Carpets

Carpets

For all carpet and rug terms.

Industry: Home furnishings

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shearing

Home furnishings; Carpets

The manufacturing process in which carpet is drawn under revolving cutting blades, in order to produce a smooth face on the fabric.

screen printing

Home furnishings; Carpets

A common method of carpet coloring, where color is applied from one to as many as eight silk-screens. Carpeting with photographs and custom artwork can now be achieved through this process.

A dense cut pile, usually made of plied and heat set yarns, so that each tuft end has a distinguished appearance. The result is a smooth, velvety, “traditional” look with a luxurious feel. Prone to ...

polypropylene

Home furnishings; Carpets

Synthetic, thermoplastic polymer used for molded items, sheets, films and fibers. Federal Trade Commission classification is olefin. Today it represents more over 35% of the total fibers used in ...

polyester

Home furnishings; Carpets

A fiber-forming, thermoplastic synthetic polymer, often chosen for its bulkiness, color clarity and resistance to stains and fading. Not as resilient as nylon, but a great performer.