Difference between revisions of "Carpet backing"
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== Description == | == Description == | ||
| − | A stiff, coarse, open-weave fabric used to supported the weave or tufting of a carpet. Early carpet backings were made from cordage type fibers such as [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=jute jute], [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=hemp hemp], or [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=sisal sisal]. Some carpet backings were coated with [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=rubber | + | A stiff, coarse, open-weave fabric used to supported the weave or tufting of a carpet. Early carpet backings were made from cordage type fibers such as [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=jute jute], [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=hemp hemp], or [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=sisal sisal]. Some carpet backings were coated with [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=rubber%2C%20natural rubber] or [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=latex latex] after weaving. Modern machine made carpets are woven onto synthetic backing fabrics, such as [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=nylon%20fiber nylon] and [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=polypropylene%20fiber polypropylene]. |
== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
| − | voering voor een vloerkleed (Ned); | + | voering voor een vloerkleed (Ned); revés de la alfombra (Esp.) |
== Hazards and Safety == | == Hazards and Safety == | ||
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== Authority == | == Authority == | ||
| − | * | + | * Hoechst Celanese Corporation, ''Dictionary of Fiber & Textile Technology'' (older version called Man-made Fiber and Textile Dictionary, 1965), Hoechst Celanese Corporation, Charlotte NC, 1990 |
| − | * | + | * Pam Hatchfield, ''Pollutants in the Museum Environment'', Archetype Press, London, 2002 |
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Revision as of 06:36, 24 July 2013
Description
A stiff, coarse, open-weave fabric used to supported the weave or tufting of a carpet. Early carpet backings were made from cordage type fibers such as jute, hemp, or sisal. Some carpet backings were coated with rubber or latex after weaving. Modern machine made carpets are woven onto synthetic backing fabrics, such as nylon and polypropylene.
Synonyms and Related Terms
voering voor een vloerkleed (Ned); revés de la alfombra (Esp.)
Hazards and Safety
Carpet backings may evolve sulfur and acidic compounds.
Authority
- Hoechst Celanese Corporation, Dictionary of Fiber & Textile Technology (older version called Man-made Fiber and Textile Dictionary, 1965), Hoechst Celanese Corporation, Charlotte NC, 1990
- Pam Hatchfield, Pollutants in the Museum Environment, Archetype Press, London, 2002