carpet 101
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Fiber Types used in Commercial Carpets Solution Dye Vs Millitron Dye Milliken Performance Enhancements
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wooltraditionalexpensivehigher weight for
performanceresistance to
cigarette burnswarm and natural
hand
Fiber Typenatural
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olefin (polypropylene)economical to manufacturesolution dyedcrushes easilyattracts oil
Fiber Typeman-made
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melting point - olefin
OLEFIN
WOOL COTTON LINEN30 sec 5 sec 3 sec
TYPE 6,6 NYLON
WOOL COTTON LINEN30 min 15 min 10 min
OLEFIN M.P. = ~180C
NYLON 6 M.P. = ~215C
POLYESTER M.P. = ~249C
NYLON 6,6 M.P. = ~260C
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nylontwo types of nylon
type 6 type 6,6
resilientresistant to abrasioncolor retention (with
properly selected dyes)
Fiber Typeman-made
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TYPE 6 NYLONTYPE 6,6 NYLON
hexamethylene diamineadipic acid caprolactam
Type 6,6 vs. Type 6 Nylonmolecular structure
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TYPE 6,6 NYLON(tighter molecular structure)
TYPE 6 NYLON(more open molecular structure)
Stain ResistanceType 6 vs. Type 6,6 nylon
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Nylon Fiber
Nylon 6Softer handEasier to dyeBetter color yieldUsed in “Mill
Extruded” Solution Dye
Nylon 6.6More resilient (20%
more than type 6)Superior texture
retentionMore resistant to soil
and stainsMore resistant to
fading
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HIGHESTResidential
LOWEST Commercial
BRIGHT SEMI-DULL MID-DULL
diamond Chalk – TiO2
LUSTER
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PropertiesColor added at extrusionColors are typically resistant to
fadingColor offering is limited to about 125
colorsSolution dyed fiber CAN stain and
soil – “not bullet proof”Mill extruded SDN is always Type 6
nylon
Solution dyed Nylon
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Types of Dyeing Methods Solution Dye
Colorant is added to molten polymer Stock Dye
Staple fiber is dyed before spinning Yarn Dye
Yarn is dyed after it has been spun. Space dyeing is a variation of yarn dyeing.
Piece Dye Carpet is dyed after it has been formed
Injection Dye - Millitron Pressurized dye solution is injected onto the face of
carpet with a series of small jets.
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Millitron
The Millitron is a proprietary, continuous dye injection machine which injects color into the carpet pile through an electronically
controlled valve and jet system to create the design.
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pH 4-6Technical Session
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Heat and Moisture applied – expands openings
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Ionicly Bonded ColorLocked In Pre-metallized
Dye ParticlesTechnical Session
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Fiber Performance MeasuresType 6,6
NylonType 6Nylon
80 /20Wool / Nylon
SolutionDyed Nylon
SolutionDyed Olefin
Light Fastness
Ozone Fastness
Staining Resistance
Soiling Resistance
Resilience
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Milliken
Technical Session
Carpet Performance Enhancements
AlphaSanTM—AntimicrobialSafe – silver basedNon-migrating
StainSmartTM
Stain ResistRepellancyRelease Technology – nano particle
application
ColorsealTM – Bleach Protection Technical Session
• Alphasan is a SILVER based Zirconium Phosphate ceramic compound.
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Antimicrobial
• SAFE - silver based chemistry
• Permanently bound in the carpet backing
• Will not migrate
• Will reduce odors due to microbial activity
Designed for Carpet:
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Carpet Performance Enhancements
StainSmartTM
Resists – stainsRepels – liquid spillsReleases - soil
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StainSmart Performance
Kool Aid Test after rinse
Soiling
No ChemistryF’ChemicalStainSmart
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Color Seal
Functions to reduce the negative impact of accidental spills/drips from bleach containing solutions.
Does not allow for cleaning or sanitizing carpet with bleach containing products
Fiber Shape (cross-section) Fiber shape is a cross section of a
single fiber. It results from the shape of the holes in the spinneret when the fiber is extruded. Manufactures modify the shape to enhance performance characteristics.
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