A Simple Technique for Measuring the Textural Properties of Carpets

A method described by the first author for measuring the specific volume of a yarn by a bead-displacement technique has been adapted for measuring the volume of void space in a carpet pile, and so for obtaining an objective measurement of the texture of the pile.

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Published in:Textile research journal 1978-04, Vol.48 (4), p.234-238
Main Authors: Carnaby, G.A., Thomas, B.L.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Carpets
Density
Piles
Surface layer
Textiles
Texture
Voids
Yarns
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Summary:A method described by the first author for measuring the specific volume of a yarn by a bead-displacement technique has been adapted for measuring the volume of void space in a carpet pile, and so for obtaining an objective measurement of the texture of the pile.
ISSN:0040-5175
1746-7748
DOI:10.1177/004051757804800406