Comparison of carpet fibers
Floor And Floor Treatments 3 (1+2)
Lesson :13 Fibers used in floor covering and their qualities
Comparison of carpet fibers
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Material
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Resilience
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Staining
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Abrasion
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Fading
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Mildew
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Cost
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Wool
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Excellent. Feels springy underfoot
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Very good, but may be difficult to clean
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Very good
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Damaged by long exposure to sunlight.
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Requires treatment
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High.
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Nylon
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Very good. Resists crushing
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Very good. More easily cleaned than wool
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Very good
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Damaged by long exposure to sunlight.
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Excellent.
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Medium to High.
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Polyester
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Fair, susceptible to crushing.
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Fair. Cleans well
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Excellent
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Damaged by long exposure to sunlight.
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Requires treatment.
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Low to Medium.
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Acrylic
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Good. Almost as good as wool.
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Good, but must be treated after deep cleaning.
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Poor
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Good.
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Excellent.
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Low to Medium
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Poly propylene olefin
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Varies with construction and type of pile.
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Very good. Doesn’t retain dirt
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Very good
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Treated to resist fading.
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Excellent.
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Low.
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