Fiber Degradation

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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What you need to know

Fiber Degradation can occur when fibers lack antioxidants causing the polymer to break down.   The fiber essentially turns to powder.  Such fibers have reduced resilience, elasticity, and flexibility causing them to break from use and vacuuming. Antioxidants serve to prevent oxidation reactions occurring within the fibers, helping them to maintain their …..

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