Seam Overheated
What you need to know
Overheated seams occur during seam construction when too much heat is applied to the seam resulting in distortion of the backings and/or distortion of yarns along the seam. Too much heat can result from the seam iron being set on too high of a setting. Moving the seam iron too slowly along the seam can also trap heat from the iron over the seam tape. Overheating can also occur 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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