Dyes are chemical compounds that are added to fibers, such as those found in carpets, to give them color. Over time, however, these colors can change or fade due to reactions with various chemicals or gases in the environment. Understanding the causes of these changes, such as fume fading, ozone fading, and reactions with indicator

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Occasionally after a carpet or rug has been cleaned, a brownish discoloration appears. A condition called cellulosic browning is one of the causes of this discoloration. Several factors must be present in order for this discoloration to develop including a cellulosic fiber, moisture, and slow drying. Furthermore, a high pH or shampoo residue may also

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When a colored fiber loses dye while wet, dye bleeding occurs. Uncolored or lightly colored fiber or yarn may readily soak up fugitive (runaway) dyes from the darker fiber or yarn and become stained. This is most often seen in carpet and rugs where deeply dyed shades (for example, reds, blacks, and blues) become fugitive

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Draperies and other window textiles play an important part in enhancing the comfort, beauty, and luxury of a room. A variety of fabrics are available to consumers for use as draperies. Although fabric selection, installation and use conditions of draperies vary, all draperies in general are exposed to more destructive conditions than wearing apparel, carpet,

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The cleaning of Oriental and area rugs is a complicated and intricate process. A major concern during this process involves the rug fringes. Due to the fiber content of the fringes (usually cotton), their loose or low twist, and their open ends, rug fringes are prone to some deterioration with normal use. These characteristics make

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