Tufted Carpet
This book combines Von Moody's original work and research in the carpet industry with the well respected 1986 textile source book, Textile Fibers, Dyes, Finishes, and Processes: A Concise Guide, by Howard L. Needles to produce a unique practical guide on all aspects of the preparation, manufacture, and performance of carpet. It addresses the structure and properties of fiber, carpet construction, coatings, dyes, finishes, performance, and recycling, among other topics. \ This volume is an...
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This book combines Von Moody's original work and research in the carpet industry with the well respected 1986 textile source book, Textile Fibers, Dyes, Finishes, and Processes: A Concise Guide, by Howard L. Needles to produce a unique practical guide on all aspects of the preparation, manufacture, and performance of carpet. It addresses the structure and properties of fiber, carpet construction, coatings, dyes, finishes, performance, and recycling, among other topics. This volume is an indispensable reference for all practitioners in the carpet industry.
Pt. 1Introduction to carpet fiber1Fiber theory and formation32Fiber identification and characterization233Major fibers and their properties35Pt. 2Carpet making4Yarn formation635Primary and secondary backing construction676Carpet construction83Pt. 3Coatings, raw materials, and their processes7Latex coatings958Polyurethane coating1059Cushion10910Polyvinyl chloride plastisol coating11511Hot melt coating12512Extrusion coating technology13313Carpet tile coatings and reinforcements139Pt. 4Carpet enhancers14Antimicrobial agents14515Color, dyes, dyeing, and printing15516Stain blockers and fluorochemicals177Pt. 5Performance, cleaning, and recycling17Performance issues19518Maintenance and cleaning21519Recycling219AppCarpet test methods225
