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Antimicrobial
Textiles; Carpets
A chemical treatment added to carpet to reduce the growth of common bacteria, fungi, yeast, mould and mildew.
Antistatic
Textiles; Carpets
The ability of a carpet system to dissipate an electrostatic charge before it reaches the threshold of human sensitivity.
Attached cushion
Textiles; Carpets
A cushioning material, such as foam, rubber, urethane, PVC, etc., adhered to the back side of a carpet to provide additional dimensional stability, thickness and padding.
Cable
Home furnishings; Carpets
The cut pile-style carpet made of thicker and longer yarn and is suggested for low traffic spaces. Heavy foot traffic can cause matting and crushing, so it's not the ideal choice for hallways or ...
Berber
Home furnishings; Carpets
A looped-style carpet features bulky yarns with characteristic colour flecks, produced in a level or multi-level loop construction. Most Berbers are manufactured from olefin (polypropylene) fiber, ...
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.