Pattern Elongation

Pattern Elongation

Carpet pattern elongation showing distortion in pattern repeat spacing

Pattern elongation

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Pattern elongation

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Pattern elongation

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Pattern elongation

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Pattern elongation

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Pattern elongation

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Pattern elongation

Pattern Mismatch 4

Pattern elongation

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Pattern elongation

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Pattern elongation

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Pattern Elongation 1

Pattern elongation

Carpet pattern elongation showing distortion in pattern repeat spacing Pattern match-6911 Sierra Exif JPEG Pattern elongation-6314 Sierra Exif JPEG Sierra Exif JPEG Pattern Mismatch 3 Pattern Mismatch 4 Pattern Elongation 3 Pattern Elongation 2 Pattern Mismatch 1 Pattern Elongation 1

Pattern Elongation / Pattern Run-Off (Carpet)

Floor Detective® Claims and Conditions Guide

Summary

Pattern elongation, also referred to as pattern run-off, is an appearance-related dimensional condition in which the length of a carpet pattern repeat varies between rolls or breadths. Pattern elongation describes the measurable change in repeat spacing along the machine direction, while pattern run-off describes the visible misalignment that occurs when adjacent breadths do not align during installation. The condition typically develops during manufacturing due to unequal linear tension or dimensional stabilization during processing. Pattern elongation affects visual alignment only and does not indicate loss of

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