Abrasive wear

Wear or texture change to an area of carpet that has been damaged by friction caused by rubbing or foot traffic.


Aesthetics

Properties perceived by touch and sight, such as the hand, color, luster and texture of carpet.


Antimicrobial

A chemical treatment added to carpet to reduce the growth of common bacteria, fungi, yeast, mold and mildew.


Antistatic

A carpet's ability to dissipate an electrostatic charge before it reaches a level that a person can feel.


Average pile density

The weight of pile yarn in a unit volume of carpet. It is expressed in ounces per cubic yard in the formula: Density = pile yarn Weight (in ounces per square yard) times 36 divided by pile Thickness or pile Height (in inches). Average pile density factors for commercial carpets range from 4200 to 8000. D = W x 36 / T or H


Axminster Carpet

A machine-woven carpet where an enormous variety of colors are used to produce colorful patterns.