Fiber Degradation
Filaments break off the yarns
Filaments on vacuum cleaner housing
The "V" is the normal carpet
Chemical degradation
Fibers have degraded to the backing
Fiber Degradation
Fiber Degradation
Fiber Degradation
Fiber Degradation
Fiber Degradation
Fiber Degradation
Fiber Degradation
Fibers on left are normal
Fiber Degradation
What you need to know
Fiber Degradation can occur when fibers lack antioxidants causing the polymer to break down. The fiber essentially turns to powder. Such fibers have reduced resilience, elasticity, and flexibility causing them to break from use and vacuuming. Antioxidants serve to prevent oxidation reactions occurring within the fibers, helping them to maintain their …..
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