Articles and Studies
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The Art of Oriental Carpets

The phenomenom of patterns in oriental carpets, analysed through the study of symmetry. Joint project of The Textile Museum and The Math Forum. Links to related sites. |
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Carpet Discoloration

Extensive information about carpet dyeing, carpet design dyeing and color restoration, and education about carpet discoloration, fading, bleach stains, and stubborn stain removal. |
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Guide To Ersari Rugs

Part of Barry O'Connell Jr's homepage, dealing with the origin, history and weave patterns of Ersari rugs. Extensive collection of links to related sites. |
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Carpet Waste - An Expensive Luxury We Must Do Without

Investigation of the sources of waste along the entire carpet manufacturing route, an assesment of their qualitative measurement, and a critical review of current methods in dealing with processed and post consumer wastes. From Autex Research Journal. Authors: Mohsen Miraftab, Richard Horocks and Colin Woods. PDF document. |
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Carpet Terms: Fibers and their Characteristics

Short list of common terms used in the carpet industry. Also, basic descriptions of various man-made fibers, the principles of synthetic fiber manufacturing, and an overview of the development of polyamide fiber. From TheFloorNetwork.Com. |
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Current Status of Product Stewardship for Carpets

Report on current opportunities and initiatives by fiber and carpet manufacturers' stewardship on carpet disposal and recycling issues, prepared for the Midwestern Workgroup on Carpet Recycling. PDF document. Auther: Catherine Wilt. |
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Recycling of Floor Carpets

Short article about developments in industrial recycling methods and proceses of carpets produced from polyamide fibers. From the US Environmental Resource Center. Author: Ali Nikzad. |
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