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 Blog 10 Wall to wall tufted carpet- Masland, EF Contract Wall-to-wall tufted carpets, such as those from Masland and EF Contract, are created by a machine that punches yarn fibers through a backing material, typically made of polypropylene. This process forms rows of loops that can either be cut to produce a soft, plush surface or left looped for a more durable texture, the choice on which one to pick is based on functionality and style preferences. The most common fibers used in tufted carpets are nylon, polyester, and polypropylene, with nylon being the most popular because of its high durability. The yarn tufts can be all different lengths, this allows for different looks, from low-profile carpets to lush, thick options. The polypropylene backing not only adds stability but also offers moisture resistance, making these carpets both comfortable and practical for various spaces.   Carpet tile- EF Contract, Mannington, Patcraft Carpet tiles from brands like EF Contr...

 Wool Fiber to Yarn https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=plC_7rfMg3s The Shephard’s Mill Shearing -         The customer shears their animals to collect the fiber which will be skirted before being sent to the mill. -         Skirting is a process performed by hand to initially divide the fleece by quality and then to remove undesirable materials, like straw or weeds, and any other matter that will not be used in processing the fiber Receiving and Sorting/Grading -         The Mill receives fiber from the customer. -         The type of fiber is identified, weighed and grades based on the fineness of the fiber. -         The fiber length is measured and if it is longer than 6 inches it many need to be cut shorter depending on what the final product will be. -       ...

Blog 7- Research initiatives Dashmesh's Shuttle Loom With Jacquard  This is a video of a jacquard loom at work. It gives us a look at how fast these looms work. I always thought that these looms were just left to do their thing but there actually are people watching them at all times. The looms in this video are the same as looms we have seen in other videos just older. They still used punch cards rather than a computer. They are very large and take up a lot of space. But they are creating beautiful designs that only Jacquard looms can make. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ei5UIX__RGs&feature=related  Recycling Plastic Bottles into Polyester Yarn on "How It's Made" They convert plastic bottles into chip form  Then they dri them so the final product is stronger Then they get melted into a thick liquid that is ready to be turned into fiber This liquid gets pressed through a die plate into small filaments, they cool and harden as they exit the die  Each fiber is 10x ...

The Supima Story Supima is a special and rare long staple cotton that is grown on family farms in California. It is known as the world’s finest cotton. It is strong a soft. The Cotton and its color last for a long time It is the cotton of choice for the world’s leading designers and retailers. On average it is 35% longer than regular cotton.   Its length creates smother and cleaner yarns. The result of this is that the fabric is softer to the touch and more resistant to pilling. Supima is 45% stronger than regular cotton. This allows Designers to use fabrics that are lighter and drape beautifully. Its fibers are finer than regular cotton. This means that dies soak through the fibers more which makes their color last longer. Supima represents less than 1% of cotton worldwide. Supima cotton was developed over 100 years ago in Arizona. The name comes from Superior Puma recognizing the cotton's special qualities. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uds7rJRQ-wA ...