Latex encapsulation of the yarn bundle

Latex encapsulation of the yarn bundle

Latex encapsulation of the yarn bundle

Latex encapsulation of the yarn bundle

Bundlewrap and Penetration (Carpet)

Floor Detective® Laboratory Testing Reference

Summary

Bundlewrap and penetration are laboratory evaluations used to estimate how effectively latex binder is distributed around and within tuft bundles in tufted carpet constructions. Bundlewrap describes the amount of binder surrounding the outside perimeter of a tuft bundle, while penetration describes the amount of binder that migrates into the tuft bundle structure itself. These measurements are commonly used as internal manufacturing quality indicators and comparative laboratory tools when evaluating tuft security, bearding, tuft loss, snags, edge ravel, or related performance concerns. Bundlewrap and penetration measurements provide comparative information regarding binder distribution only and do not independently establish manufacturing defect, product failure, warranty responsibility, or field performance. No universally accepted industry test method or published industry-wide acceptance criteria currently exist for these measurements. See also Carpet Bearding, Carpet Problems, and Flooring Laboratory Testing and Analysis for broader context.

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