FMR - RUGS AND CARPETS

Mats

smallest, placed in boundary of two areas

Rugs

mainly decorative , moveable, main purpose is defining spaces

Carpets

wall to wall broad loom carpet, built in

Nylon Carpet

most common and durable, fluffy look and cheaper to make, Durable, strong, easy to maintain and dye, static free

Polyester (PET) Carpet Fiber

most common, most environmental friendly because it is recycled, known for its luxurious look, feel

Polyester (PET) Carpet Fiber

Polyethylene terephthalate

Polyester (PET) Carpet Fiber

More stain resistant than nylon, resistant to mold and mildew, non allergic

PTT (triexta, smartstrand, corterra polyester)

plastic mix, Better resilience than PET

Wool

difficult to clean, attractive to mold and mildew, Natural soil resistance, Environmentally friendly, Natural flame resistance

Jute

imperfect texture, from plant stalk, soft and resembles wool, can be dyed

Sisal

durability, from sisalana or agave (brazil plant) can be dyed, coarse and less comfortable

Sea Grass

texture, water resistant, durable and feels better beneath bare feet, cant dye well

Hemp

durable, coppery brown hue but can be dyed, sustainable, mildew resistant, shedding

Woven

made through loom

Flat weave

basic weaving, reversible

wilton

based on machine name, basic, only 8 times of yarn

axminister

based on machine name, more advanced pattern, bigger size, up to 16 color ways

Tufted Carpets

most common, Assembled like sandwich, Broad range of pattern, net backing then tied thread

persian carpet

hand tied

machine tufted

hand held using a machine

Hand Tufted

Higher quality than machine tufted

printed tufted

colored dye using screens or rollers or inkjets onto carpet face, most cost effective

solution dyed

add color to synthetic fiber, dyes yarn as its extruded (color fiber as its made), resist bleach

Carpet Twist

how tight yarn is turned

tighter

more durable

density

how dense yarns are between each other

Cut Pile

Cut at the ends, soft

Loop

more durable, yarn doesn't unravel, not much texture, Looped and uncut on carpet surface, For heavy traffic

Cut-loop

mixture of two, Good performance but less durable than loop carpets

Wall to Wall Application

Fitted carpets or broadloom carpets, Long wide rolls, Seamless - creative freedom

Surface

aesthetic part, nylon, polyester, wool

Backing

hold carpet together, durable weave,(more layers = more durable)

Subfloor

mdf, shipboard, plywood, needs to be wood based

Carpet Tiles

has all layers, easier installation, no need to staple gun, just adhesive

EN 1307

Rates a carpet's long term appearance retention

Class 31

light traffic

Class 32

commercial, high but not extreme traffic

Class 33

heavy usage, expected spilling and soiling

VETTERMANN DRUM TEST: ISO 10361

rates a carpet based on the amount it changes due to heavy foot traffic

Color fastness

resistance to colour fade

Light reflectance Value

percentage of visible light reflected to the light of the human eye

ISO 354

Measures a carpet's acoustical absorption

Tapestry

wall mounted, less restrictions, decorative material

Wire Wilton

allows carpets to be created in cut, loop or cut and loop constructions, with a variety of textures and up to six colors (frames).

Face to Face

can weave two carpets at the same time.

saxony

smooth soft cut pile surface

shag

surface hides footprints,

velvet

fine tip sheared surface

frieze

textured surface with knubby appearance