Fiber Degradation (Carpet)

Fiber Degradation

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Fiber Degradation 3

Filaments break off the yarns

Fiber Degradation 4

Filaments on vacuum cleaner housing

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The "V" is the normal carpet

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Chemical Degradation

Chemical degradation

Fiber Degradation

Fibers have degraded to the backing

Chemical Degradation

Fiber Degradation

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Fiber Degradation

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Fiber Degradation

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Fiber Degradation

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Fiber Degradation

Fiber Degradation

Fiber Degradation

Fiber Degradation 1

Fiber Degradation

Fiber Degradation 2

Fibers on left are normal

Fiber Degradation

Fiber Degradation

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Fiber Degradation (Carpet)

Floor Detective® Defect Guide

What You Need to Know

• Fiber degradation is a condition in which carpet fibers lose structural integrity and physically break down over time
• The condition may occur when fiber polymers lack sufficient antioxidant protection, allowing oxidation reactions to proceed
• Oxidative degradation reduces fiber r…..

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