#11 Research Initiatives Wall to Wall tufted and woven- Sami Ford

  

The two types of floorcoverings I chose to write about are wall to wall tufted carpets and wall to wall woven carpets.  

Wall to wall tufted carpets is usually made from nylon, polyester, polypropylene, or wool. In tufted carpets the face yarns are punched into a primary backing by a multineedled machine. They are created by needle punching into the backing, creating loops. The tufts are inserted lengthwise, which can be close together or far apart. The number of tufts is calculated by multiplying the stitch per inch by the gauge per inch. The loops can be left or cut, which is considered a “cut pile”. The loops can add dimension and texture depending on the loop height. Patterns and colors can be applied to these carpets in several different ways; piece dying, spinneret dyeing or printing on the carpets. Tufts are anchored with a latex compound which attaches to a secondary backing, which gives stability and strength. Additionally, treatments can be added for stain-resistance, fire resistance, etc. Tufted carpets are sturdy and cheaper than woven carpets, hence why they are a popular option.  

Wall to wall woven carpets is also made from nylon, polyester, polypropylene, or wool (but primarily wool and nylon). The pile, weft, and warp yarns are interlaced on a loom, which can create various designs and patterns. Woven carpets are either hand or machine made, the pile face yarns, and the backing yarns are intertwined, making a single fabric. The three most common types are velvet, Wilton, and Axminster, along with chenille. Axminster carpets are patterned while Wilton carpets are plain or cut and loop styles. Because they use both synthetic and natural fibers these carpets are typically stain resistant, have low flammability, and spring back into shape, while also being easy to clean without having to add treatments. These are extremely durable and well-made rugs, usually being more expensive. 

 

 

https://blog.manningtoncommercial.com/what-is-carpet-tufting#:~:text=They%20are%20machine%2Dmade%20from,are%20nylon%2C%20polyester%20and%20polypropylene. 

https://www.brentcarpets.co.uk/news/woven-vs-tufted-make-mind/ 

https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1936&context=extensionhist 

https://www.levis4floors.com/pages/carpet-how-its-made 

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