How are Carpets Rated?

What does the A<B<C<D< rateing stand for?

Answers:
Density: The higher the density number, the more tightly it is tufted. Denser, more tightly tufted carpets will generally perform better under foot traffic

Twist: Tells you how many turns per inch each fiber is twisted. The more you twist a fiber the stronger it is

Tuft Bind: In loop pile carpets, is the measure of the amount of force required to pull the tuft from the backing

The A<B<C<D rating is used for usuage from Moderate to heavy.

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