Stop mark

Stop marks go across the width

Stop marks go across the width

Stop marks go across the width

Stop marks go across the width

Stop Mark (Carpet)

Floor Detective® Claims and Conditions Guide

Summary

Stop marks are manufacturing-related appearance conditions created during the tufting process when the tufting machine momentarily stops and restarts. If the backing advances slightly during the stoppage, normal tuft placement is disrupted and a visible band forms across the carpet width. The condition commonly appears as a narrow transverse band with altered tuft density, spacing, or visual texture compared to adjacent areas. Stop marks are present prior to installation and are permanent in nature. See also Shift Marks, Shearing Defects, Gauge Lines / Rows, and Carpet Problems for broader context.

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