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This unique practical guide covers all aspects of the preparation, manufacture, and performance
of tufted carpets. It combines Von Moody's original work and research, based on his eighteen
years' experience in the carpet industry, with Howard Needles' extensive background in textile fibers
and dyes. After a comprehensive introduction to the formation, structure, and properties of the fibers
used in tufted carpets, Tufted Carpet explores their composition, the raw materials and processes employed
in their construction, the enhancers that make carpets attractive to buyers, and the factors that affect
the performance of carpets. It also discusses the environmental impacts of carpet production and
includes a chapter on post-consumer uses of carpets and the factors limiting the reuse of the fibers and
polymers.
From the Preface: “...This book was written as an intermediate book for all carpet industry
professionals. Its aim is to serve experienced professionals with a brief, but comprehensive reference for
review of industry practices. It aims to serve newcomers to the industry by providing a solid introduction
to tufted carpet fundamentals and to serve all industry professionals as a communication tool...”
Target Audience: Professionals and technicians working in the carpet and textiles industry;
carpet buyers; also students in these disciplines.
Table of Contents:
Introduction to Carpet Fiber:
Fiber Theory and Formation
Fiber Identification and Characterization
Major Fibers and Their Properties
Carpet Making:
Yarn Formation
Primary and Secondary Backing Construction
Carpet Construction
Coatings, Raw Materials, and Their Processes:
Latex Coatings
Polyurethane Coatings
Cushion
Polyvinyl Chloride Plastisol Coating
Hot Melt Coating
Extrusion Coating Technology
Carpet Tile Coatings and Reinforcements
Carpet Enhancers:
Antimicrobial Agents
Color, Dyes, Dyeing, and Printing
Stain Blockers and Fluorochemicals
Performance, Cleaning, and Recycling:
Performance Issues
Maintenance and Cleaning
Recycling
Glossary
Index
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