Poor Heat Set-Twist Loss

Poor Heat Set – Twist Loss

Poor Heat Set 44444441 (2)

Yarns not heat set

Poor Heat set 3

Yarns not heat set

Poor Heat Set 2

Poor heat set

Poor Heat Set 4

Yarns not heat set

Poor Heat Set 44444441 (2) Poor Heat set 3 Poor Heat Set 2 Poor Heat Set 4

Poor Heat Set / Twist Loss (Carpet)

Floor Detective® Claims and Conditions Guide

Summary

Poor heat set and twist loss are appearance conditions in which carpet yarns fail to maintain their intended twist configuration under normal use. Heat setting stabilizes twisted yarn so it retains balance and shape during traffic. When twist stability is inadequate due to construction variables or heat-set irregularities, yarns may untwist, bloom, or lose surface definition. The condition affects appearance retention and does not

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