Fiber Identification and Carpet Construction

Vocabulary flashcards detailing fiber burning identification characteristics and the architectural layers of various carpet types including woven, tufted, and modular tiles.

Wool

smells like burning hair

Rayon

smells like burning paper

Cotton

smells like burning paper

Acrylic

smells like acrid or burning meat

Nylon

smells like wax

Polypropylene (Olefin)

smells like asphalt, oil , paraffin

Polyester

A fiber that is identified by a sweet, fruity odor when burned.

Woven Carpet

Tufted Loop-pile

Modular Carpet Tiles

Tufted cut-pile