Video Of Axminster Carpet Construction

In an axminster gripper weave cut tufts of yarn are inserted at the point of weaving by means of grippers.

Video of axminster carpet construction. In the previous issue of proinstaller magazine july august 2017 p. In carpet and rug institute cri testing using the nrc grading two carpets of identical pile heights and weights lay on concrete with no cushion with the only difference being loop or. The current axminster weaving process employs an 80 percent wool and 20 percent nylon blend of yarn which was pioneered in the 1950s. Tufted an efficient manufacturing process that is much quicker than the traditional weaving methods and allows for much more versatility on styles of carpets.

For each tuft to be inserted along the width of the axminster carpet there is a corresponding metal gripper which rises from the bed of the loom to grip the appropriate coloured end of yarn from the vertical yarn carrier. This creates a strong durable floor covering which will perform in the highest use areas of the home. The loom operation simulates hand weaving because each tuft is individually inserted into the pile. Close up diagram of axminster carpet during the weaving process.

14 i addressed the importance of knowing how the construction of woven wool carpet is as critical as the installation itself and offered tips on how to acclimate manipulate and install the. Installing and designing with axminster the most common method of installing axminster in hospitality interiors is the double stick method. Axminster carpet is produced on a jacquard loom. In a brintons axminster carpet each tuft of yarn is woven and locked into place by shots of backing yarn to create a strong integrated three dimensional structure.

Each tuft of yarn is woven and locked into place by shots of backing yarn. It is possible for every end to be of a different color with unlimited scope of design. An axminister carpet with a velvet stripe. Although both woven axminster and traditional tufted carpet use pile and backing the weaving process is what sets axminster apart.

The number of colours used in an axminster carpet is not so limited allowing for more intricate patterns without compromising on quality and durability. Generally axminster carpets can be woven with up to eight frames with the possibility of planting a few others. This involves a releasable adhesive to fully adhere a double stick pad to the subfloor. Photo courtesy nate hall nfic.

Axminster due to the nature of its construction is 100 percent cut pile thereby providing a greater nrc than loop pile carpets of the same specification.