Plasticizer Migration
What you need to know
Plasticizer migration is a phenomenon caused by the slow release of “Free” plasticizers from PVC-backed modular carpet or vinyl products. Plasticizers are additives used to make plastics softer and more workable so they can be used in a variety of commercial applications. Plasticizers are manufactured by reacting what is known as phthalic anhydride with various organic alcohols. Under very special conditions – this reaction can be reversed breaking down the material through a process known as alkaline hydrolysis caused by
Wrinkles in Backing
March 13, 2021
What you need to know Wrinkles in the backing can occur during the manufacturing process when the primary or secondary...
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Unraveling
March 13, 2021
What you need to know Unraveling can occur on a loop pile or cut/loop pile carpet when a yarn is...
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Tube Line-Pile Reversal
March 13, 2021
What You Need To Know Tube Line Pile Reversal occurs when the carpet is rolled around on the cardboard tube...
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Traffic Lane Gray
March 13, 2021
What you need to know Traffic Lane Gray occurs when the yarn filaments in the traffic lanes become scratched and...
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Texture Variation
March 13, 2021
What you need to know Texture variations can occur from many different manufacturing-related conditions including uneven shearing across the carpet...
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Tension Lines/Streaks
March 13, 2021
What you need to know Tension lines run in the length direction of the carpet and can appear as dark...
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Telegraphing Subfloor
March 13, 2021
What you need to know Telegraphing of the substrate or Subfloor can become evident when carpeting is glued down or...
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