Carpets

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Beck dyeing

Home furnishings; Carpets

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

Yarn dyeing

Home furnishings; Carpets

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

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 ...

Carpet cushion

Home furnishings; Carpets

Twist

Home furnishings; Carpets

The number of turns per inch and the direction of turning of the pile fibres 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 fibre used in the manufacture of carpet. Since wool is a natural fiber, it ranges in colour from off-white to black, with a number of earthen tones ...

Tufting

Home furnishings; Carpets

The cut or uncut loop of pile fabric and the first step in the manufacturing of carpet. The tufting process begins with the weaving synthetic or staple fibre into a primary backing material.