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Preparing the looms
rolls of loom  
Primary backing fabric is stretched onto the loom(frame): the design is then drawn onto the backing fabric. 		 Loom 
Tufting Technique
Tufting Gun 

A tufter uses a tufting gun to stitch yarn through the backing fabric, following the designer’s line drawing.

On the other side of the rug, the hand trimmer trims the yarn to secure colour lines.

 		 A hand trimmer 
Shearing Process
man shearing a rug 

Glue, together with a secondary backing, is now applied to the reverse side of the rug. As soon as the glue has dried, the rug is brought to the floor area where the finishing process starts.

Finally, the rug is sheared with a shearing machine to obtain a smoothly finished surface.

 		 shaering process 
Different textures
different textures   

Pile height:

Medium cut pile & loop pile app 2.0cm (backing included)
Short cut pile & loop pile app 1.5cm (backing included)
Plush pile (shaggy) app 5.0cm (backing included)

  
Yarn:
image of the yarn 

A blend of 80% wool / 20% nylon.

 

The wool / nylon blend provides an excellent resilience, is easily maintained and gives you a lasting appearance. It combines the softness of wool and the durability properties of nylon. Nylon is an important factor in the prevention of shedding.
Approximately 4.5kg yarn used per m²

 		  
                                                                                                          

 Basic Carpet Care
 

Walk-off Mats
• Quality walk-off mats are recommended at entrances to reduce dirt from being walked into carpets.
• Vacuum your carpet thoroughly and frequently in well used areas to prevent soil from settling into the pile
Shedding
• Shedding is a natural process of woollen rugs. 
• Thorough vacuuming is recommended. 
• The shedding process stops in time
Spills & Marks
• Spills should be treated immediately which will prevent spillage from penetrating the fibres. 
• Never rub stains, rather blot up with white towelling paper. 
• Maintain heavy traffic routes with carpet cleaning powder regularly.
Professional Cleaning
• Professional Cleaning needs to be done before your carpet becomes too dirty. 
• As our rugs are thickly tufted, the drying of the rugs are extremely important, therefore we strongly advise that you have it dry cleaned.
Spot Cleaning

• Use a dry powder agent - “Dry Wonder” available from super markets, alternatively,
• Use a light duty carpet cleaner - Mix your own: ½ Litre of clean luke water and 2 Ts of white vinegar.