ACCS
Stands for the “Australian Carpet Classification Scheme”, an independent body that is responsible for the testing and grading of carpet in Australia. |
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Anti-Static
Preventing or inhibiting the build up of static electricity |
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Air-entangle
Type of method used to twist together threads of synthetic yarns into a single strand |
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Backing
The hessian or synthetic material used to glue together with the tufted carpet into the binding |
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Blending
To combine a varieties or grades of wool and nylon to obtain a mixture of a particular fibre |
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Broadloom
Tufted on a wide loom, with the Australian standard measuring 3.66 metres wide |
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Bulk Continuous Filament
An uninterrupted length of either wool or synthetic fibre |
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Colourfastness
Relates to the ability of the colour within fibres to be retained when subjected to sunlight, spillages, rubbing and various solvents |
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Custom-design
Specialised in the manufacture of made-to-order carpets |
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Extrusion
The process of converting polymer chips into bulk filament yarns, including nylon 6 and nylon 6.6 yarns by forcing through a die |
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Finishing
The process whereby tufted carpet is fed through a laminating machine, which applies latex and a secondary backing to secure the tufts in place and give the carpet more strength |
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Frieze
A type of carpet that features a dense, low cut-pile surface |
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Nylon
A family of high-strength, resilient synthetic polymers |
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Pile Height
Refers to the height of the actual yarn pile above the primary backing. This unit of measurement is generally calculated in millimetres |
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Solution-Dyed
Refers to yarn that has been dyed before being manufactured into carpet |
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Texture
A structure of interwoven fibres that produce a pattern appearance |
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Tufts
A short cluster of yarn, attached close together at the base of the primary backing |
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Twisting
To wind together two or more threads of yarn, so as to produce a single strand |
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Underlay
The base used to support and provide extra cushioning to the carpet installed in a residential or commercial building |