Shearing wool bearding

Filament slippage

Filament slippage

Filament slippage

Bearding

Bearding

Latex encapsulation of the yarn bundle

Latex encapsulation of the yarn bundle

Latex encapsulation of the yarn bundle

Shearing woven wool bearding

Shearing woven wool bearding

Bearding (Carpet)

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Summary

Bearding is a carpet surface condition where individual fibers within the yarn partially separate from the yarn bundle and project outward, giving the carpet a hairy or bearded appearance. The tuft itself typically remains anchored in the backing system, distinguishing this condition from full tuft loss. Bearding may occur in both filament and staple yarn constructions and is influenced by carpet design, latex encapsulation and penetration within the yarn bundle, and in-service conditions. In many cases, the condition is primarily an

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