Glossary of Terms
Tufting
A method of carpet manufacture in which surface yarns are sewn or "punched" through a primary backing material. The needles of the tufting machine form loops which are hooked by loopers on the underside of the backing material and which remain loops in level or textured loop carpet. Alternatively, the loops are tufted and cut with knives to create cut pile carpet. The tufted fabric is then coated with an adhesive to adhere a secondary back to provide durability and stability.Tufting News
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Rheo Morph... a symbiotic relationship with rivers and hospitality spaces. Rheo Morph encourages respect for and protection of our water ecosystems. Rheo Morph is available in Definity, Durkan’s exclusive tufting technology that offers supreme creative flexibility across color, pattern and texture. The collection is also available in Durkan’s Pattern Perfect, PDI carpet tile, and tufted broadloom. ... |
Commercial (tufted)...oustical insulation, and comfort underfoot. Tufted patterns are now very elaborate and durable. Patterns that were once only achieved through weaving or printing are now achieved through advanced tufting technology. |
Sculptured/Cut & Loop...Cut and Loop carpet offers the visual appeal of both texture and pattern. Many of these styles are on the cutting edge of fashion today. Cut and loop carpeting is created by tufting some loops higher than others. When the carpet is sheared, the higher loop tufts are cut, but the lowers ones are not. The resulting cut pile tufts look darker than the loops, creating a pattern. Cut... |