Tufted Carpet:
Textile Fibers, Dyes, Finishes and Processes

by Von Moody
and Howard L. Needles

This "must-have" reference is for everyone who works in the carpet industry and for all carpet buyers. It is a unique practical guide on all aspects of the preparation, manufacture, and performance of carpet.

Tufted Carpet 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.

Contents

1. Introduction to Carpet Fiber
   1. Fiber Theory and Formation
   2. Fiber Indentification and Characterization
   3. Major Fibers and Their Properties

2. Carpet Making
   4. Yarn Formation
   5. Primary and Secondary Backing Construction
   6. Carpet Construction

3. Coatings, Raw Materials, and Their Processes
   7. Latex Coatings
   8. Polyurethane Coating
   9. Cushion
   10. Polyvinyl Chloride Plastisol Coating
   11. Hot Melt Coating
   12. Extrusion Coating Technology
   13. Carpet Tile Coatings and Reinforcements

4. Carpet Enhancers
   14. Antimicrobial Agents
   15. Color, Dyes, Dyeing, and Printing
   16. Stain Blockers and Fluorochemicals

5. Performance, Cleaning, and Recycling
   17. Performance Issues
   18. Maintenance and Cleaning
   19. Recycling

Appendix
Glossary
Index

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