The phenomenom of patterns in oriental carpets, analysed through the study of symmetry. Joint project of The Textile Museum and The Math Forum. Links to related sites.
Extensive information about carpet dyeing, carpet design dyeing and color restoration, and education about carpet discoloration, fading, bleach stains, and stubborn stain removal.
Report on current opportunities and initiatives by fiber and carpet manufacturers' stewardship on carpet disposal and recycling issues, prepared for the Midwestern Workgroup on Carpet Recycling. PDF document. Auther: Catherine Wilt.
Investigation of the sources of waste along the entire carpet manufacturing route, an assesment of their qualitative measurement, and a critical review of current methods in dealing with processed and post consumer wastes. From Autex Research Journal. Authors: Mohsen Miraftab, Richard Horocks and Colin Woods.
Part of Barry O'Connell Jr's homepage, dealing with the origin, history and weave patterns of Ersari rugs. Extensive collection of links to related sites.
Comprehensive guide to carpet selection, programmed maintenance, spot removal and restoration. From J and J industries, Inc.
Short article about contemporary rug weaving in the Chinese region of Eastern Turkestan. From Oriental Rug Review. Author: Murray Lee Eiland III.
Extensive information about carpet fiber chemistry and characteristics, fiber dyeing, identification and testing, and the manufacture of carpets. From the Bane-Clene Corp.
Extensive technical report outlining modifications in the production process of resilient floor tiles made from a blend of PVC and mixed post-consumer waste to improve efficiency, reduce cost, and to determine and offer solutions to the cause of peaking distortion. Prepared by T. Ricciardelli and M. Lu.
Extensive article examining the use of Ottoman textile designs in Turkish rugs, and conclusions as to how textiles are defined in relation to our built environment. Author: Gerard Pequin.
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