Axminster due to the nature of its construction is 100 percent cut pile thereby providing a greater nrc than loop pile carpets of the same specification.
Video of axminster carpet construction.
An axminister carpet with a velvet stripe.
Each tuft of yarn is woven and locked into place by shots of backing yarn.
However process innovation has continually been a focus for manufacturers when improving and expanding product offerings.
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This involves a releasable adhesive to fully adhere a double stick pad to the subfloor.
Tufted an efficient manufacturing process that is much quicker than the traditional weaving methods and allows for much more versatility on styles of carpets.
Axminster carpet is produced on a jacquard loom.
The loom operation simulates hand weaving because each tuft is individually inserted into the pile.
The number of colours used in an axminster carpet is not so limited allowing for more intricate patterns without compromising on quality and durability.
The current axminster weaving process employs an 80 percent wool and 20 percent nylon blend of yarn which was pioneered in the 1950s.
It is possible for every end to be of a different color with unlimited scope of design.
In carpet and rug institute cri testing using the nrc grading two carpets of identical pile heights and weights lay on concrete with no cushion with the only difference being loop or.
Close up diagram of axminster carpet during the weaving process.
14 i addressed the importance of knowing how the construction of woven wool carpet is as critical as the installation itself and offered tips on how to acclimate manipulate and install the.
Photo courtesy nate hall nfic.
Construction of the axminster carpet has remained virtually unchanged with the defining characteristic being the pile woven directly into the backing.
Although both woven axminster and traditional tufted carpet use pile and backing the weaving process is what sets axminster apart.
This creates a strong durable floor covering which will perform in the highest use areas of the home.
In the previous issue of proinstaller magazine july august 2017 p.
Generally axminster carpets can be woven with up to eight frames with the possibility of planting a few others.
In a brintons axminster carpet each tuft of yarn is woven and locked into place by shots of backing yarn to create a strong integrated three dimensional structure.
