of carpet that involves the application of color to yarn after the carpet has been tufted.

yarn dyeing

Home furnishings; Carpets

The process of changing the color of yarn before it is fabricated into carpet.

padding

Home furnishings; Carpets

A cushion that lies between the carpet and the floor or foundation. The choice of padding determines how thick and soft a carpet feels underfoot. A quality cushion can preserve the carpet and provide ...

twist

Home furnishings; Carpets

The number of turns per inch and the direction of turning of the pile fibers or ply or yarn strands placed together. Twist direction may be either right (Z-twist) or left (S-twist). Most carpets ...

wool

Home furnishings; Carpets

The coat of a sheep and the original staple fiber used in the manufacture of carpet. Since wool is a natural fiber, it ranges in color from off-white to black, with a number of earthen tones between. ...