Bare and Bald Spots
Bald Spot
Tuft bind - field test
Sprouted yarns
Bald Spot
Tuft bind laboratory test
Tuft bind laboratory test
Tuft bind laboratory test
What you need to know
Bare and bald spots occur due to tuft loss that can occur in one or more random areas of the carpet. The cause of tuft loss that results in bare spots will often be a mystery. In many cases, the consumer will have no idea what caused these spots. These spots become noticeable as tuft loss prog…..
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